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Will the stock market crash in 2026? What the experts really think (and how investors can prepare)

Mark Hartley cuts through the noise to get a clearer picture on where the stock market's heading in 2026 --…

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Is this lesser-known penny stock the UK’s next 10-bagger?

With £10m in fresh funding, Mark Hartley considers the growth potential of an up-and-coming energy penny stock that’s had a…

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5 risks UK investors must understand before buying dividend shares in 2026

Mark Hartley highlights risks that investors should be aware of when considering dividend shares this year, and identifies one stock…

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3 sectors powering the FTSE 100 in 2026 — and how investors can benefit

As the FTSE 100 continues its rise, Mark Hartley looks at the three sectors driving growth and two stocks with…

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Down 22% with a P/E of 9, is Hikma one of the best passive income picks right now?

Mark Hartley digs deeper to uncover the real story behind Hikma Pharmaceuticals' big price drop, and whether it presents a…

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Building a second income from UK stocks: how much is needed?

Our writer gets out his calculator and does the maths to figure out how much a British investor should add…

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Stocks and Shares ISA vs Cash ISA: how much to target a £10,000 passive income?

Mark Hartley reveals how policy changes have ramped up the appeal of a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026 and…

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3 UK stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case behind three UK stocks that have been forecast to double in value this…

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Stock market shock: 5 defensive picks amid January jitters

The UK stock market may be soaring near all-time highs but globally, things look shaky. Our writer considers options to…

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3 brilliant dividend shares to consider buying for 2026

For an investor hunting dividend shares this year, I think it might be hard to find better options than these…

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Should I buy the fastest-growing FTSE 100 share of 2026?

Mark Hartley's impressed by the performance of a FTSE 100 defence stock that's started the year with a bang. Does…

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Lloyds’ shares forecast 2026: where are the price (and dividends) headed?

Mark Hartley looks at the price and dividend forecast for one of the UK's most popular banks and most frequently…

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These FTSE 250 stocks look unbelievably cheap! What’s the catch?

After years of mega-cap mania, the UK-centric FTSE 250 looks deeply undervalued. Our writer examines two mid-caps that seem highly…

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How large would an ISA need to be to deliver £3,580 per month in passive income?

Mark Hartley reveals how boring FTSE 100 shares may be the best choice for building a passive income stream with…

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£5,000 invested in these 2 UK shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Mark Hartley looks at the surprising success of two UK shares that straddle the line between growth and dividends. How…

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Value share vs value trap: 2 UK stocks that exhibit the difference

Grabbing some high-quality value shares at a discount is a great way to maximise returns. But don't get caught out.…

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How to target a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio returning £2k a month in dividends

Mark Hartley does the maths and identifies a few promising dividend heroes that could help deliver £2k a month in…

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3 reasons to fear a stock market crash in 2026 — and how to prepare

Mark Hartley looks at the growing number of factors that threaten a stock market crash in 2026 and how UK…

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US vs UK stocks: why 2026 is the year to lock in British value

Mark Hartley's bullish on UK stocks in 2026, identifying two undervalued opportunities that could put US tech speculation to shame.

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What’s next for the best-performing FTSE 250 stock of 2025?

Pan African Resources soared to record highs in 2025, fuelled by gold demand. But will a shifting economic climate spell…

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Dividend shares in 2026: where can investors still find opportunities?

Mark Hartley examines how shifting monetary policy and a low interest rate environment could impact British dividend shares in 2026…

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An 8.2% yield and 57% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this British passive income star?

Despite boasting the highest yield on the FTSE 100, Legal & General still looks undervalued. Mark Hartley considers whether it's…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 10,000 points in 2026. Here’s what it said…

Mark Hartley sees if an AI chatbot can decipher the complexities of global market dynamics and provide an accurate FTSE…

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Lloyds’ share price near £1: has the easy money already been made?

With the Lloyds share price struggling to break above £1, Mark Hartley questions whether its years-long rally has come to…

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2 high risk/high reward stock market picks to consider in 2026

The coming year could bring about lots of stock market opportunities for brave investors willing to stomach risk. Mark Hartley…

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7%+ yields! Here are 3 major UK dividend share forecasts for 2026 and beyond

Mark Hartley checks forecasts and considers the long-term passive income potential of three of the UK's most popular dividend shares.

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Brokers think this 83p FTSE 100 stock could soar 40% next year!

Mark Hartley takes a look at the factors driving high expectations for one major FTSE 100 retail stock – is…

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With UK interest rates falling, what’s next for Barclays shares?

Mark Hartley considers what might happen to the Barclays share price (and other banks) if the UK continues to make…

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Will the stock market crash in 2026? Here’s what 1 ‘expert’ thinks

Mark Hartley ponders the opinion of a popular market commentator who thinks the stock market might crash in 2026. Should…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA of UK stocks to target £2,700 in monthly dividend income

To demonstrate the benefits of investing in dividend-paying UK stocks, Mark Hartley calculates how much to put in an ISA…

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I asked ChatGPT for an 8%-yielding passive income portfolio of dividend shares and it said…

Mark Hartley tested artificial intelligence to see if it understood how to build an income portfolio from dividend shares. He…

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Every pound I invested in this FTSE 100 growth stock last year is now worth £3

Mark Hartley is astounded by the growth of one under-the-radar FTSE stock that’s up 200%. But looking ahead, he has…

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Aiming for a £1k passive income? Here’s how much you’d need in an ISA

Mark Hartley does the maths to calculate how much an investor would need in an ISA when aiming for a…

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Can these 2 incredible FTSE 250 dividend stocks fly even higher in 2026?

Mark Hartley examines the potential in two FTSE 250 shares that have had an excellent year and considers what 2026…

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396 Reckitt Benckiser shares gets me a £1,000 annual second income. Should I buy more?

Our writer looks into the recovery potential of Reckitt Benckiser, calculating how many shares would deliver decent second income. But…

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Dividend-paying FTSE shares had a bumper 2025! What should we expect in 2026?

Mark Hartley identifies some of 2025's best dividend-focused FTSE shares and highlights where he thinks income investors should focus in…

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£5,000 invested in these 3 UK stocks at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Mark Hartley breaks down the growth of three UK stocks that helped drive the FTSE 100 to new highs this…

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How much do you need in the stock market to target a £3,500 monthly passive income?

Targeting extra income by investing in the stock market isn't just a pipe dream, it can be highly lucrative. Here's…

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7 UK dividend shares yielding over 7% that could thrive if rates fall in 2026

Mark Hartley weighs up the investment benefits of interest rate changes and how they could boost the potential of seven…

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Down 67%, is there any hope of a recovery for easyJet shares? Some analysts think so!

Mark Hartley looks for evidence to back analysts' expectations of a 28% gain for easyJet shares in 2026. Reality, or…

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