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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to design the ultimate passive income ISA and it suggested…

| Andrew Mackie

I wanted more passive income from my ISA, so I asked ChatGPT to build the ideal portfolio – the results…

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Investing Articles

Alphabet stock: why I recently sold Warren Buffett’s latest buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's selling Alphabet stock despite the fact Warren Buffett’s investment company Berkshire Hathaway recently invested billions in it.

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend shares for a strong second income

| Andrew Mackie

Finding passive income in the FTSE 100 isn’t as simple as chasing high yields – here’s how I chose the…

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Meet the overlooked FTSE 100 stock that’s climbing 7 times faster than Nvidia

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones flags a stunning FTSE 100 stock that's outpaced US tech giants over the last 12 months to see…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla shares are worth and it said…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright asked the latest OpenAI model to value Tesla shares. The answer it came up with was either terrifying…

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1 top FTSE 100 share I keep buying for my kid’s ISA

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this high-quality FTSE 100 investment trust made the cut for inclusion in my daughter's Junior Stocks and…

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Dividend Shares

This REIT could be 18% undervalued with a 7.4% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a REIT that could offer investors the best of both worlds with a generous income payment…

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Are these 2 of the most profitable UK stocks on the FTSE 100? My money says ‘yes’

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the metrics he uses to identify profitable UK stocks, using two of his favourite FTSE leaders…

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I asked ChatGPT when Diageo shares would recover from their 57% fall

| John Fieldsend

When might Diageo shares recover from their large fall of recent years? Our Foolish author consults a large language model…

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The stock market’s back! Could the FTSE hit 10k before Christmas?

| Mark Hartley

As fears of a stock market crash subside, a new 2025 record high is back on the books. Our writer…

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At 63p, could Aston Martin shares deliver Ferrari-like returns for investors?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aston Martin shares have tanked and are currently trading for less than a pound. Could they be a great long-term…

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Up to 9.8% yield! These dividend shares unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend shares continue to maintain shareholder payouts despite having near-double-digit yields! Are they secretly passive income goldmines?

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Down 22%, is the BAE Systems share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| John Fieldsend

The BAE Systems share price has taken a 22% hit in recent months. Here's why our Foolish author thinks this…

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A 6.6% dividend yield and 13 years of growth! Is this small-cap FTSE share a buy to consider?

| Mark Hartley

NWF Group's a tiny FTSE share with a strong dividend yield and excellent growth record. But Mark Hartley explains why…

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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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£5,000 invested in UK pub stock J D Wetherspoon 9 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who bought stock in UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon just before the UK Budget has seen the value…

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Dividend Shares

December is the best month for the FTSE 100 and UK shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the FTSE 100 was founded in 1984, December has been by far the best month to own UK shares.…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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Down 12% in 2025, is the easyJet share price set to rebound?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been losing altitude this year. But our writer sees a possible mismatch between the share…

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7 epic income shares to target a £1,720 passive income in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover the five-star portfolio of income shares Royston Wild believes could deliver large and reliable dividends next year and beyond.

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Is a dividend cut coming for Diageo shareholders?

| Stephen Wright

Does a new CEO with a reputation for drastic action mean passive income investors need to reconsider Diageo shares as…

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Can you turn £1,000 into £708,548 by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

A 9.8% annual return has been achievable in the stock market in the past. But what do investors have to…

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FTSE 100 shares have had a great 2025. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 has had a strong performance so far in 2025. Our writer weighs what might happen next --…

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Up 200% with a P/E below 12! Can the Barclays share price keep defying gravity?

| Harvey Jones

The Barclay share price has flown to the stars but it still looks pretty good value, says Harvey Jones. He…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £7,000 invested in Nvidia stock could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

With fears rising over a potential artificial intelligence bubble, do Wall Street analysts still see any value in Nvidia stock…

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£10,000 invested in the Rolls-Royce share price at New Year 2025 is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped back a bit in the past couple of months. But that doesn't take the…

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Up 27% in 6 months – what on earth’s driving the BP share price recovery?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price is climbing but Harvey Jones is baffled because there's been so much bad news circling around…

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How much would you need to invest to earn over £1,000 per month in passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

What would it take for an investor to go from zero to a four-figure monthly passive income through owning dividend…

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How much do you actually need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to replace your full-time salary?

| Harshil Patel

With some patience and the right strategy, investors could retire early using a Stocks and Shares ISA. Let’s look at…

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Does the Warren Buffett approach still work as he prepares to retire?

| Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be standing down as boss of Berkshire Hathaway later this month. Can investors still learn…

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2 champion high-yield (7%+) dividend stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for some dividend stocks that offer better-than-average yields to try to spice up your Stocks and Shares ISA investments?

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Investing Articles

4 reasons why the HSBC share price could surge 14% to £12.44

| Royston Wild

The HSBC share price rocketed by more than a third this year. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 bank…

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2 potential champion UK growth stocks to consider buying in December

| Alan Oscroft

Some of the UK's best-looking growth stocks have strong forecasts but are still on low valuations, with decent dividends thrown…

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Growth Shares

FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: here’s how £10k invested at the start of the year compares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the result of a very tight race between the FTSE 100 and the US stock market benchmark…

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Forget NIO stock! This company is rapidly becoming the ‘Tesla of China’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock hasn’t gone on to deliver the blockbuster returns that investors were expecting. But this Chinese EV stock looks…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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This 34p penny share could rocket 117%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

While this UK penny share is down 91% since 2021, one analyst team thinks it's now far too cheap at…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to generate a £9,999 a year second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how much investors need to generate a solid second income stream in retirement, and names a top…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest anything in Aston Martin shares at IPO

| John Fieldsend

Aston Martin shares haven't exactly set the world alight since the company's IPO. But is there a bargain to be…

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This ETF returned 8.4% last month while the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes were flat

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, this niche exchange-traded fund (ETF) crushed the FTSE and most other major stock market indexes. Is it worth…

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