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Here’s why Experian, RELX, and LSEG just crashed up to 16% in the FTSE 100

Software stocks across the FTSE 100 index got absolutely hammered today. What on earth has happened to cause this sudden…

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Is it worth looking for stocks to buy with just £100?

Is what a Cockney calls a 'ton' enough to start investing? Or do you need a tonne of money to…

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Should an income-focused investor consider National Grid shares?

One attraction of National Grid shares for many investors is the company's dividend strategy. Our writer explores some pros and…

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Want to retire early? Here’s how a stock market crash could help!

Many people fear a stock market crash. But to the well-prepared investor it can present an opportunity to hunt for…

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£20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares ago a year ago is now worth…

Someone investing in Rolls-Royce shares a year ago would have more than doubled their money. Our writer explains why --…

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How much would an investor need in Aviva shares for a £147 monthly passive income?

Ben McPoland shows how an ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a decent amount of income each year, with help…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after its blowout Q4 earnings?

Palantir stock has lost its momentum recently. But that could be about to change after the company’s blockbuster fourth-quarter earnings.

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Are UK housebuilders a gift for value investors right now?

There’s a lot to attract value investors to stocks like Barratt Redrow, Persimmon, and Taylor Wimpey. But are rising inventory…

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Up 35% in 2026, Europe’s most valuable company is boosting my Stocks and Shares ISA

There are a number of shares in Edward Sheldon’s Stocks and Shares ISA that are flying right now. Here’s a…

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Up 427% in a year! As gold plunges is this rampant growth stock suddenly a screaming buy again?

Harvey Jones is wondering whether the sudden gold price plunge has given investors an opportunity to buy this FTSE 100…

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4 reasons Lloyds shares might climb to £2

What factors might spark Lloyds shares into surging all the way up to the £2 mark? Our Foolish author sees…

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My £20,000 in this superb 8.9%-yielding FTSE income share could make me £25,451 a year in dividends over time!

This outstanding FTSE income share offers a huge yield, powerful earnings momentum and deep value, but I think many investors…

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Down 26%, where’s Diageo’s share price headed?

Diageo’s share price has fallen sharply, but recent leadership changes raise the question of whether a genuine turnaround may finally…

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With 13% annual earnings growth forecast and 45% under ‘fair value’, should I buy more of this FTSE giant now?

This FTSE heavyweight has clear momentum, a deepening pipeline and a valuation gap that’s hard to ignore -- so, is…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of this year is worth now…

Harvey Jones has bad news for investors hoping Greggs shares would recover in 2026, although of course it's early days.…

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Here’s how I’m targeting £17,497 in annual passive income from my £20,000 in this top-flight passive income gem

This top-tier FTSE ultra-high-yield dividend stock stands out to me as having all three key elements I want in a…

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The ISA system is changing — here’s what I’m doing

The UK government is reportedly set to replace the Lifetime ISA with a product for first-time buyers only. That would…

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How to try and turn a small ISA into £100k using these S&P 500 stocks

Jon Smith turns his focus to building a portfolio solely with S&P 500 stocks, and taps into key growth areas…

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I asked ChatGPT for the FTSE 100’s once-in-a-decade opportunities

What once-in-a-decade opportunities are hiding on the FTSE 100? Can ChatGPT reveal a few clues to finding such hidden gems?

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Could Filtronic shares be the next Rolls-Royce?

Since February 2021, Rolls-Royce shares have stood head and shoulders above all others on the FTSE All Share index. But…

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Up 1,660%, is Rolls-Royce still one of the best UK stocks to buy?

Shares in Rolls-Royce have been a phenomenal investment in recent years. Could there be better British stocks to buy today…

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Growth Shares

Could this growth share be a millionaire-maker at 4.8p?

Jon Smith runs through a growth share with increasing copper exposure that he believes could be set to rocket higher…

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Prediction: in 12 months the rampant Barclays share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Barclays’ surging share price has driven spectacular returns over the last year. Can the FTSE 100 share keep rising? Royston…

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After rising 32%, is the BT share price on course for 300p?

City analysts think BT's share price will soar 58% over the next 12 months. Is this a realistic possibility, or…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

Lloyds' rocketing share price and dividends have delivered a near-80% return over the past 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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Prediction: in 12 months the surging BP share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

BP's surging share price plus rising dividend have delivered a 12.8% annual return over the last year. But can the…

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3 dividend shares investors should be aware of in February 2026

Dividend shares are a popular avenue for folks to build passive income. Here are three shares that might be worth…

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UK income stocks: a serious long-term wealth creator?

Can regular investment in income stocks be the rocket fuel for someone's dreams of building wealth? Christopher Ruane explains why…

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A simple 3-step plan for targeting a £1,000 monthly second income

Stephen Wright outlines a three-step strategy for targeting a substantial second income by investing just £100 a month in the…

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How many National Grid shares are needed for £1,000 a year in passive income?

National Grid shares have been on a strong rally over the past 12 months. How has this left the forward-looking…

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How much could a £3-a-day passive income plan deliver?

Passive income plans don't need to be complicated or suck up lots of cash. Christopher Ruane explains one approach that…

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How much might £1,000 invested in Diageo shares pay out in dividends by 2040?

Shares in FTSE 100 brewer and distiller Diageo have slumped in recent years. But it has a juicy yield. Our…

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Prediction: in 12 months, high-flying, high-yielding BT shares could turn £10,000 into…

Harvey Jones is impressed by the recent performance of BT shares, while the dividend isn't bad either. Yet he's a…

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Might AI cause a massive stock market crash? 

The stock market is rapidly turning away from AI uncertainty and towards surer bets. Here's one 'boring' share to check…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock in my ISA that’s gained 59% a year over the last 3 years

This S&P 500 tech stock has generated huge returns for investors over the last three years. But Edward Sheldon believes…

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Diageo shares have fallen a long way — is the pain over?

My take on Diageo shares: after years of weakness, I see much of the pain as cyclical, creating an opportunity…

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I dodged a bullet with these two crashing UK shares – should I buy them today?

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that have made a horrible start to 2026 and asks whether this…

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Just over £1 now, here’s why Lloyds’ share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £1.77

Around a multi-year high, Lloyds’ share price may still be far below its ‘fair value’, with new results hinting the…

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I’m targeting £10,399 a year in dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE 250 high-yield star

This high-yield FTSE 250 gem keeps generating big dividend income flows for me, and as its reorganisation successfully continues, I…

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Here’s why the market may still be seriously undervaluing BAE Systems’ share price at around £19…

BAE Systems’ share price doesn’t reflect multi‑year rising defence spending and strong earnings momentum, leaving it looking very undervalued to…

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