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I asked ChatGPT for its top 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for March 2026

What FTSE 100 stocks are set to surge as we approach the third month of the year? ChatGPT has a…

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Is £20,000 enough in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

The ISA is a popular place to build a second income. But is the £20k deposit limit enough to build…

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Centrica shares plunge on results morning. What should investors do now?

A fall in UK energy profits gave Centrica shares a bit of a kicking after 2025 results, though the company…

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Centrica’s share price falls 9%! What the heck’s going on?

Centrica's share price has taken a walloping as the market reacted to poor trading news. Could this mark an attractive…

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Can Rio Tinto shares climb further after top-end cash payout for 2025?

After a storming price rise since last summer, Rio Tinto shares just wobbled a bit now 2025 results are out.…

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Here’s how much £5,000 invested in NatWest shares 2 years ago is now worth

What does the future look like for NatWest shares after the high street bank beat expectations with its 2025 results…

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£1,000 buys 198 shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust that’s returned 25% a year for the last 10 years

Over the last decade, investors could have beaten the FTSE 100 by a wide margin by investing in an investment…

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Dividend Shares

These UK shares could pay you £750 in monthly second income

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors for the coming decade and then delves into specific UK shares that could…

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2 top-quality growth stocks trading at decade-low valuations

The chance to buy quality growth stocks at low P/E ratios doesn’t come around very often. But what do investors…

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3 red-hot FTSE 250 defence stocks to consider over BAE Systems

Harvey Jones picks out 3 FTSE 250 stocks that have been rolling up the orders as defence spending surges. Are…

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Barclays shares are booming — but don’t ignore this risk

Barclays shares have had a strong run, but Ken Hall thinks the low price-to-book ratio may be a warning from…

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Why Tesco shares are the best-performing retailer stock on the FTSE 100 this month

Mark Hartley looks at the wider performance of the UK retail sector, how it's affecting Tesco shares, and if they…

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Could the IAG share price hit £5 any time soon?

The IAG share price has surged over the past few years, outpacing the expectations of analysts and investors alike. Dr…

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Is Amazon 1 of the best stocks to buy right now? Here’s what the smart money has been doing

News about which stocks investors decided to buy and sell in Q4 is out. And some of the leading value…

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Investing For Beginners

At 52-week highs, I think the Legal & General share price is heading higher still

Jon Smith explains why the Legal & General share price has outperformed recently and outlines why the party might not…

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Here’s 1 tip anyone can use to invest £237 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

There's lots of high-level advice out there for investing in Stocks and Shares ISAs, but here's a simple tip that…

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What sort of dividend share’s best: high-yield but low growth, or low yield but fast growing?

Christopher Ruane reckons both growth and dividend shares can have pros and cons and explains why he doesn't necessarily prefer…

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Spreading £10,000 across these 5 UK stocks could generate annual passive income of £1,019

Christopher Ruane shows how a portfolio of five UK stocks could ultimately generate a four-figure annual second income thanks to…

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101 BAE Systems shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

BAE Systems shares have surged again on Wednesday (18 February) after a robust full-year update. How much have investors made…

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The FTSE 100 soars above 10,650! Is 12,000 now on the cards?

The large-cap FTSE index hit another record today, with UK blue chips quickly emerging as a refuge from artificial intelligence…

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Dividend Shares

Income investors interested in the Lloyds share price should mark the calendar for 9 April

Jon Smith points out why the Lloyds share price looks attractive to some dividend hunters, but why they need to…

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Should I buy red hot UK growth stock Raspberry Pi near £5?

The Raspberry Pi share price is on fire right now due to excitement around AI. Should Edward Sheldon buy the…

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Surging Glencore shares jump 145% in 10 months – but could this red-hot rally just be starting?

As Glencore shares climb on a return to profit, Andrew Mackie argues that investors may still be underestimating how the…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP for a £33k passive income?

Royston Wild explains how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and Individual Savings Account (ISA) can supercharge an investor's passive income.

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The BAE Systems share price jumps another 5% on today’s bumper results – time to consider buying?

Expectations were high for the BAE Systems share price as it posted full-year results, and once again it beat them.…

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£1,000 buys 1,162 shares in this red hot FTSE 250 property stock with a 7% dividend yield

Edward Sheldon has identified a stock in the FTSE 250 that not only looks resistant to AI disruption but also…

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This 9% REIT yield looks tempting, but what’s the catch?

Ken Hall looks at a discounted UK REIT yielding around 9% and breaks down the key risk he believes investors…

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How to target a 4-figure passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great vehicle for building toward supplementary income in retirement. Mark Hartley outlines…

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Why did this FTSE 250 stock suddenly skyrocket 36%?

This FTSE 250 technology stock exploded higher yesterday despite no news coming out of the British company. What's going on?

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It’s not quite the next Nvidia, but could this US stock double my money in 2026?

Dr James Fox gives us one of his favourite US stocks for the year ahead with the signs pointing to…

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I asked ChatGPT for a once-in-a-decade FTSE 100 stock opportunity and it said this

Ben McPoland brought in artificial intelligence to help pick the 'next Rolls-Royce stock' from the FTSE 100. Why was he…

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Why I think £6 for Barclays shares isn’t out of the question

Dr James Fox believes Barclays shares could still be overlooked despite delivering incredible returns for shareholders in recent years.

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See what the epic GSK share price recovery has done to £10,000 in the last year

Harvey Jones says the GSK share price has finally given long-term investors something to celebrate, but wonders if it can…

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Up 3,659%, can Tesla stock still be a millionaire-maker?

Tesla stock's up 3,659% over the past decade. It's almost definitely turned some long-term holders into millionaires during the period.

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How much do I need in the stock market to earn a £1,667 monthly second income?

Mark Hartley breaks down the maths behind a strategy to earn a liveable income by investing in the stock market.…

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Up 38% in a year, is the BT share price still attractive?

Up by almost two-fifths in a year, our writer reckons the BT share price could yet move higher. But will…

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Want to invest with the same amount Warren Buffett spent on his first ever share buy? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane looks at the first share purchase Warren Buffett ever made and tries to draw some lessons for the…

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Over 50? Here’s 1 way to invest £42,600 for a £7,758 passive income

What kind of passive income could those over 50 be aiming for? Here is one strategy based on the average…

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Investing For Beginners

Down 91%, here’s what it would take for the Ocado share price to rally

Jon Smith takes a look at the Ocado share price and debates whether the stock is cheap, along with outlining…

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2,425 shares in this FTSE 100 outperformer gets me a £1,000 a month second income

The UK stock market has plenty of opportunities for investors looking for a second income. But the best ones aren’t…

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