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Down 48% in a year. Is this UK stock about to hit the buffers?

James Beard discusses whether this UK stock could be badly affected by the government’s plan to bring Britain’s rail network…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,658 monthly passive income?

There are plenty of strategies available to help target passive income for a more financially secure retirement. Here’s one that…

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Could these 2 stocks in my SIPP really increase in value by 24% in 2026?

James Beard explains why he’s encouraged by the 12-month share price forecasts for two of the shares in his Self-Invested…

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I asked ChatGPT for the ‘ultimate’ income stock. Here’s what it said…

James Beard remains a big fan of income stocks. Here, he uses artificial intelligence software to try to find some…

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Could these 3 holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA really increase in value by 25% in 2026?

James Beard’s been looking at the 12-month share price forecasts for some of the positions in his Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago would have generated this much in dividends…

Those who invested in Greggs shares five years ago have seen little share price growth. However, the dividends have been…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

Noting that differences of opinion make the world go round, James Beard discusses what might happen to Rolls-Royce’s shares next…

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I asked ChatGPT if I’ve left it too late to buy Lloyds shares. Here’s what it said…

James Beard turns to artificial intelligence in an attempt to assess whether there’s any value left in Lloyds Banking Group…

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Could ‘Drastic Dave’ save the Diageo share price in 2026?

Diageo will get a new boss on 1 January. But will the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis help reverse the…

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With Versace selling for £1bn, what does this tell us about the valuations of the FTSE 100’s ‘fashionable’ stocks?

Reflecting on the sale of Versace, James Beard reckons the valuations of the FTSE 100’s fashion stocks don’t reflect the…

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This UK share’s outperforming Nvidia. Is it time to buy?

Many UK shares are doing better than America’s most famous tech stock. James Beard looks at one domestic company that’s…

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3 years ago, I bought Vodafone shares. Should I ditch them and buy this other FTSE 100 stock instead?

After several years, our writer’s recovered all of the losses on his Vodafone shares. But is now the time to…

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At 8.6%, this FTSE 100 dividend stock has the largest yield on the index

Our writer takes a look at the highest-yielding FTSE 100 stock. But how sustainable is this return? Could it be…

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Has the Ocado share price now bottomed out?

Ocado's received some bad news. In light of this, our writer considers how the technology group’s share price might perform…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to raise 1.7 children?

After discovering the cost of raising a child, James Beard explains why he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is…

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The Games Workshop share price is up 38% in a year. Is there any value left?

The Games Workshop share price has risen by more than a third in a year. Our writer considers what might…

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Rolls-Royce shares might be 26% overvalued. Is it time to sell?

A comparison with one of Rolls-Royce’s competitors suggests its shares are expensive. Our writer contemplates what to do.

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Will Lloyds shares reach £1 soon? Or is 76p more likely?

Lloyds' shares are closing in on the 100p-barrier for the first time since the global financial crisis of 2008. But…

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This FTSE 100 stock isn’t the highest-yielding on the index, but it’s been one of the most reliable dividend payers

There are lots of FTSE 100 dividend shares to choose from. Our writer looks at one stock that’s increased its…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s yielding 12.8%. But such an impressive return might not be available for very long

The FTSE 250 is stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer takes a closer look at one of them…

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With the JD Sports share price down 22% in a month, could the retailer be a 2026 takeover target?

As the JD Sports share price continues to disappoint -- and its price-to-earnings ratio climbs ever higher -- will the…

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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

Our writer reckons those looking to generate a four-figure second income should consider putting high-yielding dividend stocks in their ISAs.

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I asked ChatGPT for a bargain stock to put in my ISA. Here’s what it said…

Although aware of its limitations, our writer’s used AI software to come up with a suggestion for his ISA and…

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3 epic high-yielding (6.7%+) dividend shares to consider for a SIPP

Buying dividend shares is a great way of boosting a SIPP. Our writer’s found three to consider that offer a…

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I love this passive income stock but I know there are plenty of brilliant others available right now!

Our writer identifies his favourite stock for passive income but acknowledges there are lots of other candidates to choose from.

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Could BP’s 5.5% dividend yield climb higher still?

This oil and gas giant’s dividend yield is still one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Our writer considers…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be a major winner from the Autumn 2025 Budget?

Our writer reckons this UK stock (and others in the same sector) could be a major beneficiary from today’s (26…

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Good news: Nvidia’s record-breaking results. Bad news: a stock market crash could still happen

James Beard’s impressed by Nvidia’s better-than-expected earnings. But he hasn’t changed his mind about whether a stock market crash will…

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Do Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares offer the better value?

Lloyds shares are trading 10% below their 52-week high. But are they more attractively priced than another FTSE 100 favourite?

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The Babcock share price falls slightly despite another strong set of results

James Beard takes a look at the half-year results of Babcock International Group, the rapidly-growing FTSE 100 defence contractor.

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Is it possible to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Here are 4,560 people who’ve done it

Latest statistics show that nearly 5,000 people have a Stocks and Shares ISA worth seven figures or more. James Beard…

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Investors are putting the boot into this FTSE 250 stock. But I reckon a recovery’s under way

James Beard sees enough in Dr Martens' half-year results to believe the iconic FTSE 250 footwear manufacturer is on the…

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JD Sports’ share price trades at only 6.8 times forecast earnings. What on earth’s going on?

James Beard takes a closer look at the numbers that led to yesterday’s (20 November) 3.88% fall in JD Sports'…

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Plenty of stocks are forecast to grow faster than the Rolls-Royce share price. Here are just 3

The Rolls-Royce share price has been the darling of the market. But James Beard’s found 3 stocks forecast to outperform…

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Oscar was right about this FTSE 100 stock. But could the tables be turned in 2026?

James Beard’s conceded defeat in last year’s FTSE 100 stock-picking competition with his nephew. But he thinks 2026 could be…

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Up 43% in a year! Am I wrong about the British American Tobacco share price?

The British American Tobacco share price keeps defying our author’s expectations. James Beard takes a closer look at the numbers…

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Down 43% in 3 months! Does today’s news mean the WH Smith share price is now in bargain territory?

Three months ago, the WH Smith share price crashed following an accounting debacle. Today (19 November), further details have been…

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Why are investors on this trading platform piling in to an AI-threatened US stock?

James Beard tries to work out why this US stock’s attracting a lot of interest even though it could be…

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Prediction: in 12 months the Persimmon share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

James Beard examines whether the Persimmon share price could stage a major recovery in 2026. And he looks at the…

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Here’s what I’m taking away from Warren Buffett’s final letter

After reading Warren Buffett’s last letter to Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders, James Beard asks if it’s time to broaden his own…

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