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Investing Articles

How much money do you need in an ISA to earn a passive income worth £30k a year?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox explains how UK investors can leverage the Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

Investors could target £1,982 in annual dividend income from just £5,000 in this overlooked FTSE 250 gem

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 250 broadcaster may be hiding a major price-to-valuation gap, while producing market-beating dividend yield opportunities as well.

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Investing Articles

This cheap share looks wildly mispriced to me — and the market hasn’t caught on yet

| Simon Watkins

This cheap share appears deeply out of sync with its long‑term prospects, and the market’s slow reaction could create a…

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Up 29%, this FTSE 100 stock still looks cheap to me

| James Beard

Even though this FTSE 100 stock’s risen nearly 30% since January 2025, James Beard explains why he and analysts think…

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Investing Articles

Are investors missing a golden opportunity to buy Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has been treading water for the past few months. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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A rare chance to buy 1 of of the UK’s top AI stocks at a bargain valuation?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who want to buy quality stocks at attractive prices have to be opportunistic. And this top FTSE 100 AI…

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I’m targeting an annual dividend income of £25,451 from my £20,000 holding in this 8.9%-yielding FTSE gem!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield FTSE dividend star could turn my £20,000 holding into a serious long-term income stream, thanks to the quiet…

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Investing Articles

A major FTSE 100 bargain is hiding in plain sight, so I’m buying more as soon as possible

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock looks far cheaper than its long-term fundamentals suggest, and the gap to its true value is…

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Investing Articles

Could the BAE Systems share price soar another 300% in 5 years?

| James Beard

Over the past five years, the BAE Systems share price has risen 323%. But how might the defence contractor’s stock…

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Dividend Shares

With a 9% yield, is this FTSE 250 dividend stock a no-brainer buy for passive income?

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock offers one of the biggest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does a 9%…

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Investing Articles

After crashing 65% from its 52-week high, is this penny share a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This distressed penny share’s seen its valuation more than slashed in half as investors jump ship, but has an explosive…

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Investing Articles

FTSE Shares: 2 solid picks to consider when starting an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

For those new to investing, Zaven Boyrazian highlights two FTSE shares he’d buy to kick-start a brand-new resilient ISA portfolio…

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Investing Articles

1 move to avoid at all costs if the S&P 500 crashes in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500’s has had another volatile week, with rising fears that an imminent correction, or even a crash, might…

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Rolls-Royce shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares have more than doubled in value during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100 stock keep flying?…

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Investing Articles

Up 42% in 1 day! Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best shares right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s already the best-performing large-cap UK share of 2026, but even after surging over 40%, is there…

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Seeking cheap stocks to buy in February? Consider this golden bargain!

| Royston Wild

Stock market investors have loads of top stocks to buy right now. But some have more investment potential than others.…

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Investing Articles

After rising 51%, is the BP share price on course for 832p?

| Royston Wild

BP's share price is expected to soar 90% over the next year, according to one analyst. But how realistic is…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2026 could already be worth £26,500!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock’s already dominating the market in 2026. And a 30%+ surge could be just the tip of…

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Investing Articles

These are my 3 biggest FTSE 100 SIPP holdings. Here’s why!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 shares to buy? Royston Wild reveals his top three holdings -- and explains why…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks forecast to soar 40% (or more) in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at a handful of the most promising FTSE 100 stocks that analysts are tipping to jump this…

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Investing Articles

The 5 most popular FTSE 100 stocks on AJ Bell to begin 2026

| Ben McPoland

Wondering which FTSE 100 stock has been the most-bought among AJ Bell customers recently? Hint: it's not Rolls-Royce or Lloyds.

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Investing Articles

3 UK income stocks I think could keep growing their dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a trio of UK stocks that have grown their dividend per share annually in recent years --…

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Investing Articles

Is the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding share worth considering for a retirement portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 100 share has put in a disappointing performance lately. But might a retirement portfolio benefit from its…

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Investing Articles

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

| Christopher Ruane

What would it actually take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive income by buying dividend shares? Christopher Ruane…

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Investing Articles

Want your ISA to earn you a pound an hour for life? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA stuffed with dividend shares could potentially mean passive income rolling in year after year. Christopher Ruane explains how.

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Investing Articles

Could already-expensive Rolls-Royce shares reach £20?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether there's any chance Rolls-Royce shares could seriously appreciate from their already lofty heights and push…

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Investing Articles

Diageo shares aren’t worth considering unless this happens…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why beaten-down Diageo shares may remain at these levels unless the business makes significant changes to…

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Investing Articles

What passive income means for beginners

| Stephen Wright

High dividend yields can be nice at first, but the best passive income opportunities can often be found elsewhere in…

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Investing Articles

How diversified does your Stocks and Shares ISA need to be?

| Stephen Wright

One of the best ways to minimise the risk of losses in a Stocks and Shares ISA is by building…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need to invest in the stock market to stop work and live off dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Quitting work and living off stock market dividends sounds like a fantasy. But with the right strategy, it’s far more…

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Investing Articles

Why I sold — not panicked — out of this FTSE 250 stock

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has just sold his stake in WH Smith. Here’s why he’s exited the FTSE 250 retailer just as…

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Investing Articles

£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

What's been going on lately with Greggs shares? Christopher Ruane digs into why strong long-term performance has stalled -- and…

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Investing Articles

A 7.3% dividend yield at a 5.5 P/E! Should I buy this cheap stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a dirt cheap P/E ratio and a surging yield, could this high street retail stock offer impressive long-term growth…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 40? Here’s how you can aim to retire with £11,973 a year in passive income

| James Beard

It’s never too late to consider the stock market. And with regular investments, a decent passive income might be more…

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Investing Articles

Why TBC Bank could be the hottest dividend stock in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is bullish on this promising mid-cap dividend stock with a high yield, excellent coverage and an attractive valuation.…

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As the US stock market drops, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s gone through and profited from multiple stock market crashes and corrections over the last 60 years. Here’s how…

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Down 70%, could this be one of the best bargain stocks to buy in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian’s hunting for the best stocks to buy in 2026. Could this plummeting oil & gas enterprise be the…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP for a £2,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reveals how much is needed to generate a high and rising regular passive income from FTSE 100 shares,…

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Investing Articles

This under-the-radar REIT could deliver stellar income for UK investors in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case for a small but up-and-coming REIT that looks poised to deliver shareholders lucrative…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £36,000 second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to earn a £3,000 monthly second income using dividend shares like this FTSE…

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