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Will the stock market crash in 2026? Here’s what 1 ‘expert’ thinks

Mark Hartley ponders the opinion of a popular market commentator who thinks the stock market might crash in 2026. Should…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA of UK stocks to target £2,700 in monthly dividend income

To demonstrate the benefits of investing in dividend-paying UK stocks, Mark Hartley calculates how much to put in an ISA…

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

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

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

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

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

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Can these 2 incredible FTSE 250 dividend stocks fly even higher in 2026?

Mark Hartley examines the potential in two FTSE 250 shares that have had an excellent year and considers what 2026…

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396 Reckitt Benckiser shares gets me a £1,000 monthly second income. Should I buy more?

Our writer looks into the recovery potential of Reckitt Benckiser, calculating how many shares would deliver decent second income. But…

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Dividend-paying FTSE shares had a bumper 2025! What should we expect in 2026?

Mark Hartley identifies some of 2025's best dividend-focused FTSE shares and highlights where he thinks income investors should focus in…

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£5,000 invested in these 3 UK stocks at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Mark Hartley breaks down the growth of three UK stocks that helped drive the FTSE 100 to new highs this…

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How much do you need in the stock market to target a £3,500 monthly passive income?

Targeting extra income by investing in the stock market isn't just a pipe dream, it can be highly lucrative. Here's…

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7 UK dividend shares yielding over 7% that could thrive if rates fall in 2026

Mark Hartley weighs up the investment benefits of interest rate changes and how they could boost the potential of seven…

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Down 67%, is there any hope of a recovery for easyJet shares? Some analysts think so!

Mark Hartley looks for evidence to back analysts' expectations of a 28% gain for easyJet shares in 2026. Reality, or…

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With a 10-year annualised return of 26%, this growth stock could be too good to ignore

With consistent demand for its products, Diploma has managed to achieve average returns far above most other FTSE 100 stocks.…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be the next to make a 200% gain in one year?

Mark Hartley examines the spectacular recovery of one of the fastest growing stocks on the FTSE 100 and identifies a…

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How much cash is enough to start earning passive income from the stock market?

When targeting passive income, investors always ask the same question: how much do I need to get started? Mark Hartley…

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Keen for early retirement with a second income from dividends? Here’s how much you might need to invest

Ditching the office job early is a dream of many, but without a second income, is it possible? Here’s how…

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The FTSE 250 gets 5 new stocks this month! Should I get in early?

Mark Hartley weighs up the pros and cons of investing in these new-to-the-index stocks before they get hurled into the…

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£5,000 to invest? Consider 5 no-brainer dividend shares with over 20 years of growth

These UK dividend shares have some of the longest track records of consistent growth, making them a dream for passive…

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Which stock market is best: the UK or US? Here’s how British investors can benefit regardless

Stock market diversification helps spread risk and capitalise on growth and income. Mark Hartley considers the options for British investors.

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I asked ChatGPT for 5 world-class UK stocks for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me

Searching for top-quality UK stocks for a retirement portfolio? Here are some names that the world's most popular generative AI…

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2 British income shares to consider before the Christmas boom

Our writer scoured historical market data to uncover which income shares typically do well in the run up to Christmas.…

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Down 10%, could its nuclear ambitions save Rolls-Royce’s share price?

The Rolls-Royce share price may be in decline but it isn't time to panic-sell just yet. Mark Hartley looks at…

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Up 60% with a 4.6% yield! Is this the best growth and income stock in the UK?

Wickes Group continues to pay decent income while exhibiting the profitability of a growth stock. Is it the best of…

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1 growth and 1 income stock to kickstart a passive income stream

Diversification is key to achieving sustainable passive income. Mark Hartley details two broadly different stocks for beginners.

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This FTSE 250 stock has tripled in just the past 3 months. What’s going on?

Following a dramatic rise in price, Mark Hartley investigates what's going on with a lesser-known FTSE 250 share that's caught…

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After losing £15bn, is there any hope for this fallen FTSE 100 giant?

3i Group was at the top of its game just over a month ago. Now, it's one of the worst-performing…

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Is Tesco a second income gem after its 12.9% dividend boost?

As a shareholder, our writer was happy to see Tesco raise dividends -- again. Is it finally a serious contender…

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This penny stock looks to me like Ideagen 10 years ago (before it sold for £1.1bn!)

Is history repeating itself with this up-and-coming penny stock? Mark Hartley investigates the potential of a company that mirrors a…

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How big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to target a monthly income of £1k?

Mark Hartley calculates how much investment is needed to target a £12k tax-free annual income in 2026, and the stocks…

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Here’s how I pick dividend shares to target a £20k retirement income

Are you considering using the stock market to supplement your retirement income? Our writer examines how dividend shares can help…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 10 best UK shares to invest in. Here’s what it said…

Our writer recently got an unexpected burst of inspiration from an AI chatbot -- but is its choice of UK…

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Are these 2 of the most profitable UK stocks on the FTSE 100? My money says ‘yes’

Mark Hartley breaks down the metrics he uses to identify profitable UK stocks, using two of his favourite FTSE leaders…

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The stock market’s back! Could the FTSE hit 10k before Christmas?

As fears of a stock market crash subside, a new 2025 record high is back on the books. Our writer…

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A 6.6% dividend yield and 13 years of growth! Is this small-cap FTSE share a buy to consider?

NWF Group's a tiny FTSE share with a strong dividend yield and excellent growth record. But Mark Hartley explains why…

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BT shares offer a 4.7% dividend yield – but should I buy them for retirement?

BT shares have made some impressive gains this year as upgrade costs fade. But one glaring issue overshadows its strong…

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock last Christmas is now worth…

Our writer takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that's made spectacular gains in 2025. Will the rally…

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Here’s why some analysts think the BP share price could skyrocket in 2026

Mark Hartley investigates why the BP share price has attracted so much attention as the year draws to a close.…

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Investing £100 a month in dividend shares could deliver this much passive income…

Mark Hartley calculates the potential passive income that could be targeted by investing a fairly small £100 a month in…

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The FTSE 250 stock that doubled my money in just 6 months!

Mark Hartley looks into the long-term prospects of a FTSE 250 medical tech stock that's returned 100% profit for me…

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What does the UK Autumn Budget mean for Stocks and Shares ISA investors?

The new Autumn Budget has introduced critical changes that affect how a Stocks and Shares ISA could benefit investors. Mark…

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