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Investing Articles

Here’s how to invest £10,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over 90 UK stocks paying a dividend yield of 7% or more, income investors are spoilt for choice in…

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Investing Articles

Does that juicy 5.5% dividend yield make BP shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey holds BP shares in his SIPP and loves getting a regular stream of dividends. Now he's wondering if there's…

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Investing Articles

How much should a 50-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with no savings at 50, a SIPP is a great way to build a six-figure nest egg for a…

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Investing Articles

Lloyds shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have jumped 62% in value over the last 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep its…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could massively boost your passive income

| Ben McPoland

A market crash is not what any investor wants. But for dividend stock investors, it can be a lucrative chance…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy these 3 UK stocks on the cheap?

| Royston Wild

Discover the three bargain UK stocks Royston Wild thinks are trading too cheaply right now -- and why he thinks…

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This FTSE 100 dividend share’s so cheap it’s a joke!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to buy? Here's a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 passive income hero our writer Royston Wild…

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Investing Articles

3 steps aimed at getting richer, retiring early, and beating the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step strategy for building wealth and generating a passive income that eventually could beat the…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| James Beard

James Beard takes a closer look at the Lloyds Banking Group share price and dividend forecasts. But are they too…

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Investor Warren Buffett achieved a 5,502,284% gain in value. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

What can a small investor learn from the stock market approach of billionaire Warren Buffett? Christopher Ruane draws a few…

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Up 73% year to date, this stock in my SIPP is suddenly on fire!

| Ben McPoland

After three years of wealth-destroying losses, this S&P 500 stock's suddenly roared back into life in our writer's SIPP. What's…

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Could a 2026 stock market crash be a once-a-decade opportunity for small investors?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not know whether there will be a stock market crash this year. So why is he spending…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to grow rich?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a handful of UK shares that are trading at deep discounts to their perceived intrinsic value…

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How a stock market crash could help set you up for lifelong financial freedom

| Stephen Wright

The best returns from the stock market come from buying when prices are low. But investors don’t have to wait…

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I missed my chance to buy this FTSE 100 stock last year. Now it’s back at the same price…

| Stephen Wright

Admiral shares are back where they were 12 months ago. But is the FTSE 100 firm still the powerhouse it…

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By January 2027, £1,000 invested in Greggs shares could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs' shares have lost 47% of their value inside 18 months. Where do City analysts see this FTSE 250 stock…

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2 exciting UK stocks tipped to double in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK stocks have performed well for investors recently. However, analysts believe that they can climb much higher in the…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock I’ve just added to my portfolio…

| Stephen Wright

Molina Healthcare's one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks of the last 12 months. But Stephen Wright thinks he sees…

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After crashing up to 63%, are these among the best UK stocks to buy now?

| James Beard

Some of the best shares to buy are hidden among the worst short-term performers. James Beard takes a look at…

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How I’m targeting £3,000 a month in passive income with just £50 a week

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines his strategy to target a lucrative passive income for retirement, highlighting the potential pitfalls and the importance…

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I asked ChatGPT how to earn a second income on the stock market. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Earning a second income is a dream many aspire to but struggle to succeed at. Searching for inspiration, Mark Hartley…

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3 UK shares tipped to more than DOUBLE my money in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the bullish investment thesis of three UK shares that experts believe could rise 115%-278% in the…

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At £1, can the Lloyds share price be justified?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' share price has reached highs not seen for over 15 years. But it was a very different business back…

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£5,000 in Aviva shares could unlock this much passive income…

| Andrew Mackie

Income investors love passive income – but what could a 25-year investment in FTSE 100 dividend star Aviva actually produce?

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British income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With UK income stocks dominating for the first time in a decade last year, could 2026 be the perfect time…

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How much passive income could someone earn by investing £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

An ISA's a great way of building a second income stream. James Beard looks at what could be achieved by…

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3 FTSE 100 super shares I wish I’d bought 5 years ago!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Five years ago, the UK was struggling with Covid-19 face masks and lockdowns. But just imagine if you'd bought these…

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Down 90%, is this penny stock on track for an explosive recovery in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks carry a lot of risks, but they can also offer massive returns. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one company…

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Down 43%, should I unlock this 8.3% yield for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This biotech small-cap's grown its dividend by 140% since 2016! So with an 8.3% yield, is now the time to…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 mining giant that’s created explosive wealth…

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2 under-the-radar UK stocks to consider buying in February

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy for an ISA in February? Our writer highlights a couple of potential hidden gems he…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks that could be once-in-a-decade opportunities

| John Fieldsend

Are there many once-in-a-decade buying opportunities across the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author takes a look at some candidates.

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Here’s what it takes to earn £50 a day of passive income in the stock market

| Christopher Ruane

What does someone need to do in the stock market to earn several hundred pounds a week on average in…

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I’ve just doubled down on beaten-up Diageo shares – am I mad?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't stop buying Diageo shares because he thinks the falling FTSE 100 stock looks brilliant value. Now he…

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How much in dividends could someone earn over a decade by buying 100 Legal & General shares today?

| Christopher Ruane

Legal & General shares have lagged the market, but offer a whopping dividend. Christopher Ruane looks at what may happen…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help me retire years earlier

| Ben McPoland

Stock market crashes are both scary and amazing opportunities to create wealth. Which top share would I buy if there…

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Is the Fresnillo share price headed to £100?

| John Fieldsend

The Fresnillo share price climbed more than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2025. Is it time for investors to…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE stock just rocketed over 10% on strong results. Time to consider buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith races to get up to speed on a FTSE company that surged this week, but explains why March…

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Dividend Shares

How an investor could make a 7% annual yield on a £20k ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the strategy behind building a sustainable ISA that's designed to be an income generator with an…

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2 of my favourite UK stocks are down 10% in a week! Should I buy more?

| Stephen Wright

Falling share prices can present buying opportunities. But should Stephen Wright be concerned about declines in two of his favourite…

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