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With P/E’s below 9, are these 3 cheap penny stocks no brainers?

Searching for the best penny stocks to buy heading into 2026? Royston Wild reckons these small-cap UK shares may be…

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How big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to target a monthly income of £1k?

Mark Hartley calculates how much investment is needed to target a £12k tax-free annual income in 2026, and the stocks…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy now for 2026, according to experts

City analysts rate these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 as great Buys for the New Year. Royston Wild isn't convinced…

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Here are my 4 outrageous stock market predictions for 2026!

Wondering what the global stock market might do over the next 12 months? Royston Wild shares some of his bold…

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How to target a passive income of £45,000 a year from UK shares and hopefully never work again!

By investing regularly in top-notch British stocks, investors can generate enough passive income to eventually stop work and enjoy a…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

Buying dividend shares can be a powerful way to target an ISA income in retirement. Consider this strategy for a…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 5 best growth stocks to buy. It said…

Looking for the greatest growth stocks to buy for 2026 and beyond? Royston Wild asked ChatGPT -- and found some…

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Dear Greggs shareholders, please look at this data immediately

Greggs shares have plummeted in value over the last year. And this data signals that there could be more pain…

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My top growth stock to consider buying and holding until 2035

Find out why this growth stock down 19% is Ben McPoland's top pick to consider buying today and holding tightly…

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Here’s how much passive income someone could earn maxing out their ISA allowance for 5 years

Christopher Ruane considers how someone might spend a few years building up their Stocks and Shares ISA to try and…

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Was I wrong about Barclays shares, up 196%?

Our writer has watched Barclays shares nearly triple in five years, but stayed on the sidelines. Is he now ready…

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Up 17% in 2025, can the S&P 500 power on into 2026?

Why has the S&P 500 done so well this year against a backdrop of multiple challenges? Our writer explains --…

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National Grid shares are up 19% in 2025. Why?

National Grid shares have risen by almost a fifth this year. So much for it being a sleepy utility! Should…

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Here are the potential dividend earnings from buying 1,000 Aviva shares for the next decade

Aviva has a juicy dividend -- but what might come next? Our writer digs into what the coming decade could…

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Is the unloved Aston Martin share price about to do a Rolls-Royce?

The Aston Martin share price has inflicted a world of pain on Harvey Jones, but he isn't giving up hope…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to raise 1.7 children?

After discovering the cost of raising a child, James Beard explains why he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is…

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A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond!

If the FTSE 100 enjoys yet another big Santa rally then the long-awaited and tantalisingly close 10,000 mark could be…

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2 investment trusts from the FTSE 250 worth digging into for passive income

Plenty of FTSE 250 investment trusts offer dividend growth potential over the long run. So why does this writer like…

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The Games Workshop share price is up 38% in a year. Is there any value left?

The Games Workshop share price has risen by more than a third in a year. Our writer considers what might…

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This AI growth stock could rise 60%-70%, according to Wall Street analysts

This growth stock has lagged the market in 2025. However, Wall Street analysts expect it to play catch up next…

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Prediction: here’s where the red-hot Lloyds share price and dividend yield could be next Christmas

Harvey Jones has done brilliantly out of the Lloyd share price over the last year. Now he's wondering whether he'll…

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Up 23% in 2025, are Tesco shares still capable of providing attractive returns?

Tesco shares have produced two to three years’ worth of investment returns in just 11 months. Can they continue to…

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Is this 8.5% yielding FTSE 100 stock a passive income star or deadly value trap?

Harvey Jones shows just how much passive income investors can get from FTSE 100 dividend shares, but would like to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I like better than Rolls-Royce right now

This writer owns Rolls-Royce shares and is very happy with their blockbuster performance. But which two Footsie shares does he…

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A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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Here’s how I pick dividend shares to target a £20k retirement income

Are you considering using the stock market to supplement your retirement income? Our writer examines how dividend shares can help…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 10 best UK shares to invest in. Here’s what it said…

Our writer recently got an unexpected burst of inspiration from an AI chatbot -- but is its choice of UK…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to aim for a £23,657 annual second income

How could someone with a spare £20k to invest aim to earn more than that amount as a second income…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 12% from their highs. Should those who don’t own them consider buying now?

Over the last few months, Rolls-Royce shares have experienced some weakness. Is this a buying opportunity for those who missed…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to effectively double your State Pension?

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much investors would need in a portfolio of UK stocks to get…

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Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets?

Taylor Wimpey shares are changing hands near their lowest value since 2012. Here are three reasons why a turnaround might…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of over £10k?

Jon Smith gets the calculator out and crunches the numbers while looking at specific stocks that could help yield a…

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Could UK shares protect you in a stock market crash?

As well as long-term return potential, attractive valuations mean UK shares might offer investors protection if share prices fall sharply.

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Could prioritising FTSE 100 income stocks be costing you big money?

Looking for the best UK income stocks to buy? You could be making a mistake if you confine your search…

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1 unloved AIM stock worth checking out for an ISA or SIPP

Shares of this well-known drinks maker are down 70% since Christmas 2021. So why does this writer think they have…

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Up 25% in 3 months! Now check out the Glencore share price and dividend forecast for the next year

Harvey Jones says the outlook for the Glencore share price is starting to get brighter after a difficult time, and…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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BAE Systems’ share price has fallen 20%. Time to consider buying?

Since early October, BAE Systems’ share price has taken a big hit. Is this the buying opportunity those who don’t…

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My 2 favourite dividend shares could earn investors £1,558 income in an ISA – with growth on top!

Harvey Jones is a massive fan of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares that offer sky-high yields. Plus they've delivered…

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