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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £3,333 monthly passive income?

Buying dividend stocks can supercharge your passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA. Consider this investing strategy for retirement…

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At a 95p share price, is now the time to invest in Lloyds?

The Lloyds share price is up 73.7% since January as earnings and profit margins surge, but can it do it…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares last Christmas is now worth…

Barclays shares have been on one hell of a run. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at their performance…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the best passive income ISA portfolio for 2026. Here’s what it said!

Generating passive income from dividend stocks is one of my key investment goals for next year, so I turned to…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares climb as high as £20 in 2026?

Heading into 2026, analysts are already setting even higher price targets for Rolls-Royce shares on the back of upbeat guidance.

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When it comes to the Ocado share price, is it a case of ‘bye bye’ or ‘buy buy’?

Since the online retailer and technology group listed in July 2010, Ocado’s share price has been a huge disappointment. But…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you can use that to target a £5,755 yearly second income

It might sound farfetched to turn £20k in savings into a £5k second income I can rely on come rain…

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Last-minute Christmas shopping? These shares look like good value…

Consumer spending has been weak in the US this year. But that might be creating opportunities for value investors looking…

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2 passive income stocks offering dividend yields above 6%

While these UK dividend stocks have headed in very different directions this year, they're both now offering attractive yields.

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How I’m aiming to outperform the S&P 500 with just 1 stock

A 25% head start means Stephen Wright feels good about his chances of beating the S&P 500 – at least,…

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Will the stock market crash in 2026? Here’s what 1 ‘expert’ thinks

Mark Hartley ponders the opinion of a popular market commentator who thinks the stock market might crash in 2026. Should…

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Prediction: I think these FTSE 100 shares can outperform in 2026

All businesses go through challenges. But Stephen Wright thinks two FTSE 100 shares that have faltered in 2025 could outperform…

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Dividend Shares

Prediction: 2026 will be the FTSE 100’s worst year since 2020

The FTSE 100 had a brilliant 2026, easily beating the US S&P 500 index. But after four years of good…

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Dividend Shares

Prediction: the Lloyds share price could hit £1.25 in 2026

The Lloyds share price has had a splendid 2025 and is inching closer to the elusive £1 mark. But what…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA of UK stocks to target £2,700 in monthly dividend income

To demonstrate the benefits of investing in dividend-paying UK stocks, Mark Hartley calculates how much to put in an ISA…

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Is the FTSE 250 set for a rip-roaring comeback in 2026?

With the FTSE 250 index trading very cheaply, Ben McPoland reckons this market-leading tech stock's worthy of attention in 2026.

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Dividend Shares

Will the Diageo share price crash again in 2026?

The Diageo share price has crashed 35.6% over one year, making it one of the FTSE 100's worst performers in…

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Is Alphabet still one of the best shares to buy heading into 2026?

The best time to buy shares is when other investors are seeing risks. Is that the case with Google’s parent…

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Could the Barclays share price be the FTSE 100’s big winner in 2026?

With OpenAI and SpaceX considering listing on the stock market, could investment banking revenues push the Barclays share price higher…

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Will the Nvidia share price crash in 2026? Here are the risks investors can’t ignore

Is Nvidia’s share price in danger in 2026? Stephen Wright outlines the risks – and why some might not be…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is worth today? But it wasn’t very helpful…

Although often impressive, artificial intelligence has its flaws. James Beard found this out when he used it to try and…

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Did ChatGPT give me the best FTSE stocks to buy 1 year ago?

ChatGPT can do lots of great stuff, but is it actually any good at identifying winning stocks from the FTSE…

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Who will be next year’s FTSE 100 Christmas cracker?

As we approach Christmas 2025, our writer identifies the FTSE 100’s star performer this year. But who will be number…

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I asked ChatGPT for an 8%-yielding passive income portfolio of dividend shares and it said…

Mark Hartley tested artificial intelligence to see if it understood how to build an income portfolio from dividend shares. He…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £8,333 a month of passive income?

Our writer explores a potential route to earning double what is today considered a comfortable retirement and all tax-free inside…

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Could these 3 FTSE 100 shares soar in 2026?

Our writer identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares he thinks might potentially have more petrol in the tank as…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in a FTSE 250 dividend portfolio to make £14.2k of annual income?

Jon Smith explains three main factors that go into building a strong FTSE 250 dividend portfolio to help income investors…

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275 times earnings! Am I the only person who thinks Tesla’s stock price is over-inflated?

Using conventional measures, James Beard reckons the Tesla stock price is expensive. Here, he considers why so many people appear…

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Here’s what I think investors in Nvidia stock can look forward to in 2026

Nvidia stock has delivered solid returns for investors in 2025. But it could head even higher in 2026, driven by…

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Here are my top US stocks to consider buying in 2026

The US remains the most popular market for investors looking for stocks to buy. In a crowded market, where does…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

Stephen Wright outlines an opportunity for investors with £20,000 in excess cash to target a £1,450 a year second income…

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Is a 9% yield from one of the UK’s most reliable dividend shares too good to be true?

Taylor Wimpey’s recent dividend record has been outstanding, but investors thinking of buying shares need to take a careful look…

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Value Shares

Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 Christmas turkey?

With its share price falling by more than half since December 2024, James Beard considers the prospects for the worst-performing…

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2 FTSE shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

Discover some of the best-performing FTSE shares of 2025, and which ones expert analysts think will outperform in 2026 and…

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Every pound I invested in this FTSE 100 growth stock last year is now worth £3

Mark Hartley is astounded by the growth of one under-the-radar FTSE stock that’s up 200%. But looking ahead, he has…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a stock market crash?

The S&P 500's surged by double digits yet again in 2025, but can this momentum continue in 2026, or are…

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£2,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 3 years ago is now worth…

Anyone who had the courage to buy Rolls-Royce shares three years ago, and has held on to them, has made…

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12.5% dividend yield! Could buying this FTSE 250 stock earn me massive passive income?

This FTSE 250 stock looks like a rare and outstanding passive income opportunity. But is the 12.5% dividend yield too…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’m looking at an even better FTSE 100 bargain

Lloyds shares have had a stellar 2025, but there could be far better investments in the FTSE 100 to consider…

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My 3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

Ben McPoland sees another positive year for the FTSE 100 index, including a return to form for one very disappointing…

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