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Worried about a volatile stock market? 3 practical things to do now!

Our writer isn't wasting time trying to guess where current stock market volatility might end up. Instead, he's taking a…

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Look what a plummeting Greggs share price has done to £5,000 invested a year ago!

The Greggs share price has been heading the wrong way in recent years. What's gone wrong, what's it meant for…

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After crashing 21% in 3 years, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

James Beard says some of the best stocks to buy can be found among the worst short-term performers. Here’s one…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio that pays passive income every single month

Ben McPoland reveals a quintet of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that together would pay income all year round. Which one…

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Passive income: how I earn money while I sleep

The key to retiring early is finding a way to earn passive income. Here’s how our author goes about it…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a SIPP for a £12,569 retirement income

Starting with £20,000, James Beard reckons it’s possible to create a SIPP producing over £12,000 in dividends each year. But…

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Not sure what to think about AI? Check out these FTSE 250 gems

Is artificial intelligence an opportunity or a threat for stocks like Experian? Investors who don’t know might want to take…

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‘Old school’ UK stocks like Lloyds, GSK, and Vodafone are making a huge comeback. Here are 2 to consider buying now

In 2026, we're seeing a huge shift in market sentiment, with UK value stocks coming back into focus. Here are…

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2 moves I’ve just made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Our author doesn’t like selling investments in his Stocks and Shares ISA. But sometimes, opportunities are just too compelling to…

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Warren Buffett’s indicator is close to an all-time high. Does this mean a crash is coming?

In 2001, Warren Buffett came up with a quick way of assessing whether stock markets are overvalued. The measure suggests…

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Investing £500 in this penny stock could explode to…

This ex-FTSE 250 business is now a penny stock, but according to institutional forecasts, it could start surging soon. Is…

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The best time to open a SIPP is at birth… and here’s a stock to consider

Dr James Fox believes one of the best long-term compounders is sitting in plain sight, and it could be the…

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How to target a £45,000 passive income with UK shares and never work again!

By consistently and regularly investing a small lump sum into UK shares, you can generate a passive income that could…

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I asked ChatGPT if Lloyds shares could reach 175p in 2026. This is what it said…

James Beard turns to a popular artificial intelligence tool to consider the prospects for Lloyds Banking Group shares in 2026.

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Down 22% with a P/E of just 5! Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this undervalued FTSE 100 gem?

When a leading growth stock looks this cheap, it's hard to say no. But is this FTSE 100 stalwart a…

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How much do you need to invest in REITs to quit work and live off dividends?

Quitting your job and living off REIT dividends sounds like a pipedream. But with the right strategy, it's far more…

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Ouch! This FTSE 100 stock’s just become 14% cheaper

James Beard’s considering his options after one of the stocks in his ISA got a lot cheaper on Tuesday (3…

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How much passive income could a £500,000 ISA really deliver?

I’ve crunched the numbers on what a £500,000 ISA could pay you each year — and why hitting that milestone…

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Down 58% in 2025, is this 11.9% dividend yield worth adding to my ISA?

AI disruption is decimating this ex-FTSE 100 business. But with its dividend yield now in double-digit territory, has a hidden…

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What does an ISA need to be worth to aim for a £400 monthly second income from dividend shares?

Is it really possible to earn an annual four-figure second income from buying dividend shares alone? James Beard crunches the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks ago is now worth…

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock as the company's fortunes are increasingly tied to Elon Musk's…

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Is Legal & General Group about to turn the tables on the Aviva share price?

Harvey Jones picked Legal & General only to see the Aviva share price rocket instead. Are the two FTSE 100…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to double the 2026 State Pension?

By leveraging the power of compounding in a SIPP, investors can aim to earn a chunky retirement income that doubles…

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Dear Rolls-Royce shareholders, mark your calendars for 26 February

Rolls-Royce shares have lagged the FTSE 100 in recent months. But there could be a big catalyst coming soon for…

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See what £10,000 invested in resurgent BP shares 1 month ago is worth now…

Harvey Jones wondered if he was mad after he bought BP shares 15 months ago, but in fact they've done…

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Not been paying attention? Nvidia stock’s looking very cheap

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock, which has been moving sideways in recent months. He believes…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly second income?

Zaven Boyrazian explains how a long-term stock-picking strategy can help investors unlock a chunky second income in less than a…

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Down 92% in 5 years. Is this fallen icon a top stock to buy in February?

This luxury carmaker has seen its share price collapse from £30 in 2019 to 60p in 2026. But could it…

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See what £10,000 invested in volatile Diageo shares at the start of this year is worth now

Harvey Jones has taken a beating at the hands of Diageo shares but timed his recent purchase pretty nicely. Can…

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How passive income streams can be built in an ISA with £75 a week

You don't have to be a millionaire to start investing in an ISA. Even modest sums can snowball into something…

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Dividend yields of 6.3%! Here are 2 stocks to consider buying for passive income

Hunting for top-notch dividend stocks to buy? Ben McPoland highlights one idea from the FTSE 100 and another from the…

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How much would you need in an ISA to target a £500 monthly passive income?

Taking a long-term approach to buying dividend shares can help someone earn passive income. How much would they need to…

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A stock market crash might now be unavoidable. Here’s what I’m doing…

Our author thinks the date of the next stock market crash is getting closer. Fortunately, history offers a clear guide…

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Down 25%, should investors buy this stock for less than Warren Buffett?

UnitedHealth stock is trading below where it was when Warren Buffett’s company bought a decent stake. But does that mean…

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Diageo shares are up 6% in a week. Is this the start of a huge comeback?

After a lengthy period of weakness, Diageo shares are showing signs of life. Could this be the start of a…

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Why the FTSE 100 has smashed the S&P 500 this week

Concerns about the impact of AI have allowed the FTSE 100 to catch up to its US counterpart. So where…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of £11,341?

How could a newbie investor use a Stocks and Shares ISA to provide them with a healthy second income? James…

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2 battered growth stocks down 45% to consider buying right now

These growth stocks have crashed more than 40% inside 12 months. Our writer reckons the sell-off's left both looking very…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £300 monthly passive income?

James Beard considers the passive income potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights one FTSE 100 stock that’s…

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3 UK dividend stocks tipped to grow 50% (or more) in 2026

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the investment case behind three UK dividend stocks that experts predict could surge by at least…

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