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

| 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?

| Jon Smith

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

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By 2026, the Lloyds share price could transform £10,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is gaining momentum, earning investors a 50% return since the start of 2025. But how much…

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By 2026, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising 113% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed a £5,000 investment into over £10,000.…

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Could investors unlock £1,500 passive income instantly with these 3 FTSE Shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares offer some of the highest yields among large-cap UK stocks, unlocking a potentially sustainable and chunky long-term…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has underperformed in the last five years, but some smart stock pickers have still made a small…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth by 2027

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could grow as much as 44% by 2027, according to the latest forecasts! But…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’ll consider piling into if the stock market crashes!

| Royston Wild

Discover which are the shares our writer will be thinking about buying if the FTSE 100 index sinks in the…

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Here’s how to start buying shares with just £300, in 3 simple steps

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes through a trio of elements that could help someone as they start buying shares rather than just…

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No trust fund? Here’s how to try and give your kids a £20,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

As parents, we want to provide as much as we can for our children. We can’t all create trust funds,…

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Here’s how to start investing in September to aim for £20,000 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how investors can catch up by starting investing…

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Here’s how I’m trying to build a £5.7m-£15m SIPP for my daughter

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he’s building a SIPP for his daughter that will hopefully allow her to retire with…

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Where will the FTSE 100 begin 2026?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has broken several record highs already in 2025. Could London’s top index break a few more by…

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Up 27% in a month, have I missed the boat on this FTSE 250 stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is kicking himself for missing out on a rally for a FTSE 250 stock, but explains why there…

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Down almost 50%, is this the best value stock in the FTSE 250?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a deep look into a FTSE value stock that's struggled with higher costs and even the British…

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Here’s how your kids could have a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth over the long run. Dr James Fox explains…

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See how it’s possible to generate a £25,000 yearly income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does a few simple sums to show how it's possible to build a solid passive income by investing…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most crash-resistant FTSE 100 stock and this is what it said

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a FTSE 100 stock that ChatGPT told him could be the best option for protecting his portfolio…

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

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The simple way to try and build a £27m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Imagine having £27m in a SIPP. Well, it’s possible, but it typically requires Britons to start early, very early. Dr…

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3 ETFs to consider for a powerful and balanced Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Discover three ETFS that could help investors manage risk and harness the wealth-building power of growth, dividend and value shares.

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I think this could be 1 of the FTSE 250’s best growth and value shares

| Royston Wild

Looking for great value shares to buy right now? This gold stock is one of the FTSE 250's cheapest shares…

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Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) could make passive income more important

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks owning a portfolio of dividend shares that pay passive income could be a smart move in the…

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3 steps to aim for passive income heaven

| Alan Oscroft

Old or young, we're increasingly drawn to the need to generate some passive income. It's never too soon to get…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £4,000 in monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income. Dr James Fox details one stock that could one day help him earn…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold stocks and ETFs?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks the precious metal's bull run isn't over yet -- and reveals three top gold stocks and ETFs…

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Here’s how to target a £20,000 annual second income, starting from zero

| Dr. James Fox

Most Britons would love a second income. Dr James Fox explains how that can be possible with a sensible investment…

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Here’s where Gen Z are sniffing out passive income opportunties

| John Fieldsend

Where are the younger generation of investors putting their money? Do they know something about passive income the rest of…

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Here’s how UK shares could boost savers’ wealth by £37k!

| Royston Wild

Buying UK and international shares in an ISA or other investment product can help investors effectively balance risk and reward.

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Here’s why ISA are made to be started at birth

| Dr. James Fox

There's no better Stocks and Shares ISA strategy than to leverage the all-important commodity that is time. Dr James Fox…

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10 years of payout hikes! This dividend stock now pays a 9.2% yield to long-term investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This renewable energy dividend stock's massively unpopular with investors right now, yet it offers one of the highest yields in…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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After crashing 55%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This media giant’s struggling, but with a new leader taking over, could a potential comeback make it one of the…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to target a £3,815 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target several thousand pounds in monthly passive income by investing in top-notch UK shares? Yes -…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you can aim for £38,555 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With £20,000 in savings and £500 to spare each month, investors could build a staggeringly large passive income with this…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s greatest recovery stock right now?

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 stock whose share price is tipped to soar almost 40% over the next 12 months. Royston…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I think could keep soaring in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 250 bargains to perhaps add to a portfolio? Here are three UK mid-cap shares I…

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2 top AI-related stocks for investors to consider buying!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best AI stocks to buy? Here are two leftfield UK shares to consider that don't have the…

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