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How much do you need in an ISA for £2,243 passive income a month?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest with the aim of taking a passive income in the future. Dr James Fox explores what…

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£2,000 invested in the best-performing FTSE 100 stock a year back is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how continued momentum from this top FTSE 100 stock would have rewarded early investors, with the party…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how that could become £12,300 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees this 6.9%-yielding FTSE 250 stock as an excellent candidate for inclusion in a passive income ISA portfolio.

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I asked ChatGPT if an ISA or SIPP was the best place to invest £10k this year and it said…

| Harvey Jones

This is an exciting time to buy UK shares but many investors have a technical question to solve first: should…

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What can we learn from Elvis Presley and Albert Einstein about investing in the stock market?

| James Beard

In coming up with an article about the UK stock market, James Beard draws inspiration from two of the 20th…

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New to investing? Here’s how to think about growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks can generate huge returns, but they can also be high risk. What can investors do to try and…

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I asked ChatGPT for the cheapest FTSE 250 share and this is what it suggested…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is on the hunt for bargain stocks and sets his sights on FTSE 250 shares, but disagrees with…

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If an investor put £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 8 years

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how to diversify risk in a Stocks and Shares ISA and talks through a specific mining…

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Why has BP’s share price slumped following the Venezuela chaos?

| Royston Wild

Unlike US oil stocks, BP's share price has dropped after recent US action in Venezuela. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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Should I invest in the S&P 500 or FTSE 100 index?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index just enjoyed its best year since 2009, while the S&P 500 also rose by double digits.…

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FTSE 100 stocks are surging, but these epic UK shares are still cheap!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best bargain stocks to buy? These FTSE 100 stocks remain dirt cheap despite the index's spectacular rise…

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3 top FTSE 100 investing ideas for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover three FTSE-beating stocks Royston Wild expects to outperform again -- including two he holds in his Self-Invested Personal Pension…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Investors buying Rolls-Royce shares a year ago would have almost doubled their money by now. Can the FTSE 100 engineering…

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Is Greggs’ share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price clattered to five-year lows last year. Discover why writer and Greggs investor Royston Wild thinks it could…

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Warren Buffett looks at a company’s balance sheet first. So what does BP’s tell us?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett thinks investors should focus more on a company’s assets and liabilities. With this in mind, James Beard takes…

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Martin Lewis is talking about stocks and shares. Is it time to listen to the ‘most trusted man in Britain’?

| James Beard

James Beard reckons it’s worth listening to what Martin Lewis, the self-styled ‘Money Saving Expert’, recently said about investing in…

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Is the Lloyds share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

City brokers think Lloyds' share price will edge through £1 next year. Could the FTSE 100 bank surprise us all…

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ChatGPT picked 5 UK stocks for 2026. I’ve selected these ones instead 

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reckons he can outperform ChatGPT’s investment ideas for 2026 with his own selection of high-quality UK stocks.

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What if the stock market crashes in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

The stock market is great when it’s going up, but what if it crashes? It’s a good question – but…

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Why it doesn’t pay to be passive when it comes to income shares

| James Beard

Passive income has some high-profile supporters. But as James Beard explains, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I believe could plummet in value in 2026!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 shares rose at their fastest pace since after the Great Financial Crisis last year. It's an ascent that…

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Can you build a million-pound ISA with FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

Fancy becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Of course you do. Royston Wild considers whether buying FTSE shares is…

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In 2026, investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could make this year by investing £5,000 in UK stocks, and which sectors looked primed…

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Will 2026 be the year of the ISA stock market millionaire?

| Royston Wild

Discover why a drop in Cash ISA allowances could supercharge the number of stock market millionaires in the UK from…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £12,000 passive income in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an investing strategy that shows how buying reliable quality shares can unlock a five-figure passive income with…

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Companies that could make my Stocks and Shares ISA blossom in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a handful of companies that have great prospects for the year ahead. He hopes they can…

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Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market can put investors on the fast track to building wealth and earning passive income. And…

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4 pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Investors piled into Lloyds shares last year as the bank delivered strong trading numbers in tough conditions. Could the FTSE…

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Here’s how to start building a passive income portfolio worth £2k a month in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes there's never a better time to start a passive income ISA portfolio than today. Here's how…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,000 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox outlines the strategy for building passive income in an ISA and one stock that could help propel…

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Will Barclays shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Noting that difference of opinion is a global norm, Zaven Boyrazian discusses what the experts think will happen to Barclays…

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Up 83%+ last year, will these FTSE 100 shares do it all again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks delivered share price gains of up to 403% over the last year! Royston Wild reckons they…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge by 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price surged by almost 80% in 2025, making it one of the best-performing FTSE 100 stocks of…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares surge by another 100% in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been among the best FTSE stocks to buy over the last five years and doubled once again…

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like a pro in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a powerful investment account. Here are some strategies used by professional investors to get…

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3 brilliant British shares to consider buying for 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is looking for shares to buy for 2026, they have plenty of great options whether the goal…

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Want to start buying shares next week with £200 or £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of becoming a stock market investor? Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start buying shares even on a…

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Martin Lewis is embracing stock investing, but I think he missed a key point

| Jon Smith

It's great that Martin Lewis is talking about stocks, writes Jon Smith, but he feels he's missed a trick by…

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How can we get started building a passive income ISA in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Didn't an ancient Chinese investor say the journey to a passive income fortune begins with a single step? If they…

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Seeking New Year bargains? FTSE 100 index shares remain on sale!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 index stocks have surged in value in 2026. But they still offer plenty for value investors to…

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