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3 reasons why Lloyds’ share price could sink without trace in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has significantly outperformed the broader FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is it time for a sharp pullback?

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The Autumn Budget looms — but this FTSE 250 stock could be a quiet winner

| Ben McPoland

Grim sentiment around the Autumn Budget isn’t helping UK firms. But one firm is quietly getting stronger, and its share…

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Here’s how much money you need in an ISA to target £628 of passive income per week

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how an investor can build a wealth in a Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s what I’ll do to stay ahead if ISA rules change in this Autumn Budget!

| Royston Wild

Discover the wealth building strategy of our writer Royston Wild -- and why he's not worried about possible changes to…

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2 epic ETFs to target an average 16.2% annual return

| Royston Wild

Meet the top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have delivered double-digit yearly returns since 2020 -- including a great gold fund.

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I asked ChatGPT if we’re in an AI bubble that might crash the stock market and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reckons this leading FTSE 100 property portal will bounce back, despite stock market jitters about an AI bubble.

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Do Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares offer the better value?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares are trading 10% below their 52-week high. But are they more attractively priced than another FTSE 100 favourite?

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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Targeting thousands in passive income per year? Here’s my number 1 tip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this straightforward strategy, which literally anyone can employ today, generating a passive income stream could be very easy.

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3 top UK shares to consider buying if the stock market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares are starting to pull back from their record highs. If this is the start of a new…

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4 ways the upcoming UK Budget could impact Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP portfolios

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

We don’t know what will be revealed in the upcoming UK Budget. What we do know however, is that it’s…

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Here’s why my 2-year-old has a £5.5k SIPP!

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly useful vehicle for building wealth and creating a nest egg for younger members of the family.…

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How on earth has this FTSE 250 stock fallen 49% in a year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a fast-food FTSE 250 company that has experienced a surprisingly large share price…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the FTSE 100’s greatest rip-off?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's shares have exploded, making it one of the FTSE 100's most expensive shares. Is the engineering giant worth its…

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I asked ChatGPT to build an ISA that pays me £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

ChatGPT can do many things really well, but what's it like at creating a top-notch passive income portfolio? Ben McPoland…

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No savings at 35? Here’s how investing £500 a month could unlock a big second income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how consistent investments each month in a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to a £50,000+ annual…

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

| Harvey Jones

Artificial intelligence (AI) may have its uses but when Harvey Jones asked it to build the ideal Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s why using ChatGPT to buy UK shares could destroy your wealth…

| Royston Wild

Research from consumer website Which? underlines how using ChatGPT to choose UK shares to buy can be a dangerous game.

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Stock market crash? More like stock market cash!

| Mark Hartley

Ever the optimist, Mark Hartley examines ways to turn a potential stock market crash into an opportunity to scoop up…

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I asked ChatGPT for the penny share with the biggest potential and this is what it found!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges penny shares carry a high risk, but explains why he feels ChatGPT has missed the mark with…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Can the latest in large language model technology help in the search for the ideal 10-year Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Up 19% in a week, this FTSE 100 defensive stock’s defying the market sell-off

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 titan's outperforming at the moment and why the good news could support its…

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3 FTSE 100 best-sellers I won’t touch with a bargepole

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have been selling like hotcakes in 2025. But our writer Royston Wild plans to keep avoiding…

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2 FTSE shares that could beat the S&P 500 over the next 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

US stocks could underperform in 2026, while some FTSE shares look primed to surge. Here are two that could be…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that experts are calling ‘Strong Buys’

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 250 stocks are being overlooked by most investors, but expert analysts are paying attention to these exciting discounted…

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History suggests the FTSE 100 will do this after the UK Autumn Budget

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Whatever happens in the fast-approaching Autumn Budget, this FTSE 100 stock could be set to outperform and deliver solid gains…

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1 top-tier ETF to consider on the London Stock Exchange 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an idea from the London Stock Exchange that offers exposure to the booming global aerospace and defence…

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Down over 55%, analysts expect a massive recovery from these UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a tough 2025, these UK shares are now seriously undervalued. Is this a trap? Or could investors be looking…

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If an investor puts £1,667 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how a Stocks and Shares ISA can help build long-term wealth and a stock that could…

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Escaping the nine-to-five and living off tax-free dividends from the stock market may sound ludicrous to many people, but is…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Consider these power plays…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains what he's done to protect himself from a stock market crash -- and why he plans to…

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I asked ChatGPT if Lloyds’ share price will spike or sink. It said…

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price is a whisker away from the critical £1 marker. Can the FTSE 100 bank break through?…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA for a £4,400 second income per month

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can earn a second income by leveraging the incredible opportunities of the stock market…

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Here’s how much £5k of FTSE shares 10 years ago would be worth now…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the combined 10-year return on FTSE shares and explains how investors can identify top growth stocks to…

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How big should your SIPP be to generate £2,000 a month when you retire?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones grabs his calculator to work out how much investors need to tuck away in a SIPP to generate…

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What I’ll do if the ISA allowance is cut in the Budget

| Harvey Jones

Pre-Budget speculation suggests that the Cash ISA allowance will be cut later this month. Harvey Jones looks at the best…

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