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3 ways the Autumn Budget could impact FTSE stocks

Jon Smith looks ahead to next month and explains what he's watching out for when it comes to movements in…

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Prediction: analysts say the Ocado share price could climb 37% in the next year! Are they mad?

Harvey Jones is absolutely stunned by the optimistic broker forecasts for the Ocado share price over the next year. Is…

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I asked ChatGPT where the Rolls-Royce share price will be this time next year!

Increasingly sophisticated ways to search large amounts of data will always be welcome. But can AI help with the Rolls-Royce…

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With a share price up 33% this year and a 6%+ dividend yield, British American Tobacco’s on fire!

The British American Tobacco share price has grown by over three-fifths over five years. It also offers a high dividend…

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I asked ChatGPT where Lloyds shares will be this time next year!

AI tools are giving us ever quicker access to data in increasingly organised ways. How best to use them? I…

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Is an Autumn Budget crisis coming for these FTSE 100 stocks?

The Autumn Budget will be revealed at the end of November. What problems might it cause for these well-known FTSE…

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Down almost 50% but could this FTSE household name stage an explosive recovery?

It's been a rotten year for this FTSE retailer. But Paul Summers wonders if this stock could now be a…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks down 19% and 61% to consider in November 

Hunting for high-quality FTSE 100 stocks for an ISA portfolio? Our writer thinks this pair have strong turnaround potential.

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The Next share price rises 6% as the retailer announces a special dividend

Next has announced an earnings upgrade and a one-off dividend. Not surprisingly, the retailer’s share price has responded positively today…

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Everybody’s talking about a stock market crash – here’s what I’m doing

Investors have shrugged off warnings of a stock market crash, as global indexes repeatedly hit record highs. So why is…

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Compared: £3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan!

What kind of differences are there between passive income plans for big savers and those who can only squirrel away…

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Here’s where analysts expect the Aviva share price to be next year

Jon Smith reviews some bank and broker forecasts for the Aviva share price and adds in his own view after…

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1 simple question for investors looking at buying PayPal shares

Stephen Wright's short on reasons to buy shares in a company that has 25% of its free cash flow offset…

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The Aston Martin share price is largely unchanged despite another disappointing set of results

After looking at the latest earnings release from Aston Martin, James Beard considers the prospects for the iconic brand’s share…

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 250 stock at the start of 2025 is now worth over £29,000

Is it too late to cash in on increased defence spending? A 61% gain for this FTSE 250 stock in…

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This could be the hottest stock market sector for the coming year…

Jon Smith mulls over where the next big move in the artificial intelligence race will come from in the stock…

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5 world-class dividend shares to consider for retirement, as picked by ‘experts’

Planning for retirement is stressful enough without having to worry about income, so I trust the experts when it comes…

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Why I’m buying FTSE 100 shares over US growth stocks in 2026

With US growth stocks hitting record highs and risks mounting, Mark Hartley explains why FTSE 100 defensive shares could offer…

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Down 50%! Thank goodness I didn’t invest £10k in this UK share 5 years ago – but should I buy today?

Harvey Jones makes a return visit to a UK share he almost bought five years ago... and is relieved he…

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Up 50% in 2025, this ‘dull’ FTSE 100 share is beating Tesla stock!

While Tesla is the #1 meme stock among many global investors, returns have cooled over the last five years. Even…

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Will Rachel Reeves crash the Lloyds share price on 26 November?

The Lloyds share price has had a fantastic run since 2020, soaring by 213% over five years. However, there may…

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Late to investing? I’m not relying on Aston Martin shares to beat the market

Dr James Fox once believed Aston Martin shares would recover, but now he’s not so sure. Instead, he thinks investors…

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Down 8%, are FTSE 100 investors overlooking Auto Trader?

Auto Trader's potentially one of the highest quality investments on the FTSE 100, offering top-tier margins and a strong balance…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have never been higher. But are they now too expensive?

Some FTSE 100 members are smashing the index this year. Paul Summers looks at one of his favourites and asks…

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Investing just £99 a week in the stock market could build a £53,137 passive income 

Our writer shows how modest sums of money invested regularly into the stock market could turn a portfolio into a…

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As the price of gold rockets, this is one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to take advantage

The price of gold keeps going up and up. What FTSE 100 stock might be a good investment if the…

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Higher than ever, is Apple stock headed for a fall?

Ahead of Apple's latest quarterly results due this week, our writer explains his take on the tech giant's stock price…

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Here’s how to start buying shares today with a spare £50 a week

Christopher Ruane considers some of the practical steps someone could take if they want to start buying shares on a…

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What would happen to the Tesla share price if Elon Musk leaves?

As Tesla approaches its annual meeting of shareholders, Elon Musk's proposed payment package is dominating share price talk.

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After 5 years of underperforming the S&P 500, this stock could be about to surge 

Find out why this writer thinks one high-quality S&P 500 stock looks well positioned to outperform over the next few…

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Have I just missed my chance to buy this world-class FTSE 100 stock?

Experian’s share price has bounced back from a 6% decline. But it might not be too late to consider buying…

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Have Rolls-Royce shares finally run out of momentum?

Rolls-Royce shares have soared in recent years but have been treading water over recent weeks. Could this be the start…

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Up 61% this year, could NIO stock keep going?

It's been a roller-coaster few years for NIO stock, but so far 2025's been brilliant. Our writer thinks there could…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income ISA portfolio and it said…

Harvey Jones decided to ask artificial intelligence to help him pick a portfolio of passive income generating FTSE stocks. Then…

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More than doubled in 6 months! Should investors consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks?

Ken Hall thinks there is still time to buy one of these two FTSE 250 stocks that have more than…

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How big should your Stocks and Shares ISA be to target a £500 weekly income for life?

Harvey Jones suggest ways that investors can build a Stocks and Shares ISA that generates a high and rising passive…

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Investing for a second income? This overlooked bank offers a 6% dividend yield

Dr James Fox believes this bank is one of the best dividend-paying stocks to consider on AIM. It could complement…

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With no savings, here’s how a 50-year-old could still target a £43,000 annual retirement income

Christopher Ruane explains how someone who's lived half a century but has no savings could get serious about their future…

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I can’t stop buying Taylor Wimpey shares – here’s why it’s my favourite FTSE income stock

Harvey Jones explains why he thinks Taylor Wimpey shares are a brilliant way to generate long-term income and capital growth.…

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Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in dividend stocks to earn enough to pay the monthly mortgage?

Jon Smith explains the figures behind the idea of helping to pay a mortgage using dividend stocks and the income…

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