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Retail stock market investors are no longer the ‘dumb money’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Retail stock market investors have become significantly smarter in recent years. Gone are the days of them buying high and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to hold in my ISA for AT LEAST a decade!

| Royston Wild

I'm expecting to hold these FTSE 100 heavyweight shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA until at least 2035. Let…

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How I’m targeting monster gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's buying high-quality growth stocks for his Stocks and Shares ISA in an effort to generate fantastic long-term returns.

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Want to start buying shares with under £500? It’s possible – here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

The stock market isn't just for millionaires. This writer thinks someone with just a few hundred pounds to spare could…

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I asked ChatGPT which stocks in my ISA and SIPP are at risk from AI and it said this…

| Ben McPoland

The AI chatbot reckons these stocks in my my SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios could be negatively impacted…

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3 top ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider in June

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this trio of thematic funds listed on the London Stock Exchange could be worth exploring as ideas…

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My top 3 lessons from April’s stock market meltdown

| Ben McPoland

Here are a trio of things I learned from the recent stock market madness. Each one should help me take…

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How much income could a £20k ISA generate in a year?

| Alan Oscroft

An ISA is my number one choice for building up a growing long-term income pot. And the early rewards can…

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Here’s what the US tariff ruling could mean for FTSE stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he doesn't believe the FTSE pop from news from across the pond will last, but flags…

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Down 30%, this FTSE 250 tech stock could surge 70%… if 1 analyst is right

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian picks out a FTSE 250 growth stock that’s a fair bit cheaper now than a few months ago,…

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This falling FTSE 100 stock could return 120% over the next 12 months… if 1 analyst is right

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the next 12 months, this FTSE 100 stock could more than double, according to Peel Hunt. Is this a…

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Is it too late to start investing at 40? Or maybe even 50?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the impact time can have on investment returns -- and why he thinks it's never too late…

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After 48 years, I think Warren Buffett’s 4 ‘rules’ are still relevant

| James Beard

Nearly 50 years ago, Warren Buffett listed four criteria that he used when assessing stocks. Our writer explains how he…

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Are these the best UK stocks to consider buying right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best UK stocks to buy today could be hidden among the worst-performing shares. Zaven Boyrazian explores one…

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New to investing? Here’s how £500 can set investors on the path to riches in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian digs into the details of how beginners can aim to achieve double-digit investment returns with just a few…

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2025 could be a great year to start buying shares. Here’s how to do it for under £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks it’s possible to start buying shares on a limited budget. So what are the steps a stock…

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No stock market experience, but want to aim for a million? Here’s how to start with £1,000 this May!

| Christopher Ruane

Targeting a million as a stock market newcomer? It might not be as unlikely as it sounds. Our writer gets…

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Investing £20k in this Stocks and Shares ISA each year since 2020 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors who bought shares in these five stocks could have earned a massive 40% annual return in their Stocks and…

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Are these 5 heavily-discounted UK shares secretly screaming buys to consider?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not all UK shares are heading in the right direction, but could bargains exist among the laggards? Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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4 core investments in my SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has many years until retirement, so his SIPP is invested in high-quality growth stocks and funds that have…

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Where would a young Warren Buffett invest in 2025?

| John Fieldsend

Investing now is very different to when Warren Buffett began. Where might the great man try getting his start investing…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the century could now be worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Even those who put their money into FTSE 100 stocks during the internet bubble in late 1999 could have built…

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FTSE stocks use this earnings measure that Warren Buffett says is misleading

| James Beard

Many FTSE companies emphasise EBITDA when announcing their results. Our writer looks at one example to explain why this approach…

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Down 46% in a year, how much further can the Glencore share price fall?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Glencore share price has struggled in the past year but offers an optimistic outlook going…

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How UK investors can use Warren Buffett’s winning strategy to aim for a £1m ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy isn't that complicated. It comes down to one simple concept that anyone can take advantage of.

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is primed for promotion to the FTSE 100 next month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is thinking ahead to the next reshuffle for the FTSE 250 in June and points to one contender…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 100 will reach 10,000

| John Fieldsend

Can an AI chatbot offer some valuable insights on the future performance of the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author is…

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Interest rates drop to 4.25%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Do falling interest rates mean that savers should opt for a Cash ISA or a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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$850bn by 2040! Should I buy quantum computing stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Quantum computing is projected to become a massive growth industry. But are today's pureplay shares too risky for my Stocks…

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3 reasons why now’s a great time to start investing in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Despite the stock market recovering from the massive drop in early April, there are still plenty of cheap shares knocking…

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3 top stocks to consider for a Junior ISA that could help set a child up financially

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these technology stocks have significant long-term growth potential and are well-suited to a Junior ISA.

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3 UK stocks to consider for growth and dividends!

| Royston Wild

Looking for shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Here are three top UK stocks to consider, including two FTSE…

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2 investment trusts and ETFs to consider for a SIPP in June!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best ways to diversify a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Here's a FTSE 100 investment trust and an…

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5 steps to start buying shares this week with just £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out the handful of steps a stock market newbie could follow to put £500 to work and…

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Dividend yields up to 9.1%! Here are 3 ETFs to consider for a huge passive income

| Royston Wild

These high-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth serious consideration from long-term passive income investors. Here's why.

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I asked ChatGPT if Warren Buffett was the best investor of all time. Here’s what it said

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s made billions from the stock market. I consulted a popular AI tool to see whether it believes he’s…

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£20k invested in this Stocks & Shares ISA portfolio 10 years ago would be worth…

| Royston Wild

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has delivered a 9%+ return since 2015. Our writer thinks this portfolio could do…

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Here’s how someone could start investing for the first time with a spare £400

| Christopher Ruane

It doesn't have to take huge sums to start investing. Here, Christopher Ruane outlines how someone could start with just…

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£10,000 invested in an S&P 500 ETF near the post-‘Liberation Day’ lows is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has staged a spectacular rebound in recent weeks. So anyone who invested near the April lows…

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£10,000 invested in Burberry shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Burberry shares have surged today, reducing long-term investors' losses. Could now be the time for me to buy the FTSE…

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