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Can you build a million-pound ISA with FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

Fancy becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Of course you do. Royston Wild considers whether buying FTSE shares is…

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In 2026, investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could make this year by investing £5,000 in UK stocks, and which sectors looked primed…

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Will 2026 be the year of the ISA stock market millionaire?

| Royston Wild

Discover why a drop in Cash ISA allowances could supercharge the number of stock market millionaires in the UK from…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £12,000 passive income in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an investing strategy that shows how buying reliable quality shares can unlock a five-figure passive income with…

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Companies that could make my Stocks and Shares ISA blossom in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a handful of companies that have great prospects for the year ahead. He hopes they can…

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Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market can put investors on the fast track to building wealth and earning passive income. And…

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4 pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Investors piled into Lloyds shares last year as the bank delivered strong trading numbers in tough conditions. Could the FTSE…

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Here’s how to start building a passive income portfolio worth £2k a month in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes there's never a better time to start a passive income ISA portfolio than today. Here's how…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,000 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox outlines the strategy for building passive income in an ISA and one stock that could help propel…

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Will Barclays shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Noting that difference of opinion is a global norm, Zaven Boyrazian discusses what the experts think will happen to Barclays…

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Up 83%+ last year, will these FTSE 100 shares do it all again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks delivered share price gains of up to 403% over the last year! Royston Wild reckons they…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge by 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price surged by almost 80% in 2025, making it one of the best-performing FTSE 100 stocks of…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares surge by another 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been among the best FTSE stocks to buy over the last five years and doubled once again…

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like a pro in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a powerful investment account. Here are some strategies used by professional investors to get…

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3 brilliant British shares to consider buying for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is looking for shares to buy for 2026, they have plenty of great options whether the goal…

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Want to start buying shares next week with £200 or £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of becoming a stock market investor? Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start buying shares even on a…

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Martin Lewis is embracing stock investing, but I think he missed a key point

| Jon Smith

It's great that Martin Lewis is talking about stocks, writes Jon Smith, but he feels he's missed a trick by…

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How can we get started building a passive income ISA in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Didn't an ancient Chinese investor say the journey to a passive income fortune begins with a single step? If they…

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Seeking New Year bargains? FTSE 100 index shares remain on sale!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 index stocks have surged in value in 2026. But they still offer plenty for value investors to…

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Will the crashed Diageo share price rebound 63% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Diageo's share price has collapsed by more than a third since 1 January. But these brokers expect the FTSE 100…

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How much do you need in an ISA to make the average UK salary in passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through how an ISA can help to yield substantial income for a patient long-term investor, and includes…

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Is the BP share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Can the BP share price perform strongly again next year? Or could the FTSE 100 oil giant be facing a…

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3 reasons I’m skipping a Cash ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into a Cash ISA can feel safe. But in 2026 and beyond, that comfort could come at a…

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2 top ETFs to consider for an ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Here are two very different ETFs -- one set to ride the global robotics boom, the other offering a juicy…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! 2 FTSE 100 stocks tipped to soar in 2026

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price is expected to slow rapidly after 2025's stunning gains. Here are two top FTSE 100 shares now…

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Will the battered Greggs share price rebound 59% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price has dived to multi-year lows in 2025. But City analysts think its more recent price recovery will…

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State Pension worries? 3 investment trusts to target a £2.6m retirement fund

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worried about possible State Pension changes. Here he identifies three investment trusts to target a multi-million-pound portfolio.

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3 incredible ETFs I can’t stop buying for my SIPP!

| Royston Wild

Discover the three ETFs I've bought for my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) -- and why I expect them to continue…

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Will the Lloyds share price rise another 15% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' is tipped for another double-digit share price rise next year. But can the FTSE 100 bank pull it off?…

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I asked ChatGPT to pick the ultimate FTSE 250-based Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for some FTSE 250 stock picks to put inside his Stocks and Shares ISA, and wondered…

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2 investment trusts from the London Stock Exchange to consider in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts have the potential to drive lucrative returns for UK investors. Here are two our writer is bullish on…

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I asked ChatGPT if £20,000 would work harder in an ISA or SIPP in 2026 and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investors have two tax-efficient ways to build wealth, either in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP. Harvey Jones asked…

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3 top Vanguard ETFs to consider for an ISA or SIPP in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that these three Vanguard ETFs could be solid investments for a pension (SIPP) or investment account in…

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Forget buy-to-let! Aim for a million with a Stocks and Shares ISA instead

| Royston Wild

Discover why buying REITs in an ISA could help investors build substantial wealth -- and why this residential trust could…

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Will the surging Nvidia share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

One broker believes Nvidia's share price will leap almost 100% over the next 12 months, to $253. Is it time…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £900 of monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how UK investors may be able to leverage the Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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If the HSBC share price can clear these hurdles, it could fly in 2026

| Jon Smith

After a fantastic year, Jon Smith points out some of the potential road bumps for the HSBC share price, including…

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I’m thrilled I bought Rolls-Royce shares in 2023. Will I buy more in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce has become a superior company, with rising profits, buybacks, and shares now paying a dividend. So is the FTSE…

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I asked ChatGPT for the perfect passive income ISA and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Which 10 passive income stocks did the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot pick for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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New to the stock market? Here’s how you can give yourself a huge advantage

| Stephen Wright

Stock market crashes can make buying shares intimidating. But investors don’t need specialist skills or knowledge to give themselves a big…

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