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Think you might be too old to start investing? Think again!

Is there an age at which someone is too old to start investing? Our writer doesn't think so. Here's why…

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Could Aston Martin end up as a penny stock?

Aston Martin shares sell for pennies, but its market capitalisation means it's a long way from being a penny stock.…

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Dear Greggs shareholders, mark your calendar for 3 March

Greggs shares have served up a nasty surprise over the past couple of years. But might the worst be over…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,240 second income

James Beard explores a potential opportunity for those with a Stocks and Shares ISA wanting to target a healthy four-figure…

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£500 buys 109 shares in this 5.3%-yielding passive income stock!

Want to earn some passive income? Have a small lump sum to invest? Here’s a potentially overlooked FTSE 100 stock…

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Want to invest in SpaceX and Anthropic? Consider this top FTSE 100 stock

Claude AI bot maker Anthropic and rocket pioneer SpaceX are two of the most disruptive firms on Earth. This FTSE…

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The Warren Buffett indicator says the stock market looks expensive. Here’s what to do

The Warren Buffett indicator is at all-time highs. But is that a warning for investors to stay away from the…

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The surprising way to aim for a million: buying just a handful of shares

Ever wondered whether you could really aim for a million in the stock market? This writer thinks it's possible -…

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Does AI disruption mean these 3 cheap shares are bargain buys right now?

AI’s wiped billions off the value of these three shares. Is this an opportunity to buy some cheap stocks, or…

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What I bought this week in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight. That’s what our author thinks with his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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How much do you need to invest in US stocks to make £100,000?

US stocks have delivered explosive returns over the last 10 years, and even investing as little as £350 per month…

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Want to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Here’s how…

With patience and discipline, James Beard reckons it’s possible to have an ISA worth seven figures. This is how it…

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Warren Buffett says you need to make passive income while sleeping!

Warren Buffett's timeless advice has helped countless investors build wealth, and he's even shared some wise words on passive income…

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I’m an academic: I say AI won’t kill this FTSE 100 stock

Is Informa’s academic publishing unit in danger? With a decade’s experience in the industry, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

Is it possible to target a £12,000 annual passive income by buying dividend-paying UK shares? Yes! Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Could Greggs shares stage an amazing recovery in 2026?

Greggs' shares are now changing hands for what they were worth at the end of 2020, when the pandemic was…

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Worried about retirement? Here’s the recipe for a £1m SIPP

Dr James Fox gives us the recipe for building a SIPP that can protect your standard of living as you…

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£5,000 buys 720 shares in this 8.9%-yielding income stock!

With a £5,000 lump sum, buying this income stock today unlocks a £428.83 passive income overnight! But is this too…

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Prediction: this company could become a FTSE 100 stalwart

Dr James Fox believes this airline's vastly overlooked and if management elected to move to the Main Market, it could…

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Looking for early retirement? Get ready for a stock market crash

A stock market crash would be bad news for most investors. But it could also provide an opportunity for those…

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£500 buys 114 shares in this heavily-discounted near-value stock!

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian highlights one ex-loved FTSE 100 business that now trades near-dirt-cheap value-stock territory!

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If a 40-year-old put £150 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could retire on…

No retirement savings? No problem! Even aged 40, investors can still build a potentially enormous tax-free nest egg with a…

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3 promising penny stocks that suffered in 2025… but could rebound in 2026!

Mark Hartley outlines the risk vs reward investment thesis of three undervalued British penny stocks that present a strong argument…

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Return to reality: here’s why Lloyds shares won’t hit £2 anytime soon

Dr James Fox is still bullish on Lloyds shares but believes the current exuberance needs to be cooled somewhat as…

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1 penny stock to consider snapping up while it’s still under 5p?

This penny stock's surged more than 1,600% in the last 12 months but still trades for just 4p! Is it…

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I’m targeting a £1,730 annual income from £10,500 in Lloyds shares

Harvey Jones is thrilled by how quickly his Lloyds shares have climbed lately. After closer analysis, he's just as excited…

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The stock market in 2026 could be a rare opportunity to build wealth in an ISA!

Zaven Boyrazian explores the recent tech sector volatility in the stock market and explains how to use this chaos to…

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Prediction: Rolls-Royce shares could one day be the most valuable on the FTSE 100

Dr James Fox believes there's cause for long-term bullishness on Rolls-Royce shares, but thinks investors should exercise caution.

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Hunting passive income? Consider these 4 top dividend shares to buy

FTSE 100 stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be top shares to buy for passive income. Royston Wild…

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I was a fan of this 9p penny share until Donald Trump did this…

Despite rocketing almost 100% since December, this penny stock remains over 65% below where it traded when President Trump made…

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Want a £50k passive income? Here’s how much you may need at 50

Thanks to the wealth-creating power of the stock market, even someone aged 50 can build a meaningful passive income for…

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Could the stock market hold the secret to a comfortable retirement?

Royston Wild explains how a Stocks & Shares ISA can fully harness the power of the stock market and deliver…

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5 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price could hit £16.25!

At £12.71 per share, the Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed 103% during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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How to start building £15,204 lifetime passive income with just £50 a week

Instead of labouring for money each day, smart people invest money each month in dividend shares to earn a lifelong…

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£1,000 in passive income! Is this top dividend stock the secret?

Ken Hall investigates the passive income potential of a top FTSE 100 dividend stock that has signposted strong shareholder returns.

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£1,000 buys 481 shares in this fantastic FTSE 100 REIT

This 6.3%-yielding REIT from the FTSE 100 could turn £20k into a £104 monthly passive income. Ben McPoland explains why…

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Should I buy Barclays shares for my portfolio after its Q4 earnings beat?

Following a two-year rally, Barclays' shares have tapered off recently. Could that be about to change after the company’s impressive…

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Is the party over for the big FTSE 100 banks?

Harvey Jones wonders if big FTSE 100 banks like Barclays have delivered all the fun they can for now, and…

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Has the 2026 stock market crash already begun?

Many predictions have been made about a stock market crash this year. But are these early warning signs pointing to…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build a sizeable portfolio and to eventually…

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