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£10,000 in these income shares unlocks a £712 passive income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 100 income shares have some of the highest yields in the stock market that are backed by actual…

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These FTSE shares crashed in 2025… what now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone who bought these FTSE shares at the start of 2025 is probably kicking themselves right now. But after falling…

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Forecast: here’s how far the S&P 500 could climb in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

S&P 500 stocks continue to deliver strong returns for shareholders even as economic conditions remain soft, but can this market…

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12.4% yield and 36% undervalued! Is it time to buy this FTSE 250 passive income star?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This energy infrastructure enterprise now has one of the highest yields in the FTSE 250 with one of the biggest…

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Will the strong IAG share price surge 69% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

IAG's share price has been one of the FTSE 100's best performers this year. Royston Wild considers if it might…

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I asked ChatGPT for a discounted cash flow on the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s what it said…

| James Beard

Out of curiosity, James Beard used artificial intelligence software to see whether it thinks the Rolls-Royce share price is fairly…

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This FTSE 100 CEO just spent £1m buying 30,000 shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Company insiders of this FTSE 100 investing giant have been ‘buying the dip’ with almost £5m worth of shares purchased…

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With a 10-year annualised return of 26%, this growth stock could be too good to ignore

| Mark Hartley

With consistent demand for its products, Diploma has managed to achieve average returns far above most other FTSE 100 stocks.…

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In 2025, the Marks and Spencer share price has turned £5,000 into…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2025 has been a poor year for the Marks and Spencer share price. However, Edward Sheldon believes that it can…

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3 FTSE 100 predictions for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2025 has been a blockbuster year for the FTSE 100. Here’s what Edward Sheldon thinks will happen with the stock…

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Want to start investing in 2026? 3 things to get ready now!

| Christopher Ruane

Before someone is ready to start investing in the stock market, our writer reckons it could well be worth them…

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Can the stock market continue its strong performance into 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Will the stock market power ahead next year -- or could its recent strong run come crashing down? Christopher Ruane…

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Here’s how someone could invest £20k in an ISA to target a 7% dividend yield in 2026

| Christopher Ruane

Is 7% a realistic target dividend yield for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Christopher Ruane reckons that it could be.…

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How little is £1k invested in Greggs shares in January worth now?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much value have Greggs shares lost this year -- and why has our writer been putting his money…

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This cheap FTSE 100 stock outperformed Barclays, IAG, and Games Workshop shares in 2025 but no one’s talking about it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has delivered fantastic gains in 2025, outperforming a lot of more popular shares. Yet going into 2026,…

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100 Lloyds shares cost £55 in January. Here’s what they’re worth now!

| Christopher Ruane

How well have Lloyds shares done in 2025? Very well is the answer, as our writer explains. But they still…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £2,000 a month of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Our writer explores a passive income strategy that involves the most boring FTSE 100 share. But when it comes to…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index tracker at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Despite underperforming the FTSE 100, the FTSE 250 has been the place to find some of the UK’s top growth…

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2 of the most compelling passive income strategies for 2026

| Stephen Wright

Selling 'covered calls' could generate cash for investors in a stock market crash. But that’s not Stephen Wright’s top passive…

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Up 136%, is this under-the-radar growth stock the UK’s hottest opportunity for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Amcomri has only been on the market a year, but it’s been one of the UK’s top growth stocks and…

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If a 30-year-old puts £500 a month in a SIPP, by retirement, they’d have…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about not having enough money to retire on? Regularly investing in a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) may be worth…

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Should I sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering what to do with his Rolls-Royce shares after an incredible three-year run. Is it finally time…

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Here’s how to aim for a £10k second income using an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shows how a long-term investing strategy can help build a sizable portfolio and even unlock a £10,000+ income…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be the next to make a 200% gain in one year?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the spectacular recovery of one of the fastest growing stocks on the FTSE 100 and identifies a…

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Investing £500 a month in this income stock during 2025 unlocked a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to make money while sleeping? Here's how much investors could have earned by drip-feeding £500 each month into this…

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After a stellar year will Lloyds, NatWest, and Barclays shares crash to earth in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

High-flying Lloyds, NatWest, and Barclays shares have made investors fortunes over the last few years. Harvey Jones now asks: how…

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Warren Buffett has $94.2bn invested in these two stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett and his team have invested a massive amount of money into just two stocks. Should investors think about…

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A top REIT I’m buying to target a lifetime of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m looking for great ways to unlock more passive income in 2026 and build long-term wealth. Here’s a REIT I’ve…

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Will my big bet on Taylor Wimpey shares make me a fortune in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Whenever Taylor Wimpey shares fall, Harvey Jones has a habit of buying even more of them. Will he be rewarded…

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How much cash is enough to start earning passive income from the stock market?

| Mark Hartley

When targeting passive income, investors always ask the same question: how much do I need to get started? Mark Hartley…

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Up 689% in 5 years! Is this still one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock's delivered Rolls-Royce-like returns since 2020! Should investors consider it for their stocks-to-buy lists?

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10.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-income FTSE stock today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is packed with top stocks offering substantial dividend yields, but not all of them are sustainable. Is…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin entered 2025 with its shares languishing in the FTSE 250. Has this year actually treated the James Bond…

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Down 48% in a year. Is this UK stock about to hit the buffers?

| James Beard

James Beard discusses whether this UK stock could be badly affected by the government’s plan to bring Britain’s rail network…

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Down 65% in 2025, should I buy this 8.7%-yielding stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

WPP shares have been sold off aggressively in 2025. But is it time to add them to my Stocks and…

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I asked ChatGPT to design a world-class passive income portfolio and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to prepare a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks to yield him a passive income in…

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Is this ex-penny stock ready for blast-off at 85p?

| Ben McPoland

This unique former penny stock has skyrocketed nearly 200% since the summer of 2023. But still under £1, might it…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,700 monthly passive income?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how investors can aim to generate effortless passive income by turning their Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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3 Warren Buffett investing ideas I plan to use in 2026

| Christopher Ruane

After decades in the top job at Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is preparing to step aside. But this writer will…

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Looking to earn a second income next year (and every year)? Here’s one approach.

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how some prudent investment decisions now could potentially help set someone up with a second income in…

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