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£10,000 invested in ultra-high yield Legal & General shares on 5 April last year is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Investors typically buy Legal & General shares for the dividend income, as they now yield more than 8.5%. But will…

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With an empty ISA today, how long would it take to aim for a million?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to aim for a million with an empty ISA? Our writer turns from fantasy to facts to…

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What on earth’s going on with the Helium One share price?

| James Beard

The Helium One share price rally has stalled. Our writer reflects on the reasons and asks whether now could be…

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Investing Articles

Getting started with investing? Here are 3 UK stocks to take a look at

| Stephen Wright

The next time the stock market opens, it will be the new financial year. And Stephen Wright has three UK…

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Growth Shares

2 growth shares beating Rolls-Royce stock so far this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some growth shares that have come out of the blocks strongly in 2026, with momentum right…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to double the state pension and target a £24,436 annual income?

| James Beard

A full state pension is £230.25 per week. But James Beard reckons it’s possible to aim to double this by…

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New to investing? Here’s how to use the stock market to try and generate a second income

| Stephen Wright

Is investing in the stock market a better way of earning a second income than starting a business? Stephen Wright…

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How much would someone need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1,667 monthly second income?

| James Beard

Our writer reckons a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of targeting a healthy second income. And it…

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Investing Articles

April stocks: 2 value shares I’m taking a closer look at

| Stephen Wright

Value investors looking for shares to buy in April have a lot of eye-catching opportunities. Here are two that I…

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15 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 15% or more this year. Here’s my favourite

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is bullish on a few FTSE 100 stocks that have sold off in 2026. But which one has…

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With a P/E of 8.2 and a P/B of 0.7, are Barclays shares cheap?

| James Beard

Barclays' shares look cheap on paper. But is this really the case? James Beard explores both sides of the debate…

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US Stock

Why Amazon stock could soar with a rumoured new acquisition

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points to news regarding a potential purchase that could act to boost Amazon stock this year as it…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals how you could make a £1k a month income from a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and…

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This stock market correction could be a rare opportunity to supercharge a SIPP

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why now could be a great time to consider one of his favourite picks when it comes…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Greggs' shares have fallen almost a third in value over five years. Can the FTSE 250 stock bounce back? Royston…

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How to turn a SIPP into £3,000 of monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Even saving or investing in an ISA can’t stop this 62% tax rate!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Years of fiddling have made the UK's taxes ridiculously complicated. Some British workers pay income tax of 62% -- and…

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This massive passive income of £88bn is coming in 2026!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a huge fan of passive income, I'm claiming a hefty share of this £88bn of 'free money' -- and…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a £193 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

With a long-term approach and applying basic principles of good investment, our writer reckons someone with under £10k could earn…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be a rare passive income opportunity

| John Fieldsend

If a stock market crash comes our way then it might throw up plentiful opportunities for investors to secure a…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock with the incredibly volatile mega-cap company surging and pulling back…

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My personal warning for anyone tempted by the plunging Aston Martin share price

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was so captivated by the plunging Aston Martin share price that he ignored an old piece of investment…

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This penny share just crashed 13% to 19p! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

After another fall today, this penny stock has now crashed 70% since April 2021. Is it one that should be…

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Down 19%! Here’s why Barclays shares look a serious bargain to me right now

| Simon Watkins

Barclays shares have slumped recently, but a big gap between price and fair value has opened, offering nimble long-term investors…

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Investing Articles

Why Meta Platforms shares fell 12.5% in March

| Stephen Wright

Historically, investors have done well by buying Meta Platforms shares when the price has fallen. But is the latest legal…

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£20,000 invested in BAE Systems shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems' shares have soared since 2022, yet rising NATO budgets are just starting to feed through, so the real…

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Investing For Beginners

Aviva shares fell 12% in March! Here’s my outlook from here

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Aviva shares underperformed last month, but paints an upbeat picture for the stock when looking further…

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A 6.3% forecast yield! 1 bargain-basement FTSE passive income gem to buy today?  

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 passive income star has delivered consistently high dividends, with analysts forecasting more to come, and it looks…

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£100 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven way of building wealth. But how much could a smaller stake of…

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Investing Articles

April opportunities: 2 heavily-discounted stocks to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

Are under-the-radar growth stocks the best place to look for potential stocks to buy as investors look for certainty in…

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Value Shares

Why the BP share price *finally* surged 24.5% in March

| Stephen Wright

Long-term owners of BP stock have had a frustrating few years, but is the share price rising 24.5% in March…

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Investing For Beginners

Why April could be the start of a stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith lays out the blueprint of different catalysts that could lead to April being a solid month for a…

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This FTSE 100 stock has fallen 50% and directors are loading up on shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 name has crashed spectacularly and company directors are snapping up shares. Clearly, these insiders expect it to…

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Investing Articles

I like Rolls-Royce shares but not the price tag. Here are 2 cheaper alternatives

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce is an incredible company but its shares are richly valued. So are there alternative stocks offering exposure to its…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Lloyds shares before the ISA deadline?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds' shares with the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching. The…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock isn't just important for its shareholders. It's the bellwether for the technology sector and AI. Dr James Fox…

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A 9.2% forecast yield and 59% undervalued! 1 dirt cheap FTSE income gem to buy today? 

| Simon Watkins

This dependable, asset‑light FTSE income share yields 8.3%, which is forecast to rise, and looks deeply undervalued, driven by strong…

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Down 45% and 33%! Consider these 2 cheap stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

Looking for top stocks to buy at knockdown prices? Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stars…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares just can’t catch a break! Here’s a major new risk

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares are down 13% since the turn of the year. With pressures rising, is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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£5,000 invested in easyJet shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares are bouncing back as hopes grow for peace in the Middle East. But could this be a false…

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