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A 68% rally and growing – is this the FTSE 100’s most overlooked comeback story?

FTSE 100 gains are stealing the headlines, yet one stock is quietly building real long-term potential – and I’m keeping…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a passive income ISA using only FTSE 100 dividend shares – here’s what it chose

This writer puts ChatGPT’s FTSE 100 passive income picks to the test and reveals how Legal & General stacks up…

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Glencore share price forecast: after a 70% jump, is the rally just starting?

This writer explores why the Glencore share price could still climb, with rising copper demand creating optionality for investors.

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Is an AI bubble forming? Here’s what it could mean for UK investors

With valuations in US mega-cap tech reaching crazy levels, this writer is exploring alternative ways to gain exposure to the…

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The FTSE 100 nears 10,000, but this little-known stock is down 71% – could it be a hidden gem?

The FTSE 100 is roaring ahead, yet one stock has lagged – this writer explains why he’s becoming increasingly bullish…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a weekly passive income of £231?

Looking to boost your passive income beyond the weekly State Pension? This writer breaks down how large a Stocks and…

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The Burberry share price is surging following a return to profit. Is the turnaround on?

After a positive set of results lift the Burberry share price, Andrew Mackie thinks the turnaround plan is starting to…

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Aviva share price dips after Q3 results, buybacks resume as growth momentum continues

The Aviva share price is up an astonishing 40% in 2025. But with a dip on results day after a…

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Down 57%, could this FTSE 100 giant finally be a contrarian buy?

I’ve recently bought this FTSE 100 mega-stock despite its 32% price drop this year – here’s why I think it…

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£5,000 buys 2,065 shares in this FTSE 100 passive income monster

A 9% dividend yield and the power of compounding – see how £5k in this FTSE 100 stock could grow…

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From falling knife to opportunity: my take on Diageo shares

Andrew Mackie explains why he has become a buyer of Diageo shares, even as most investors are still steering clear.

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Up 28%, and with a strong earnings update, is there more in the tank for the BP share price?

Andrew Mackie explains why he is growing increasingly optimistic on the BP share price and what could drive its next…

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ABF share price hits FTSE 100 spotlight on FY25 results and talk of Primark-Food split

With ABF's share price under scrutiny, pur writer explores whether a Primark-Food split could be the catalyst for long-term growth…

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Up 70%, Glencore shares could be the FTSE 100 bargain investors shouldn’t ignore

With copper demand soaring, Andrew Mackie believes that FTSE 100 heavyweight Glencore could be the market’s next big long-term winner.

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£5,000 buys 2,439 shares in this FTSE 250 passive income gem

A 7.1% dividend yield and the power of compounding – see how £5k in this FTSE 250 stock could grow…

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Barclays’ share price rallies: opportunity or risk for investors?

The Barclays share price has bounced after upbeat Q3 results, but this writer believes underlying economic pressures mean investors should…

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Phoenix share price may be flat, but its 8.3% yield could build a strong second income

The Phoenix share price has gone nowhere in five years, but its market-beating dividend yield could still deliver solid passive…

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After the Fresnillo share price crash, is this FTSE 100 stock now too cheap to ignore?

The Fresnillo share price has fallen sharply, but with silver still near an all-time high, this writer believes the FTSE…

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Diageo share price has been shaken – but could value now be hiding in plain sight?

The Diageo share price has slumped, but Andrew Mackie believes that brand strength and global reach could make today’s weakness…

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The Aviva share price has soared – but is the real growth story still ahead?

Despite rising 140% in the last five years, Andrew Mackie believes there's still more juice in the tank when it…

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The BP share price holds as oil tumbles – could this be the next big buying opportunity?

With the BP share price refusing to crack while oil weakens, Andrew Mackie believes this signals that the smart money…

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National Grid shares keep the lights on for passive-income investors

As the UK upgrades its energy network, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly attracted to National Grid shares, both for income…

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£5,000 in this FTSE 250 stock could more than triple – here’s how

Andrew Mackie explains why this FTSE 250 dividend payer may offer the rare mix of income and capital growth for…

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Got £20k? Watch an Aviva shares portfolio grow with compounding

Aviva shares are up 43% in 2025, but just how much could an investor realistically expect to achieve if they…

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As silver smashes through $50, this FTSE 100 stock looks undervalued on the numbers

Andrew Mackie explains why he remains bullish on this FTSE 100 precious metals mining stock, despite a 300% rise in…

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Why the next stock market crash could be this decade’s best buying opportunity

This Fool explains why he's waiting on the sidelines for the right moment as a stock market crash could finally…

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Gen Z turns off the tap – Diageo share price feels the hangover

As it trades at levels not seen in over 10 years, Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of a recovery in…

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As gold hits $4,000, can Fresnillo shares keep their FTSE 100 crown?

Despite a more than fourfold increase in the stock price since March 2024, Andrew Mackie argues that Fresnillo shares still…

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Want £1,500 a month second income at retirement? Here’s the ISA size to aim for

With the latest data from HMRC highlighting that Cash ISAs remain the choice for most, this Fool argues that savers…

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As copper follows silver’s lead, Glencore shares look set to shine

With the Glencore share price up 50% in the last six months, Andrew Mackie examines the importance of copper to…

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With over two-thirds of £103bn stashed in Cash ISAs, are savers missing a trick?

Using the power of compounding, Andrew Mackie illustrates the potential difference in returns between a Cash ISA and Stocks and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £30,000 passive income at retirement?

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in ISA contributions, starting with a yearly contribution of £5,000.

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These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could be the ultimate beneficiaries of the AI arms race

With the AI arms race heating up, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes these FTSE 100 mining giants will turn…

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Is sticky inflation good or bad for the Lloyds share price?

After ONS figures highlight that inflation is not coming down, Andrew Mackie assesses the likely impact on the Lloyds Bank…

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A 9.7% dividend yield, but I’m avoiding Taylor Wimpey shares like the plague

Andrew Mackie examines some of the challenges facing Taylor Wimpey and why he's giving its shares a wide berth at…

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Will an expected interest rate cut lead to a melt-up in the stock market?

With the US stock market at record highs and with investors so complacent, this Fool explains why he is not…

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Are BP shares fairly priced in a world of increasing instability and deglobalisation?

BP shares have been a perennial underperformer, but with a new strategy and robust future energy demand, this Fool remains…

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How to target a £1m SIPP by growing contributions over time

Andrew Mackie crunches the number and constructs a tiered-increase in SIPP contributions over a working career, starting with just £10…

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8.6% dividend yield! See how much a £10,000 investment in Phoenix shares could potentially grow to

In search of high-yielding dividend stocks, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Phoenix shares would be a good addition to his Stocks…

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Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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