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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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Down 50%, this FTSE 250 stock’s trading at record lows! Is it a buy to consider this November?

| Royston Wild

Profit warnings and boardroom shake-ups have hit B&M European Value Retail shares hard. Is the FTSE 250 company now too…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date of the AI stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The talking heads are bemoaning the stretched nature of valuations. Can ChatGPT help us find when a stock market crash…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £7,000 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays shares have surged 70% in 12 months, and the bank’s market-cap's now bigger than Lloyds! But can this momentum…

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Prediction: in 12 months, £7,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares are up almost 60% in 2025 so far, but if the latest analyst forecasts are right, this growth…

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14.6% dividend yield! Is this lucrative FTSE income share worth the risk?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE's filled with high-yield income shares, and this stock currently offers a payout of 14.6%! Is it a steal?…

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These 3 FTSE shares have crashed hard. Which do I like today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three FTSE shares have plunged in value in 2025. But after this market-cap meltdown, which of these discounted stocks…

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This FTSE 100 stock just recently crashed 21.3%! Is it time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has taken a beating lately, but are investors overreacting to temporary short-term challenges? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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If a 40-year-old invested £500 a month in an ISA, see what they could have at retirement

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some number crunching to show how much investors need in an ISA to generate a regular income…

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How you can invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a 7% dividend yield in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares can turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into an impressive source of long-term passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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With a $106.9bn growth opportunity, is this one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar small-cap plays a critical role within the global mining industry and could be on the verge of skyrocketing…

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Gold vs UK shares: which asset class will make me more money in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon can see the bull case for gold, but he believes that UK shares are likely to provide higher…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how to try and build a £500k SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is an incredible vehicle for building a more comfortable retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to target a £1,963 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a tried and tested method for building a significant portfolio of stocks before eventually taking a…

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Forget gold. I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With gold prices reaching an all-time high, Warren Buffett's advice to be fearful when others are greedy could be more…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks artificial intelligence to list the pros and cons of an ISA or SIPP, then cracks on with…

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3 strategies to target passive income in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Spare £20k in an ISA? Our writer outlines three strategies that could be pursued to target passive income, either now…

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3 ways the Autumn Budget could impact FTSE stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks ahead to next month and explains what he's watching out for when it comes to movements in…

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Everybody’s talking about a stock market crash – here’s what I’m doing

| Harvey Jones

Investors have shrugged off warnings of a stock market crash, as global indexes repeatedly hit record highs. So why is…

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Compared: £3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan!

| John Fieldsend

What kind of differences are there between passive income plans for big savers and those who can only squirrel away…

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Here’s where analysts expect the Aviva share price to be next year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some bank and broker forecasts for the Aviva share price and adds in his own view after…

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Investing just £99 a week in the stock market could build a £53,137 passive income 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how modest sums of money invested regularly into the stock market could turn a portfolio into a…

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Here’s how to start buying shares today with a spare £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the practical steps someone could take if they want to start buying shares on a…

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How big should your Stocks and Shares ISA be to target a £500 weekly income for life?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suggest ways that investors can build a Stocks and Shares ISA that generates a high and rising passive…

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How much do you need in dividend stocks to earn enough to pay the monthly mortgage?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the figures behind the idea of helping to pay a mortgage using dividend stocks and the income…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says will be the biggest ‘growth industry of all time’

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett warns that AI-powered scams could be set to rise dramatically. So which industry might explode higher alongside?

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Here’s how someone can start investing with a spare £5 a day, this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a fiver a day could be enough for someone to start investing now and build a…

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This income stock’s 16% undervalued with a 6.6% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a large valuation gap he believes could make this income stock an attractive consideration due to…

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After its share price crashed 60% in a day, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This growth stock's taken some enormous hits in 2025, but with the share price now trading low, has a buying…

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£50,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have investors made with the FTSE 250 so far this year? It all depends on which stocks…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 100 to target a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right FTSE 100 dividend stocks, investors can unlock a robust second income without having to lift a finger.…

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Discover 3 habits that ISA millionaires use to aim for passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down three simple habits that some of the UK’s most successful investors follow, and how they can…

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Here’s the number 1 FTSE 100 stock of ISA millionaires

| John Fieldsend

A report revealed the most popular stocks that ISA millionaires held, and the number one position is a familiar FTSE…

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After surging 1,243% is this still one of the best stocks to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian continues his hunt for the best stocks to buy, and zooms in on an explosive winner to see…

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Diageo’s down 50%! Is Warren Buffett’s old stock pick now a bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo’s one of the few UK shares in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. And with the stock tanking, is this…

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How big does an ISA need to be for someone to quit work and retire early?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it might realistically take to reach financial freedom investing regularly in a Stocks and Shares…

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How much passive income do you need from your ISA to retire at 60?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and drawing a passive income for retirement. Dr…

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It’s never too late to start a SIPP… but earlier is better

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for building wealth over the long run and eventually drawing a retirement income. Dr…

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How much money do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA if aiming to retire a millionaire?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down exactly how much money it could take for investors to build a £1m Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s when the next stock market crash will happen, according to this billionaire investor!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about a stock market crash? Discover how to prepare for the worst and position a portfolio to aim for…

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