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When is the best time to open a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Whether it’s for growth stocks or passive income, Stephen Wright thinks there will never be a better time to open…

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This bank existed under the previous King Charles. Why isn’t it in the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the history of a couple of centuries-old British banks and draws some investing lessons for his…

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The Lloyds share price falls despite soaring profits. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates are pushing up profits but the Lloyds share price is falling. Is it time to start being…

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Turning a Stocks and Shares ISA into a £40,000 annual passive income generator

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd approach replacing an entire salary with tax-free dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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My 3 biggest stock market predictions for May

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his predictions for the stock market this month, relating to inflation, the Bank of England and…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and getting ready for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Despite not knowing when the next stock market crash is coming, Warren Buffett has a strategy for being ready that…

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Why the falling BP share price looks like a passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

With the share price down 9%, Stephen Wright thinks the prospect of dividends and share buybacks make BP a stock…

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Sell in May: a once-in-a-year opportunity to avoid stock market pain?

| Charlie Carman

An old investment adage suggests investors can improve returns by avoiding the stock market from now until October, but is…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a passive income stream of £1,200 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how I'd aim to turn the £20k ISA contribution limit into average passive income of £100 a month by…

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An insider just bought £19k of this FTSE 250 stock!

| Mark Tovey

Gill Barr, a board member at furniture retailer DFS, just shelled out thousands of pounds on the stock. Should I…

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FIRE investing! How I’ve created a diverse portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to build wealth

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to make long-term wealth. Here's how I've made it part…

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4 reasons why Warren Buffett is unlikely to ‘sell in May and go away’

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the track record of Warren Buffett and his investments and explains why it doesn't follow the path…

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These are the most popular Stocks and Shares ISA picks for 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Not got started with the new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance yet? A look at the most popular share picks…

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If interest rates hit 5%, here’s what could happen to the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers two different points of view around the potential impact of higher interest rates on the Lloyds share…

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Should I sell in May and go away?

| Stephen Wright

Sell in May and go away? Not a chance. Stephen Wright thinks the stock market has buying opportunities for investors…

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Selling dividend stocks in May makes passive income go away

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to income stocks, Stephen Wright thinks selling in May and going away can lead to missed dividend…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in the stock market for superior passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains why he prefers to invest his £20,000 annual allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive…

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Sell UK stocks in May and go away? No thanks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he believe it's a mistake to follow the old investment strategy of selling in May.…

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Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares after a strong earnings report?

| Stephen Wright

With Google Cloud in profit and the company announcing a $70bn buyback programme, Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet shares are a…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

| Royston Wild

Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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I’d rather start investing with £300 than £3,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how much he would like to use if he was to start investing for the first time…

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3 top investment trusts I’d buy for a new £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts can play an important and lucrative part in a portfolio. Here's three that are exposed to massive global…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to aim to get rich

| Alan Oscroft

What should folks reaching middle age without any savings to fund their later years do? I'd follow Warren Buffett and…

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How I’d use my ISA to target a £5k annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

How easy, or hard, is it to build a good second income for our retirement? I do some sums to…

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No savings? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth from scratch

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out some of the lessons he is applying from the career of legendary investor Warren Buffett as…

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Why is the FTSE 100 dropping today?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the movements in the FTSE 100 both today and this week, including the high…

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UK stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich and earn passive income?

| Stephen Wright

With the International Monetary Fund forecasting a drop in UK interest rates, could FTSE 100 stocks be at their lowest…

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Should I buy this FTSE AIM gold stock before the yellow metal soars?

| Mark Tovey

As the yellow metal pushes close to its all-time-high of $2,075, Mark Tovey weighs up the risks of investing in…

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Time is running out to buy this FTSE 250 bargain stock

| Stephen Wright

Shares in J D Wetherspoon have been rising sharply. Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250 stock is still a bargain,…

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Worried about a recession? Here are 4 stocks to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines four stocks to buy from consumer staples, mining and banking that he feels could help during an…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands in the UK have become millionaires by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how I’d aim to…

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The 10 best UK dividend shares for a 2023 ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? We just might have one of the best…

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Here’s how I’d dip my toe in the stock market with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would make his first moves in the stock market on a limited budget, if he…

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Revealed! The 5 best-performing stocks for Stocks & Shares ISA investors

| Royston Wild

Saxo Bank's list of best-performing stocks underlines key ideas that could supercharge a Stocks and Shares ISA investor's long-term profits.

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Why is everyone talking about Anheuser-Busch shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the recent surge in media coverage around Anheuser-Busch shares following a sell-off after a marketing campaign.

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As food prices soar, I’m looking at FTSE 100 supermarket stocks   

| Mark Tovey

Sainsbury’s trounced Tesco’s in one little-discussed cost control measure last year. So should I buy the FTSE 100 supermarket chain…

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Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires love these 3 investment funds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at how Hargreaves Lansdown’s ISA millionaires invest their money. Here are three actively-managed funds they…

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What falling interest rates could mean for stock markets

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses IMF projections that interest rates are expected to fall and considers how to position his portfolio as…

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Is it finally time to add TUI shares to my watchlist?

| Stephen Wright

After a 12% pop last Thursday, are TUI shares poised to make a comeback? Or are the effects of the…

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