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I’m ready for a stock market crash in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share that he'll buy instantly if the stock market has a major meltdown…

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£5k in savings? Here’s a passive income ISA plan to consider

| Alan Oscroft

Interest rates from some cash investments might look good for passive income right now. But for the long term, I…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with major red flags I’m avoiding for 2025

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of FTSE 100 shares that he believes could underperform the broader index in the…

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Can the stock market bull run continue in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

After a strong run for the stock market many investors are looking forward to further success next year. Harvey Jones…

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3 ways to try and build a bulletproof ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains factors such as allocating funds to defensive stocks as a way to try and smooth out volatility…

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21% potential gains? Here’s the 2025 forecast for the BT share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the consensus BT share price target for next year from analysts and adds in…

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Should I aim for a million by holding just 10 shares?

| Harvey Jones

Can Harvey Jones aim for a million in his ISA pot by investing in a broad-based portfolio of around 20…

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2 UK stocks to consider buying to build wealth after 40

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a growth share and an income idea that show how UK stocks can be used to grow…

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Are cheap shares better?

| John Fieldsend

Do cheap shares make a better option for investors compared to higher valuation alternatives? Here are the findings of a…

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Where might the AstraZeneca share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AstraZeneca share price is down almost 20% since September! What’s behind this drop, and where do analysts think the…

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Where could the Legal & General share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price is looking dirt cheap, with forecasts predicting double-digit growth in 2025. But is it…

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UBS predicts the FTSE 250 could surge in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts forecast that tremendous value could be unlocked in the FTSE 250 as economic conditions and government spending ramp up…

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Where’s the FTSE 100 heading in 2025? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 might be on track to reach record highs in 2025, but which market sectors should investors be…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income. What kind of outlay could be needed to…

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3 stock market pitfalls for beginners to look out for

| Mark Hartley

When investing in the stock market it's easy to fall foul of these three big mistakes. Our writer considers some…

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How much will be needed to start buying shares in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks it need not cost the earth to start buying shares and details some considerations…

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Which Warren Buffett stocks should investors consider buying in December?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has a lot of high-quality stocks in his portfolio, so should investors follow in his footsteps, or could…

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Here’s why I’d rather start investing with £500 than £5,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd start investing using the same principles he applies as a seasoned investor, even with limited…

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Here are 2 potentially top UK shares to consider buying before 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More double-digit growth from UK shares could be just around the corner, especially for these two cheap-looking, high-quality stocks.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA’s up almost 40% in 2024! Here’s my strategy for 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian beat the market in 2024, outpacing even the S&P 500. Here’s how he did it and what investment…

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Stock market crash: when will the AI bubble burst?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AI spending is reaching new record highs, but is this creating a stock market bubble on the verge of bursting?…

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How I could make £1 million investing in an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer sets out a realistic strategy and timeframe for getting to a seven-figure ISA portfolio by investing in the…

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Ouch! This broker has a dreary forecast for the boohoo share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some of the latest views from major banks and brokers on the boohoo share price and explains…

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3 ISA mistakes I made

| John Fieldsend

Learning from others’ mistakes is one way to make sure you don’t make the same ones. Here are three ISA-related…

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Here’s how saving £5.40 a day could net me £1,971 yearly passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

The price of a cup of coffee seems to have broken the £5 mark. Is it time to put that…

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Here are analysts’ S&P 500 forecasts for 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has delivered strong returns this year. And analysts at major Wall Street firms expect 2025 to…

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3 ISA mistakes that set me back

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon hadn’t made these investing mistakes when he was younger, his ISA balance would most likely be significantly…

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Mistakes to avoid when investing in the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers great near-term valuations and dividend yields, but Dr James Fox believes investors should be wary when…

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Why the IAG share price rocketed 24% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price did so well last month, citing three factors at work that helped…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best-performing UK FTSE 100 investments over the last two years. But how much…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares in 2023 would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares and other banking stocks have thrived in 2024, but has it been a good investment for shareholders who…

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3 S&P 500 stocks that could surge under Donald Trump as US president

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three S&P 500 companies are all set to benefit from Trump’s planned policies, so they might be set to…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund during Covid would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the FTSE 250 index’s performance since the pandemic ravaged the world. Has an index fund been…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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This AI penny stock could be set to explode higher in 2025

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith spots a penny stock that's secured a couple of large contracts recently and that he thinks could be…

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Warren Buffett just invested in Domino’s Pizza! Should I buy it too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's bought shares in Domino’s Pizza, but should investors follow in his footsteps? And can UK investors lock in…

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Investing £5 a day could unlock a £3,000 second income! Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly drip-feeding money into a portfolio can potentially build a five-figure portfolio with a four-figure second income in just 12…

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Here’s how I’d start (or continue!) buying shares with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane, if he had his time again, would start buying shares the way he does now. Here he explains…

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My simple 3-step passive income plan for 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines a straightforward plan to sustainably increase his passive income from dividend stocks in the New Year.

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1 mistake to avoid, according to Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he's violating what Warren Buffett calls a "prime rule of investing" by hanging onto one…

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