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I asked ChatGPT if BP’s share price will rise or fall. It said…

| Royston Wild

Discover why ChatGPT said BP's share price might rise over the next 12 months -- and what Royston Wild thinks…

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How big does a FTSE 100 portfolio need to be to make £1k in monthly second income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a mix of FTSE 100 stocks for capital growth and dividend potential can help us get…

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Is the mother of all stock market crashes on the horizon?

| Ben McPoland

As AI enthusiasm keeps lifting the stock market, Ben McPoland highlights one under-the-radar UK share that might deserve investors’ attention.

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2 juicy cheap shares that continue to fly under the radar

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two cheap shares with market caps under £350m that he believes deserve more investor attention going…

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How much do you need in an ISA to take £46,000 per year as a passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a way to build wealth and eventually take a second…

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I asked ChatGPT how much I’d need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An ISA is an ideal place to start setting up a steady passive income. Can ChatGPT help us in figuring…

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I asked ChatGPT where the Barclays share price could be at year-end and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sees if his AI counterpart agrees with his view for the Barclays share price for the coming months…

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How on Earth has the B&M share price crashed by 71%?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With bargain prices, how is it that the B&M share price has struggled so much in 2025? And could the…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest £5,000 in Diageo shares 3 years ago

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares have had a rocky three years or so. But after falling so much in value, is the stock…

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How on Earth have Greggs shares fallen by 43%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the UK's biggest bakery chain, how is it that Greggs' shares have collapsed by so much in 2025? And…

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My favourite FTSE 250 income stock surged 10% and still has a dirt cheap P/E of 5.3!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian is thrilled by the upcoming potential recovery surge of this dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock and thinks it…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 100 index will hit 10,000. It said…

| Royston Wild

It seems to be only a matter of time before the FTSE 100 index bursts to new highs. Royston Wild…

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This little-known UK technology stock is now the 10th-largest business in the FTSE 100

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 technology company has more than doubled in the last five years and is now bigger than…

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From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

| Stephen Wright

Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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3 investment trusts to target a 13.7% annual return…

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best investment trusts to buy this November? Here are three Royston Wild thinks could deliver spectacular portfolio…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket 12,494 points’? 1 cheap stock I’m buying before it does

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These analysts are projecting a near-29% stock market surge in the next 12 months! Should investors snap up bargains while…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a sizeable nest egg while also earning a…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and it said…

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT is an incredibly impressive piece of technology, but is it any good at building a passive income portfolio? Dr…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to try turning £20,000 savings into a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how we can invest to build wealth…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

With a couple of thousand pounds to spare, someone could start investing, says our writer. Here he outlines some of…

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Here’s how I’m building my SIPP to target a £5,000 second income each month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Securing a second income is a fantastic way to enjoy a better retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s aiming to…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to aim for an extra £5,000 income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target a passive income of £5,000 or more with boring blue-chip dividend-paying UK shares? Yes. Zaven…

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I asked ChatGPT if the stock market will crash! Here’s what it said…

| Royston Wild

Speculation about a potential stock market crash in November has hit fever pitch. So Royston Wild asked ChatGPT what we…

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I asked ChatGPT if Rachel Reeves’ Budget will crash the UK stock market and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland will have his eye on one FTSE 100 dividend stock later this month if the Chancellor's Budget causes…

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49% yield! That’s what investors who bought this top UK income stock 25 years ago get today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in a top FTSE 100 income stock has generated supersized dividends and growth over the…

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Here’s how ISA changes could give you a tasty £9,000 cash boost…

| Royston Wild

Worried about potential changes to the Cash ISA? Royston Wild explains why allowance cuts could provide a wealth-building opportunity.

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Here’s how some investors are earning a second income every month

| Stephen Wright

As the cost of living rises, what better way to start earning a second income than by owning shares in…

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Is Diageo’s share price now the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

| Royston Wild

Diageo's share price has tumbled to its lowest level in around a decade. Does this make the FTSE firm a…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and it chose…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to assemble a balanced Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and was stunned by the amount…

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Are we staring a global stock market crash in the face?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones isn't phased by the prospect of a stock market crash. However, he'll use it as an opportunity to…

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I asked ChatGPT what FTSE 100 shares I should buy. It said…

| Royston Wild

Millions of UK investors use AI to decide what stocks to buy. What did it tell me when I asked…

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2 UK stocks I think could seriously outperform with AI adoption

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which UK stocks could benefit the most from increasingly making use of AI in workflows and client…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 ISA return?

| John Fieldsend

The tax-advantaged benefits of an ISA make it a prime place to target a meaty passive income. But what kind…

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I asked ChatGPT what the UK Budget means for the FTSE 100 and it said…

| Stephen Wright

ChatGPT thinks oil and banking stocks are at risk of rising taxes. But Stephen Wright thinks there could be opportunities…

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Here’s where I see Vodafone’s share price ending 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rallying 36%, the Vodafone share price is finally heading in the right direction, but is it too late to…

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Tesco shares are up 25.8% in 6 months. Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are firing on all cylinders as Britain’s biggest retailer steals market share and delivers impressive growth. But can…

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

| Dr. James Fox

The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget can unquestionably sway the stock market. Sadly, if all the rumours are to be believed, the…

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3 FTSE 100 index stocks to consider in November!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 index stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild is confident these UK momentum shares…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £37,430 pension income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how investing less than £1,000 per month in a SIPP can compound to create a portfolio near…

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Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper
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I asked ChatGPT when Greggs shares will recover from the 51% crash and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks artificial intelligence for things to look out for that might signal a big turnaround in the shocking…

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