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£20,000 invested in an ISA a decade ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

The ISA's tax benefits can supercharge a person's wealth over time. But the differences between the two types of accounts…

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What’s wrong with Aviva and its share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price is up by double-digits over the last 12 months, but could this momentum be about to…

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£5,000 invested in Diageo shares 110 days ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a new turnaround CEO at the helm, Diageo shares could be about to enjoy a recovery rally. But how…

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How Lloyds shares could rise to 131p… or sink to 91p

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are extremely volatile against the backdrop of the Middle East crisis. The question is, where might the FTSE…

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I’m ignoring gold and hunting FTSE 100 shares to buy as I aim for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With some FTSE large-caps falling, bargain shares to buy have started emerging that might deliver far better returns than gold…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.41% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are almost 30 companies in the FTSE 350 paying a 7%+ dividend yield in April, but which ones are…

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No savings in your 40s? Start drip feeding £500 a month into UK shares in an ISA to aim for financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got nothing in the bank and worried about retirement? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK shares today could help…

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I think these 2 FTSE shares are set to surge on this stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of stocks that are well placed to outperform if sentiment continues to improve, supporting…

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FTSE 100: how to invest in cheap UK shares to try and double your money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap and high-quality FTSE 100 shares could lead to high returns in the long run. They could…

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Will the stock market go off like a rocket on Monday?

| Harvey Jones

Middle East turmoil is yet to trigger a full-blown stock market crash. Harvey Jones says the recent recovery could have…

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Is it too late to start investing in your 50s?

| Christopher Ruane

By the time you reach your fifties, have the golden years of investment opportunity passed you by -- or could…

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How to invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to target a passive income of £5,439 a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just a few pounds a day in FTSE shares will build over time and could unlock a passive income…

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An unbelievable value stock to buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This value stock could generate a massive 169% return over the next 12 months, according to one expert analyst! Is…

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Nervous about investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Read this first

| Royston Wild

Stocks and Shares ISA users have kept their powder dry amid stock market volatility. But are they missing a prime…

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Up 55% and a P/E of 6.6, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have taken flight over the past year. But could it become one of the FTSE 100's worst performers…

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Get ready for a potential stock market crash

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The war in the Middle East impacts far more than just oil & gas prices. Zaven Boyrazian explores the potential…

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After 10 years, investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Stocks and Shares ISAs can help even the average person aim to build impressive wealth…

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Does it make sense to start buying shares in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Are some times better than others to start buying shares? Our writer reckons a better question could be: which shares…

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Hesitant over a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s a way to deal with scary markets

| Alan Oscroft

Volatile stock markets are scaring potential investors away from getting started with their first Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026.

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The red lights are flashing again for Lloyds’ share price! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price continues to defy gravity. But Royston Wild thinks it's only a matter of time before the FTSE…

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What size ISA do you need for £250-a-week retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones outlines the advantages of investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA rather than leaving money in cash, and…

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Down 30% in 6 months, I think there’s a big catch to this insanely cheap stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through why careful research is needed when trying to assess if a cheap stock is worth buying…

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Buying £20k of Greggs shares could give me an £860 income this year!

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares now offer a higher dividend yield than most FTSE 100 shares! So is the FTSE 250 baker a…

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Investing For Beginners

2 FTSE 100 stocks that are navigating market volatility remarkably well

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of FTSE 100 shares that have posted good gains so far in 2026 despite…

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Is a £100,000 SIPP big enough to retire on?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how much money investors need in a SIPP to fund a decent standard of living after…

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Prediction: by December, £5,000 invested in UK shares will be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down three different price forecasts for UK shares and explains which sectors of the stock market analysts…

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easyJet shares plummet 30% in 3 months! Is it now a top stock to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Surging fuel costs have sent easyJet shares plummeting, but is this volatility turning the airline into one of the best…

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Forecast: in 12 months, a £5,000 investment in BP shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the latest price forecasts for BP shares if peace returns to the Middle East or if…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Shell shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the forecast scenarios for Shell shares depending on whether or not the ceasefire holds in the…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to try and make a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy are often the companies that don’t just withstand weak market conditions, but continue to…

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These FTSE 250 stocks are tipped to rise 46% (or more) in the next year!

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin and Hochschild Mining shares have been on the back foot. But City analysts think these FTSE 250 stocks…

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£7,500 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares have rocketed upwards over the past 12 months, outpacing its rivals, but the UK banking giant could have…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2026 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2026 is off to a much stronger start for Greggs shares compared to a year ago. Could this be the…

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Here’s what £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023 is worth today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025 was another brilliant year for Rolls-Royce shares on their massive multi-year rally! But how much money have investors made…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to rise 53% (or more) in the next year!

| Royston Wild

Could BT and Diageo shares be about to spring higher? Royston Wild looks at the latest price forecasts for these…

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How to invest £5,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing £5,000 in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025, over £21,500 profit could have been made in…

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Investing For Beginners

£20,000 invested in the stock market a year ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

A lump sum put into the UK stock market a year ago could have yielded big returns. What might it…

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Amid geopolitical and AI risks, here’s how I’m positioning my ISA and SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's allocating capital within his investment accounts and SIPP amid the various risks to the market.

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My game plan for the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Markets have been surprisingly resilient during the recent Middle East conflict but we still cannot rule out a stock market…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market, according to experts!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about which stocks to buy right now? Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE 100 shares near the top of expert…

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