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An Important Update From The Motley Fool UK

| Mark Rogers

The future of Motley Fool UK is here.

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Here’s how much to put in your ISA if you hope for passive income of £21,000

| Mark Hartley

With a diversified portfolio of high quality shares and a disciplined investment mindset, Mark Hartley outlines his passive income strategy.

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Here’s how someone could start buying shares for the price of a weekend break

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares for the cost of a quick getaway? Our writer explains how it…

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2 top growth shares to consider on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of UK stocks to buy that have potential long runways of growth. Here, our writer highlights two…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA this time last year is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

What has 12 months meant for the value of a Stocks and Shares ISA? That depends on how it has…

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While everyone’s piling into AI infrastructure stocks like Micron and SanDisk, consider these out-of-favour Nasdaq 100 names

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s very little interest in these Nasdaq-listed AI stocks right now despite the fact they’re generating impressive growth. Could this…

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Here’s why 2026 has been bumpy for the BP share price

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BP share price has had a good 2026, rising 24% so far. However, ever since the US attacked Iran…

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How oil price volatility is impacting stock market sentiment — and how to prepare

| Mark Hartley

As the Middle East crisis deepens, oil price shocks are sending ripples through global stock markets. Mark Hartley considers a…

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Meet the £7 FTSE 250 tech stock that’s outperforming Nvidia, AMD and Micron in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 artificial intelligence stock has generated enormous returns in 2026 amid high demand for its products. Is it…

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How a £20k ISA could make you £6,491 a month from passive income shares

| Royston Wild

Ready to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? This strategy could earn you a huge four-figure passive income…

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How much should I invest in a SIPP to finish work and live off just dividend income?

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to retire comfortably on my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). But how much do I need to put in…

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Here’s what is baffling me about the stock market today

| Ben McPoland

Despite numerous potential risks on the horizon, the stock market remains at an elevated level today. Here's what I'm doing.

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ISA millionaires are tipped to treble! How to boost your chances of becoming one

| Royston Wild

The Stocks and Shares ISA could be your ticket to building massive wealth for retirement. Royston Wild explains how.

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This S&P 500 stock continues to underperform in my ISA. What’s my next move?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at the struggles of an underperforming S&P 500 stock. Should he cut his losses and move on,…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £1,000-a-month second income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores how a Stocks and Shares ISA and successful long-term stock picking could build a meaningful second income.

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What do local election results mean for UK stocks?

| Stephen Wright

The local election results have sent UK stocks falling. But Stephen Wright's looking for shares that can do well under…

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How do these FTSE 100 stocks keep paying brilliant dividends?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals three with excellent dividend records -- and explains…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could actually be great for your retirement planning!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, rather than fearing a stock market crash, a long-term investor could use it to try and…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett built multi-billion-dollar passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's set up passive income streams totalling billions of dollars annually. So what could someone with a modest amount…

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2 UK shares to consider avoiding as the FTSE 100 extends losses

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 100 dips for the second time this year, Mark Hartley weighs up market sentiment and considers two…

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How to invest £125 a month in UK shares to target a £39,039 annual passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema explains how an investor could earn the current median salary in the UK as passive income by making…

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These white-hot FTSE 250 growth shares are on sale today!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild loves a good bargain. Here he reveals two FTSE 250 shares that all savvy UK stock investors should…

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How much do you need an ISA for a £31,352 second income?

| Royston Wild

Investing regularly in a Stocks and Shares ISA can generate a significant second income in retirement. Royston Wild explains how.

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With the Aston Martin share price in pennies, is it in bargain territory?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aston Martin share price at a fraction of what it once was, is it a bargain? Our writer…

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How I plan to lock in sustainable growth on the FTSE 100 in the coming years

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a sobering look at the future, and outlines a plan to target FTSE 100 sectors with lower…

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What are the FTSE’s most lucrative high-yield shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer zooms in one one of a handful of high-yield FTSE 100 shares to explain why he thinks it…

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Why bother with a SIPP now rather than wait 10 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Interested in a SIPP but putting it off to give yourself time to think? Christopher Ruane explains why that could…

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Here’s how someone could aim for a million with a handful of shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Are you a gambler or an investor when it comes to trying to find realistic ways to aim for a…

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Things are getting tough for this FTSE 100 share. But I’m not selling!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has fallen 17% in value since the beginning of the year. Royston Wild thinks this may…

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Here’s how much passive income £5k invested this month could earn in years to come

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousands pounds to invest could seek to build passive income streams, thanks…

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Could buying Microsoft stock now be like buying Alphabet in mid-2025 at a share price of $150?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft’s share price has fallen in 2026 as investors moved away from software names. But Edward Sheldon sees potential for…

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A £3.8bn warning for Legal & General shareholders

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares currently offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. The big question…

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Down 61% and a P/E of 5.9! Is this FTSE 100 share FINALLY rebounding?

| Royston Wild

JD Sports has been one of the FTSE 100's worst performing shares of the last five years. But latest results…

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How to build a £20,000-a-year passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at high-conviction stock ideas he believes could help investors build long-term wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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With a P/E of 15.4, my Tesco shares no longer look cheap. Are there better options out there?

| Mark Hartley

Tesco shares have hit a high and no longer look like the reliable, defensive name they’ve long upheld. But don’t…

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How do these FTSE 250 stocks keep paying stunning dividends?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best passive income stocks to buy? Consider these three FTSE 250 shares for dividend growth and market-beating…

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Get ready for a stock market melt-up

| Stephen Wright

Investors worry about the next stock market crash, but what if it goes the other way? Stephen Wright outlines why…

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4 steps to earning £1,001 in monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Fancy making a four-figure passive income every month? Royston Wild explains how drip-feeding cash into the stock market can make…

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The best time to start a passive income ISA was yesterday – the second best is today

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores what investors are missing about building passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA and why starting…

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My top FTSE 100 insurance stock fell 5.76% this week! Here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

When quality stocks start falling, it can be worth paying attention. But what happened with this FTSE 100 company in…

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