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3 these stocks are smashing BAE Systems shares – are they worth considering today? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at the impact of current events on BAE Systems shares this week, and highlights some FTSE 100…

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At a forward P/E of 17, is Nvidia stock now a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why Nvidia stock could be better value now than it has been in a long time, despite…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the most undervalued share on the UK stock market. Here’s what it said…

| James Beard

Always on the lookout for value shares to add to his portfolio, James Beard turned to a well-known artificial intelligence…

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Are easyJet shares easy money at 425p?

| Stephen Wright

While other airline stocks have soared since the pandemic, easyJet shares have remained grounded. Is the share price set for…

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1 high-flying investment trust to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this lesser-known trust is worth exploring for investors wanting geographic diversification inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Up 300% from their pandemic lows, has the easy money been made on Lloyds shares?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Lloyds shares at their Covid lows got 15% of their investment back in dividends last year. But…

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The ISA deadline’s almost on us! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

| Royston Wild

Investors have just a month to max out their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance for the 2026 tax year. Here…

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Down 24% in 10 months, Greggs shares are baking bad!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a turbulent 2025, Greggs shares continue to bounce around this year. But with the stock trading at levels seen…

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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Stephen Wright

Conflict in the Middle East means a stock market crash feels like a real possibility right now. But being ready…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares as they march ever higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce is making billions of pounds a year and looks set to do even better in future -- so what's…

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£1,000 buys 110 shares in this UK beverage stock that’s smashing Diageo 

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Tanqueray-maker Diageo are languishing at multi-year lows. So why is the stock behind this tonic water brand on…

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What next for Aviva shares after a cracking set of 2025 results?

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva achieving its 2026 financial goals a year ahead of schedule has got to be good for the shares... oh,…

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Should I buy stocks or look to conserve cash right now?

| Stephen Wright

In a market dealing with AI uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East, should investors be looking for stocks to…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn a £1,000 monthly second income

| Stephen Wright

Is an AI-resistant business with a 5.38% dividend yield a good choice for investors looking for a second income in…

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1,001 Barclays shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares have delivered excellent returns over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep outperforming? Royston Wild…

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Get started on the stock market: 3 ‘safe’ shares for beginner UK investors to consider

| Mark Hartley

Kicking off an investment portfolio on the stock market may seem like a scary prospect. Mark Hartley details a few…

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2 spectacular growth stocks to consider buying in March

| Stephen Wright

Investors ignore the risks with growth stocks when things are going well. But when this changes, fixating on the dangers…

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Why is the FTSE 100 suddenly beating the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The UK's blue-chip index has been on fire over the past couple of years, helping it catch up to the…

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This non-oil FTSE stock’s risen 4.6% in 3 days. What’s going on?

| James Beard

Against the backdrop of trouble in the Middle East, James Beard investigates why this FTSE 100 stock’s doing so well.…

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Has a 2026 stock market crash just come a whole lot closer?

| Alan Oscroft

If we're in for a stock market crash, what's the best way for us to prepare, and what kinds of…

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Up 79% in a year, this FTSE 250 stock still gets a resounding Strong Buy from analysts

| Ben McPoland

This under-the-radar growth stock in the FTSE 250 has been on fire over the past 12 months. Why are City…

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Vistry shares down 20%! Here’s what I’m doing…

| Stephen Wright

Vistry shares have crashed as the firm cuts prices and moves away from share buybacks. But is Stephen Wright’s long-term…

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The IAG share price is climbing today despite war fears – what’s going on?

| Harvey Jones

It's been a tough week for the IAG share price and Harvey Jones expects more volatility. Yet the FTSE 100…

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By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Natwest shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent years. What might the next 12 months have in store for…

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With a P/E of 6.6, does this FTSE 100 stock offer amazing value?

| James Beard

Despite appearing to offer tremendous value, investors are overlooking this well-known FTSE 100 stock. James Beard looks at the reasons…

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Buying 56,476 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could double the State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much he needs to hold in one top dividend stock to generate…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s crashed 18% today! Is it too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

Vistry is one of the FTSE 250's worst-performing stocks, sinking by double-digit percentages on Wednesday (4 March). Is this a…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £100 monthly income?

| Stephen Wright

A 6% dividend yield's enough to turn £20,000 into a £100 monthly income for investors using a Stocks and Shares…

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It’s ISA time – but would your money work harder in a SIPP? I asked ChatGPT…

| Harvey Jones

As the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looms, Harvey Jones asks if investors would be better off putting money…

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Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 dividend share has soared higher while still maintaining a dividend yield of 5%. Ken Hall takes a…

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£15,000 invested in Helium One shares in December 2020 is now worth…

| James Beard

James Beard explains why loyal Helium One shareholders will be hoping the group can soon commercialise gas production.

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£1,000 now buys 264 shares in British Airways owner IAG. Worth it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This time last week, IAG shares were flying high. However, in the blink of an eye, they’ve fallen about 16%.…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy BAE Systems shares ‘cheaply’?

| Ken Hall

BAE Systems shares are on the charge. Ken Hall investigates if this could be just the beginning for the FTSE…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Nvidia stock on a P/E ratio of less than 20?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The last time Nvidia stock had a sub-20 P/E ratio was over 10 years ago. Could we be looking at…

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How did the FTSE 100 near 11,000 so quickly?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been storming higher in 2026. What are the reasons for the surge? And could it continue…

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£1,000 buys 219 shares of this red-hot UK industrial stock that’s outperforming Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a very popular investment in recent years. However, over the last 12 months, this under-the-radar stock…

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Here are 5 things Greggs shareholders just learned

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at some key bits from Greggs' 2025 report. But with consumer spending still under the…

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Lloyds’ share price has plunged 14% from its highs! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price is back below 100p amid sinking market confidence. Should investors consider buying the FTSE 100 bank as…

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Prediction: in 12 months, Diageo shares and dividends could turn £20,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares have dropped more than a quarter over the last year. Does this make the FTSE 100 company a…

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Is today’s volatility a once-in-a-decade chance to buy UK stocks?

| Harvey Jones

UK stocks are taking a beating as war in the Middle East spooks investors. Harvey Jones says investors need to…

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