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What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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This UK penny stock is tipped to double by City analysts!

What should we do when a favourite penny stock falls due to short-term pressures? Consider buying for the long term,…

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£390 of income a week from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term timeframe could target hundreds of pounds…

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Up 25% YTD! Is this red-hot penny stock still ‘cheap’?

This penny stock has been on fire in 2026. Ken Hall takes a closer look at the investment story behind…

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Stock market correction? A passive income opportunity!

Looking to turbocharge your passive income? The stock market correction could be a once-in-a-decade chance to do just that, says…

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Are investors running scared of Babcock and BAE Systems shares?

BAE Systems shares have had a brilliant run, and other UK defence stocks have been flying too. But Harvey Jones…

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As the FTSE 100 falls, savvy investors are looking for stocks to buy for the rebound

Many FTSE stocks have now fallen 10% or more from their 2026 highs. For long-term investors, exciting opportunities are emerging.

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Should investors consider buying resilient Admiral Group and Tesco shares as markets wobble?

Harvey Jones is impressed by how Tesco shares have held up in the current market volatility, while Admiral has been…

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Down 15% in a month and yielding 7.5%! Should I buy even more of my favourite dividend stock?

Harvey Jones says this brilliant FTSE 100 dividend stock is suddenly cheaper due to recent market volatility. And the yield…

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Growth Shares

3 growth shares for an ISA that have beaten the FTSE 100 for the past 5 years

Jon Smith points out several growth shares that have outperformed the broader market over a long period of time, with…

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Time’s running out for our 2025/26 Stocks and Shares ISA plans!

Never mind the stock market wobble, it's time to turn our attention to our Stocks and Shares ISA investments for…

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What might Warren Buffett think about today’s stock market?

Middle East conflict has given the UK stock market a bit of a hammering. But in the long-term scheme of…

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Dividend Shares

How big does my ISA need to be to make £2.5k in monthly passive income?

Jon Smith points out the key factors that go into building a dividend portfolio for passive income, and reviews one…

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2 UK stocks to consider buying as Mounjaro and Wegovy take off

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro are surging in popularity, making the following pair interesting stocks to think about buying today.

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As the FTSE 100 drops back below 10,000, how long can share prices keep falling?

FTSE 100 share prices are falling, but is it time to consider buying shares in the one industry that’s still…

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As the stock market closes in on a correction, where are the buying opportunities?

Volatile share prices can bring huge buying opportunities. But which shares offer value with the stock market closer to correction…

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Will Lloyds shares return to £1 in 2026?

Only a few weeks ago Lloyds' shares were well above £1. Now however, they’re trading near 90p. Can they regain…

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This could be the start of a stock market crash. Here’s what I’m doing…

Investors think geopolitical tension's the most likely cause of a stock market crash right now. If they’re right, it might…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 high-tech defence gem ‘should’ be trading over £7 now, not under £5

A little‑known FTSE 250 defence innovator is riding a global spending super-cycle and its valuation gap suggests investors may be…

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says Barclays

Analysts at Barclays have upgraded their rating of FTSE shares and reckon the UK stock market could carry on powering…

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With oil & gas prices rising, are there only 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now?

Most stocks on the FTSE 100 are suffering due to rising energy prices. James Beard explores how investors can navigate…

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 on 7 April 2025 is now worth…

The S&P 500 has delivered gargantuan returns since the start of the 2025/26 tax year, but can it replicate this…

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I’m targeting £7,570 in yearly dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE income heavyweight

Analysts forecast this FTSE gem will keep raising dividends and generating solid earnings growth. So can it keep supercharging my…

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Stop ‘saving’, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks

Even after a massive bull run, the FTSE 100's still filled with breathtaking buying opportunities for investors to capitalise on…

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Is it worth me buying National Grid shares now that they’ve dipped under £13?

National Grid shares have slipped under £13, but does that dip hide real value or a value trap? My deep…

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£7,500 invested in BP shares 6 months ago is now worth…

The surging price of oil has had a serious impact on BP shares. Let's take a look at how an…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20k passive income?

Royston Wild explains how you could target a huge passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals…

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Down 12%, how much lower can Lloyds shares go?

Lloyds' shares are collapsing sharply as worries over the broader banking sector grow. The question is, how far could the…

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Just opened an ISA? Here are the best shares to buy in March according to the pros

Here are five of the most popular shares to buy right now along with two top stock picks from the…

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A new name — but this still-standout FTSE 100 dividend‑income star now has a superb forecast yield of 9.2%!

This FTSE 100 giant has reset its identity, but its dividend income potential looks stronger than ever. Both the present…

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Powerful passive income from the rising oil price

Since the end of February, the oil price has surged by 43%. With oil, gas, and electricity all set to…

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Should investors have bought gold or the S&P 500 5 years ago?

Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has returned a tasty 13.6% a year to British investors. But what…

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Could a market crash provide a once-in-a-decade chance to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Mark Hartley missed the boat on Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 but plans to remedy that mistake if a market crash…

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Could an ISA be a good way to start investing?

Might an ISA be a suitable platform for someone who wants to start investing? Our writer explains a key reason…

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2 top growth stocks to consider for an ISA in April

The UK market is home to some fantastic under-the-radar growth stocks trading at very reasonable valuations. Here are two of…

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Could thinking like Warren Buffett help create a market-beating ISA?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on some aspects of Warren Buffett's investing approach he thinks could help an ambitious ISA investor…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of March is now worth…

Anyone who invested money in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of the month may wish to look…

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Should investors consider Rolls-Royce shares as war rocks global markets?

Investors who thought Rolls-Royce shares had grown too expensive might have second thoughts as Iran turmoil rattles the FTSE 100,…

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Some lucky ISA investors could pick up £2,000 for free in the next month. Here’s how

The UK government is handing out free money to some ISA investors to help them save for retirement. Here’s a…

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Is this the best time to buy dividend shares since Covid-19?

A volatile stock market gives investors a chance to buy shares with unusually high dividend yields. Stephen Wright highlights one…

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