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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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Investing For Beginners

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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Back above 10,000! Is the FTSE 100 index on track again?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index has been yo-yoing up and down with the latest news headlines around the oil crisis. Where…

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2 FTSE 100 blue-chips to consider for a new £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of high-quality FTSE 100 stocks that have strong momentum on their side yet are trading…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have vastly outperformed the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years. Zaven Boyrazian explores just how much money…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to build big passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a high-yield passive income stock from the FTSE 250 that investors have been…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price has plunged 16% from its highs! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has tumbled in less than three weeks. Royston Wild asks: is the FTSE 100 engineering stock now…

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FTSE 250 correction: a rare chance to buy cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since the last FTSE 250 correction, stock pickers have enjoyed upwards of 750% returns in less than four years! Here’s…

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Time’s running out for our 2025/26 Stocks and Shares ISA plans!

| Alan Oscroft

Never mind the stock market wobble, it's time to turn our attention to our Stocks and Shares ISA investments for…

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What might Warren Buffett think about today’s stock market?

| Alan Oscroft

Middle East conflict has given the UK stock market a bit of a hammering. But in the long-term scheme of…

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says Barclays

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts at Barclays have upgraded their rating of FTSE shares and reckon the UK stock market could carry on powering…

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Stop ‘saving’, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after a massive bull run, the FTSE 100's still filled with breathtaking buying opportunities for investors to capitalise on…

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Down 12%, how much lower can Lloyds shares go?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares are collapsing sharply as worries over the broader banking sector grow. The question is, how far could the…

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Just opened an ISA? Here are the best shares to buy in March according to the pros

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are five of the most popular shares to buy right now along with two top stock picks from the…

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Could an ISA be a good way to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Might an ISA be a suitable platform for someone who wants to start investing? Our writer explains a key reason…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of March is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who invested money in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of the month may wish to look…

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Some lucky ISA investors could pick up £2,000 for free in the next month. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK government is handing out free money to some ISA investors to help them save for retirement. Here’s a…

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What I look for when searching for shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

There’s a lot that goes into finding shares to buy. Ultimately though, it comes down to two things: numbers that…

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£20,000 in an ISA today can earn a second income by the summer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying quality dividend shares is a proven tactic for building a chunky second income, with the money starting to flow…

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Should I buy more FTSE 100 stocks or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?

| Harvey Jones

After a volatile week for the FTSE 100, Harvey Jones asks if we've reached the maximum point of opportunity. Or…

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Oil surges. Stock markets fall. I’m looking to buy cheap stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It looks like volatility could soon enter the UK stock market. But this might prove an opportunity for investors to…

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WPP shares collapse 55% in 9 months! Is it a top stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of AI disruption have sent WPP shares into freefall, but is this volatility turning it into one of the…

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£5k left in a Stocks and Shares ISA? 2 top ETFs to consider buying in April

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of very different ETFs that he thinks could help generate long-term wealth inside an ISA…

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2 UK shares that could surge in 2026 if the Bank of England cuts interest rates

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More interest rate cuts could help UK shares across the board in 2026. But which companies stand to benefit the…

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Everyone’s panicking about a stock market crash! Here’s what I’ll do if it happens

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Predictions of a stock market crash are getting louder. Zaven Boyrazian isn't joining in, but he does share his plan…

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£3k to invest? 2 UK shares to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve been looking for top-notch UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA, and here are two names…

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£10,000 invested in a SIPP on 7 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how 10 grand invested in the FTSE 100 through a SIPP one year ago would have…

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How to shelter a SIPP from a nasty stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon outlines some simple strategies that could help SIPP investors protect their wealth against an equity market meltdown.

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3 easy steps to target a £1,000,000 Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking to get a seat on millionaire's row? Royston Wild reveals three top strategies that could supercharge your Stocks and…

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Is it time to dump my shares ahead of an almighty stock market crash? Nah!

| Alan Oscroft

How should we cope with growing fears of a stock market crash? 'Keep Calm and Carry On' worked in 1939,…

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Investing For Beginners

This FTSE stock is now trading at the lowest level since the 1990s! Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE share is currently at multi-decade lows and might surprise some with his decision on…

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4 great reasons to consider BAE Systems shares today!

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems shares have surged more than a third in value over the past year. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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These 4 red flags mean I’m avoiding easyJet shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares have slumped by around a quarter during the past month. Does this represent a dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild…

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