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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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£10,000 buys 11,764 shares of this REIT, unlocking £723.49 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs offer some of the largest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange today. Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £900 monthly second income?

| James Beard

Hoping to unlock a chunky second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? By investing a little each month, it…

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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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Investors may soon have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap NatWest and Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says both Lloyds shares and FTSE 100 rival NatWest have had a poor month due to war in…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to earn monthly passive income of £1,500?

| James Beard

With the right strategy it’s possible to aim for chunky levels of passive income. Here’s how it could be done…

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£60,000 invested in a SIPP on 7 April 2025 could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a proven wealth-building machine. And since last April, UK investors have earned staggering returns.

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Stocks & Shares ISA deadline looms: could this market wobble unlock a rare chance to buy cheap FTSE shares?

| Andrew Mackie

As recession fears grip the market, Andrew Mackie is turning his attention to dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks for his Stocks…

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Is it time to sell my Lloyds shares after a 14% dip?

| Mark Hartley

With Lloyds shares down 14% from their recent high, Mark Hartley considers whether he should dump his shares before things…

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I plan to retire in comfort with passive income stocks! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Holding income stocks can be a great way to generate wealth in retirement. Royston Wild explains how -- and reveals…

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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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Lovely dividends at low prices! 2 top dividend shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for top dividend shares to buy at low prices? Royston Wild explains how recent stock market volatility has created…

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See what £15k invested in BT shares 2 years ago is worth today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wishes he'd bought BT shares a couple of years ago, but that's history So how well placed is…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £500 monthly retirement income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors can build a solid passive income for retirement inside their Stocks…

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Could this market wobble be a once-in-a-decade chance to supercharge a SIPP?

| Andrew Mackie

With markets under pressure, Andrew Mackie is targeting dividend stocks to grow his SIPP through long-term compounding.

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As the FTSE indexes sink, these unique dividend shares are making investors money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two dividend shares are in positive territory for the month and outperforming the major FTSE indexes by a significant…

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Down 15% in days, are Rolls-Royce shares suddenly a bargain again?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have been heading south over the past couple of weeks. This writer thinks that makes sense -- but…

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What would a 40-year-old need to put into an empty SIPP to target monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

From a standing start at 40, how might someone target a four-figure monthly income stream from their SIPP? Christopher Ruane…

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As the ISA deadline approaches, UK investors have the opportunity to buy cheap shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In recent weeks, equity markets have fallen significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East. As a result, many…

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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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Could a £20,000 ISA end up generating £20,000 of passive income each year?

| Christopher Ruane

Could a Stocks and Shares ISA ultimately cover its own cost each year with the passive income it produces? Christopher…

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2 top stocks to consider buying after this week’s FTSE carnage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors looking for beaten-up stocks to buy for the long term have a lot of great options after the recent…

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A stock market crash could be a gift for long-term investors

| Stephen Wright

A stock market crash could present some outstanding buying opportunities. But the key to taking advantage is knowing what to…

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5 US stocks that billionaire hedge funds are buying in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores five of the most popular US stocks that billionaire hedge fund managers are buying in 2026 for…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA can vary in any given year. But from a long-term perspective, they’ve tended…

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Don’t waste another stock market downturn! Use Warren Buffett’s method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following in Warren Buffett’s footsteps could lead investors down the path of enormous wealth-building in the next stock market crash.

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a top FTSE 100 stock at a bargain price?

| Stephen Wright

Despite forecasting 15% earnings growth, Rightmove shares have crashed to a P/E ratio of 16. Can investors afford to miss…

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Is this one of the best FTSE 100 value stocks right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This oversold FTSE 100 value stock is near the top of many experts’ buy lists this year, offering a potentially…

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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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£5,000 buys 827 shares in this 9.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest a large lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores one income stock offering an enormous yield that many investors…

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Meet the 31p penny stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds shares over the next 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock costs 31p today, but it could be worth 60p by this time next year! Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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How much do I need in an ISA to target £750 a month of passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Hoping to build a lucrative passive income stream by investing in an ISA this year? Mark Hartley outlines how this…

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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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FTSE 100 wobble: a rare chance to boost passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

With markets in turmoil, Andrew Mackie is focused on identifying stocks that could help build steady passive income for the…

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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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Forget short-term pain! Consider these penny shares for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

Are you looking for classic penny shares to pick up on the cheap? Here are three that Royston Wild believes…

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2 FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider this ISA season!

| Royston Wild

Searching for last-minute shares to add to a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 shares are…

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Forget short-term pain. Consider these 3 FTSE shares for long-term gain!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks have incredible long-term investment potential. And right now they look dirt cheap, says…

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How much will I need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The exact amount of money needed for a chunky £1,000 monthly passive income depends greatly on the type of ISA…

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