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£20,000 invested in FTSE Shares 10 years ago is now worth…

Investing £20,000 in FTSE shares could have earned anywhere between £34,317 all the way to £116,200 if the right moves…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 5 years ago is now worth…

By investing in the right S&P 500 stocks five years ago, some of us could have turned £20,000 into almost…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 250 to aim for a £5,000 passive income?

Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers to show how much money investors need to start earning £5,000 passively using the FTSE…

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Up 90%! Should investors consider buying this skyrocketing FTSE 100 stock?

This FTSE 100 mining stock's beating the market by almost six times in 2025, nearly doubling shareholder wealth. And this…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 dividend stock could return almost 40% over the next 12-18 months

Edward Sheldon just bought a FTSE 250 stock for his portfolio. In his view, this one has the potential to…

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The barbell strategy: balancing defensiveness with growth in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Mark Hartley explores how a barbell strategy in a Stocks and Shares ISA could balance reliable defensive shares with exciting…

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Want to build a portfolio of UK shares for under £10,000? Here’s how it could be done!

With a limited budget, how might an investor go about constructing a portfolio of UK shares? Our writer shares his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing in the stock market, in 1 week

Keen to start investing soon? Our writer thinks it's possible to get into the stock market in a matter of…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher. Is that a danger signal?

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit a new all-time high this month and is up 1,471% in just five years.…

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3 Warren Buffett investing mistakes to avoid!

Warren Buffett is legendary for his investing prowess. But he doesn't always get it right. Here's a trio of mistakes…

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See what an investor would have after putting £10k into BP shares 3 months ago

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors with BP shares are finally making some money, and looks at…

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See what £10,000 invested in BAE Systems and Babcock shares 5 years ago is worth today

Harvey Jones reveals the huge sums investors have made from BAE Systems shares and fellow FTSE 100 defence stock Babcock.…

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Looking for cybersecurity stocks? Here’s 1 from the FTSE 250

As FTSE 250 cybersecurity firm NCC shifts its business to focus on recurring revenues, could this be an unusually good…

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1 proven stock market style that could turbocharge an ISA!

There's more than one way to bake a cake in the stock market. Our writer highlights one investing style and…

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Diageo shares continue to slide as financial and health concerns deter consumers. Where to from here?

With consumers' habits shifting, Diageo shares are feeling the pressure. Our writer asks if this drinks giant is still worth…

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The State Pension triple lock may be at risk. Are dividend growth shares the solution for retirees?

Investing in dividend shares with rising payouts can be a great way to build a growing income stream in retirement,…

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£20,000 in Legal & General shares could mean £1,820 passive income just in year 1

Investors seek passive income in many and varied ways. But there's only one long-term option for me: high-yielding UK dividend…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that analysts upgraded this week

With the FTSE 100 close to all-time highs, Stephen Wright looks at two stocks that have been generating positive attention…

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Is it time to consider taking advantage of this FTSE 250 retailer’s accounting blunder?

In August, the FTSE 250’s WH Smith, announced that it had got its sums wrong. Now the dust has settled,…

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2 falling shares I’m avoiding on the London Stock Exchange

These two well-known companies on the London Stock Exchange have fallen over 50% from peaks. Here's why I'm staying away.

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Can Rolls-Royce shares keep on flying?

Rolls-Royce shares have been the top performer on the FTSE 100 over the past five years. Our writer thinks aircraft…

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Here’s a 4-stock ISA portfolio to consider for the AI revolution

Weighing up AI stocks for an ISA? Ben McPoland highlights four that offer different exposure to the game-changing technology.

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Down 43% in my ISA and SIPP, I’m buying more of this growth stock

Ben McPoland explains why he isn't giving up on this top growth firm in either his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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3 popular UK income stocks I won’t touch with a bargepole right now

Investors are rushing to buy these three income stocks, but Zaven Boyrazian has spotted some critical weaknesses that make him…

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£25k of savings? Here’s how that could be turned into passive income of £12k a year

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach could help an investor target sizeable passive income streams year after year.

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Can Nvidia stock really keep moving higher?

Christopher Ruane compares the Nvidia of today to where it stood five years ago. Is Nvidia stock now as expensive…

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I just bought this beaten-down share for my SIPP. Could it be a terrific bargain?

Our writer added a share back into his SIPP in recent days after a profit warning led its price to…

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It pays to be careful when looking for passive income stocks

Our writer’s a fan of earning passive income from UK shares. But here he explains why it’s important to be…

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Forecast: these FTSE 250 stocks could surge 59% and 65% by 2026

City analysts are bullish on these two growth stocks from the FTSE 250 index. Ben McPoland takes a closer look…

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3 costly ISA mistakes to avoid

Christopher Ruane's careful to try and avoid this trio of potentially wealth-destroying blunders when it comes to his Stocks and…

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Here’s how to start buying shares with £5 a day

A fiver a day's enough to start investing, our writer reckons. Here are some things he thinks new investors ought…

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The BP share price continues its recovery as the oil giant signs a major drilling deal with Egypt

With the BP share price steadily climbing, is the oil giant worth considering as 2025 draws to a close? Our…

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Can these 3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares bounce back?

While the FTSE 100's riding high, some of its constituent members aren't. Our writer looks at a trio of its…

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Selling shovels: how S&P 500 data giants are dominating the AI gold rush

Mark Hartley explores how Western Digital is cashing in on the AI gold rush, with its storage tech offering growth…

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8.6% dividend yield! See how much a £10,000 investment in Phoenix shares could potentially grow to

In search of high-yielding dividend stocks, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Phoenix shares would be a good addition to his Stocks…

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Over 55s can’t afford to ignore the stock market. Here’s why

Investing in the stock market's one of the best ways to build and grow wealth. And it can be an…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an extra £1,000 monthly retirement income?

Aim to secure a more comfortable retirement by investing intelligently with an ISA to build a £240,000 nest egg and…

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Here’s how many Unilever shares it takes to earn a £1,000-a-year second income

Unilever is on a mission to boost sales. But is it a good choice for dividend investors looking to turn…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is “the worst sort of business” for investors

Warren Buffett says the worst companies to invest in use a lot of cash at low rates of return. Which…

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Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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