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Will the S&P 500 crash in 2026?

| Charlie Carman

The S&P 500 delivered impressive gains in 2025, but valuations are now running high. Are US stocks stretched to breaking…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to generate a brilliant second income of £2,000 a month?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors can generate a high and rising passive income from a portfolio…

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Will Lloyds shares rise 76% again in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

What needs to go right for Lloyds shares to post another 76% rise? Our Foolish author dives into what might…

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How much passive income will I get from investing £10,000 in an ISA for 10 years?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how he plans to boost the amount of passive income he gets when he retires, from FTSE…

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Down 34% in 2025 — but could this be one of the UK’s top growth stocks for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

With clarity over research funding on the horizon, could Judges Scientific be one of the UK’s best growth stocks to…

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Can the rampant Barclays share price beat Lloyds in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Barclays share price was neck and neck with Lloyds over the last year, and checks out…

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Here’s how Rolls-Royce shares could hit £25 in 2026

| John Fieldsend

If Rolls-Royce shares continue their recent performance, then £25 might be on the cards for 2026. Let's take a look…

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Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Rolls-Royce share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't believe how rapidlly the Rolls-Royce share price has climbed. Now he looks at the FTSE 100 growth…

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Prediction: Tesco shares could soon climb another 17%

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong run for Tesco shares, analysts are optimistic for the start of 2026. Well, most of them are,…

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Prediction: the Vodafone share price could soar 40% in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a great 2025, the Vodafone share price is still down 20% over five years. The latest predictions suggest more…

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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Nvidia shares could turn into…

| John Fieldsend

What could £1,000 in Nvidia shares do by 2027? Our Foolish author explores three potential scenarios for the artificial intelligence…

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How to target a stunning £1,000 weekly passive income for retirement, starting in 2026

| Harvey Jones

It's a brand new year and Harvey Jones says this is the ideal time to accelerate plans to build a…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 3 epic growth stocks to buy in 2026 and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to inject some excitement into his portfolio this year and wondered if ChatGPT could suggest some…

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What £10,000 invested in Babcock’s and BAE Systems’ shares 1 year ago is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BAE Systems' shares have been going great guns while fellow FTSE 100 defence stock Babcock has shot…

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Lloyds’ share price near £1: has the easy money already been made?

| Mark Hartley

With the Lloyds share price struggling to break above £1, Mark Hartley questions whether its years-long rally has come to…

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Can the Vodafone share price reach £1.50 in 2026?

| Muhammad Cheema

The Vodafone share price had a great year in 2025, rising by 41.4%. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether…

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Which UK stocks can outperform in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Slow growth, lower inflation, rising unemployment – what does it all mean for investors looking for UK stocks that can…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about the best investment you can make looks more relevant than ever in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett doesn’t really need to use artificial intelligence. But his advice on investing is more relevant than ever in…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares yielding over 10% I like for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a couple of FTSE 250 companies with double-digit yields he feels have positive outlooks for the coming…

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This FTSE 100 stock tanked in 2025. Can it rebound in 2026?

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index soared last year, but shares in the owner of the UK's stock exchange plummeted. Will they…

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Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026?

| Muhammad Cheema

Barclays shares had a spectacular return in 2025, rising by 76.8%. Muhammad Cheema takes a look to see if they…

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This FTSE 100 stock supercharged my SIPP in 2025. Can it repeat the trick in 2026?

| Andrew Mackie

A FTSE 100 stock has lifted my SIPP this year, showing how long-term thinking, volatility, and optionality can shape retirement…

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£1k invested in the UK stock market during the pandemic is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith not only points out the specific gains from investing in the stock market generally since the pandemic, but…

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Will Nvidia shares continue surging in 2026 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2026 will be an exciting year for Nvidia shares as the semiconductor giant launches its latest generation of AI chips.…

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Check out the BP share price and dividend forecast for 2026 – it’s hard to believe!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is feeling rather glum about the BP share price but analysts reckon it's good to go. So who's…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top FTSE 100 stock for 2026, and it said…

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema asked ChatGPT for its top FTSE 100 pick, and its response surprised him. He thinks he’s found an…

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By the end of 2026, can Rolls-Royce shares hit £17?

| Muhammad Cheema

Rolls-Royce shares have had another phenomenal year, rising by 95.4%. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether they can continue…

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Will Barclays shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Noting that difference of opinion is a global norm, Zaven Boyrazian discusses what the experts think will happen to Barclays…

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Prediction: analysts reckon Taylor Wimpey shares will soar almost 25% in 2026. Seriously?

| Harvey Jones

When it comes to Taylor Wimpey shares, Harvey Jones is the eternal optimist. So will the high-yielding FTSE 250 housebuilder…

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Up 83%+ last year, will these FTSE 100 shares do it all again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks delivered share price gains of up to 403% over the last year! Royston Wild reckons they…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge by 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price surged by almost 80% in 2025, making it one of the best-performing FTSE 100 stocks of…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn £20,000 a year in passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

This writer explores how an ISA could generate £20,000 annually in passive income – and what a simple chart reveals…

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2 US stocks that could turbocharge a Stocks & Shares ISA in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild thinks these US shares demand a…

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Here’s how you could build a second income in 2026 with £10 a day!

| Royston Wild

Discover how investing in the stock market can deliver a huge second income -- and a top fund Royston Wild…

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Up 80%+ last year, will these FTSE 250 shares do it all again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks have risen up to 124% in value over the last year. Can they continue to soar?…

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Looking for New Year income stocks? Here are 3 top 10% yields

| Royston Wild

Investors seeking to supercharge their passive income in 2026 need to take a close look at these high-yield income stocks.…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares surge by another 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been among the best FTSE stocks to buy over the last five years and doubled once again…

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Got £20k? 10 top stocks to chase a £1,620 passive income in 2026

| Royston Wild

Discover how a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks, trusts, and funds could deliver a huge and enduring passive income this…

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Can the dirt-cheap Diageo share price double in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has high hopes for the Diageo share price, and wonders if the FTSE 100 stock is due a…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £250k, starting in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With regular contributions and a sound investment strategy, it's possible to turn a small ISA into a huge amount of…

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