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Investing For Beginners

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

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

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Investing For Beginners

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

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

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£250K ISA: how much second income could you get monthly?

A £250K ISA can deliver a steady second income – see how contributions and reinvested dividends today can help support…

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3 reasons to fear a stock market crash in 2026 — and how to prepare

Mark Hartley looks at the growing number of factors that threaten a stock market crash in 2026 and how UK…

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Investing Articles

US vs UK stocks: why 2026 is the year to lock in British value

Mark Hartley's bullish on UK stocks in 2026, identifying two undervalued opportunities that could put US tech speculation to shame.

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ChatGPT thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will CRASH in 2026

Paul Summers asked the AI bot to pick the likely losers from the FTSE 100 in 2026. And it hasn't…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 months ago is now worth…

Tesco shares have delivered three truly stellar years with positive returns for shareholders in each of them. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 3 months ago is now worth…

NatWest shares have been a big winner in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock could push any…

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Here’s the number-1 stock in my ISA and SIPP

After some rejigging, this growth stock's now the largest holding across our writer's ISA and SIPP portfolios. What's so special…

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Dividend Shares

Will the Greggs share price jump or slump on 8 January?

The Greggs share price had a rotten 2025, plunging until November and then rebounding. I expect the shares to have…

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Could drip-feeding £500 a month into the FTSE 100 make someone a millionaire?

Can someone put money into FTSE 100 shares each month and really aim for a million over time? Our writer…

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Does Nvidia’s growth make its share price a bargain right now?

The Nvidia share price looks cheap if estimates of future earnings are accurate. But investors need to ask how plausible…

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UK income stocks: a once-in-a-decade-chance to get rich

Harvey Jones says 2025 was a great year for UK income stocks and he thinks they're nicely placed to make…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy National Grid shares?

Things are about to look up for a FTSE 100 utilities firm for the first time in 10 years. So…

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Why is Greggs the most shorted UK stock?

Here our Foolish author dives into the reasons why much-loved bakery chain Greggs has recently become the UK's number one…

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Up just 4% in a year, is the market missing something about Amazon shares?

Amazon shares have gone nowhere fast in the past 12 months -- unlike the company. Our writer wonders whether investors…

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Investing Articles

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

One analyst expects Nvidia's share price to more than double by early 2027. Is this pie-in-the-sky thinking? Or could the…

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Investing Articles

Should I add Manchester United to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Manchester United is once again searching for a new manager. Could this create a buying opportunity for my Stocks and…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Tesla stock had a wild 2025 -- and our writer thinks that may point to some of the ongoing hopes…

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Investing Articles

Up 22%, is the Tesco share price still attractive?

Why has the Tesco share price gone up by over a fifth in just 12 months? Our writer sees some…

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Investing Articles

How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Just how much does an investor need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and generate a…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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

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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Investing Articles

The stock market could crash in 2026. Here’s my plan!

Christopher Ruane sets the scene for possible stock market volatility this year and beyond. How does he plan to try…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares!

Royston Wild explains why these growth shares are worth serious consideration. Could they enjoy more spectacular price gains in 2026?

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Investing Articles

The JD Sports share price has tanked after a broker downgrade. But I remain optimistic

On 6 January, a downgrade by the Bank of America sent the JD Sports Fashion share price sharply lower. But…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Legal & General shares have been a little sluggish lately but when Harvey Jones checked out last year's total return…

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Growth Shares

Why the BT share price still looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me as we start 2026

Jon Smith explains why the BT share price could keep heading higher in 2026 despite the strong 28% gains from…

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I asked ChatGPT which FTSE 100 stocks will surge in 2026

How many FTSE 100 stocks will have a terrific 2026? I consulted ChatGPT for its top 10 picks to surge…

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Investing Articles

This crackerjack FTSE dividend stock now has a forecast yield of 8.9%!

This FTSE 100 income play offers a yield some investors won’t believe -- and the maths reveals a compounding story…

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My £20,000 holding in this FTSE star could make me £12,406 a year in passive income over time!

This FTSE 100 high-yield gem is forecast to see strong earnings growth that should power its share price and passive…

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Down 9%, here’s why BP’s share price could soar in 2026

Analysts forecast strong growth for BP based on its strategic reset, and a dividend yield rising to 6.2%, leaving its…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price gearing up for another big jump in 2026?

Rolls Royce’s share price has rocketed over the past two years, but with earnings momentum still building, there may be…

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Investing Articles

Want to buy SpaceX and Nvidia at a 9% discount? This is why investors buy Scottish Mortgage shares

Scottish Mortgage shares offer investors exposure to some of the hottest growth stocks in the world, including Nvidia, Amazon and…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 months ago is now worth…

Lloyds shares continue to rise, surpassing many investors' expectations. They have one huge factor in their favour, and that's momentum.

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Investing Articles

Could investors bag a 17% dividend yield with shares in this UK retailer?

Shares in a UK discount retailer have been a great source of dividend income over the last few years. But…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,253 monthly second income?

According to the Office for National Statistics, the median UK salary is £3,253 a month. But can you earn that…

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Investing Articles

Just £7 a day could deliver a £33,700 passive income with dividend shares!

Want to target a large and sustainable passive income in retirement? Buying a diversified range of growth and dividend shares…

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Investing Articles

5 of the best FTSE dividend growth stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2026

Dividend stocks can be a great way of generating a second income, especially if the payouts keep growing. Paul Summers…

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

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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