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UK income stocks: a once-in-a-decade-chance to get rich

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says 2025 was a great year for UK income stocks and he thinks they're nicely placed to make…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

| Stephen Wright

Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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Why is Greggs the most shorted UK stock?

| John Fieldsend

Here our Foolish author dives into the reasons why much-loved bakery chain Greggs has recently become the UK's number one…

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Up just 4% in a year, is the market missing something about Amazon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon shares have gone nowhere fast in the past 12 months -- unlike the company. Our writer wonders whether investors…

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Is Nvidia’s share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

One analyst expects Nvidia's share price to more than double by early 2027. Is this pie-in-the-sky thinking? Or could the…

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Should I add Manchester United to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Manchester United is once again searching for a new manager. Could this create a buying opportunity for my Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock had a wild 2025 -- and our writer thinks that may point to some of the ongoing hopes…

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Up 22%, is the Tesco share price still attractive?

| Christopher Ruane

Why has the Tesco share price gone up by over a fifth in just 12 months? Our writer sees some…

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How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much does an investor need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and generate a…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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Why has BP’s share price slumped following the Venezuela chaos?

| Royston Wild

Unlike US oil stocks, BP's share price has dropped after recent US action in Venezuela. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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The stock market could crash in 2026. Here’s my plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets the scene for possible stock market volatility this year and beyond. How does he plan to try…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these growth shares are worth serious consideration. Could they enjoy more spectacular price gains in 2026?

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The JD Sports share price has tanked after a broker downgrade. But I remain optimistic

| James Beard

On 6 January, a downgrade by the Bank of America sent the JD Sports Fashion share price sharply lower. But…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares have been a little sluggish lately but when Harvey Jones checked out last year's total return…

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Why the BT share price still looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me as we start 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the BT share price could keep heading higher in 2026 despite the strong 28% gains from…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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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I asked ChatGPT which FTSE 100 stocks will surge in 2026

| John Fieldsend

How many FTSE 100 stocks will have a terrific 2026? I consulted ChatGPT for its top 10 picks to surge…

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This crackerjack FTSE dividend stock now has a forecast yield of 8.9%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 income play offers a yield some investors won’t believe -- and the maths reveals a compounding story…

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My £20,000 holding in this FTSE star could make me £12,406 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield gem is forecast to see strong earnings growth that should power its share price and passive…

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Down 9%, here’s why BP’s share price could soar in 2026

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast strong growth for BP based on its strategic reset, and a dividend yield rising to 6.2%, leaving its…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price gearing up for another big jump in 2026?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls Royce’s share price has rocketed over the past two years, but with earnings momentum still building, there may be…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has risen more than 1,000% since the start of 2016! Can it keep soaring, or is the…

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Want to buy SpaceX and Nvidia at a 9% discount? This is why investors buy Scottish Mortgage shares

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares offer investors exposure to some of the hottest growth stocks in the world, including Nvidia, Amazon and…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares continue to rise, surpassing many investors' expectations. They have one huge factor in their favour, and that's momentum.

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Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

| Stephen Wright

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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Just £7 a day could deliver a £33,700 passive income with dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Want to target a large and sustainable passive income in retirement? Buying a diversified range of growth and dividend shares…

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5 of the best FTSE dividend growth stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating a second income, especially if the payouts keep growing. Paul Summers…

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Should I invest in the S&P 500 or FTSE 100 index?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index just enjoyed its best year since 2009, while the S&P 500 also rose by double digits.…

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FTSE 100 stocks are surging, but these epic UK shares are still cheap!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best bargain stocks to buy? These FTSE 100 stocks remain dirt cheap despite the index's spectacular rise…

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6.5% yield and a P/E of just 12.3! Is this forgotten income stock now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 income stock that investors often overlook. After years of struggle, its valuation is…

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Up 25% with a 5% yield and a P/E of 12! Is this forgotten dividend growth share about to surprise us all?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been monitoring this under-performing FTSE 100 growth share for the last two or three years. The recovery…

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The FTSE 100: can it reach 12,000 points in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stocks topped the FTSE 100 success charts in 2025, but I wonder if the focus for 2026 might be…

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3 top FTSE 100 investing ideas for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover three FTSE-beating stocks Royston Wild expects to outperform again -- including two he holds in his Self-Invested Personal Pension…

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Are Raspberry Pi shares a brilliant bargain below £3?

| John Fieldsend

Raspberry Pi shares are as cheap as they've ever been. Is it a golden opportunity to stock up with the…

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How much passive income could 1,909 Legal & General shares generate in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

I'm happy with the high-yield dividends that I get from Legal & General shares, but I also want more share…

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Growth Shares

£5,000 invested in the worst-performing FTSE 100 share a year ago is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out that it's difficult to pick the right time to buy a falling FTSE 100 share. Here,…

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The FTSE 100 has hit 10,000 – are there any bargains left for investors?

| Andrew Mackie

With the FTSE 100 at 10,000 (albeit briefly), Andrew Mackie still sees bargains worth considering, with some stocks surprisingly cheap…

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Why I’m buying cheap stocks in an ISA to try and retire early

| Stephen Wright

Our author is looking to make progress towards financial independence. But figuring out which stocks to buy is only one…

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