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Are we looking at a once-in-a-decade chance to buy cut-price FTSE 100 shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says lots of FTSE 100 shares are trading near 10-year lows, presenting a terrific buying opportunity for brave…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's taking a breather at the moment. But it could be getting ready for its next move higher, says…

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I hold Lloyds. Is it madness to buy Barclays shares too?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keen to buy Barclays shares but wonders whether he's simply doubling down, given that he already holds…

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It’s time we all took a long, cold look at the Lloyds share price

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has been good to Harvey Jones, making him a huge fan of the FTSE 100 bank.…

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Warren Buffett didn’t retire early. But could his investing wisdom help you do so?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's wisdom from decades of stock market investing is actionable even for a modest investor who simply aims to…

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5 compelling investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon discusses some ideas to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA and highlights a UK stock that could…

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Is this the best time to buy shares in a long time?

| Stephen Wright

Earlier this week, Bill Ackman stated on X that this is the best time to buy shares in a long…

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£1,000 buys 35 shares in an incredibly reliable FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Stephen Wright

Despite falling 72% from their highs, shares in this FTSE 100 company have been an incredibly reliable source of dividend…

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This is what Warren Buffett has to say about passive income — and I’m listening!

| Mark Hartley

While searching for new ways to earn passive income, our writer takes to heart sage advice from the Oracle of…

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2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income.

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1 of the top UK growth stocks to consider buying in April

| Stephen Wright

A high-quality business at an unusually low valuation makes a UK small-cap one of the top growth stocks to look…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target £308,538 annual dividend income?

| James Beard

Want to target a massive six-figure annual income from an ISA? James Beard reckons there are some people already achieving…

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2 shares that could surge in a stock market recovery…

| Dr. James Fox

We could experience a stock market recovery in Q2 with predictions markets pointing to an end to hostilities in the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could realistically be used to target £633 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Starting with the standard annual ISA allowance of £20k today, how much passive income could someone really aim for over…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK economy and stock market are heading into some turbulent times. Zaven Boyrazian explores what steps investors can take…

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How many Lloyds shares would I need to target £1,250 annual passive income?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares have a reputation for being excellent for dividends. But how many would be needed to match the return…

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How to kick off building a £300k pension pot starting at age 50

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple strategy for a 50-year-old to aim…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £51,359 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide an ample second income and build a sizable nest egg at the same…

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Aged 47 with a SIPP worth £27,000? Legal & General says you can still have a comfortable retirement

| James Beard

James Beard reckons a SIPP’s a great way to save for retirement. And the UK’s largest pension provider says it’s…

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Does a 7%+ dividend yield make B&M shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

B&M shares are now paying an enormous 8.3% dividend yield! But there’s a small catch, as investment analyst Zaven Boyrazian…

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These 5 dividend stocks could generate 6.8% passive income over the next 12 months

| James Beard

There are plenty of opportunities for those wanting to earn a chunky second income from dividend stocks. James Beard takes…

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See what £15,000 invested in red-hot BP shares 1 month ago is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BP shares have beaten every other FTSE 100 stock over the last month, but many investors will…

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With £5,000 to invest right now, what are the top UK stocks to consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian runs through some of the top stocks to buy in April -- according to institutional investors -- due…

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How to aim for a £10,000-a-year passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Andrew Mackie

With the new Stocks and Shares ISA tax year underway, Andrew Mackie is focusing on high-quality dividend stocks to help…

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If we get a stock market crash next week, I’m ready!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has drawn up his plan of attack for the next stock market crash. And it's pretty much just…

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9.8% dividend yields! 2 passive income shares to consider in an ISA

| Royston Wild

Kicking around some stock ideas for the new ISA season? Here are two passive income shares Royston Wild thinks investors…

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Why building a million-pound SIPP gets easier after £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aiming to grow a seven-figure SIPP? Once you’ve got the first £100k, things get a lot easier thanks to the…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £2,400-a-year second income

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie outlines one of his core investing principles: building a second income through high-quality, sustainable dividend stocks.

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate £30k a year passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones gets out his calculator to work out how much passive income investors can earn from dividends in a…

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Is April a good time to start buying shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wondering whether now's a good time to start buying shares to build wealth? History suggests it is, says Edward Sheldon.

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How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?

| Ben McPoland

Regular investing inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to the equivalent of £141 a week in tax-free passive…

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With the FTSE 100 down 5%+ investors should remember this legendary quote from Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the greatest investor of all time. And he says that the best time to…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that could benefit from higher inflation

| Stephen Wright

For most companies, inflation is a risk. But for one FTSE 100 firm, higher input costs could be an opportunity…

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The 2026 stock market sell-off could be a rare opportunity to build wealth in an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The recent stock market sell-off has led to some shares falling 20% or more. This could be a great opportunity…

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It’s down another 13%! Analysts were dead wrong about the Greggs share price

| Dr. James Fox

The Greggs share price continues to fall and analysts have been revising their share price targets down further. Dr James…

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Is the stock market about to reach breaking point?

| Stephen Wright

Private credit has a problem with the emergence of artificial intelligence. And it could be set to create issues across…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy this S&P 500 stock?

| Stephen Wright

As investors focus on oil prices and the conflict in Iran, Stephen Wright's looking at potential opportunities in the S&P…

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This £20k ISA could deliver almost £1,500 passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon shows how building a simple dividend stock portfolio could generate a substantial amount of passive income each year.

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A year ago, this was a penny stock. Now it’s worth £650m

| James Beard

James Beard reflects on the remarkable rise of this ex-penny stock. Could there be more to come, or might the…

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Down 20% in 5 weeks: what’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has bounced around over the past five weeks. Dr James Fox explains why the stock is…

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