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Investing Articles

How I’m targeting £12,959 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This financial giant delivers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, with analysts forecasting this will rise…

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Investing Articles

What’s next for the best-performing FTSE 250 stock of 2025?

| Mark Hartley

Pan African Resources soared to record highs in 2025, fuelled by gold demand. But will a shifting economic climate spell…

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Dividend shares in 2026: where can investors still find opportunities?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how shifting monetary policy and a low interest rate environment could impact British dividend shares in 2026…

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Prediction: FTSE share Filtronic will soar in 2026 as space stocks come into focus

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE share Filtronic has risen spectacularly over the last decade. And Edward Sheldon expects to see further share price gains…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Investors buying Rolls-Royce shares a year ago would have almost doubled their money by now. Can the FTSE 100 engineering…

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

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price clattered to five-year lows last year. Discover why writer and Greggs investor Royston Wild thinks it could…

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Fresnillo was the FTSE 100’s best performer in 2025. Should investors consider buying it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fresnillo is the hottest stock in the FTSE 100 right now. Is the silver miner worth a look as we…

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Forget a bubble: why now could be a good time to consider buying AI growth shares for an ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of an AI bubble has been spooking investors. But Edward Sheldon believes that many artificial intelligence growth shares look…

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Near-20% gains? Here’s where analysts see the IAG share price climbing to in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price took off in 2025. And City analysts expect it to keep flying in 2026 too, fuelled by…

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These FTSE 100 stocks tanked in 2025. Consider buying before they rebound

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE stocks were poor performers in 2025. However, they all have plenty of potential in the long run and…

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3 dirt-cheap global dividend stocks for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover three top UK and US dividend stocks with yields of up to 7.1% -- and why Royston Wild believes…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

| Christopher Ruane

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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Rightmove shares are down 34% in 6 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the worst-performing stock over the past half-year could actually be considered as one of the best…

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Growth Shares

This penny stock’s up 246% over the past year. What on earth’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a rocket ship of a penny stock that’s been flying high, thanks to positive news about…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a £2,000 monthly income from UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones whips out his calculator and crunches the numbers to show how UK shares can build a high and…

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Warren Buffett looks at a company’s balance sheet first. So what does BP’s tell us?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett thinks investors should focus more on a company’s assets and liabilities. With this in mind, James Beard takes…

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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 at last – but these shares are still dirt cheap!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the FTSE 100 put on a fireworks show in 2025, but he says plenty…

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Can you earn £1,000 a month in passive income with £34,800 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a terrific asset for investors seeking passive income. But is a 35% annual dividend…

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How I’m aiming to build a £12,000 second income in 10 years from UK dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a decade away from retirement and is using FTSE 100 dividend shares to accelerate his plans to…

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Will the FTSE 100’s top 10 performers in 2025 continue their success in 2026?

| James Beard

At the start of the new year, James Beard looks at the FTSE 100’s 2025 winners and considers their prospects…

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Investing Articles

Covered calls: my new passive income strategy for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Selling covered calls could be a way to earn passive income for investors who own shares in companies that don’t…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock is my first buy in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright expects strong profit growth and capital returns from shares in a FTSE 250 company that’s down 50% from…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10,000 of passive income in 2026?

| James Beard

Our writer explains how a few dividend shares and a Stocks and Shares ISA could help someone aim for a…

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Investing Articles

How long would it take for an ISA to pay you £1,000 a month in passive income for life?

| Andrew Mackie

This writer shares how a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver meaningful passive income over time, using steady contributions and…

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Is now the time to consider BP shares for my SIPP?

| James Beard

One of the FTSE 100’s oil and gas giants has agreed to sell part of its stake in Castrol. James…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Alphabet shares surged in the latter half of the year as investors realised the company's potential in AI, quantum computing,…

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Investing Articles

Could the 10% yield on this FTSE 250 dividend share go higher still in 2026?

| James Beard

Already one of the highest-yielding stocks on the FTSE 250, James Beard considers what a recent acquisition means for this…

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Here’s the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares as we move into a new year.…

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This near-monopoly FTSE 100 growth stock has crashed 37%! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a UK growth stock that has collapsed since November. Is this now a potential FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Can rampant HSBC and NatWest shares do it again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Last year was another stunner for HSBC and NatWest shares, which also rewarded investors with dividends and buybacks. But Harvey…

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An 8.2% yield and 57% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this British passive income star?

| Mark Hartley

Despite boasting the highest yield on the FTSE 100, Legal & General still looks undervalued. Mark Hartley considers whether it's…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in Barclays shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

If you've been watching the FTSE 100 you'll be aware that Barclays shares have continued to surge in recent months,…

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Can the Glencore share price smash Diageo in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones's SIPP has taken a beating as both Diageo and Glencore share prices have dropped lately, but now he…

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Martin Lewis is talking about stocks and shares. Is it time to listen to the ‘most trusted man in Britain’?

| James Beard

James Beard reckons it’s worth listening to what Martin Lewis, the self-styled ‘Money Saving Expert’, recently said about investing in…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 10,000 points in 2026. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley sees if an AI chatbot can decipher the complexities of global market dynamics and provide an accurate FTSE…

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Is the Lloyds share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

City brokers think Lloyds' share price will edge through £1 next year. Could the FTSE 100 bank surprise us all…

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Investing Articles

5 top dividend shares to consider to supplement the State Pension!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to provide extra income on top of the State Pension? Royston Wild reveals five…

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2 no-brainer dividend stocks to consider for a SIPP in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Explore two standout shares that could deliver enormous SIPP income -- including a dividend champion Royston Wild holds himself.

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How little is £3k invested in Tesco shares 3 months ago worth today?

| Harvey Jones

After a brilliant run, Tesco shares appear to have run out of steam. Harvey Jones examines whether pressure on the…

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Down 55%, are Diageo shares the ultimate turnaround play in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen a long way from their highs. With a new CEO on board, are they poised for…

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