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Investing Articles

£5,000 in Aviva shares could unlock this much passive income…

| Andrew Mackie

Income investors love passive income – but what could a 25-year investment in FTSE 100 dividend star Aviva actually produce?

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Investing Articles

British income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK income stocks dominating for the first time in a decade last year, could 2026 be the perfect time…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

An ISA's a great way of building a second income stream. James Beard looks at what could be achieved by…

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3 FTSE 100 super shares I wish I’d bought 5 years ago!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Five years ago, the UK was struggling with Covid-19 face masks and lockdowns. But just imagine if you'd bought these…

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Down 90%, is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks carry a lot of risks, but they can also offer massive returns. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company…

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Investing Articles

Down 43%, should I unlock this 8.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This biotech small-cap's grown its dividend by 140% since 2016! So with an 8.3% yield, is now the time to…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 mining giant that’s created explosive wealth…

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2 under-the-radar UK stocks to consider buying in February

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy for an ISA in February? Our writer highlights a couple of potential hidden gems he…

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Investing Articles

4 FTSE 100 stocks that could be once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

Are there many once-in-a-decade buying opportunities across the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author takes a look at some candidates.

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Here’s what it takes to earn £50 a day of passive income in the stock market

| Christopher Ruane

What does someone need to do in the stock market to earn several hundred pounds a week on average in…

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Investing Articles

I’ve just doubled down on beaten-up Diageo shares – am I mad?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't stop buying Diageo shares because he thinks the falling FTSE 100 stock looks brilliant value. Now he…

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Investing Articles

How much in dividends could someone earn over a decade by buying 100 Legal & General shares today?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General shares have lagged the market, but offer a whopping dividend. Christopher Ruane looks at what may happen…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help me retire years earlier

| Ben McPoland

Stock market crashes are both scary and amazing opportunities to create wealth. Which top share would I buy if there…

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Is the Fresnillo share price headed to £100?

| John Fieldsend

The Fresnillo share price climbed more than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2025. Is it time for investors to…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE stock just rocketed over 10% on strong results. Time to consider buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith races to get up to speed on a FTSE company that surged this week, but explains why March…

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Dividend Shares

How an investor could make a 7% annual yield on a £20k ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the strategy behind building a sustainable ISA that's designed to be an income generator with an…

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2 of my favourite UK stocks are down 10% in a week! Should I buy more?

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can present buying opportunities. But should Stephen Wright be concerned about declines in two of his favourite…

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Up 170% and 470% in a year, will these 2 red-hot FTSE shares soar again in 2026?

| James Beard

Precious metals prices are continuing their amazing rally sending the shares of these two FTSE 100 miners higher. But how…

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Investing Articles

Some UK shares offer tremendous value right now. Here’s what I’m doing…

| James Beard

Warren Buffett once said: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” With this in mind, James Beard…

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Dow Jones near 50,000: is it too late to invest?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers whether there's still value to be found in US stocks as the Dow Jones edges closer to…

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3 cheap UK shares tipped to grow 104% (or more) in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for brilliant bargains with rebound potential this year? Royston Wild picks out three cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? That could lead to a £13k passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains the benefits of targeting income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m still betting on Berkshire Hathaway – even after Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway is an economic powerhouse. But is the company vulnerable to activist pressure when the time comes to sell…

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Investing Articles

2 top REITs I’m considering for my 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Working out our 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA plans now should give us a great chance to be ahead of…

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From pennies to £13: can Rolls-Royce shares keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have already had a strong start to 2026, hitting a new all-time high. Here's how our writer feels…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Tesla stock for my ISA in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla now has robotaxis on the road and plans to pump out millions of Optimus robots in future. But does…

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Investing Articles

Why did this flying FTSE 250 growth stock just jump another 10%?

| Alan Oscroft

So we expect bigger daily jumps from FTSE 250 stocks than the FTSE 100 when there's good news? This trading…

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Investing Articles

3 dirt-cheap UK stocks to consider buying with massive recovery potential

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors looking for bargain stocks to buy might consider these three FTSE 100 companies that have all…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in a matter of days! Should I sell my BAE Systems shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares are rocketing higher in 2026. Our Foolish author is wondering whether it might be time to sell…

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I’m sorry, but I won’t touch National Grid shares with a bargepole

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knows he's in a minority, but he still doesn't think National Grid shares are all they're cracked up…

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Investing Articles

What next for the ABF share price after this latest update?

| Alan Oscroft

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price gained some modest respite after the company firmed up its latest trading figures.

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Prediction: in 12 months the rampant Aviva share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price had a brilliant run and investors have got bags of dividend income too. Now Harvey Jones…

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What if there’s a stock market crash in 2026? Here’s how investors can prepare

| Alan Oscroft

Worries about a possible stock market crash this year are beginning to surface again, as US and UK stock markets…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 2 years ago is worth now

| Alan Oscroft

The banking slump drove many scared investors away from Lloyds shares. But contrarians who bought have done rather well.

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s 1 way to try and turn it into maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

What strategies can help an investor grow passive income the most? Our Foolish author delves into a few possibilities to…

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After rising 113%, is Rolls-Royce’s share price on course for £16.25?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has more than doubled during the past year. Could it be poised to soar again in 2026?…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT where the Shell share price will end the year and this is what it said

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the Shell share price has underperformed the index in the past year, but explains why 2026 could…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks that analysts predict could rise 50% (or more) this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some FTSE 250 shares that have a strong outlook based on forecasts from analysts. He takes a…

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Investing Articles

Looking for income stocks to buy? Consider these 8%+ yielders!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the passive income investment case of two high-yielding UK dividend stocks to consider buying this year.…

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At new record highs, is there still value in Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares continue to climb despite many analysts calling the stock overvalued. Are they still worth buying in 2026?

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