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A SIPP seems to offer investors free money – is there a catch?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer doesn't believe in magic money trees, but does see the offer of tax relief within a SIPP as…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago’s worth now

| Christopher Ruane

Given Greggs large shop network and simple business formula, could owning the shares help this writer build wealth? Maybe --…

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Recent BT share price performance is jaw-dropping but can it continue?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by how well the BT share price has weathered recent stock market volatility. Can the FTSE…

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Is the stock market correction a once-in-a-decade chance to target a million-pound SIPP?

| Harvey Jones

After recent volatility Harvey Jones can see plenty of value FTSE 100 stocks to help investors build wealth in a…

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How to target a £10k annual income from just one year’s £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Harvey Jones

Today is the start of the new financial year giving us all a a fresh Stocks and Shares ISA allowance.…

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Rolls-Royce shares have gone nowhere this year. Is that a warning sign?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares stand within spitting distance of where they began the year. Has the company's long run of strong share…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock on Christmas Eve is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is stuck in reverse at the moment. This year, it has fallen by around 15%. Is there potential…

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2 UK dividend stocks to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

High-quality established businesses with reliable cash flows often make for great dividend stocks. Here are two for investors to take…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer asks if HSBC shares are worth a look after the recent double-digit dip, as well as highlighting an…

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3 charts every investor needs to see before the next stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Worried about a stock market crash? It might be surprising how much investors stand to gain by doing one simple…

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Lloyds shares: is £1.15 or 70p next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares started the year in a strong upward trend but then plummeted. The big question now is – where…

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Here’s how to try and create a £10,000 second income portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of UK investors use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and eventually take a second income. Dr…

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3 steps to aim for a lifetime of passive income from a new ISA

| Alan Oscroft

It's that time of year again when we're all planning how make the most of our new ISA limit to…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Nvidia shares at a discount?

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia shares are trading at a discount to the S&P 500 for the first time in 10 years. Is it…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s crashed over 25%. But could it be an amazing opportunity for income and growth?

| James Beard

There’s one FTSE 100 stock that’s been badly affected by the conflict in the Gulf region. But could this be…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares are on track to pay a 6.7% yield in 2026, generating a highly tempting stream of passive dividend…

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£5,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares haven’t been a terrific investment over the last five years, but has this share price weakness created…

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Looking for dividend stocks for a new ISA? These 2 are among the most popular in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Some investors worry about where share prices are going. Others just sit out volatility and rely on income from dividend…

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£500 invested in Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing to buy Legal & General shares as the dividend yield hits 8.9%! But how much money are…

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3 top space stocks to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission blasted off last week. Our writer highlights three stocks to consider buying for exposure…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five weeks. But how much money have investors made…

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Looking for FTSE 100 bargain stocks? Check these out!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with top stocks boasting low earnings multiples and huge dividend yields. Royston Wild reveals three…

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FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK’s flagship FTSE 100 index has been quite volatile over the first quarter of 2026, yet it’s overall performance…

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Is National Grid one of the best stocks to buy for an ISA right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for good-value UK stocks to buy for the new ISA year? This one has long been a favourite, and…

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Are we looking at a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cut-price FTSE 100 shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says lots of FTSE 100 shares are trading near 10-year lows, presenting a terrific buying opportunity for brave…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's taking a breather at the moment. But it could be getting ready for its next move higher, says…

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I hold Lloyds. Is it madness to buy Barclays shares too?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to buy Barclays shares but wonders whether he's simply doubling down, given that he already holds…

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It’s time we all took a long, cold look at the Lloyds share price

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has been good to Harvey Jones, making him a huge fan of the FTSE 100 bank.…

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Warren Buffett didn’t retire early. But could his investing wisdom help you do so?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's wisdom from decades of stock market investing is actionable even for a modest investor who simply aims to…

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5 compelling investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon discusses some ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights a UK stock that could…

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Is this the best time to buy shares in a long time?

| Stephen Wright

Earlier this week, Bill Ackman stated on X that this is the best time to buy shares in a long…

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£1,000 buys 35 shares in an incredibly reliable FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Stephen Wright

Despite falling 72% from their highs, shares in this FTSE 100 company have been an incredibly reliable source of dividend…

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This is what Warren Buffett has to say about passive income — and I’m listening!

| Mark Hartley

While searching for new ways to earn passive income, our writer takes to heart sage advice from the Oracle of…

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2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income.

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1 of the top UK growth stocks to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

A high-quality business at an unusually low valuation makes a UK small-cap one of the top growth stocks to look…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target £308,538 annual dividend income?

| James Beard

Want to target a massive six-figure annual income from an ISA? James Beard reckons there are some people already achieving…

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2 shares that could surge in a stock market recovery…

| Dr. James Fox

We could experience a stock market recovery in Q2 with predictions markets pointing to an end to hostilities in the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could realistically be used to target £633 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Starting with the standard annual ISA allowance of £20k today, how much passive income could someone really aim for over…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK economy and stock market are heading into some turbulent times. Zaven Boyrazian explores what steps investors can take…

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How many Lloyds shares would I need to target £1,250 annual passive income?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares have a reputation for being excellent for dividends. But how many would be needed to match the return…

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