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I asked ChatGPT for a FTSE stock that could help me retire early. It said…

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Three much-loved UK stocks are seeing benefits from strong retail growth, but one particular recovery candidate has our writer excited.

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Down 85%, is this famous FTSE 250 stock set for a roaring comeback?

This FTSE 250 company makes iconic boots and is in the early innings of a turnaround attempt. Does the stock…

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Buying 150 of these dividend shares unlocks a triple-digit passive income overnight!

Owning quality dividend shares is a fantastic way to unlock a passive income stream in the stock market. Here's one…

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£500 buys 595 shares in this 7.3%-yielding REIT!

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FTSE 100 dividend yield below 3% for first time since Covid

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1 top FTSE 250 investment trust to consider in February

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How much does the average Brit need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

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As the FTSE 100 yield shrinks, here are 3 ways you could earn more dividends!

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10,000 Legal & General shares could net passive income of £8,637 a year!

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Nvidia stock’s up another 59% in a year. Could it still be a bargain?

Nvidia stock has had a brilliant few years -- and the past 12 months have been no exception. Our writer…

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£15,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for passive income in 2026

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See what £10k invested in Rolls-Royce, Babcock, and BAE Systems shares just 1 month ago is worth now

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Will Tesla be the first stock ever to break the magic $10 trillion barrier?

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How big an ISA does it take to generate a £1,000 monthly second income?

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IAG share price: is the market missing a major rerating hiding in plain sight?

Simon Watkins thinks the IAG share price reflects an outdated recovery narrative, and that a stronger earnings story is set…

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Can this strongly-tipped UK stock really soar 55% in 2026?

There are several eye-watering analyst predictions out there for UK stocks as we head further into 2026, and this might…

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$18.9bn! This British billionaire just smashed the S&P 500 with these stocks

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Up 24%! Are National Grid shares the FTSE 100’s newest growth play?

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At a 5-year low, are Greggs’ shares now a screaming buy?

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Does this growth share have a 42% valuation gap that the market hasn’t woken up to yet?

This growth share is overlooked by much of the market, yet it appears deeply underpriced to fair value and offers…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,039 in annual dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 income share

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With zero savings, how you could follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth today

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After rising 64%, is the Lloyds share price on course for 120p?

Lloyds' share price has risen by almost two-thirds since early 2025. Can it continue rising? Or is the FTSE 100…

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Diageo shares: a once-in-a-generation chance to get rich?

Diageo shares have shed 59% of their value in just over four years. But might this simply be a chance…

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Here’s how investors could target £5,860 in yearly passive income from £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem!

A powerful passive income engine hidden in the FTSE 250, this overlooked firm could offer far more long-term dividend potential…

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What next for the Vodafone share price? Here’s what the experts say

Following a cracking year for the Vodafone share price, the forecast dividend yield has declined to 3.8%. But profit guidance…

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No savings at 45? UK dividend shares could help you build wealth while earning extra income

Investing can be a great way to build long-term wealth. And the cash distributed by dividend shares can be a…

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Time to sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

After a quite extraordinary few years for Rolls-Royce shares, our Foolish author is wondering if it's time to sell his…

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What next for the BT share price? Here’s what the experts say

The BT share price has had a somewhat erratic five years, and City analysts have mixed thoughts about where it…

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The 5 most popular ETFs on AJ Bell to start 2026

Our writer highlights a handful of ETFs that have been popular among UK investors recently. Will he buy any of…

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4 pros and cons of buying Greggs shares in 2026!

Greggs shares have been one of the FTSE 250's biggest casualties in recent times. But could they be about to…

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I’m taking this once-in-a-decade chance to load up on 8%-yielding Legal & General shares

Harvey Jones now plans to add to his stake in Legal & General shares at a time when they're offering…

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