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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as gold and copper prices soar!

8 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover why gold and copper values could keep climbing -- and the two FTSE shares that could gain most from…

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With a spare £280, here’s how someone could start buying shares this September

7 September, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with under £300? This writer thinks so but also sees some potential pitfalls.…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £50,000 passive income?

7 September, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

We’d all love a passive income, but just how can we make that happen? Here, Dr James Fox explains one…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing this week

6 September, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start investing in the stock market with a few thousand pounds to spare.

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Hedge funds are betting big against these struggling UK shares

6 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are the most heavily shorted UK shares on the market in 2025. But why are hedge funds so pessimistic?…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth in 2026

6 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA might just grow between 12% and almost 40% over the next…

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How much do you need to invest to aim for a £20,000 passive income?

6 September, 2025 | Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how to start earning a long-term passive income on the path towards financial freedom by making smart investments in…

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Here’s how a 1-year-old could enjoy a £50,000 second income at 32 years old

6 September, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. But what if we could invest to give our children a passive…

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Here are the pros and cons of buying Taylor Wimpey shares today!

6 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen by steep double-digit percentages this year. Is now the time to consider buying the FTSE…

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How much retirement income can you generate from a £180,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

5 September, 2025 | Harvey Jones

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle to generate a tax-efficient passive income stream and Harvey Jones has…

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Here’s how 10% of your salary could become a £1m ISA

5 September, 2025 | Dr. James Fox

The ISA is an incredible vehicle for growing wealth, but so few of us use it to its fullest potential.…

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Here’s 1 way to target a £52k passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

5 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover how a shares-based ISA can be a better way to target a long-term income -- and a top investment…

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3 ways that fiscal woes could impact a UK stock portfolio

4 September, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how rising bond yields and concern about the UK's public finances could impact UK stocks for…

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3 ETFs to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

4 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover three top ETFs offering growth, value and passive income -- and why they could deliver a strong return over…

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How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

3 September, 2025 | John Fieldsend

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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2 UK stocks that could protect one’s ISA from a stock market crash!

3 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover which UK stocks could be brilliant lifeboats for Stocks and Shares ISA investors -- including one FTSE 100 heavyweight.

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See how much passive income you might get by investing just £100 a month in UK shares

3 September, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the maths to show how small, regular investments in FTSE 100 shares can deliver a high and…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could survive a stock market crash!

3 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Looking for lifeboats in case the London stock market crashes? Here are three top FTSE 100 shares that could stay…

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3 investment trusts to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

3 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

The London stock market is jam-packed with five-star investment trusts. Here are three to consider for a diversified Stocks and…

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2 of the best defensive UK stocks to help protect my portfolio

2 September, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels it's smart to buy defensive UK stocks even when the stock market is doing…

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3 gold stocks and ETFs to consider as gold prices hit new highs

2 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover why gold prices are on the rise once again, and the pros and cons of buying gold stocks and…

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How big does my portfolio need to be to make £2.5k of monthly passive income?

2 September, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the ways to generate passive income from stocks and works out how he could…

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3 FTSE 250 shares that could survive a stock market crash!

2 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Worried about a possible stock market crash? Here are three top FTSE 250 shares that could help UK share investors…

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Down 40% or more, analysts expect these UK shares to rebound in the next 12 months!

2 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares City analysts tip to rebound. Do the potential benefits of buying these…

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Here are the latest price forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC shares!

2 September, 2025 | Royston Wild

Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays shares have surged since the start of the year. Do City analysts think these FTSE 100…

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This FTSE 100 homebuilder just hit 52-week lows. Should I buy?

1 September, 2025 | Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why external factors are pushing a popular FTSE 100 stock lower, but talks through his long-term vision.