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These are my best shares to buy in an ISA for 2026!

Zaven Boyrazian has invested almost £10,000 in two companies he believes are among the best shares to buy now. Here’s…

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£5,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Retail investors are rushing to snap up Legal & General shares to unlock a near-double-digit dividend yield! Is this a…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

In 20 years, Barclays' shares have generated lukewarm returns. But with the bank stock almost tripling in just two years,…

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Got £500? These income shares could unlock up to £67.50 in passive income

These income shares have some of the highest dividend yields in the UK stock market, and the payouts keep flowing…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds’ shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Lloyds shares have been firing on all cylinders in 2025, making shareholders far wealthier. But just how much money have…

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This FTSE 100 stock isn’t the highest-yielding on the index, but it’s been one of the most reliable dividend payers

There are lots of FTSE 100 dividend shares to choose from. Our writer looks at one stock that’s increased its…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s yielding 12.8%. But such an impressive return might not be available for very long

The FTSE 250 is stuffed full of high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer takes a closer look at one of them…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Rolls-Royce shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, even after already rising by quadruple digits! But can the stock…

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Down up to 65%, experts expect a massive recovery from these FTSE shares

After a rough 2025, these FTSE shares now look seriously undervalued. Is this a rare buying opportunity for some explosive…

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This cheap FTSE 100 stock could benefit from AI before anyone else

AI is going to see massive growth for years to come. Muhammad Cheema thinks he’s found a dirt-cheap stock in…

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£7,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

The S&P 500 continues to defy expectations, delivering robust returns to investors. But for some stock pickers, the results have…

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Down 18%! Is this beaten down dividend growth hero now the best share to buy in December?

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy for his portfolio and thinks he may have found it…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Takeovers and buyouts have limited the FTSE 250’s growth, harming index investor returns. But for some stock pickers, 2025 has…

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How an investor could use £35 a week to build passive income streams

With consistent small investments, I’ve watched modest sums snowball into passive income, proving that even little steps can have long-term…

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It’s December! Can we all stop worrying about a stock market crash now?

The stock market crash didn't happen after all in November. Harvey Jones sets out his strategy for buying FTSE 100…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

The FTSE 100 has been a phenomenal investment in 2025, and some of its stocks have been truly impressive, delivering…

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Investing £100 a month in dividend shares could deliver this much passive income…

Mark Hartley calculates the potential passive income that could be targeted by investing a fairly small £100 a month in…

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With the JD Sports share price down 22% in a month, could the retailer be a 2026 takeover target?

As the JD Sports share price continues to disappoint -- and its price-to-earnings ratio climbs ever higher -- will the…

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Up 26% in November, this FTSE 100 growth stock is doing something truly epic

Harvey Jones is blown away by this UK growth stock, which has just enjoyed another terrific month. Is it now…

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Meta stock: 3 important things investors need to know before buying

Is Meta stock a bargain after a 20% fall? It could be. But there are some major risks here that…

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How many Aviva shares must I buy for a £1,000 yearly passive income?

Insurance giant Aviva is offering a very attractive dividend at the moment. What kind of outlay is needed to aim…

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Here’s why Palantir stock dropped 16% in the S&P 500 in November 

Artificial intelligence stock Palantir just had its worst month since August 2023. At $168, is it now cheap enough for…

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Start buying shares in December with a spare £300? Here’s how!

With the final month of 2025 almost upon us, could now be as good a time as any for someone…

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How much passive income can you earn with £20,000?

Changes to dividend taxes mean a Stocks and Shares ISA is more valuable than ever for investors looking to earn…

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Were these FTSE 250 stocks the real winners from the Autumn Budget?

After the Chancellor’s announcement this week, investors sent the FTSE 250 higher. But are they focusing on the right stocks?

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Meet the UK defence stock I’m looking at for my Stocks and Shares ISA in December

Stephen Wright has his eye on a defence company that isn’t Rolls-Royce or BAE Systems for his Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most powerful monopoly growth stock on Earth and it said…

The world-class company behind this growth stock is the only one providing the equipment needed to make all advanced AI…

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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

Our writer reckons those looking to generate a four-figure second income should consider putting high-yielding dividend stocks in their ISAs.

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I asked ChatGPT for a bargain stock to put in my ISA. Here’s what it said…

Although aware of its limitations, our writer’s used AI software to come up with a suggestion for his ISA and…

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3 epic high-yielding (6.7%+) dividend shares to consider for a SIPP

Buying dividend shares is a great way of boosting a SIPP. Our writer’s found three to consider that offer a…

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I love this passive income stock but I know there are plenty of brilliant others available right now!

Our writer identifies his favourite stock for passive income but acknowledges there are lots of other candidates to choose from.

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State Pension fears? 7 shares to consider for passive income in retirement

Discover how Royston Wild intends to fund his retirement -- and hopefully become financially independent from the State Pension.

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Meet the dividend stocks tipped to outshine Lloyds shares for passive income!

Demand for Lloyds shares remains red hot. But Royston Wild thinks these high-dividend-yield stocks could be better for passive income.

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Could BP’s 5.5% dividend yield climb higher still?

This oil and gas giant’s dividend yield is still one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Our writer considers…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago!

Harvey Jones highlights three UK shares that have suffered a torrid time lately, and thanks his lucky stars they aren't…

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I’ve never owned British American Tobacco shares. What on earth was I thinking?

British and American Tobacco shares have made investors fortunes for decades, and there are times when Harvey Jones rues the…

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This FTSE 250 trust down 50% is under attack by an activist investor!

An activist hedge fund wants the entire board gone from this FTSE 250 investment trust. What on earth's going on?…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman is hunting for bargains for his FTSE 100 trust

This star hedge fund manager is known for snapping up bargains, and he recently said he's got his eye on…

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Could UK stocks carry their momentum to the end of 2025 – and beyond?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the stock market could go either way in the remainder of 2025 -- and…

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5.9%+ yields! 3 high-yield shares to consider for a SIPP this December

Our writer digs into a trio of shares yielding at least 5.9% that he thinks merit consideration by SIPP investors…

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