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ChatGPT says investors must watch these FTSE 250 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at four FTSE 250 stocks picked by ChatGPT for any potential…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian reviews six FTSE 100 stocks picked by ChatGPT to determine whether any hidden opportunities exist.

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

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' share price has fallen over the past decade. But could large dividends still have provided a positive return?

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Here’s how a £25k ISA could be the start of a £25k second income

| Dr. James Fox

It’s simpler than it sounds. Dr James Fox explains how he’d try to achieve a life-changing second income from a…

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Start investing in the stock market this May with under £1,000? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some basics of how a stock market newcomer could start investing with under £1,000 and no prior…

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3 standout ETFs to consider for an ISA or SIPP in May

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ETF products can be a great choice for an investment account or SIPP. Here are three with significant long-term return…

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ChatGPT reveals the 5 ‘safest’ shares on the London Stock Exchange. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ChatGPT just recommended these five British companies as the safest investments on the London Stock Exchange in 2025. But are…

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As the stock market rallies, is it too late to profit from the April sell-off?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market’s bouncing back from the April sell-off, but there are still plenty of bargains to consider. Here's one…

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Investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA each year for a decade could build a portfolio worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Maxing out a Stocks and Shares ISA for a decade can potentially build a near half-million-pound nest egg if winning…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how that could grow to £83,000 by 2040!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he believes could add some market-beating growth to a Stocks and…

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

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have delivered a positive return since 2015. Could they provide better returns than the broader FTSE 100 looking…

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Are these 3 heavily-discounted UK shares worth considering to buy in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's recovering quickly, but there are still plenty of UK shares offering value opportunities. Here are three that…

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As the US stock market starts to rebound, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With US markets recovering, Warren Buffett just bought stakes in these five cheap companies. But his choices might surprise some…

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Investing £500 a month 5 years ago could have generated a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in the right stocks five years ago could have unlocked some incredible gains with juicy four-figure passive incomes. Here’s…

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2 top ETFs to consider in May!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best ETFs to buy this month? Here are two that Royston Wild believes merit serious attention in…

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Is now a golden opportunity to target huge riches with UK stocks?

| Royston Wild

Based on low valuations and historical trends, here's why buying UK stocks today could lead to supersized returns over the…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how investors could target £1,500 in passive income a month

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how investing in high-yield dividend shares can potentially deliver a bountiful passive income stream over time.

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks have been on fire over the past 12 months!

| Ben McPoland

Looking at the standout FTSE 100 stocks across the past year, it's striking just how varied this group of top…

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2 top ETFs to consider for a SIPP in May

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this diverse pair of funds listed on the London Stock Exchange could make great additions to consider…

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UK investors piled into these S&P 500 stocks during the Liberation Day sell-off…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer wasn't surprised to see AJ Bell investors buying into the S&P 500 earlier this month, though one popular…

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1 top FTSE 250 investment trust to consider in May

| Ben McPoland

This growth-focused fund from the FTSE 250 index has fallen 20% year to date, offering a potential buying opportunity for…

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The FTSE 100 index is on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is watching one high-quality data company from the FTSE 100 index, ready to pounce if its shares tumble…

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Could a mix of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares help investors retire comfortably?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a portfolio of well-chosen FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver solid shareholder returns over…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have delivered a positive-if-unspectacular return over the last 10 years. Could things be about to improve?

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Thinking about a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025? Avoid this 1 big mistake

| Alan Oscroft

The new Stocks and Shares ISA year is off to a shaky start thanks to tariff wars and financial turbulence.…

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How much should a 30-year-old put in a Stocks & Shares ISA to earn £2k of monthly passive income by retirement

| Dr. James Fox

At 30, a lot more of us are starting to think about our retirement plans. Dr James Fox tells us…

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A £10,000 investment in Glencore shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Glencore shares have fallen more than 50% in value in two years. Is the FTSE 100 miner now too cheap…

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Here’s how to try and turn an ordinary Stocks & Shares ISA into a small fortune

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the ISA as a vehicle for building wealth over the long run. Dr James Fox explains…

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Why opening a SIPP for a baby may be a brilliant move

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox opened a SIPP for his daughter when she was born. It could turn out to be a…

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Here’s how a first-time investor could start buying shares with £3k

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with £3K? Yes it is -- and here our writer goes into some…

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The 2025 stock market sell-off could be a rare opportunity for second income investors

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income and many will be asking whether the current market conditions are a…

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The stock market in 2025 could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer sees further volatility ahead in the stock market, which should create lucrative opportunities for ISA investors.

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I asked ChatGPT for the best UK stocks to buy for my portfolio in the market sell-off. Here’s what it said

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When Edward Sheldon asked the generative AI app for the best stocks to buy amid the market pullback, he was…

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How much would we need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for £10,000-a-year passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

We're still in the first month of the new 2025/26 ISA season, and that means a lot of investors are…

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Investing For Beginners

£1k invested in the FTSE 100 on ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about the volatility in the FTSE 100 in the weeks since the tariff announcements and flags up…

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3 types of UK stocks that could help protect an investment portfolio in a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three categories of UK stocks that are defensive in nature and could offer portfolio protection if the…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, the FTSE 100 has provided investors with a return of more than 10% a year…

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Here’s how investing just £200 a month could create a chunky SIPP portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how investing regularly in a SIPP account can lead to a £1m+ portfolio for savvy investors who…

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

| Royston Wild

BP shares have slumped by around a quarter since spring 2015. But could the FTSE 100 oil giant be about…

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Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Royston Wild

Growing market panic is supercharging demand for safe-haven FTSE 100 stocks. Here's one I think could keep surging in price.

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