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Prediction: in 12 months the rampant Barclays share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Barclays’ surging share price has driven spectacular returns over the last year. Can the FTSE 100 share keep rising? Royston…

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After rising 32%, is the BT share price on course for 300p?

| Royston Wild

City analysts think BT's share price will soar 58% over the next 12 months. Is this a realistic possibility, or…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' rocketing share price and dividends have delivered a near-80% return over the past 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging BP share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

BP's surging share price plus rising dividend have delivered a 12.8% annual return over the last year. But can the…

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Might AI cause a massive stock market crash? 

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is rapidly turning away from AI uncertainty and towards surer bets. Here's one 'boring' share to check…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Rolls-Royce share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's soaring share price would have doubled investors' money over the last year, The question is, can the FTSE 100…

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After crashing up to 41%, are these the best UK stocks to buy?

| Royston Wild

Many FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares have underperformed recently. This creates opportunities to find quality stocks to buy at…

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Will buying FTSE 250 stocks in 2026 make you richer?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 delivered a stunning total return above 12% last year. Can it continue to make investors wealthy in…

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After slumping last week, here’s a FTSE 100 value stock to consider!

| Royston Wild

Searching the FTSE 100 for timely investing opportunities? Royston Wild thinks Ashtead shares demand a close look following recent weakness.

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have risen more than two-thirds in value over the past year. But can the FSE 100 bank keep…

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Here’s why I’m not panicking about a stock market crash in February

| Harvey Jones

Judging by the volatile gold price, investors are getting nervous. So are we looking at a stock market crash? Harvey…

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Greggs shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have lost a quarter of their value during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 250 company rebound?…

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New to the stock market? 3 mistakes to avoid – and 3 things to do!

| Christopher Ruane

The stock market can be a great place to build wealth -- but there potential traps for the unwary. Our…

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I asked ChatGPT whether it’s better to invest £20k in a SIPP or an ISA and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investing in a spread of UK shares is a brilliant way to build wealth, but should investors do it inside…

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Here’s how to invest £7,000 in an ISA for a £500 passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks out a cheap dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could generate chunky passive income in an…

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£500 buys 595 shares in this 7.3%-yielding REIT!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum to invest? Here's one real estate investment trust (REIT) offering a chunky payout to start…

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With zero savings, how you could follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth today

| Harvey Jones

Warren Buffett generated two thirds of his immense wealth after the age of 65. And his simple investment lesson can…

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After rising 64%, is the Lloyds share price on course for 120p?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has risen by almost two-thirds since early 2025. Can it continue rising? Or is the FTSE 100…

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No savings at 45? UK dividend shares could help you build wealth while earning extra income

| Stephen Wright

Investing can be a great way to build long-term wealth. And the cash distributed by dividend shares can be a…

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The 5 most popular ETFs on AJ Bell to start 2026

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a handful of ETFs that have been popular among UK investors recently. Will he buy any of…

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It’s already the last week of January! Time to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

What's happened to those New Year's Resolutions so far in January? Our writer explains why it's never too late for…

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4 pros and cons of buying Greggs shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have been one of the FTSE 250's biggest casualties in recent times. But could they be about to…

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How much money do you need in an ISA to earn a passive income worth £30k a year?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how UK investors can leverage the Stocks and…

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FTSE Shares: 2 solid picks to consider when starting an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For those new to investing, Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE shares he’d buy to kick-start a brand-new resilient ISA portfolio…

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Rolls-Royce shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled in value during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100 stock keep flying?…

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Up 42% in 1 day! Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best shares right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s already the best-performing large-cap UK share of 2026, but even after surging over 40%, is there…

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After rising 51%, is the BP share price on course for 832p?

| Royston Wild

BP's share price is expected to soar 90% over the next year, according to one analyst. But how realistic is…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2026 could already be worth £26,500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock’s already dominating the market in 2026. And a 30%+ surge could be just the tip of…

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These are my 3 biggest FTSE 100 SIPP holdings. Here’s why!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy? Royston Wild reveals his top three holdings -- and explains why…

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What passive income means for beginners

| Stephen Wright

High dividend yields can be nice at first, but the best passive income opportunities can often be found elsewhere in…

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Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have jumped 62% in value over the last 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep its…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could massively boost your passive income

| Ben McPoland

A market crash is not what any investor wants. But for dividend stock investors, it can be a lucrative chance…

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Down 43%, should I unlock this 8.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This biotech small-cap's grown its dividend by 140% since 2016! So with an 8.3% yield, is now the time to…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 mining giant that’s created explosive wealth…

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After rising 113%, is Rolls-Royce’s share price on course for £16.25?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has more than doubled during the past year. Could it be poised to soar again in 2026?…

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3 UK shares tipped to return 43% (or more) over 12 months!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are expected to enjoy spectacular share price gains between now and early 2027. But how realistic are…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how investors can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a second income. It's not…

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My battle plan for the stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones see nothing to fear in a stock market crash, so long as investors have a strategy to turn…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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2 top FTSE 250 trusts I’m eyeing up for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer wants more global diversification in his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why does this pair of FTSE 250 investment…

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The Glencore share price is up 23% in a month! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out the sharp rise in the Glencore share price, but outlines why it might not represent a…

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