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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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The FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 in 2025. 3 reasons why UK shares could do it again in 2026

Perhaps surprisingly, UK shares outperformed their American cousins in 2025. But James Beard reckons history could be repeated again this…

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Why it doesn’t pay to be passive when it comes to income shares

Passive income has some high-profile supporters. But as James Beard explains, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to…

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Both the Lloyds and Vodafone share prices have risen above 100p. But could they move higher still in 2026?

It was a close-run race but the Vodafone share price has beaten Lloyds’ to get back to £1. James Beard…

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As the FTSE 100 hits 10,000 for the first time, is it time to consider buying the stock that manages the index?

On Friday (2 January), the FTSE 100 broke through the 10,000-barrier. James Beard considers the prospects for the company that’s…

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I’ve just added this under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock to my SIPP

James Beard explains why he’s put this relatively unknown share in his Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). And so far, he…

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Analysts reckon the Vodafone share price is on the money. But I’m not so sure

James Beard disagrees with the consensus view of analysts, which predicts little movement in the Vodafone share price over the…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 Christmases ago is now worth…

James Beard reflects on the post-pandemic Rolls-Royce share price rally and whether the group could become the UK’s most valuable…

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Will the UK stock market crash in 2026?

James Beard considers the prospects for the UK stock market in 2026. In doing so, he also mentions the ‘C-word’…

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Will the Lloyds share price be the FTSE 100’s dark horse in 2026, or its black sheep?

The Lloyds Banking Group share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025. With this in mind, our writer takes…

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When it comes to the Ocado share price, is it a case of ‘bye bye’ or ‘buy buy’?

Since the online retailer and technology group listed in July 2010, Ocado’s share price has been a huge disappointment. But…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is worth today? But it wasn’t very helpful…

Although often impressive, artificial intelligence has its flaws. James Beard found this out when he used it to try and…

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Who will be next year’s FTSE 100 Christmas cracker?

As we approach Christmas 2025, our writer identifies the FTSE 100’s star performer this year. But who will be number…

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275 times earnings! Am I the only person who thinks Tesla’s stock price is over-inflated?

Using conventional measures, James Beard reckons the Tesla stock price is expensive. Here, he considers why so many people appear…

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Value Shares

Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 Christmas turkey?

With its share price falling by more than half since December 2024, James Beard considers the prospects for the worst-performing…

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At 12.5%, this S&P 500 dividend stock has the highest yield on the index

Our writer takes a closer look at the highest-yielding S&P 500 stock. But is this return sustainable, or could it…

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At 13.2%, this passive income stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250. And it trades at a 40% discount

Our writer takes a look at the highest-yielding FTSE 250 passive income stock. But how sustainable is this return? Could…

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Is it time to consider gobbling up these 3 FTSE 100 Christmas turkeys?

Our writer looks at the pros and cons of buying three of the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) worst performers over the…

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I asked ChatGPT for a discounted cash flow analysis for Lloyds shares. This is what it said…

AI software can do complicated calculations in seconds. James Beard took advantage and asked ChatGPT for its opinion on the…

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I own BP shares. Should I be embarrassed?

With more of a focus on ethical and overseas investing, James Beard considers whether it’s time to remove BP shares…

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Just look at the amazing dividend forecast for Taylor Wimpey’s shares!

Taylor Wimpey’s shares are among the highest yielding on the FTSE 250. James Beard takes a look at the forecasts…

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

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

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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Investing Articles

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

There are plenty of strategies available to help target passive income for a more financially secure retirement. Here’s one that…

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Could these 2 stocks in my SIPP really increase in value by 24% in 2026?

James Beard explains why he’s encouraged by the 12-month share price forecasts for two of the shares in his Self-Invested…

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I asked ChatGPT for the ‘ultimate’ income stock. Here’s what it said…

James Beard remains a big fan of income stocks. Here, he uses artificial intelligence software to try to find some…

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Investing Articles

Could these 3 holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA really increase in value by 25% in 2026?

James Beard’s been looking at the 12-month share price forecasts for some of the positions in his Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago would have generated this much in dividends…

Those who invested in Greggs shares five years ago have seen little share price growth. However, the dividends have been…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

Noting that differences of opinion make the world go round, James Beard discusses what might happen to Rolls-Royce’s shares next…

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I asked ChatGPT if I’ve left it too late to buy Lloyds shares. Here’s what it said…

James Beard turns to artificial intelligence in an attempt to assess whether there’s any value left in Lloyds Banking Group…

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Could ‘Drastic Dave’ save the Diageo share price in 2026?

Diageo will get a new boss on 1 January. But will the appointment of Sir Dave Lewis help reverse the…

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With Versace selling for £1bn, what does this tell us about the valuations of the FTSE 100’s ‘fashionable’ stocks?

Reflecting on the sale of Versace, James Beard reckons the valuations of the FTSE 100’s fashion stocks don’t reflect the…

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This UK share’s outperforming Nvidia. Is it time to buy?

Many UK shares are doing better than America’s most famous tech stock. James Beard looks at one domestic company that’s…

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Emma Raducanu for Vodafone billboard animation at Piccadilly Circus, London
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3 years ago, I bought Vodafone shares. Should I ditch them and buy this other FTSE 100 stock instead?

After several years, our writer’s recovered all of the losses on his Vodafone shares. But is now the time to…

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At 8.6%, this FTSE 100 dividend stock has the largest yield on the index

Our writer takes a look at the highest-yielding FTSE 100 stock. But how sustainable is this return? Could it be…

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