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After crashing up to 42%, are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best long-term shares to buy are often among the worst short-term performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores two stocks…

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Want to be a millionaire? Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares is what it might take

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how some investors over the last 20 years have made £1.8m by just consistently investing £500 a…

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Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Barclays shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After more than TRIPLING in just over two years, is now the time to heed Warren Buffett's cautious words of…

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Down 21%, this FTSE 250 stock offers a 10.85% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling energy player's seen its share price get beaten up over the last five years. But dividends keep growing…

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Down 25%+, are these FTSE 100 losers the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have crumbled in value over the last 12 months. Does this make them top stocks to…

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2 top ETFs for growth and dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best growth and dividend shares to consider buying? Purchasing them in an ETF can be a great…

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As Warren Buffett retires, what have been his best pieces of advice to investors?

| James Beard

After six decades in charge of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett stood down at the end of last year. But what…

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Here are the best dividend-focused stocks to buy right now, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights a couple of dividend-focused stock picks from institutional analysts that could deliver impressive results in 2026.

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5 huge risks to Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares have surged over the last year, moving through £1 in the process. But does this mean FTSE 100…

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4 pros and cons of buying Diageo shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares are trading at their cheapest for more than a decade. Does this make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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Is £300 enough money to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares with a few hundred pounds? Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here are a…

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Could this January be a good time to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, for someone who wants to start investing, this month could potentially be as good a time…

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If a 55-year-old puts £1,000 a month into a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| James Beard

A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a brilliant way to build a nest egg for a more financially secure retirement.…

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Looking for cheap shares? This could be among the most undervalued in the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's picked a sports/fashion retailer as a notable cheap stock and outlines various valuation metrics to…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £5,000 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth and earning a passive income. Dr James Fox…

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Here’s how to try and build a £2k-per month SIPP to boost the State Pension

| Dr. James Fox

The State Pension is pretty pitiful, leaving many retirees reliant on personal savings or additional pensions to maintain a reasonable…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £1,618 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how Britons could use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build a portfolio that can deliver…

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Here’s how to invest £50 a month in UK shares to aim for £10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a small amount to invest each month, buying quality UK shares can still build substantial wealth in the…

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£2,000 in a SIPP at birth could be worth £849k in 65 years!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how an investment into a SIPP at birth could compound into a nice retirement pot even…

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How big does an ISA need to be to generate a £100k second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights how it's possible for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio to one day throw off life-enhancing sums…

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With £1 taken out, can Lloyds’ share price surge again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Barclays analysts think the Lloyds share price could soar 20% over the next year. Royston Wild considers how realistic this…

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As Diageo’s share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Royston Wild

As Diageo's share price struggles, Royston Wild looks at the FTSE 100 company's credentials as a recovery stock. Is it…

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Up 1,250% since 2023, can the Rolls-Royce share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price used to trade for less than 100p. But after three short years, it’s now closer to…

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Martin Lewis reveals just how much money you could be making in the stock market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Martin Lewis shows how £1,000 invested in 2016 could have grown to £3,790 now. But Zaven Boyrazian shows how we…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s best bargains to consider for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a top FTSE 100 share he owns in his portfolio -- and explains why he think it's…

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Down 53%, are B&M shares a massive turnaround play in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

B&M shares have fallen a long way from their post-pandemic highs. But with a new CEO on board, they could…

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Does an 8.1% yield make Legal & General shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Legal & General shares are now paying a staggering 8.1% dividend yield – the highest in the FTSE 100! But…

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Shield Therapeutics’ share price is up 318% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shield Therapeutics' share price has more than QUADRUPLED in a year! But is it too late for investors to buy…

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The Fresnillo share price is up 430% in 1 year! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fresnillo's share price is surging! It’s up more than 400% in a year, but is it too late for investors…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two large-cap stocks that expert analysts have highlighted as potential top shares to buy in the event…

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Down 90% in 5 years. Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 fallen icon?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 robotics specialist has collapsed from almost £30 per share to £2.70. But could it be on the…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been rooting for Aston Martin shares for years without investing. Is 2026 the year when he takes…

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UK investors are piling into Imperial Brands! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock is becoming quite popular among retail investors in 2026. What might they be seeing…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,333 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but just how much do we need to make a real change…

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No savings at 50? How to target a £13,295 second income in retirement by investing £100 a week

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too late to start thinking about the stock market. With regular investments, a meaningful second income might be…

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The FTSE 100 hits 10k! Here’s why the odds of a stock market crash have risen

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a rising UK stock market might not marry up with the underlying situation in the UK,…

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£20,000 in excess savings? Here’s how much that could be earning in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Over the long term, a Stocks and Shares ISA has generated an average annual return of 9.64%. Can you get…

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2 beaten-down UK shares to consider in an ISA before they recover

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian picks out two of the worst-performing UK shares in recent years that could be ripe for a turnaround…

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How to invest £500 a month in an ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money on a regular basis in quality stocks using an ISA could lead to higher returns that increase an…

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Here’s how to aim for a passive income of £84,960 a year by investing just £99 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a long enough time horizon, £99 a month could be all it takes to earn a five-figure passive income…

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