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Should I put money into index funds while the S&P 500’s near all-time highs?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has risen more than 30% since its April lows. So, does it make sense to keep…

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5 questions to ask yourself before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes through a handful of things he thinks a would-be investor could helpfully consider before they start investing.

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With over two-thirds of £103bn stashed in Cash ISAs, are savers missing a trick?

| Andrew Mackie

Using the power of compounding, Andrew Mackie illustrates the potential difference in returns between a Cash ISA and Stocks and…

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By 2026, the Tesco share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price has surged more than 30% in just six months, but can this momentum continue? Here’s what…

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I just bought another 147 Lloyds shares – and I didn’t lift a finger!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suspects investors underestimate the power of reinvesting dividends. So he uses his own Lloyds shares to show how…

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Down 51%, here are the latest Greggs share price forecasts for 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greggs share price is looking a bit shakier than just a couple of months ago, but could the stock…

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With a spare £500, here’s how a stock market novice could start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Does it take a lot of money to start buying shares? Not necessarily, as our writer explains. Here are some…

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Here are 3 stocks to consider for a starter Stocks & Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Protection from capital gains and dividend taxes can make the Stocks and Shares ISA a great place for Britons to…

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By 2026, the BP share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After already jumping almost 30% since April, experts believe the BP share price could have much further to climb if…

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New forecast: here’s where analysts expect the Lloyds share price to be in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has surged 50% in 2025, but more double-digit growth is coming according to the latest expert…

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£100,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors who placed big bets on Rolls-Royce shares in 2020 have seen their investments soar, but just how much money…

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Near a 52-week low with a P/E of just 7.7, is this one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This brand owner and retailer's being pummelled in 2025 with its shares now trading at a massive 60% discount compared…

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Buying 1,679 shares of this FTSE 250 stock unlocks £1,000 of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is full of shares that pay attract dividends. Here’s one with an 8%+ yield that could generate…

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By 2026, the FTSE 100 could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Find out how much money investors could potentially make in the next 15 months by investing in the FTSE 100,…

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Prediction: in 12 months red-hot Barclays and NatWest shares could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones hails the recent success of Barclays and NatWest shares and does his best to work out how the…

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3 ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This trio of ETFs from the London Stock Exchange offers dividends, balanced growth, and one of the world's emerging megatrends.

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How long would it take to build a £1m ISA share portfolio investing £1k a month?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 100 investment trust that he thinks has a great chance of delivering market-beating returns for…

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Forget Cash ISAs! Here’s why I’m putting most of my money in UK shares

| Royston Wild

Subscriptions to Cash ISAs and Stocks and Shares ISAs have soared. But putting too much money in low-risk accounts could…

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A stock market crash could help investors retire early. Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of dreading the next stock market crash, Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates the wealth-building opportunities it might create and how to…

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as the Bank of England holds rates!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 remains a great place to invest despite growing interest rate risks to UK shares. Here are two…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy to try turning that into a £60,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Dr James Fox explains one tried-and-tested strategy for building wealth and eventually…

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Here’s the secret to a potential £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a key vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Is Next a buy for me following the FTSE firm’s share price slump?

| Royston Wild

Next's share price slumped to its lowest since April after it warned of cooling UK sales. Is the FTSE 100…

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3 great shares to consider buying for a starter portfolio (in my opinion!)

| Mark Hartley

As a beginner investor, it's important to know which shares to buy and which to avoid. Our writer looks back…

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How much monthly retirement income could you generate from a £100,000 SIPP?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a large pot of money inside a tax-efficient Self-Invested Personal Pension can pave the way…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,750 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investors can build a high and rising passive income from a balanced portfolio of top FTSE…

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This FTSE 250 stock has 10x the gains of the index in the past year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 stock that has smashed the broader index performance, with momentum now that could…

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2 UK stocks I’m watching as President Trump visits this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up some of the main sectors and UK stocks that could be in focus this week as…

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3 stock market myths that beginner investors should know about

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores three stock market myths that often mislead beginners and explains why careful analysis is key before investing.

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How much do you need in an ISA for £4,000 of monthly tax-free passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but not all leverage the power of the Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Here are 7 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to target a £560k portfolio

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best undervalued FTSE 350 shares to buy? Here is a collection I think could deliver excellent long-term…

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2 soaring UK shares to consider buying for the rest of 2025 (and beyond)!

| Royston Wild

Discover two UK shares whose prices have risen 47% or more so far this year -- and why our writer…

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4 reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Despite its breathtaking momentum Royston Wild thinks Lloyds shares carry too much risk right now. Here's why he's avoiding the…

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How to diversify a portfolio with a mix of income and growth stocks

| Mark Hartley

Balanced portfolios often mix income and growth stocks. This is how to spot each type and why combining them can…

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By 2026, the BT share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the BT share price surging, those who invested £5,000 a year ago have made more than two grand in…

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By 2026, the Barclays share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising by over 70% in 12 months, the Barclays share price has already transformed £5,000 into almost £9,000. But…

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£20,000 invested in FTSE Shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20,000 in FTSE shares could have earned anywhere between £34,317 all the way to £116,200 if the right moves…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 250 to aim for a £5,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers to show how much money investors need to start earning £5,000 passively using the FTSE…

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Here’s how someone could start investing in the stock market, in 1 week

| Christopher Ruane

Keen to start investing soon? Our writer thinks it's possible to get into the stock market in a matter of…

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