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Is Alphabet still one of the best shares to buy heading into 2026?

| Stephen Wright

The best time to buy shares is when other investors are seeing risks. Is that the case with Google’s parent…

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Could the Barclays share price be the FTSE 100’s big winner in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

With OpenAI and SpaceX considering listing on the stock market, could investment banking revenues push the Barclays share price higher…

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Will the Nvidia share price crash in 2026? Here are the risks investors can’t ignore

| Stephen Wright

Is Nvidia’s share price in danger in 2026? Stephen Wright outlines the risks – and why some might not be…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is worth today? But it wasn’t very helpful…

| James Beard

Although often impressive, artificial intelligence has its flaws. James Beard found this out when he used it to try and…

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Investing Articles

Did ChatGPT give me the best FTSE stocks to buy 1 year ago?

| Ben McPoland

ChatGPT can do lots of great stuff, but is it actually any good at identifying winning stocks from the FTSE…

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Who will be next year’s FTSE 100 Christmas cracker?

| James Beard

As we approach Christmas 2025, our writer identifies the FTSE 100’s star performer this year. But who will be number…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for an 8%-yielding passive income portfolio of dividend shares and it said…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley tested artificial intelligence to see if it understood how to build an income portfolio from dividend shares. He…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target £8,333 a month of passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a potential route to earning double what is today considered a comfortable retirement and all tax-free inside…

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Investing Articles

Could these 3 FTSE 100 shares soar in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares he thinks might potentially have more petrol in the tank as…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in a FTSE 250 dividend portfolio to make £14.2k of annual income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains three main factors that go into building a strong FTSE 250 dividend portfolio to help income investors…

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Investing Articles

275 times earnings! Am I the only person who thinks Tesla’s stock price is over-inflated?

| James Beard

Using conventional measures, James Beard reckons the Tesla stock price is expensive. Here, he considers why so many people appear…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what I think investors in Nvidia stock can look forward to in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has delivered solid returns for investors in 2025. But it could head even higher in 2026, driven by…

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Here are my top US stocks to consider buying in 2026

| Stephen Wright

The US remains the most popular market for investors looking for stocks to buy. In a crowded market, where does…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines an opportunity for investors with £20,000 in excess cash to target a £1,450 a year second income…

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Is a 9% yield from one of the UK’s most reliable dividend shares too good to be true?

| Stephen Wright

Taylor Wimpey’s recent dividend record has been outstanding, but investors thinking of buying shares need to take a careful look…

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Value Shares

Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 Christmas turkey?

| James Beard

With its share price falling by more than half since December 2024, James Beard considers the prospects for the worst-performing…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover some of the best-performing FTSE shares of 2025, and which ones expert analysts think will outperform in 2026 and…

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Investing Articles

Every pound I invested in this FTSE 100 growth stock last year is now worth £3

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is astounded by the growth of one under-the-radar FTSE stock that’s up 200%. But looking ahead, he has…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500's surged by double digits yet again in 2025, but can this momentum continue in 2026, or are…

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Investing Articles

£2,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who had the courage to buy Rolls-Royce shares three years ago, and has held on to them, has made…

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12.5% dividend yield! Could buying this FTSE 250 stock earn me massive passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock looks like a rare and outstanding passive income opportunity. But is the 12.5% dividend yield too…

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Investing Articles

Forget Lloyds shares! I’m looking at an even better FTSE 100 bargain

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a stellar 2025, but there could be far better investments in the FTSE 100 to consider…

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Investing Articles

My 3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees another positive year for the FTSE 100 index, including a return to form for one very disappointing…

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Dividend Shares

Building powerful passive income from just £20 a week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Starting off with just a few quid a week, one can build potent passive income over time. I've already done…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 shares: has a once-a-decade chance to build wealth ended?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index has had a strong 2025. But that doesn't mean there might not still be some bargain…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for its top passive income ideas for 2026 and it said…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income ideas for 2026. But can asking artificial intelligence for insights offer anything valuable?

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a 10-share SIPP could combine both growth and income opportunities!

| Christopher Ruane

Juggling the prospects of growth and dividend income within one SIPP can take some effort. Our writer shares his thoughts…

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Investing Articles

The stock market might crash in 2026. Here’s why I’m not worried

| Stephen Wright

When Michael Burry forecasts a crash, the stock market takes notice. But do long-term investors actually need to worry about…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 250 retailer set for a dramatic recovery in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 retailer WH Smith is moving on from the accounting issues that have weighed on it in 2025. But…

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Investing Articles

I’m racing to buy dirt cheap income stocks before it’s too late

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Income stocks are set to have a terrific year in 2026 with multiple tailwinds supporting dividend growth. Here's what Zaven…

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Investing Articles

Aiming for a £1k passive income? Here’s how much you’d need in an ISA

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley does the maths to calculate how much an investor would need in an ISA when aiming for a…

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Investing Articles

Is investing £5,000 enough to earn a £1,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to start earning a second income in the stock market? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how investors can aim to…

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Investing Articles

New to investing? REITs are an excellent way to earn passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian thinks that real estate investment trusts (REITs) could be a great way for investors to boost their passive…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a monthly £3,000-£5,000 passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Can owning dividend shares really generate thousands of pounds in passive income each month? Our writer explains how it may…

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Investing Articles

Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the advice of Warren Buffett ringing in his ears, Zaven Boyrazian considers whether now’s still the time to think…

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Investing Articles

Down 38% with a 4% yield and P/E below 12! Are Greggs shares now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Greggs’ shares have cooled over the last year, but the FTSE 250 stock got a fresh burst of energy after…

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Investing Articles

At 12.5%, this S&P 500 dividend stock has the highest yield on the index

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at the highest-yielding S&P 500 stock. But is this return sustainable, or could it…

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Investing Articles

Ocado shares plummet 40% in 5 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Surging losses and a key customer cancellation have sent Ocado shares plummeting, but is this volatility turning it into one…

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Investing Articles

Investors love National Grid shares. Are they mad?

| Harvey Jones

Investors can't get enough of National Grid shares, and they've been handsomely rewarded for their loyalty. But Harvey Jones is…

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7.7% yield! These 3 dazzling dividend shares could generate a £1,573 passive income in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out three FTSE 100 dividend shares that offer absolutely stellar yields, and a surprising amount of capital…

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