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My JD Wetherspoon shares just fell 12% in a day! Here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

JD Wetherspoon shares just fell sharply on news of lower profits. But are these short-term challenges or is there a…

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Nvidia stock price forecast: could we see $300 in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has paused for breath recently. However, Wall Street analysts seem to believe that it’s just a matter of…

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How to shelter a SIPP from a nasty stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon outlines some simple strategies that could help SIPP investors protect their wealth against an equity market meltdown.

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Dividend Shares

4 UK shares that could provide a 10%+ annual ISA return

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several stocks that could be included in a diversified ISA portfolio to help generate a yield…

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3 shares to consider buying as the FTSE 100 plummets

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

For those with cash on the sidelines and a long-term horizon, an equity market slump is less of a crisis…

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2 FTSE 100 blue-chips to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA before 5 April

| Ben McPoland

Looking for ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA before the forthcoming allowance deadline? Ben McPoland highlights two FTSE 100…

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How much will you need in a SIPP to earn a £3k monthly passive income in 2053?

| Royston Wild

A SIPP can be an exceptional wealth-building tool. Royston Wild explains how -- and reveals a top FTSE 100 dividend…

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3 easy steps to target a £1,000,000 Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking to get a seat on millionaire's row? Royston Wild reveals three top strategies that could supercharge your Stocks and…

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3 things to do right now as the annual ISA deadline looms!

| Christopher Ruane

With the ISA contribution deadline less than three weeks away, our writer runs through a trio of things he has…

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Growth Shares

It could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy this cheap FTSE 250 stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 stock he's weighing up as to whether it could be a rare opportunity…

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At over 10%, I couldn’t resist this FTSE 250 share’s yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has bought into a 10%+ yielding FTSE 250 income share that the market has lately…

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Jim Cramer is bullish on NIO stock at $5! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock is trading 26% lower than a few months ago, despite just posting a historic quarter. It it time…

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How much do you really need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 passive income

| Harshil Patel

Looking for ways to earn reliable passive income in an ISA? Our writer explores the path to five-figure earnings.

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The Rolls-Royce share price has now fallen 15%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is experiencing some turbulence at the moment. Is this a buying opportunity or will there be…

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Should I buy Nasdaq stock Micron for my ISA after blowout Q2 earnings?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq tech stock Micron is generating incredible revenue growth at the moment amid the AI boom. Yet it still looks…

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Is it time to dump my shares ahead of an almighty stock market crash? Nah!

| Alan Oscroft

How should we cope with growing fears of a stock market crash? 'Keep Calm and Carry On' worked in 1939,…

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As the FTSE 100 tanks, consider buying this cheap dividend stock with a 7.3% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is in meltdown mode due to the spike in oil prices. This is creating opportunities for…

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UK investors should consider buying shares in Uber. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Uber shares could be a great fit for long-term UK investors that are looking to generate capital growth, says Edward…

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Growth Shares

£1k invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the beginning of the year is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how well Rolls-Royce shares have done so far in 2026, but issues caution when looking further…

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Value Shares

It might not feel like it, but this is the time to think about buying stocks

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 isn’t the first place most investors look for quality growth stocks to consider buying. But Stephen Wright…

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How are Lloyds shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares have taken a tumble in the last month. What has happened? And could this be a golden opportunity…

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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

| Ken Hall

Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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Is Legal & General a top bargain after its 8% share price drop?

| Royston Wild

Looking for brilliant dividend shares to buy on the cheap? Royston Wild takes a look at Legal & General following…

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Up 19% in a day, is there more to come from the surging Diploma share price?

| Stephen Wright

Diploma’s share price is storming higher. But does the stock offer safety in an uncertain market, or is buying at…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

| Harshil Patel

With a bit of maths, our writer illustrates how an investor could shrink their initial ISA investment while supersizing dividend…

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The FTSE 100’s full of value shares at the moment. Here are 3 to consider

| James Beard

Recent events have taken their toll on the share prices of some of the UK’s biggest companies. But it also…

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Should I buy beaten-down UK growth stocks today or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100 is packed with cut-price growth stocks after recent volatility. Should investors buy now or…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Fresnillo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Fresnillo shares have pulled back sharply from recent highs in the FTSE 100. Is this a chance to consider buying…

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Investing Articles

Down 15%, are Lloyds shares simply too cheap to miss now?

| Alan Oscroft

Have the wheels come off the long-term growth story for Lloyds Bank shares, or are they dipping into bargain territory…

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Investing Articles

Are investors taking a massive gamble by chasing the BP share price higher?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who thought the BP share price would continue to rocket as the Iran war intensifies may have been surprised…

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Investing Articles

Down 23%, consider this FTSE 250 share that’s boosted profit forecasts!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 tech share's leapt 8% on Wednesday (18 March) after it raised full-year profit forecasts. Is now the…

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Investing Articles

4 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might be headed to £24

| John Fieldsend

Could the Rolls-Royce share price double from around £12 to closer to £24? Here are a few reasons why it…

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How much passive income can you earn by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

With dividend yields up to 10%, REITs might be some of the top passive income opportunities for UK investors in…

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Diageo shares are back at 2012 levels. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen around 65% from their highs and now trade at levels not seen for well over a…

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Softcat: a FTSE 250 tech stock offering growth, dividends and value

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, the share price of FTSE 250 IT company Softcat is well off its highs. And at current levels,…

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3 huge pieces of news that could impact the Nvidia share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some key reveals and implications for the Nvidia share price from the company conference taking place…

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Investing For Beginners

This FTSE stock is now trading at the lowest level since the 1990s! Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE share is currently at multi-decade lows and might surprise some with his decision on…

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Down 21% in less than 2 months, this FTSE small-cap stock’s worth a look today

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising 8% yesterday, this 177p growth stock from the FTSE AIM 100 Index is significantly lower than where it…

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Down 78% with a P/E of 6.5, is this a rare chance to buy a cheap UK share?

| James Beard

The stock of this FTSE 250 finance provider trades on a multiple of close to six. Does this make it…

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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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