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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to effectively double your State Pension?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much investors would need in a portfolio of UK stocks to get…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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4 reasons why the HSBC share price could surge 14% to £12.44

| Royston Wild

The HSBC share price rocketed by more than a third this year. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 bank…

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This ETF returned 8.4% last month while the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes were flat

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, this niche exchange-traded fund (ETF) crushed the FTSE and most other major stock market indexes. Is it worth…

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£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have more than doubled in the last three years, but will shareholders continue to get richer in 2026?…

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£15,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since Allison Kirkby became CEO in early 2024, BT shares have jumped more than 60%! But can this momentum continue…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for Greggs shareholders, there was finally some good news for this unloved FTSE 250 stock…

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Can investors afford to miss these 3 dirt-cheap UK shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best cheap shares to buy? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares and investment trusts offer stunning…

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3 epic investment trusts for December to target a 16% annual return!

| Royston Wild

One of these top investment trusts has made an average return of 21.2% over five years. Royston Wild explains why…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £5,333 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a bargain FTSE 250 stock trading at an 11-year low -- one that could help supercharge an…

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All I want for Christmas is a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start planning a Stocks and Shares ISA for those who don't already have one? Today…

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3 FTSE 100 best-selling shares I’ll buy at the next opportunity

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 shares our writer Royston Wild is considering -- and why he expects them to deliver stunning…

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£5,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Retail investors are rushing to snap up Legal & General shares to unlock a near-double-digit dividend yield! Is this a…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds’ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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It’s December! Can we all stop worrying about a stock market crash now?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market crash didn't happen after all in November. Harvey Jones sets out his strategy for buying FTSE 100…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Start buying shares in December with a spare £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With the final month of 2025 almost upon us, could now be as good a time as any for someone…

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

| James Beard

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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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three UK shares that have suffered a torrid time lately, and thanks his lucky stars they aren't…

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I asked ChatGPT how long it could take to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire…

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim to become one of the 5,000+ investors who have successfully built seven-figure Stocks and Shares…

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Will Rachel Reeves’ £8,000 Cash ISA cut boost UK stocks?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK stocks index tracker that has absolutely wiped the floor with cash returns over the past…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider after the Autumn Budget!

| Royston Wild

Looking for stocks to consider buying after the Budget? Here are three from the FTSE 350 I think could benefit…

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I asked ChatGPT to invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for me and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is planning his Stocks and Shares ISA and called in artificial intelligence to highlight a few options. Its…

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3 reasons why the BAE share price could soar 20% to £20.55

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems' share price has paused for breath. But it's still up 49% in the year to date, and…

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Will the FTSE 100 index smash 10k by Xmas? Here’s why it might…

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 index has found a second wind heading into the Christmas period. Could it blast to new highs…

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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could sink without trace in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has significantly outperformed the broader FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is it time for a sharp pullback?

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The Autumn Budget looms — but this FTSE 250 stock could be a quiet winner

| Ben McPoland

Grim sentiment around the Autumn Budget isn’t helping UK firms. But one firm is quietly getting stronger, and its share…

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Here’s how much money you need in an ISA to target £628 of passive income per week

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how an investor can build a wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s what I’ll do to stay ahead if ISA rules change in this Autumn Budget!

| Royston Wild

Discover the wealth building strategy of our writer Royston Wild -- and why he's not worried about possible changes to…

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2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

| Royston Wild

Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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I asked ChatGPT if we’re in an AI bubble that might crash the stock market and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this leading FTSE 100 property portal will bounce back, despite stock market jitters about an AI bubble.

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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

| James Beard

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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