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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,500 monthly income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks FTSE 100 shares are a brilliant way to generate a long-term second income stream, and names a…

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How much longer can the FTSE 100 keep outperforming the S&P 500?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is, to the surprise of many, handily outperforming its American counterpart. How much longer can the Footsie…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

| Royston Wild

Discover which cheap UK shares and investment trusts our writer Royston Wild will consider buying if the FTSE 250 slumps.

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Starting with £100k, how long would it take to build a million-pound SIPP?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how long it would take an investor to build a SIPP or ISA worth a cool £1m,…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Want to build up long-term passive income from investing in the UK stock market? The magic of compound returns can…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth by 2027

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have doubled since October 2022, but can the retail giant continue to climb from here? Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and Babcock International

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 defence stocks have rocketed in value. But can BAE Systems' share price and those of its blue-chip…

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If an investor had spent £5,000 on Barclays shares a week ago, they would have made…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While Barclays shares are flat over the last week, analysts are upgrading their price targets following impressive financial results.

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth by 2030

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares has already grown to almost £250,000 in the last five years! Could the stock…

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If someone had invested £5,000 in Lloyds shares a week ago, they would have made…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares jumped as much as 10% as a massive legal cloud of uncertainty was lifted. So, how much money…

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3 ‘crash-resistant’ FTSE shares to consider in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If there’s a stock market crash in 2025, these three FTSE shares could handle the volatility better than most. Zaven…

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Down almost 40%, is this FTSE 250 stock a screaming bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock just hit record revenues, yet the stock's falling! Has weak investor sentiment created a lucrative long-term…

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A $236bn growth opportunity!? Is this FTSE 100 stock about to skyrocket?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock could be on the verge of stealing enormous chunks of market share from some of the…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for £10,000 a month in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how much money an investor would need in…

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Winter is coming! Here’s a top stock to consider in an ISA for the rest of 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best momentum stocks to buy in an ISA? Serabi Gold is soaring, and looks to have significant…

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Start buying shares for £80 a month? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

It is a myth that it takes large sums of money to start buying shares. Our writer explores how someone…

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1 no-brainer UK share to consider buying with £3,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These are three of the most popular UK shares being bought by British investors, but are they actually good investments…

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market each month to aim for £1m

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aiming to become a stock market millionaire and quit the day job? Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target financial freedom…

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How much do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover what it takes to achieve financial freedom in the UK, and how to get there with just £500 a…

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Why now could be the time to consider piling into gold stocks and ETFs!

| Royston Wild

Gold prices could be gearing up for a fresh move beyond 2025's record of $3,500 per ounce. Here are two…

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The FTSE 100’s at record highs! But is it about to plummet?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has recently hit record highs. But is a market correction coming? Discover why I'm holding cash to…

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Down 27% or more, I think these FTSE 250 shares are brilliant bargains!

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 250 stocks that have plummeted in 2025 -- and why our writer Royston Wild thinks they're now…

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2 top ETFs that could turn £500 a month into a £1m retirement fund!

| Royston Wild

Discover two top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) I'm considering -- both have delivered double-digit annual returns in recent years.

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£16,067 in savings? Here’s a smart passive income plan for investors to consider

| John Fieldsend

Savers have many ways to make their money work hard for them. Here’s one to consider that might lead to…

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Here’s how to aim to make your kids millionaires with a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us aim to be ISA millionaires. It’s certainly possible, but it’s potentially even easier to put your children…

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How much passive income might I receive by investing £4 a day?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could be created with a saving of just £4 a day? Our Foolish author delves…

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How many Aviva shares do investors need to buy to aim for a £10,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have reached their highest point since 2008, but the dividend yield continues to outpace the FTSE 100. How…

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REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As dividend yields approach their highest point in over a decade, Zaven Boyrazian thinks REITs could be a highly lucrative…

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Here’s how to target a £20m SIPP, but it’s not for you…

| Dr. James Fox

It might be too late for you, but starting a SIPP for a child when they’re born allows them to…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider buying today!

| Royston Wild

Discover a selection of standout FTSE investment trusts offering powerful growth potential and dividend opportunities for investors.

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Prediction: if an investor buys 1,000 Vodafone shares today, here’s how much money they could make in 12 months…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are on their first bull run in three years! Is now the time to consider buying the telecoms…

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If an investor buys 500 BT shares today, here’s how much money they could earn from dividends

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even as BT shares rally, the dividend yield remains attractive and potentially poised to grow in the long run. Here’s…

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Prediction: if an investor buys 500 Tesco shares today, here’s how much money they might make in 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are up by double digits in 2025, but how much higher could the retail giant climb? And how…

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Prediction: if an investor buys 500 Rolls-Royce shares today, here’s how much they might make in 12 months…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have skyrocketed by over 1,000% since 2020, but for investors buying shares today, how much money could they…

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Hunting for the best shares to buy before a market tumble? Here are 3 crucial tips

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With fears of a stock market correction on the horizon, now looks like a terrific time to search for the…

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Down 56%, could this FTSE 250 stock be a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 homebuilder has been beaten to a pulp, but could it now present a potentially explosive recovery opportunity…

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These are the 5 riskiest FTSE 100 shares, according to experts…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What are the riskiest FTSE 100 stocks in 2025? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest market consensus to see if a…

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Worried about a market crash in 2025? These could be among the best stocks to consider buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Knowing which stocks are the best to buy during a market crash or correction can help investors build major long-term…

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How many Lloyds shares do investors need to buy to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares will grow their dividends by 10% in 2025, say forecasts. But how much would investors need to spend…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £5,000 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

£5,000 might sound like a lot of passive income, but investors need to account for inflation. Dr James Fox explains…

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