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Looking to capitalise on gold prices? Here’s a soaring UK share to consider

| Royston Wild

Rocketing gold prices have driven this mining share 170% higher over the last year. Read on to discover why it…

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Is now the time to buy FTSE 100 shares instead of S&P 500 stocks?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has beaten 53% of S&P 500 shares over the last two years. Here's a top share I…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stocks taking Lloyds shares to the cleaners!

| Royston Wild

Discover three top FTSE 100 shares that have outperformed Lloyds this year -- including one that's more than doubled in…

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Over the last 31 years, this index has beaten the global stock market by a wide margin

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to outperform a standard global stock market index over the long term? An ETF based on this index could…

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Will I make more from putting £2k in growth shares or income stocks right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up whether he should put fresh money in income stocks or if he's better off targeting other…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Avoiding risky FTSE shares can help keep volatility to a minimum. Zaven Boyrazian explores the five riskiest stocks on the…

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Here’s how £300 a month in a Junior ISA might hit £5m!

| Dr. James Fox

Starting a Junior ISA could be one of the best gifts to give to your child. Dr James Fox explains…

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After crashing up to 43% are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best shares to buy can often be found among the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 500%! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce isn't the only business delivering an impressive turnaround. This FTSE 250 growth stock has surged 500% since July 2020!

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The FTSE 100 could jump to 9,800 this year! 2 cheap stocks to consider before any surge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 could deliver a total return of over 20% in 2025, according to one set of analysts! Whether…

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Will the Greggs share price recover to £30?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greggs share price used to sit firmly above £30, but now it's close to half of that. What happened?…

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Could the Barclays share price reach £5? Here’s what needs to happen

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Barclays share price has jumped over 50% in a year, but can it repeat this performance and climb to…

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Can the BP share price reach £5? Here’s what needs to happen

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hoping for the BP share price to reach £5? This could be possible, according to analysts, but several things need…

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Stunning 26.8% annual returns! Here are 3 ETFs I’ve bought to supercharge my SIPP

| Royston Wild

I expect these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to give my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) a significant boost in the coming decades.

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If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, they could have £2.3m at retirement!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Starting early, picking wisely and investing £500 a month from age 30 might just lead to a multi-million-pound Stocks and…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the Lloyds share price to reach £1

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up 40% since the start of the year, but could it continue to climb all…

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Move over premium bonds: here’s how to earn passive income on the stock market

| Dr. James Fox

Premium bonds may have been good to some Britons, but the average yield is far below what most passive income…

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How to build a Stocks and Shares ISA with a 6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s easy to build an investment portfolio with a high dividend yield today. But investors need to manage risk carefully,…

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How risky is switching from cash savings to a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

The UK government is making moves to encourage cash savers to consider investing via Stocks and Shares ISAs. But what…

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These are the 5 most bought UK shares in the last month…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the most popular UK shares British investors are rushing to buy this month. But are they actually good…

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In 12 months, a £10,000 investment in Lloyds shares could become…

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have soared more than 40% since the start of the calendar year. Can the FTSE 100 bank continue…

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Consider these 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares for long-term rewards!

| Royston Wild

The UK stock market is packed with long-term investment potential. Here are three top shares to consider, including one from…

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How much passive income could we earn from UK shares with just £10 per day?

| Alan Oscroft

Even with modest amounts of money to invest, we can still consider investing in the UK stock market to generate…

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FTSE 100: next stop 10,000?

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 briefly hits 9,000 points, investors are already looking forward to when the next 1,000-point level might…

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Want an early retirement for your child? Here’s how a SIPP can help

| Dr. James Fox

None of us want our children to be worrying about the future. Dr James Fox explains how a SIPP started…

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Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 investment trusts could be strong options to consider

| Royston Wild

These three top investment trusts have delivered exceptional double-digit returns in recent years, as Royston Wild explains.

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My daughter could earn a £75,000 second income because we started an ISA at birth

| Dr. James Fox

Earning a second income is a dream for many Britons. By leveraging time, investors could make it a reality for…

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What sort of return could someone get by investing £20,000 in UK dividend shares?

| Stephen Wright

Should UK savers consider dividend shares over cash? Stephen Wright thinks those looking for long-term passive income would be wise…

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3 investments to consider when starting a Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an invaluable tool for investing as it allows us to build wealth and take…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I plan to hold for 10 years or more!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have delivered stunning capital gains and dividend income since 2005. It's a trend I expect to…

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Should I buy more Barratt shares after yesterday’s price collapse?

| Royston Wild

Barratt shares have sunk after the firm announced legacy charges and missed completions. What should I do next?

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2 reasons why the stock market could hit 10,000 points by December

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the makeup of the UK stock market and the current valuation could support a move towards…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the National Grid share price to try and reach £20

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If management continues to successfully execute its turnaround strategy, the National Grid share price could eventually climb to £20!

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Could the Vodafone share price reach £1 in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Vodafone share price is slowly rising as recovery signs begin to emerge. But could the stock soon reach £1…

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Here’s what needs to happen for the BT share price to reach £5

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is up 40% in the last 12 months, but could this be just the beginning of…

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What needs to happen for the Tesco share price to reach £5?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is up 27% in 12 months, but could this double-digit growth continue to £5? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Looking for growth, dividends, or value? These 3 ETFs could be smart ideas to consider

| Royston Wild

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide a way for investors to spread risk without sacrificing the possibility of huge long-term returns.

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Is there a ‘best age’ to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some possible pros and cons of waiting to start buying shares for the first time, versus starting…

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Down over 40% in the past year, I think investors should consider these value shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two value shares that have fallen heavily over the past year but are starting to look…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best bargain in the FTSE 100 and it got it horribly wrong

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith disagrees with the pick from ChatGPT when it comes to bargain FTSE 100 shares and counters the points…

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