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Worried about the State Pension? Meet 7 FTSE 100 shares to consider for retirement income

| Royston Wild

A monthly £500 investment in FTSE 100 shares could build a large nest egg to top up a State Pension.…

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Late to investing? Here are Dr James Fox’s favourite FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is near all-time highs, but Dr James Fox believes there are plenty of stocks that are still…

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Just released: October’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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This REIT offers a way onto the London property ladder for less than £2

| Stephen Wright

This FTSE 250 REIT lets future house buyers get exposure to a growing London property market while collecting passive income…

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Fancy a £35,000 second income in retirement? Consider buying shares in an ISA

| Royston Wild

Tax breaks, combined with the wealth-building power of the stock market, can make ISA investors a large second income in…

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Investing Articles

Worried about the State Pension? Here’s what I’m doing about it

| Stephen Wright

The Triple Lock that protects the State Pension looks expensive. But Stephen Wright plans to build his own source of…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Discover how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock retirement wealth -- and a top US shares fund for long-term…

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Investing Articles

The great AI stock market crash! Has it already started?

| Alan Oscroft

Talk of a US stock market crash seems to be in the headlines almost every day these days, as stock…

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Down 36% and on a P/E of 11, this value stock looks dirt cheap

| Ben McPoland

This tech stock has been battered by tariffs, tax changes, slowing growth, and more, leaving it looking like a potential…

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FTSE 100 shares pay £1.5bn a week in dividends! Meet 3 top income stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover three FTSE 100 dividend shares that Royston Wild believes could deliver robust passive income even in tough times.

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P/E ratios of only 8.1 and 9.2! Here are 2 of the FTSE 100’s cheapest stocks

| John Fieldsend

Single-digit price-to-earnings ratios are sometimes a sign a stock is trading below its true value. Here are two FTSE 100…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT where the Rolls-Royce share price will finish the year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through whether the Rolls-Royce share price can continue to rally, based on his own view, which thinks…

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Tech stocks, value shares, dividends, gold…there are so many ways to make money in this bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Whether seeking capital growth or dividend income from shares, there are tons of ways to get ahead financially right now.

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Legal & General shares yield a bumper 9.1% – but is its dividend safe?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has got bags of income from his Legal & General shares, but growth has been in short supply.…

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UK investors are piling into Rigetti stock. Should I follow the crowd and buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In recent weeks, UK investors have been aggressively buying stock in Rigetti Computing. Does it have potential or is it…

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Investing For Beginners

How an investor can prepare for a potential FTSE 100 market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through diversifying sector exposure and more when it comes to the FTSE 100 and recent price action.

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My favourite FTSE growth stock has jumped another 10% on a huge contract win!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones woke up to the news that his number one growth stock has done it again, after some really…

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Dividend Shares

If an investor bought the highest-yielding FTSE 250 stocks, here’s the passive income potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith provides a list of the highest-yielding options to consider for investors who want to push the boat out…

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I could make £16,771 a year in dividend income over time from another £20,000 in this high-yield FTSE 100 gem!

| Simon Watkins

Simon Watkins has held shares in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 financial stock for years and thinks the time may be…

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Is BP’s sub-£5 share price set to rocket after activating huge Iraq oil deal?

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price has gained since the beginning of Q2, but Simon Watkins thinks it could soar on huge new…

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2 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows that warrant attention today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 100 shares are out of favour right now. And looking ahead, Edward Sheldon believes they're capable of outperforming…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much £20,000 in an ISA today could be worth in 10 years…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With the right type of ISA, a sound investment/risk management strategy, and a long-term mindset, the results can be fantastic.

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Investing Articles

No retirement plan? Here’s how a stock market crash could help!

| Mark Hartley

Most investors fear a stock market crash, but for those who are prepared, it can be an opportunity rather than…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 12 months, the Tesco share price could reach £…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price has more than double the average UK stock market return in the last 12 months. But…

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Experts reckon generative AI could add billions to the value of these 5 FTSE 100 stocks

| James Beard

These FTSE 100 stocks stand to gain from the fourth industrial revolution that’s disrupting many industries. James Beard takes a…

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Prediction: in 12 months, the Nvidia share price could reach $…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even as it reaches new record highs, institutional investors remain bullish on the Nvidia share price, hiking their forecasts for…

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Investing Articles

Beyond motor loans, what’s next for the Lloyds share price?

| Stephen Wright

As the stock market finally gets some clarity around motor loans, Stephen Wright is looking at something else on the…

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Investing Articles

Looking for the best shares to buy? Here’s what experts are snapping up…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two institutions have been buying shares in two different FTSE 100 stocks in the last three months. Should investors…

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Investing Articles

With a 7.9% yield and 25+ years of payout growth, is this a no-brainer dividend stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar UK dividend stock's been quietly hiking dividends for more than 25 years, and it still offers a massive…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Aim to turn that into a £500 extra income with UK stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a lump sum in high-yielding stocks can unlock some substantial extra income, especially if the companies keep hiking payouts.

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Meet the UK shares that are massively outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian identifies two UK shares leaving the S&P 500 in the dust this year with explosive returns. But could…

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Investors could unlock £5,000 dividend income from 8,394 shares of this FTSE 250 high-yield star!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares in this FTSE 250 stock generate more than double the dividend yield of the index average and could be…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For some clever stock pickers, a £5,000 investment in the FTSE 100 five years ago is now worth over £76,000!…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the secret behind my best-ever investment on the stock market

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he made what's now his most successful investment on the stock market. It’s a simple…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Rolls-Royce shares are expected to soar over the near term. Does this make it an unmissable FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to target a £3,658 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a large passive income in retirement? Buying UK shares could be a good option to consider, explains…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the dividend forecast for BT shares through to 2028!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on BT shares are tipped to keep growing over the next three years. Royston Wild examines the robustness of…

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This growth stock trades at a 90% discount to its peers

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox highlights one of his favourite growth stocks and explains why he thinks the share price could still…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £777 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some sums to show how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Warren Buffett is piling up cash rather than investing. Is that a warning signal?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been wondering what Warren Buffett's enormous and growing cash pile says about the current stock market. But…

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