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Want to start buying shares next week with £200 or £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of becoming a stock market investor? Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start buying shares even on a…

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Martin Lewis is embracing stock investing, but I think he missed a key point

| Jon Smith

It's great that Martin Lewis is talking about stocks, writes Jon Smith, but he feels he's missed a trick by…

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How can we get started building a passive income ISA in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Didn't an ancient Chinese investor say the journey to a passive income fortune begins with a single step? If they…

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Seeking New Year bargains? FTSE 100 index shares remain on sale!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 index stocks have surged in value in 2026. But they still offer plenty for value investors to…

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Will the crashed Diageo share price rebound 63% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Diageo's share price has collapsed by more than a third since 1 January. But these brokers expect the FTSE 100…

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How much do you need in an ISA to make the average UK salary in passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through how an ISA can help to yield substantial income for a patient long-term investor, and includes…

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Is the BP share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Can the BP share price perform strongly again next year? Or could the FTSE 100 oil giant be facing a…

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3 reasons I’m skipping a Cash ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into a Cash ISA can feel safe. But in 2026 and beyond, that comfort could come at a…

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2 top ETFs to consider for an ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Here are two very different ETFs -- one set to ride the global robotics boom, the other offering a juicy…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! 2 FTSE 100 stocks tipped to soar in 2026

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price is expected to slow rapidly after 2025's stunning gains. Here are two top FTSE 100 shares now…

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Will the battered Greggs share price rebound 59% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price has dived to multi-year lows in 2025. But City analysts think its more recent price recovery will…

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State Pension worries? 3 investment trusts to target a £2.6m retirement fund

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worried about possible State Pension changes. Here he identifies three investment trusts to target a multi-million-pound portfolio.

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3 incredible ETFs I can’t stop buying for my SIPP!

| Royston Wild

Discover the three ETFs I've bought for my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) -- and why I expect them to continue…

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Will the Lloyds share price rise another 15% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' is tipped for another double-digit share price rise next year. But can the FTSE 100 bank pull it off?…

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I asked ChatGPT to pick the ultimate FTSE 250-based Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for some FTSE 250 stock picks to put inside his Stocks and Shares ISA, and wondered…

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2 investment trusts from the London Stock Exchange to consider in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts have the potential to drive lucrative returns for UK investors. Here are two our writer is bullish on…

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I asked ChatGPT if £20,000 would work harder in an ISA or SIPP in 2026 and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investors have two tax-efficient ways to build wealth, either in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP. Harvey Jones asked…

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3 top Vanguard ETFs to consider for an ISA or SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these three Vanguard ETFs could be solid investments for a pension (SIPP) or investment account in…

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Forget buy-to-let! Aim for a million with a Stocks and Shares ISA instead

| Royston Wild

Discover why buying REITs in an ISA could help investors build substantial wealth -- and why this residential trust could…

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Will the surging Nvidia share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

One broker believes Nvidia's share price will leap almost 100% over the next 12 months, to $253. Is it time…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £900 of monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how UK investors may be able to leverage the Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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If the HSBC share price can clear these hurdles, it could fly in 2026

| Jon Smith

After a fantastic year, Jon Smith points out some of the potential road bumps for the HSBC share price, including…

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I’m thrilled I bought Rolls-Royce shares in 2023. Will I buy more in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce has become a superior company, with rising profits, buybacks, and shares now paying a dividend. So is the FTSE…

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I asked ChatGPT for the perfect passive income ISA and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Which 10 passive income stocks did the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot pick for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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New to the stock market? Here’s how you can give yourself a huge advantage

| Stephen Wright

Stock market crashes can make buying shares intimidating. But investors don’t need specialist skills or knowledge to give themselves a big…

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Worked out a Stocks and Shares ISA strategy for 2026 yet? Maybe get started now

| Alan Oscroft

At this time of year, many investors' thoughts start turning to Stocks and Shares ISA investment plans for the coming…

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I asked Gemini for the perfect passive income portfolio, here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

I'm going to be honest, I was underwhelmed by Gemini's response. This is exactly why investors shouldn't turn to AI…

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New to investing? Here’s Warren Buffett’s strategy for starting from scratch

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says he could find opportunities to earn a 50% annual return in the stock market if he was…

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Will the UK stock market crash in 2026?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the prospects for the UK stock market in 2026. In doing so, he also mentions the ‘C-word’…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ITM Power shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, with revenues skyrocketing over 600% since! But can the stock…

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At over £11, I’m getting nervous about Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has skyrocketed 872% over the last five years, smashing past the wider FTSE 100. So why…

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Could the FTSE 100 break records in 2026? Here are 3 things to watch

| Royston Wild

Surging global demand for cheap shares drove the FTSE 100 to new heights this year. Here's why the UK's premier…

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Forget the FTSE! Consider these 3 stocks for a 2026 market rally

| Royston Wild

2025 has been an excellent year for the London stock market. Could 2026 be an even bigger one for UK…

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At a 95p share price, is now the time to invest in Lloyds?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up 73.7% since January as earnings and profit margins surge, but can it do it…

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Did ChatGPT give me the best FTSE stocks to buy 1 year ago?

| Ben McPoland

ChatGPT can do lots of great stuff, but is it actually any good at identifying winning stocks from the FTSE…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £8,333 a month of passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a potential route to earning double what is today considered a comfortable retirement and all tax-free inside…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines an opportunity for investors with £20,000 in excess cash to target a £1,450 a year second income…

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2 FTSE shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover some of the best-performing FTSE shares of 2025, and which ones expert analysts think will outperform in 2026 and…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’m looking at an even better FTSE 100 bargain

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a stellar 2025, but there could be far better investments in the FTSE 100 to consider…

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My 3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees another positive year for the FTSE 100 index, including a return to form for one very disappointing…

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