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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to realistically target a £500 monthly passive income?

Our writer believes someone could target a chunky passive income from dividends by investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 12 months ago is now worth….

Over the past year, how have Greggs shares done? Not very well is the short answer. So this writer is…

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2 excellent UK shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in March

Find out why this writer thinks these two profitable UK growth stocks down as much as 44% are worth a…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get a 7%+ yield from FTSE 100 income stocks?

Harvey Jones highlights three high-yield UK income stocks that have powered on over the last couple of years, and says…

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Start buying shares with a spare £500? Here’s how, in 5 steps

Our writer explains how a novice investor could start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds, in five straightforward…

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1 dirt-cheap value stock that’s starting to recover, and 1 that keeps falling at the first hurdle

Harvey Jones loves a good value stock but picking the right time to buy them isn't easy. These two have…

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Have I just missed 2 of the best stocks to buy on the entire FTSE 100?

Harvey Jones says finding the very best stocks to buy involves looking in places investors may have ignored. These two…

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Is the party over for the Lloyds share price?

The Lloyds share price is suddenly looking a little flat and Harvey Jones wonders whether the FTSE 100 bank has…

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My ISA is ready for a violent market crash

The stock market has been bobbing along nicely in recent times. But is there danger ahead for this writer's Stocks…

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£1,000 buys 760 shares of this hot investment trust that offers exposure to SpaceX and Anthropic and is smashing Scottish Mortgage

In 2026, this under-the-radar investment trust from Baillie Gifford has generated around four times the return of Scottish Mortgage shares.

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Why 26 February could be crucial for this UK share trading near 10-year lows

After a decade of underperformance from this UK share, the company has grasped the painful task and is working hard…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

The stock market doesn’t know what to make of AI right now. And Stephen Wright thinks that’s creating opportunities for…

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3 small-cap UK defence shares that are crushing BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

FTSE 100 defence shares like BAE Systems are in a strong uptrend right now. But check out the returns from…

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8% yield! is this stock my best passive income opportunity?

Regional REIT has been making its way through some challenges. But is an 8% dividend yield a passive income opportunity…

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Down 25% in a month! Is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart?

Mark Hartley believes this long-time FTSE 100 favourite is selling at bargain basement prices after falling 25% in just 30…

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Is it worth bothering with a SIPP instead of just using an ISA?

A SIPP can have more limitations on withdrawing money than a Stocks and Shares ISA. So why might it appeal?…

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1 stock Warren Buffett’s firm has been buying

Warren Buffett’s company was a net seller of stocks in the final quarter of 2025. But one investment it did…

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You can aim to double the State Pension for the price of a daily coffee!

Zaven Boyrazian says that by giving up something we might not even miss, we could unlock a passive income in…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a passive income of £2,050 a month in 2050?

Harvey Jones shows how regular long-term investing in FTSE 100 shares can turn £400 a month into a passive income…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares a decade ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares have more than doubled in 10 years when accounting for dividends. But how does the next decade look…

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You can transform an empty ISA into a £77,000 second income! Here’s how

Having a second income’s essential to achieving financial freedom. And the stock market can provide a long-term path for investors…

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Warning: the Ocado share price could go bananas on 26 February

Harvey Jones says it's going to be a big week for the Ocado share price, with the firm publishing results…

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£10k in excess savings? Buying 1,328 shares of this dividend stock unlocks a £726 passive income

With one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, Zaven Boyrazian explores a quality dividend stock that could help…

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Down 41%, this cheap stock could be 69% undervalued and offers a 7.3% dividend yield!

This FTSE 250 business has tumbled into dirt-cheap stock territory. But with a recovery now under way, could it potentially…

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Robots on the Moon: will this kick Tesla stock forward?

Tesla stock has actually lacked direction over the past five years with the shares now trading marginally above the 2021…

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Up 200% with a P/E of just 10.6 – can anything stop the rampaging Barclays share price?

Harvey Jones is stunned by the dazzling Barclays share price, but he's also surprised to see that its valuation isn't…

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Up 10% in 2026 with a 6.6% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 REIT looks attractive!

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a real estate investment trust (REIT) on the FTSE 250 index with an…

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Stock market volatility: where can I hide from AI disruption?

Dr James Fox, like many other investors, is concerned about the impact of AI on the stock market. Here, he…

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Never mind a crash, what does a stock market boom mean for investors?

A booming stock market might seem like the stuff of investors' dreams -- but it can be a mixed bag…

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See what £10,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of this month is worth today…

Harvey Jones thought high-flying Tesco shares might fall back to earth this year. But the FTSE 100 grocer's flown in…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

Zaven Boyrazian explains how SIPP investors can target an extra £1,500 monthly retirement income stream using generous FTSE 100 dividend…

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Judgement Day’s coming for Rolls-Royce shares – what on earth happens now?

Harvey Jones has had a fabulous ride with Rolls-Royce shares and others have done ever better than him. But surely…

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Here’s how you could retire on £1,000,000 with dividend shares!

Looking to build a sizeable nest egg for later life? Royston Wild explains how UK dividend shares could boost your…

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After falling up to 45% in 2025, are these now the best stocks to buy in 2026?

Market downturns and managerial mistakes have sent these stocks plummeting, but are they now potentially some of the best to…

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The big question: can UK passive income shares make you rich?

Royston Wild explains how buying passive income shares can build wealth -- and reveals one of the FTSE 100's brightest…

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Is the party finally over for fun-loving Greggs shares?

Greggs shares have been brilliant fun, but now the music has stopped. Harvey Jones ask whether the good times will…

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Down 50% with a 4.5% yield and P/E of 14 – are Diageo shares a screaming Buy or a lethal value trap?

Harvey Jones thinks Diageo shares look absolutely brilliant value, but still carry plenty of risk. So which way will the…

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Bill Ackman just loaded up on this S&P 500 stock in his FTSE 100-listed fund

Billionaire stock picker Bill Ackman recently made this S&P 500 share an 11% position in his FTSE 100-listed investment trust.…

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Unilever shares go ex-dividend on 26 February – time to consider buying them?

Harvey Jones sold his Unilever shares a year ago, and hasn't looked back. Until today. After jumping 12% in a…

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Dreaming of ISA riches? 3 mistakes to avoid

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a helpful vehicle for an investor who's trying to build long-term wealth. But…

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