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I asked ChatGPT for the best stock to buy in my ISA for passive income. Here’s what it said…

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers isn't particularly surprised by an AI bot's suggestion for the best passive income stock. But there's a big…

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Are you secretly paying tax rates of 83%? Find out here!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Do you really know how much you pay in tax on income, fuel, and various goods? Investing wisely can cut…

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Investors can’t stop buying these UK shares

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers checks in with two outstanding UK shares sitting at all-time highs. But has the 'easy money' already been…

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£15,000 invested in red-hot Scottish Mortgage shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Scottish Mortgage shares are having a moment, and Harvey Jones says it's mostly down to its exposure to Elon Musk's…

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Are IAG shares the ultimate FTSE 100 volatility play? 

| Harvey Jones

IAG shares ended last week on a high, and has held up pretty well during the Middle East crisis. But…

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Will the stock market go off like a rocket on Monday?

| Harvey Jones

Middle East turmoil is yet to trigger a full-blown stock market crash. Harvey Jones says the recent recovery could have…

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Here’s what £15,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares on Thursday is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Investors holding Taylor Wimpey shares finally had something to celebrate on Friday as the beaten-down FTSE 250 housebuilder rallied. What…

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How much would it take to turn an ISA into a £1,000-a-month passive income machine?

| Christopher Ruane

Focusing on dividend shares in well-known, big companies, what would it take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive…

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2 reasons a stock market crash could be a good thing!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not know when the next stock market crash might arrive. But he hopes that, whenever it does,…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £13,400 annual income?

| Stephen Wright

£13,400 is the minimum required income for retirement. But how big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be…

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Want to aim for £31,353 more than the State Pension? A SIPP could be the answer

| James Beard

The State Pension offers a safety net, but here’s why you could consider a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for a…

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Why are some investors rushing to sell BP shares?

| Stephen Wright

Some UK investors seem to be moving away from BP shares. But could the impact of the recent oil price…

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The largest FTSE 100 holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals the 12 FTSE 100 stocks he currently has in his ISA portfolio. Which blue chip is the…

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Here’s why Greggs shares might not be as cheap as they look

| Stephen Wright

A 4.3% dividend yield makes Greggs' shares look attractive. But on closer inspection, the firm didn’t make enough cash to…

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With a 10-year return of over 750%, should I add this runaway success to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

I regret not adding this little-known member of the FTSE 100 to my Stocks and Shares ISA. But is now…

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Want to invest in SpaceX before the IPO? Take a look at these FTSE stocks

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a trio of FTSE 350 investment trusts that growth investors interested in SpaceX might want to check…

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Is it too late to start investing in your 50s?

| Christopher Ruane

By the time you reach your fifties, have the golden years of investment opportunity passed you by -- or could…

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Just £200 a month invested in UK shares could target a passive income worth £30k

| Mark Hartley

Regular monthly contributions into a portfolio of UK shares is one way to build towards a lucrative passive income stream…

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Experts say these are 3 top UK penny stocks to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Finding the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA can open the door to massive long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£300 a month and 5 high-yielding dividend shares could build a SIPP worth over £175,000!

| James Beard

James Beard explores how a modest regular investment -- and a handful of dividend shares -- could build a healthy…

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Here’s how £20,000 could be used to aim for an instant £2,000 passive income!

| Alan Oscroft

Passive income seekers have a healthy number of high-yielding UK dividends to choose from right now. But which ones will…

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3 top FTSE 250 growth stocks to consider for an ISA today

| Ben McPoland

Here are three excellent stocks from the FTSE 250 that are trading at reasonable valuations considering their growth potential.

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Fancy £5,000 of monthly passive income? It’s possible…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can work toward earning a passive income worth £60,000 per year through a Stocks…

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I’m ignoring buy-to-let in 2026 and buying this REIT for passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs are my favourite tax-efficient way to generate healthy streams of passive income from UK real estate. Here’s one of…

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Up 887% with a P/E of just 8! Meet the eye-popping FTSE 100 bank that’s smashing Rolls-Royce

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to diversify beyond the big FTSE 100 banks may be tempted by this high-flying upstart. But they may…

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Here’s why SIPP investors love these 2 top UK dividend stocks

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains the enduring popularity behind two UK dividend shares that feature frequently in SIPPs. Is the market right…

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7.89% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock with its massive 7.89% yield too good to ignore? Or are there hidden risks…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to earn a sky-high passive income from these red-hot FTSE 250 stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors looking for passive income should consider these three high yielders that have swung back into fashion…

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How to try and turn a £5k ISA into a £1,044.22 yearly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can generate a superb and reliable second income that grows over time. Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and which UK…

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Here’s what could send Greggs shares climbing again

| Alan Oscroft

Greggs shares are down after investor optimism was hit head-on by a dose of financial reality. The wheels could be…

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Suddenly investors can’t get enough of GSK shares! What’s going on?

| Harvey Jones

After years in the doldrums, GSK shares are suddenly the most bought stock on the entire FTSE 100. Harvey Jones…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares in October 2024 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Despite facing a multitude of challenges today, might Greggs' stock be worth a look after losing well over a third…

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Where will Rolls-Royce shares go next? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have wobbled as aviation uncertainty grows. But can the City's glowing forecasts help get the price climbing again?

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No savings at 45? Here’s how investors could still build a £17,360 second income

| Andrew Mackie

It’s never too late to start investing, and with compounding working over time, Andrew Mackie shows how investors could still…

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How to invest £10,000 to aim for a £6,108 annual passive income

| Stephen Wright

UK REITs have been getting a lot of attention. But our author thinks they're still the place to look for…

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What sort of passive income stream could you build for a fiver a day?

| Christopher Ruane

Think a few pounds a day might not go far? In fact, that could be the basis of some pleasing…

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I sense a potential opportunity if the FTSE 100 loses this quality growth stock…

| Stephen Wright

Rightmove falling out of the FTSE 100 might have been unthinkable a year ago. But that's the reality investors are…

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The largest S&P 500 holding in my ISA is…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's making a large bet on this S&P 500 stock. Because he sees the long-term risk/reward proposition very attractive.

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Stock market cycles: where are we now and what’s coming next?

| Stephen Wright

What's the stock market saying about the AI-driven demand for memory chips that’s driving share prices higher? Cyclical? Or a…

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How to invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to target a passive income of £5,439 a year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing just a few pounds a day in FTSE shares will build over time and could unlock a passive income…

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