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Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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Investing Articles

BAE Systems shares hit a mighty £61.9bn valuation — is it too late to buy?

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BAE Systems shares have made a flying start to 2026 as the US hikes military spending and pressure increases on…

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Investing Articles

Will the S&P 500 crash in 2026?

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The S&P 500 delivered impressive gains in 2025, but valuations are now running high. Are US stocks stretched to breaking…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock tanked in 2025. Can it rebound in 2026?

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The FTSE 100 index soared last year, but shares in the owner of the UK's stock exchange plummeted. Will they…

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I asked ChatGPT to pick 1 growth stock to put 100% of my money into, and it chose…

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Betting everything on a single growth stock carries massive danger, but in this thought experiment, ChatGPT endorsed a FTSE 250…

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Where will Rolls-Royce shares go in 2026? Here’s what the experts say!

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Rolls-Royce shares delivered a tremendous return for investors in 2025. Analysts expect next year to be positive, but slower.

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This overlooked FTSE 100 share massively outperformed Tesla over 5 years!

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Tesla has been a great long-term investment, but this lesser-known FTSE 100 company would have been an even better one.

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Will Nvidia shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

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Nvidia shares have an aura of invincibility as an AI boom continues to benefit the chipmaker. Can anything stop the…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the best passive income ISA portfolio for 2026. Here’s what it said!

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Generating passive income from dividend stocks is one of my key investment goals for next year, so I turned to…

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Investing Articles

New to investing in the stock market? Here’s how to try to beat the Martin Lewis method!

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Martin Lewis is now talking about stock market investing. Index funds are great, but going beyond them can yield amazing…

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Investing Articles

Revealed! The 10 best-performing FTSE 100 shares in 2025

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It's been a year of golden gains for the FTSE 100 index, spearheaded by these 10 powerhouse stocks. But can…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,700 monthly passive income?

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Charlie Carman explains how investors can aim to generate effortless passive income by turning their Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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Investing Articles

How on earth has the Boohoo share price exploded 88% since yesterday?

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The Boohoo share price has gone parabolic as losses narrow, and the company's turnaround gains momentum. But I'm not getting…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT if an AI bubble will trigger the next stock market crash

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The AI boom is elevating the stock market to record highs, but some experts fear it's a bubble ready to…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT which stocks will be promoted to the FTSE 100. Here’s what it said!

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Each quarter, stocks are promoted to or relegated from the FTSE 100 index. ChatGPT reckons these UK shares are ones…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares hit record highs at a £77bn valuation — is it too late to buy?

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Rolls-Royce shares have reached unprecedented levels. But is there still value for new investors in the FTSE 100 engineering giant?

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Investing Articles

Where will Taylor Wimpey shares go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say!

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Are Taylor Wimpey shares poised for explosive growth, or should investors limit their expectations? Experts take different views.

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Investing Articles

Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio to consider for passive income and growth!

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Passive income and share price growth are important in investing, but it's not necessarily a binary choice. This five-stock portfolio…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock goes ex-dividend on 26 June — time to bag a 6.9% yield?

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British American Tobacco shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Passive income investors should…

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3 brilliant bargain stocks to consider buying in June

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Long-term investors should take a closer look at these three undervalued shares…

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Investing Articles

This ex-penny stock just crashed 42% in a day to a 52-week low! Time to buy?

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This software company's share price is collapsing. Should I buy the dip, or will the firm plunge back into penny…

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Strong pound, weak dollar: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich with US stocks?

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UK investors can buy more US stocks as the pound rises against the dollar, which could boost the investment appeal…

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2 beaten-down shares to consider buying for a stock market recovery

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The stock market is rebounding from a violent sell-off triggered by the 'Liberation Day' tariff chaos. This pair of shares…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock when Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump is now worth…

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Elon Musk's alliance with President Trump has split opinion among investors in Tesla stock after a rollercoaster ride for the…

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3 cheap UK stocks to consider buying right now for passive income

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Looking for passive income investments? Our writer highlights three dividend stocks to consider from the banking, media, and transport sectors.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to build a perfect income stock portfolio — here’s what it said!

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Charlie Carman consults the world's leading artificial intelligence chatbot to find out which UK income stocks it would buy today.

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Investing Articles

3 costly Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes to avoid in 2025

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Charlie Carman offers tips on how to avoid common mistakes that can damage returns when investing in a Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

Is the UK-US trade deal a brilliant buying opportunity for FTSE 100 shares?

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A long-awaited trade deal has been struck between the UK and the US, but how much will FTSE 100 stocks…

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Investing Articles

3 world-class dividend shares to consider before the next bull market

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Falling interest rates could be a blessing for UK dividend shares. These three high-quality stocks deserve a close look as…

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£10,000 invested in Marks and Spencer shares before the cyberattack is now worth…

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A hacking group's ransomware attack is hurting Marks and Spencer shares. Here's why investors should now tread cautiously with the…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Tesco shares after the 2025 earnings report is now worth…

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Tesco shares have surged since the supermarket released FY25 results on 10 April. Charlie Carman explains why he's a happy…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how investors could target £1,500 in passive income a month

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Charlie Carman explains how investing in high-yield dividend shares can potentially deliver a bountiful passive income stream over time.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Glencore shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Glencore shares have been on a wild ride, but long-term shareholders are sitting on a healthy gain despite the recent…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price still undervalued in 2025?

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After massive growth in the Rolls-Royce share price, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock is…

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This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

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Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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Are these the best UK defence stocks to consider buying right now?

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Looking for the best UK stocks to buy today? Investors should consider these defence contractors as we move towards a…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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At the end of 2024, UK regulators gave the green light to a £16.5bn merger with Three. But has the…

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Investing Articles

Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or a SIPP to retire early?

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Early retirement is the ultimate goal for many investors, but choosing between a Stocks and Shares ISA and a pension…

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This industrial giant is the UK’s largest business, but it’s not a FTSE 100 stock!

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The FTSE 100 index is an obvious place to look for Britain's biggest companies, but the most valuable UK stock…

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2 stocks that could help investors earn £2,516 of passive income per year from a £20k ISA

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Our writer selects two high-yield UK dividend shares for investors to consider that could turbocharge a passive income portfolio.

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This ETF has soared 40% in 2025! Is it a safe haven from stock market sell-offs?

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An escalating US-China trade war means extreme stock market volatility may be here to stay. This ETF could be a…

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