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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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These 5 red flags mean I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Thinking about buying Rolls-Royce shares on the dip? Royston Wild thinks risk-averse investors should consider avoiding the FTSE 100 stock.

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After the FTSE 250’s slump, I see beautiful bargains everywhere!

| Royston Wild

Fancy doing a bit of bargain shopping? Royston Wild explains why now could a great time to buy FTSE 250…

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors should prepare for an ugly stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Made money in a Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years as the market has surged? Now could be a…

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How much passive income could £20,000 in an ISA grow to? It could be quite a bit

| Alan Oscroft

An ISA can be a great tool for building passive income, although according to Alan Oscroft, some strategies have much…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here are 2 things you should know

| Ben McPoland

A stock market crash may look plausible, but it’s far from a done deal. Still, if markets do wobble, I…

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How much do I need in an ISA for a £700 second income?

| Royston Wild

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to target a second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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£7,500 invested in Aston Martin shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

With Aston Martin shares down 66% in 13 months and now trading for just 40p each, should I buy the…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 43% in a month, what on earth’s going on with the Vistry share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Vistry share price is enduring a tough period, and provides his outlook for the…

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Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares for 10 years unlocks a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the strategies investors can use to unlock almost £16,000 of passive income using FTSE shares and…

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Experts say these are the 7 best UK shares to buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This team of analysts has highlighted seven stocks in the UK industrials sector that could be perfectly positioned to deliver…

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Invest £10 a day in cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million-pound ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's packed with terrific UK shares, many still at low valuations. Now could be a brilliant time to…

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Will Barclays’ share price rise 17%, 40% or 53% over the next year?

| Royston Wild

Barclays' share price is expected to deliver more double-digit gains. But Royston Wild isn't so sure about these forecasts as…

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With stock market risks emerging, is now the time to consider the 60/40 portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market could be in for a period of turbulence. Here’s a simple strategy that can help long-term investors…

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3 passive income stocks tipped to soar 41% (or more) by 2027

| Ben McPoland

One of these shares offering passive income is trading at a massive 79% discount to where City analysts think it…

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A 7.2% yield but down 49%! Is it time for me to buy this FTSE REIT to earn passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With this REIT approaching a critical recovery inflexion point, is now a last chance to lock in a 7.2% dividend…

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What are the ‘best’ stocks to buy with £500 in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores 21 UK shares that the analyst team at Peel Hunt has highlighted as potentially the best growth…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in an ISA to earn a £2k monthly passive income at 65? 

| Harvey Jones

Keen to build a lifelong passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares, entirely free of tax? Harvey Jones…

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? This FTSE stock could help fix that

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right choices, a Stocks and Shares ISA can be turned from a loss to a profit in 2026.…

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£20,000 in this ISA portfolio would generate £1,400 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland presents a ready-made Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio containing five UK names that as a group currently yield…

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As the stock market turns chaotic, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's proving volatile as macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions rise, but what does Warren Buffett recommend in such situations?

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How and where to think about investing £1,000 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to avoid novice mistakes when looking to invest £1,000 in UK shares during a volatile market…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While a stock market crash in 2026 isn’t a certainty, investors who prepare for the worst today could build a…

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3 reasons why the stock market might crash — and what I’m doing about it…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worrying about a possible stock market crash. He'll be looking to go on the offensive by buying…

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Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to use this year's Stocks and Shares ISA may be deterred by current market volatility but this could…

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The stock market hasn’t crashed yet. Make these 3 moves before it does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is prepared for a stock market crash they can soften the blow, and more importantly, capitalise on…

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Down 31%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror stock I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

Rightmove's share price has collapsed during the last 12 months. Why doesn't this make the FTSE 100 stock a top…

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3 ETFs to consider as the Middle East conflict escalates

| Royston Wild

Searching the stock market for assets to buy as the war rolls on? Royston Wild reveals three top exchange-traded funds…

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Will the BAE Systems share price soar 13% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price continues to surge as the Middle East crisis worsens. Royston Wild asks if the FTSE 100…

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Investing For Beginners

Is Aston Martin going to be a penny share by the end of this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his concerns around Aston Martin following the latest results, and mulls whether the company is on the…

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Will the Iran war cause a stock market crash? Here’s what history says

| Ben McPoland

History offers some reassurance to investors when it comes to geopolitical events and stock market crashes. Ben McPoland explains more.

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4 reasons why the BT share price could surge 45% over the next year!

| Royston Wild

Could BT's share price really surge to 300p over the next year? One broker thinks so, though Royston Wild sees…

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Will the IAG share price rise 33% or 81% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

British Airways owner IAG's seen its share price dive 15% over the last month. But City analysts reckon the FTSE…

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Will the easyJet share price rise 43% or 97% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

City analysts believe easyJet's share price might almost double over the next year. Royston Wild considers the outlook for the…

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How many Barclays shares do I need to buy for a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends from Barclays shares are about to skyrocket as management outlines plans to return £15bn to shareholders. Is this a…

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This fallen FTSE 100 darling could be one of the best shares to buy in March

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There was a time when investors couldn’t get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it might be…

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Investing For Beginners

These 2 UK stocks just got insanely cheap

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a couple of UK stocks that have experienced double-digit percentage falls within the past month. He thinks…

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These 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are now dirt cheap!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy as the market slumps? Here's a fallen hero to consider --…

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Will Lloyds shares rise 25% or 39% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are expected to rebound after sinking to fresh multi-month peaks. Royston Wild considers the outlook for the FTSE…

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