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Stock market correction 2026: an extraordinary chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 2026 stock market correction could create a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Forget short-term pain! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have toppled in value. The question is, are these falling UK shares now too cheap to…

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£5,000 invested in IAG shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have slumped more than 10% in a month. Does this represent a dip buying opportunity?

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price hit £15 this year?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price hasn't traded as high as £15 since the end of the pandemic. Dr James Fox…

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Getting started with investing? Here are 3 UK stocks to take a look at

| Stephen Wright

The next time the stock market opens, it will be the new financial year. And Stephen Wright has three UK…

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New to investing? Here’s how to use the stock market to try and generate a second income

| Stephen Wright

Is investing in the stock market a better way of earning a second income than starting a business? Stephen Wright…

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15 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 15% or more this year. Here’s my favourite

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is bullish on a few FTSE 100 stocks that have sold off in 2026. But which one has…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Greggs' shares have fallen almost a third in value over five years. Can the FTSE 250 stock bounce back? Royston…

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How to turn a SIPP into £3,000 of monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Aviva shares fell 12% in March! Here’s my outlook from here

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Aviva shares underperformed last month, but paints an upbeat picture for the stock when looking further…

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Why April could be the start of a stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith lays out the blueprint of different catalysts that could lead to April being a solid month for a…

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Diageo shares just can’t catch a break! Here’s a major new risk

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares are down 13% since the turn of the year. With pressures rising, is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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£5,000 invested in easyJet shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares are bouncing back as hopes grow for peace in the Middle East. But could this be a false…

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5 ways to try and build a £1m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have failed to utilise their SIPPs to build wealth and possibly create a better standard of living…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is rallying again! But for how long?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price is the FTSE 100's best performer at the start of the new month. The question is, can…

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Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 12% in March

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Marks & Spencer share price underperformed last month, and explains why the outlook is…

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£5,000 invested in Legal & General shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have dropped by mid-single-digit percentages. The question is, does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity?

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Guaranteed gains and limited losses: here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA plan for 2026-27

| Stephen Wright

Our writer is looking to convert his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash for the year ahead. The reason? Guaranteed…

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Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip…

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Searching for ETFs this April? 3 superstar funds to consider

| Royston Wild

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging globally. Here Royston Wild picks three top UK products that deserve a…

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I asked ChatGPT if investing in a SIPP is a smarter move than using this year’s ISA allowance

| Harvey Jones

As the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looms, Harvey Jones says investors shouldn't ignore their generous SIPP tax wrapper…

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2 NEW reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in April!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild sees the dangers to Lloyds Bank shares growing at an alarming pace and explains why he's avoiding the…

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A FTSE 100 laughing stock I’m avoiding this April Fool’s Day

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds shares aren't on his shopping list for April -- and reveals why the FTSE 100…

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Get yourself ready for a stock market rally in April!

| Royston Wild

Looking for an opportunity to invest in the stock market? Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time…

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5 April is almost here: is now the perfect time to start investing?

| Dr. James Fox

For some people, now never seems like the right time to start investing. However, Dr James Fox believes they really…

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Does this weekend’s ISA deadline make now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With a key ISA deadline looming this weekend, does it make a difference whether someone starts buying shares now or…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April could pay this much passive income

| Ben McPoland

Looking for dividend stock ideas in April? Our writer highlights a five-share portfolio that could generate £1,428 a year in…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £10,000 second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 7% that could contribute nicely to an ISA generating a second…

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Want a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA? Step 1 starts before 5 April

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why the Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle, and why investors may want to…

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2 FTSE shares that have been oversold in this stock market correction

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the recent market slump and points out a couple of FTSE shares he believes have been oversold…

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Is Fundsmith Equity still worth holding in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The performance of the Fundsmith Equity fund has been shocking over the last two years. Is it still smart to…

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5 smart moves to make before the 2025/2026 ISA deadline

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taking advantage of the annual allowance isn’t the only smart move to make before the upcoming ISA deadline, says Edward…

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Back under £1! Consider Lloyds shares for a fresh ISA in 2026

| Mark Hartley

The current market correction has sent Lloyds' shares back below £1. Our writer thinks this may be an ideal time…

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With a spare £380, here’s how someone could start investing before April!

| Christopher Ruane

Can someone start investing fast with a spare few hundred pounds? Our writer explains how they could -- and some…

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With a 10.3% yield, could this be the FTSE 250’s best income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Which are the best FTSE income stocks to buy in 2026? I'm seeing some very nice-looking yields, but are these…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the tax burden rising, the Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income, but how much…

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Does a 7.5% yield make this passive income stock a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock offers a chunky 7.5% passive income stream for dividend investors, but there’s a small catch, as…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how to target a £3,854 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how Stocks and Shares ISA investors can target a huge passive income -- and reveals a top…

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Down 19%, the red lights are flashing for Barclays shares!

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares have fallen almost a fifth in value as the Middle East war has intensified. Royston Wild argues that…

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Are investors taking a massive gamble with the Shell share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls the current state of play in the oil market and explains why he thinks further gains for…

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