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I asked ChatGPT to pick an undervalued AI stock for my ISA! Here’s what it said…

Dr James Fox has invested heavily in AI stocks in recent years and they've taken his portfolio far higher than…

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The best time to open a SIPP is… at birth

Dr James Fox explains how making a small contribution to a SIPP or Stocks and Shares ISA at birth can…

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Investors want £5,000 of monthly passive income! But how can they get there?

Millions of us invest for a passive income, but most of us don't know how to get to our desired…

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Start investing this month for £5 a day? Here’s how!

Is a fiver a day enough to start investing in the stock market? Yes it is -- and our writer…

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Investing in high-yield dividend stocks isn’t the only way to compound returns in an ISA or SIPP and build wealth

Generous payouts from dividend stocks can be appealing. But another strategy can offer higher returns over the long run, says…

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A rare buying opportunity for a defensive FTSE 100 company?

A FTSE 100 stock just fell 5% in a day without anything changing in the underlying business. Is this the…

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Simplify your investing life with this one key tip from Warren Buffett

Making moves in the stock market can be complicated. But as Warren Buffett points out, if you don’t want it…

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Is Tesco a second income gem after its 12.9% dividend boost?

As a shareholder, our writer was happy to see Tesco raise dividends -- again. Is it finally a serious contender…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price gone too far?

Stephen Wright breaks out the valuation models to see whether the Rolls-Royce share price might still be a bargain, even…

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How much do you need to invest in a FTSE 100 ETF for £1,000 monthly passive income?

Andrew Mackie tested whether a FTSE 100 ETF portfolio could deliver £1,000 a month in passive income – the results…

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One of my top passive income stocks to consider for 2026 is…

This under-the-radar income stock has grown its dividend by over 370% in the last five years! And it might just…

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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK stocks to start earning a second income in 2026

Zaven Boyrazian looks at some of the top-performing UK stocks in 2025, and shares which dividend-paying sector he thinks could…

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This penny stock looks to me like Ideagen 10 years ago (before it sold for £1.1bn!)

Is history repeating itself with this up-and-coming penny stock? Mark Hartley investigates the potential of a company that mirrors a…

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How I generated a 25.9% return in my SIPP in 2025 (and my strategy for 2026!)

Zaven Boyrazian managed to achieve market-beating double-digit returns in his SIPP so far in 2025. Here, he explains how and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to double the 2026 State Pension?

Many ISA investors aim to earn a tax-free second income, but how much do they need to invest to double…

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With P/E’s below 9, are these 3 cheap penny stocks no brainers?

Searching for the best penny stocks to buy heading into 2026? Royston Wild reckons these small-cap UK shares may be…

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How big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to target a monthly income of £1k?

Mark Hartley calculates how much investment is needed to target a £12k tax-free annual income in 2026, and the stocks…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy now for 2026, according to experts

City analysts rate these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 as great Buys for the New Year. Royston Wild isn't convinced…

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Here are my 4 outrageous stock market predictions for 2026!

Wondering what the global stock market might do over the next 12 months? Royston Wild shares some of his bold…

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How to target a passive income of £45,000 a year from UK shares and hopefully never work again!

By investing regularly in top-notch British stocks, investors can generate enough passive income to eventually stop work and enjoy a…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

Buying dividend shares can be a powerful way to target an ISA income in retirement. Consider this strategy for a…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 5 best growth stocks to buy. It said…

Looking for the greatest growth stocks to buy for 2026 and beyond? Royston Wild asked ChatGPT -- and found some…

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Dear Greggs shareholders, please look at this data immediately

Greggs shares have plummeted in value over the last year. And this data signals that there could be more pain…

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My top growth stock to consider buying and holding until 2035

Find out why this growth stock down 19% is Ben McPoland's top pick to consider buying today and holding tightly…

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Here’s how much passive income someone could earn maxing out their ISA allowance for 5 years

Christopher Ruane considers how someone might spend a few years building up their Stocks and Shares ISA to try and…

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Was I wrong about Barclays shares, up 196%?

Our writer has watched Barclays shares nearly triple in five years, but stayed on the sidelines. Is he now ready…

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Up 17% in 2025, can the S&P 500 power on into 2026?

Why has the S&P 500 done so well this year against a backdrop of multiple challenges? Our writer explains --…

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National Grid shares are up 19% in 2025. Why?

National Grid shares have risen by almost a fifth this year. So much for it being a sleepy utility! Should…

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Here are the potential dividend earnings from buying 1,000 Aviva shares for the next decade

Aviva has a juicy dividend -- but what might come next? Our writer digs into what the coming decade could…

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Is the unloved Aston Martin share price about to do a Rolls-Royce?

The Aston Martin share price has inflicted a world of pain on Harvey Jones, but he isn't giving up hope…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to raise 1.7 children?

After discovering the cost of raising a child, James Beard explains why he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is…

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A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond!

If the FTSE 100 enjoys yet another big Santa rally then the long-awaited and tantalisingly close 10,000 mark could be…

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2 investment trusts from the FTSE 250 worth digging into for passive income

Plenty of FTSE 250 investment trusts offer dividend growth potential over the long run. So why does this writer like…

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The Games Workshop share price is up 38% in a year. Is there any value left?

The Games Workshop share price has risen by more than a third in a year. Our writer considers what might…

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This AI growth stock could rise 60%-70%, according to Wall Street analysts

This growth stock has lagged the market in 2025. However, Wall Street analysts expect it to play catch up next…

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Prediction: here’s where the red-hot Lloyds share price and dividend yield could be next Christmas

Harvey Jones has done brilliantly out of the Lloyd share price over the last year. Now he's wondering whether he'll…

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Up 23% in 2025, are Tesco shares still capable of providing attractive returns?

Tesco shares have produced two to three years’ worth of investment returns in just 11 months. Can they continue to…

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Is this 8.5% yielding FTSE 100 stock a passive income star or deadly value trap?

Harvey Jones shows just how much passive income investors can get from FTSE 100 dividend shares, but would like to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I like better than Rolls-Royce right now

This writer owns Rolls-Royce shares and is very happy with their blockbuster performance. But which two Footsie shares does he…

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A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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