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3 reasons why my Diageo shares could stage a stunning recovery

| Royston Wild

With Diageo shares trading at their lowest since 2015, here's why now could be the time to consider buying the…

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Tesco shares: here’s the latest dividend and price forecast

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares have risen more than 30% in value since the middle of 2024. But can the FTSE 100's retail…

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Here’s how it’s possible to start investing with just £500

| Ben McPoland

People don't need a mountain of cash to start investing today, as technology's levelled the playing field for ordinary folk.

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Here’s the FTSE 100 share and the ETF I bought for my SIPP in June!

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 banking share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) will help me achieve exceptional returns from my SIPP.

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3 questions to help decide if you’re really ready to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this trio of questions could help to focus the mind of any stock market newbie before they…

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Start buying shares for £500? Here’s how – and some reasons why!

| Christopher Ruane

How much does it take to start buying shares? Our writer thinks the answer is not that much. Here's how…

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How to invest £500 a month in a Stocks & Shares ISA and aim for £1m

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox details how investors can leverage…

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Here’s how I use a SIPP so my daughter can retire at 51 with £8m

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an excellent tool for investors who want to take hold of their retirement planning. Dr James Fox explains…

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2 UK shares that are too uncertain for me to touch right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he has picked two UK shares that are close to 52-week lows and why he believes…

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3 ways I’m trying to protect my FTSE stock portfolio from rising geopolitical tensions

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through different measures, including buying gold-related FTSE stocks, that can help his portfolio ride out volatility.

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Should I sell my S&P 500 tracker to buy top FTSE 100 stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is now wondering whether to scale down his S&P 500 tracker to liberate the cash he needs to…

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Here are the latest growth forecasts for the BAE share price

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BAE Systems' share price is surging as new conflicts erupt and new orders for defence equipment rush in. But is…

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9.6% potential yield? Here’s the Legal & General share price and dividend forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can the Legal & General share price climb even higher while boosting dividends? Zaven Boyrazian dives into the latest expert…

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7.3% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds’ shares to 2029

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares appear set to outperform, with dividends expected to rise a lot in the coming years. Is this a…

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75% potential return! Is this growth stock a screaming buy to consider?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK growth stock's becoming a popular favourite among institutional analysts thanks to its explosive potential. So should investors rush…

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This income stock has a juicy 9.8% dividend yield and is potentially 25% undervalued!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A sustainable near-10% dividend yield's a rare sight, yet this renewable energy generator's proving to be a lucrative source of…

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This ‘cheap as chips’ FTSE 250 stock looks like a bargain to consider right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock could be on track to double its earnings in the coming years, yet its share price…

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Could the FTSE 100 break 10,000 this year? Some analysts are saying yes!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Forecasts point to the FTSE 100 reaching a new record high by the end of 2025, but what’s driving this…

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If someone decided to start buying shares with £10k a year ago, here’s what they could be sitting on now!

| Christopher Ruane

If someone had started buying shares a year ago with £10k, what might have happened? Our writer outlines some factors…

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? Here’s how to try and get back on track

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite upward momentum in the stock market, not every Stocks and Shares ISA’s in the black. Zaven Boyrazian explores strategies…

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This £10k ISA strategy could one day unlock a £10k second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following this simple strategy, investors could already be earning more than a £10,000 second income stream in 2025.

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These FTSE giants are crushing Warren Buffett! Can they keep it up in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett almost tripled investors' money in the last five years, yet these FTSE stocks have done even better! Zaven…

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Here’s what I wish I knew about passive income when I was 22!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of people in the UK are investing so that one day they can retire early on a nice juicy…

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Here’s how to start investing with around £300

| Christopher Ruane

It needn't take a fortune to start investing in the stock market. Our writer explains how someone with no experience…

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Looking for long-term FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s 1 to consider holding for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

With gold prices climbing, I think Fresnillo stands out as one of the FTSE 100's more compelling long-term stocks to…

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£8,800 in savings? Here’s how investors could turn that into a £20,000 second income… with time

| Dr. James Fox

Millions invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an investor can generate a life-changing figure from…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1m portfolio? Here’s how

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains the strategy many investors employ when trying to turn their ISA into a life-changing pot of…

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Buying 10,000 Vodafone shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares have had a rough ride, with dividends slashed in half. But with its turnaround making steady progress, is…

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Buying 750 Phoenix shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Phoenix shares offer one of the largest yields in the FTSE 100, but could dividends grow even larger by 2029?…

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Buying 500 Unilever shares generates a hands-free income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Unilever shares are among the most popular dividend stocks in the UK, but how much money can investors start earning…

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Buying 10,000 BT shares generates a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are up more than 40% as the telecommunications giant gets back on track, but what does this all…

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Buying 10,000 Tesco shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are marching higher as the supermarket continues to dominate the grocery retail space, but how much income can…

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These are the 5 ‘safest’ shares on the London Stock Exchange

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has been scouring the London Stock Exchange for the 'safest' UK shares. Here are the top five he…

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Want to invest £10,000 in the FTSE 250? Here’s how much money investors have made in five years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has underperformed in recent years, but some stock pickers have still earned tremendous market-beating returns since June…

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Thinking of investing £10,000 in the FTSE 100? Here’s how much money investors have made in 2025 so far

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has generated a double-digit gain since the start of the year, but some stock pickers have already…

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£250k in savings? Here’s how to instantly unlock a £20,750 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More than 250,000 people in the UK have over £250,000 saved up that can be used to instantly start earning…

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This UK stock has beaten Warren Buffett by 7x over the last 20 years!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has made some stellar investments over the years, but he seems to have missed one of Britain’s biggest…

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With £10 a week, here’s how to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane says it's possible to start buying shares for a tenner a week. Here are some of the moves…

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This FTSE hidden gem now has a stunning 7.4% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with the FTSE reaching record highs in 2025, there are still plenty of massive under-the-radar dividend yields to take…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A SIPP can be a great way to build up a nest egg for a more comfortable retirement. But what…

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