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Warren Buffett knows how to get ready for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s approach from the dot-com crash could be the way for investors to survive in a stock market that’s…

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Be prepared for a historic stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A boutique research house just explained how the stock market could fall more than 50% in the years ahead as…

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Want to retire sooner? Perhaps surprisingly, a stock market crash could help

| Christopher Ruane

Stock market volatility can be scary. But it can also potentially help the savvy investor knock years off their retirement…

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How much do you need to invest to earn £1,500 a month in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

An 8% dividend yield could put investors on the fast track to earning passive income. But where can investors find…

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Down 65% in a year. Is this ‘cheap’ FTSE 100 stock about to bounce back?

| James Beard

One of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants released its results this week (26 February). James Beard considers whether it’s now…

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How to prepare for an S&P 500 crash

| Stephen Wright

A piece this week outlined the threat of an AI apocalypse for the US economy and the S&P 500. So…

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3 UK stocks: which should I buy in March?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a shortlist of quality UK stocks that investors might want to consider buying in March, but one…

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A stock market crash is coming! Here’s what I’m doing

| James Beard

History suggests that a stock market crash will occur again although nobody knows when. James Beard explains how he’s preparing…

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Prediction: these 2 growth stocks in my ISA will be AI winners

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights two quality growth stocks in his ISA that are benefitting from AI. But which one looks the…

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Is this the FTSE 250 stock investors should think about buying in March?

| Stephen Wright

The latest reshuffle looks set to send Rightmove from the FTSE 100 to the FTSE 250. Is this the buying…

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Down 22% in a month, is it time to consider putting this legend in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

James Beard says there’s always a place in his Stocks and Shares ISA for an oversold, beaten-down British icon. But…

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These 3 stocks are offering passive income of 7.1%. But is there a catch?

| James Beard

With a combined dividend yield of 7%+, James Beard’s found three stocks that could appeal to passive income hunters. But…

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What second income could you build up using a spare £300 per week?

| Christopher Ruane

What sort of second income from dividends could someone hope to earn if they invest £300 each week for a…

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FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: why investing in home-grown stocks may make more sense for retirement

| Mark Hartley

Our writer explains why he prefers FTSE 100 stocks when planning for retirement. But that doesn't mean giving up on…

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3 numbers that Lloyds’ shareholders should keep an eye on

| James Beard

With Lloyds' shares continuing to rally, James Beard reckons there are three financial measures that will determine what happens next.…

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As the ISA deadline looms I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to invest in a SIPP instead and it said…

| Harvey Jones

ISA season may be in full swing but Harvey Jones wonders if it's more rewarding to invest in a SIPP.…

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See what £15,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 month ago is worth now…

| Harvey Jones

February was a terrific month for the FTSE 100 but less so for Barclays shares. Harvey Jones wonders whether he…

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I’m considering 2 stocks to buy while they’re trading at 50% below fair value

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down his reasons for considering two British stocks to buy while they're trading at less than half…

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I asked ChatGPT if the epic Lloyds share price surge is over and it said…

| Harvey Jones

After a brilliant run Harvey Jones is wondering if the Lloyds share price is running out of steam. Then he…

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The shocking ISA balance needed for £2,000 a month passive income in 2050

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie demonstrates how disciplined, long-term investing can help an ISA grow to generate a passive income of £2,000 a…

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Down 40% with a P/E of 10.5! Are Greggs shares in deep value territory?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is tempted to sink his teeth into Greggs shares at today's reduced valuation, but he's also wondering whether…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks to consider in March with 7% yields!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield UK dividend stocks to buy? Here are two that keen income investor Royston Wild think…

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How a £1,000 SIPP can turbocharge passive income goals

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall unpacks the benefits of investing through a SIPP, and a potential 25% retirement savings boost that investors are…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a stunning £50k passive income in 2050?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how long-term investing in FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks can potentially generate a super-sized passive income in…

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Do Legal & General shares offer the FTSE 100’s best dividend?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares pay a higher dividend yield than any other FTSE 100 stock. But is it the whole…

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Will this FTSE 100 stock turn £10k into £14k over the next 12 months?

| John Fieldsend

What are the most optimistic predictions for FTSE 100 stocks? Our Foolish author has found one that could be looking…

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These British dividend stocks have been flying in 2026. I think there could be more to come!

| Paul Summers

If you think dividend stocks are boring, think again. Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 giants whose share prices…

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Down 50%! 1 beaten-down FTSE 100 growth share to consider buying instead of Rolls-Royce

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights a growth share that has had a very bumpy five years but may finally be pointing in…

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How much is needed in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the timeline, approach and some risks of using the annual ISA contribution limit to build passive income…

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Down 50% with a P/E of just 6.6! Should I buy even more of this stupidly cheap value stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons this value stock has more recovery potential than any other blue-chip. So why isn't it flying with…

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Diageo: 5 reasons why a FTSE 100 turnaround is still possible

| Ben McPoland

Diageo gave investors an all-too-familiar fright this week. So, why does this writer think things could improve in future for…

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With a P/E of 13 and 4.3% dividend yield, should I consider buying Greggs shares now?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a fresh look at the battered FTSE 250 baker. Is now the time to finally load up…

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After making a fortune on Tesla, Scottish Mortgage manager Baillie Gifford is piling into this ‘mini-SpaceX’ growth stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland was intrigued to learn this well-known institutional investor has been loading up on a little-known growth stock recently.

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Here’s how I’m aiming for a million in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

The best way to aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA is by slow and steady progress…

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Stock market rotation: is this sector set to surge?

| Stephen Wright

In the stock market, money's starting to move out of tech and into materials. But which stocks have good long-term…

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Up 46% in a year! But is there trouble coming for this FTSE 100 stock?

| Stephen Wright

Costa sales growing 27% has been pushing Coca-Cola HBC shares to new heights. But is the rug about to get…

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Has Diageo just become one of the best value stocks around?

| James Beard

James Beard looks at the latest results of one of the FTSE 100’s fallen giants. But is it now a…

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The biggest stinker in my SIPP crashed (again) this week — what should I do?

| Ben McPoland

This growth stock in my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) has just had yet another howler. Should I pull the plug…

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Why not start investing? 3 common myths busted!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of excuses some people use to explain why they want to start investing but…

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Why 3 March could be a crucial date for Greggs shares

| Alan Oscroft

Greggs shares have been on a ride nobody could foresee just five years ago. Alan Oscroft is hoping March might…

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