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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £75 daily second income?

| Ben McPoland

To aim for a second income in excess of £27,000 is an ambitious target. But with the right strategy and…

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Up 50%, this FTSE 100 stock still has a 6.4% dividend yield! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s on fire! But can it keep up this momentum in 2026? Or is its high dividend…

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Defence stocks continue to soar! Are they still some of the best shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Defence stocks have been amazing performers, with some even doubling since last February! But are they still among the best…

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£50,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could become a £20,000 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth and eventually taking a passive income. Dr James Fox explains one path…

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£10,000 invested? Here’s how to aim for £10,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding and shrewd stock picking to create a new…

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Start buying shares with a spare £500? Here’s how, in 5 steps

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a novice investor could start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds, in five straightforward…

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My ISA is ready for a violent market crash

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has been bobbing along nicely in recent times. But is there danger ahead for this writer's Stocks…

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After falling up to 45% in 2025, are these now the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Market downturns and managerial mistakes have sent these stocks plummeting, but are they now potentially some of the best to…

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After a 27% one-day crash, experts see an explosive recovery! Is this one of the best UK shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After crashing almost 30% in less than 24 hours, could this once-loved retailer be among the best UK shares to…

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How to invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how investing in high-quality businesses can transform a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA into over £10m!

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The stock market in 2026: here’s where the experts think it’s going next

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest opinions from experts about what might happen in the stock market this year following the…

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I asked ChatGPT if I should invest £20k in an ISA this year or a SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is torn between investing in an ISA or SIPP this financial year, and decided to ask artificial intelligence…

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Are Tesco shares a safe bet in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

In a world of AI uncertainty, it’s hard to think of a more resilient FTSE 100 stock than Tesco. But…

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How to target a £25k second income starting from scratch in an ISA!

| Royston Wild

With enormous tax advantages and a focus on share investing, the Stocks and Shares ISA could help you earn a…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new peaks, these top shares are still bargains!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the UK stock market's best value heroes? Royston Wild reveals three cut-price FTSE 100 shares that demand consideration.

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £500 a month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredibly important vehicle for building wealth and eventually drawing a passive income. Here's…

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At 52-week highs, I think the Legal & General share price is heading higher still

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Legal & General share price has outperformed recently and outlines why the party might not…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP for a £33k passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and Individual Savings Account (ISA) can supercharge an investor's passive income.

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Over 50? Here’s 1 way to invest £42,600 for a £7,758 passive income

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could those over 50 be aiming for? Here is one strategy based on the average…

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Down 91%, here’s what it would take for the Ocado share price to rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the Ocado share price and debates whether the stock is cheap, along with outlining…

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101 Diageo shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares have strong momentum so far this year. The question is, can the FTSE 100 drinks stock keep on…

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This data might make me mark my calendar for a stock market crash this month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an interesting point linked to previous stock market crashes, but explains how an investor can position…

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How the FTSE 100 index could hit 11,000 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The large-cap FTSE index is on a roll at the moment. It just hit 10,000 but Edward Sheldon believes it…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £2,661 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

We all dream of financial independence in retirement. With a Stocks and Shares ISA, you have an excellent opportunity of…

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5 reasons why the Lloyds share price could hit 131p!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price surge has made investors a stack of cash over the last year. Can the FTSE 100 bank…

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This FTSE 250 stock could outperform Rolls-Royce over the next 5 years!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have delivered stellar results but with momentum slowing, could this overlooked FTSE 250 stock outperform in the coming…

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Will these FTSE 100 shares soar in 2026 on these good omens?

| Royston Wild

Looking for top momentum stocks to buy? Royston Wild picks out two FTSE 100 heavyweights that could be set for…

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How to create passive income within an ISA in 3 easy steps

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a 7%-yielding dividend stock from the FTSE 100 that should continue pumping out dividends for years to…

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101 Greggs shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have fallen almost a quarter in value over the last year as consumer spending has sunk. Can the…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £1,500 monthly second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how long it would take a new investor to reach a sizeable second income by investing £500…

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£5k to invest? Aim to turn it into £20k by buying cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in cheap shares can unlock tremendous returns. And right now, there's one stock that experts think might quadruple in…

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£1,000 invested in BP shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP shares have underwhelmed over the last 12 months, but could they start catching up in 2026, or are there…

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Are these the best British shares to buy in February 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at two free-falling FTSE shares that experts believe could now be among the best to…

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Why 25 February is critical for Diageo Shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why Diageo shares could be getting ready for a massive multi-year rally following the firm's highly anticipated…

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Here’s the latest Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is up more than 60% in a year! But can it continue to surge, or is…

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If Greggs shares recover, here’s how much investors could make with £5,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs shares could be getting ready for a recovery, but how much money could investors make if they invest today?…

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BT shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts!

| Royston Wild

BT shares have leapt by a third over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 stock continue surging? Royston…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now valued at…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone who bought Rolls-Royce shares back in 2021 is probably laughing right now! But is it too late to jump…

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Want a £3,000 a month passive income, but don’t have an ISA yet? Follow these steps…

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want to invest for a passive income but don't have an ISA anywhere near the size required.…

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2 top-notch ETFs to consider right now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

One of these EFTs offers a chunky 6.1% dividend yield, while the other gives deep exposure to perhaps the most…

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