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Investing For Beginners

Down 91%, here’s what it would take for the Ocado share price to rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the Ocado share price and debates whether the stock is cheap, along with outlining…

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101 Diageo shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares have strong momentum so far this year. The question is, can the FTSE 100 drinks stock keep on…

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This data might make me mark my calendar for a stock market crash this month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an interesting point linked to previous stock market crashes, but explains how an investor can position…

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How the FTSE 100 index could hit 11,000 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The large-cap FTSE index is on a roll at the moment. It just hit 10,000 but Edward Sheldon believes it…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £2,661 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

We all dream of financial independence in retirement. With a Stocks and Shares ISA, you have an excellent opportunity of…

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5 reasons why the Lloyds share price could hit 131p!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price surge has made investors a stack of cash over the last year. Can the FTSE 100 bank…

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This FTSE 250 stock could outperform Rolls-Royce over the next 5 years!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have delivered stellar results but with momentum slowing, could this overlooked FTSE 250 stock outperform in the coming…

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Will these FTSE 100 shares soar in 2026 on these good omens?

| Royston Wild

Looking for top momentum stocks to buy? Royston Wild picks out two FTSE 100 heavyweights that could be set for…

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How to create passive income within an ISA in 3 easy steps

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a 7%-yielding dividend stock from the FTSE 100 that should continue pumping out dividends for years to…

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101 Greggs shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have fallen almost a quarter in value over the last year as consumer spending has sunk. Can the…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £1,500 monthly second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it would take a new investor to reach a sizeable second income by investing £500…

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£5k to invest? Aim to turn it into £20k by buying cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in cheap shares can unlock tremendous returns. And right now, there's one stock that experts think might quadruple in…

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£1,000 invested in BP shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP shares have underwhelmed over the last 12 months, but could they start catching up in 2026, or are there…

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Are these the best British shares to buy in February 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at two free-falling FTSE shares that experts believe could now be among the best to…

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Why 25 February is critical for Diageo Shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why Diageo shares could be getting ready for a massive multi-year rally following the firm's highly anticipated…

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Here’s the latest Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up more than 60% in a year! But can it continue to surge, or is…

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If Greggs shares recover, here’s how much investors could make with £5,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs shares could be getting ready for a recovery, but how much money could investors make if they invest today?…

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BT shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts!

| Royston Wild

BT shares have leapt by a third over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 stock continue surging? Royston…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now valued at…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone who bought Rolls-Royce shares back in 2021 is probably laughing right now! But is it too late to jump…

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Want a £3,000 a month passive income, but don’t have an ISA yet? Follow these steps…

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want to invest for a passive income but don't have an ISA anywhere near the size required.…

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2 top-notch ETFs to consider right now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

One of these EFTs offers a chunky 6.1% dividend yield, while the other gives deep exposure to perhaps the most…

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Be ready for a violent stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's generated massive gains for investors in recent years. Could share prices be about to come crashing down?

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How big would your ISA need to be to earn £100,000 a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores the huge income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has made investors wealthier…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income. Dr James Fox details the tried-and-tested strategy to build wealth and reap…

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Down 29% year-to-date! Is this now one of the best stocks to buy in February?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this FTSE 100 tech giant have plummeted to multi-year lows, but does this discount make it one of…

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Think you might be too old to start investing? Think again!

| Christopher Ruane

Is there an age at which someone is too old to start investing? Our writer doesn't think so. Here's why…

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Want to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Here’s how…

| James Beard

With patience and discipline, James Beard reckons it’s possible to have an ISA worth seven figures. This is how it…

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Worried about retirement? Here’s the recipe for a £1m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox gives us the recipe for building a SIPP that can protect your standard of living as you…

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If a 40-year-old put £150 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could retire on…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

No retirement savings? No problem! Even aged 40, investors can still build a potentially enormous tax-free nest egg with a…

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The stock market in 2026 could be a rare opportunity to build wealth in an ISA!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the recent tech sector volatility in the stock market and explains how to use this chaos to…

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5 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price could hit £16.25!

| Royston Wild

At £12.71 per share, the Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed 103% during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build a sizeable portfolio and to eventually…

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2 bargain value shares that just hit 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of value shares down over 30% in the past year that he believes could…

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Down 33%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror show I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

This battered FTSE share could be a major casualty of the AI explosion. But could there also be opportunity here?…

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Investing For Beginners

Is the party over for the Aviva share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the Aviva share price and ponders if one of the top UK insurance firms has peaked, or…

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£15,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares a year ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares 12 months ago would have more than doubled their money. Can the FTSE 100 growth…

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Lloyds shares have sunk 10%! What the heck is going on?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are in freefall, but can the FTSE 100 stock bounce back? Royston Wild explains why the Black Horse…

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How much does the average Briton need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how much an investor would typically need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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How many Tesco shares do I need to buy for £5,000 in passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money he’d need to invest in Tesco shares to receive a chunky second income from…

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At a 52-week high, is it too late to buy National Grid shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares just hit a new all-time high, but is there more growth to come, or has the gravy…

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