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Investing Articles

Up 170% and 470% in a year, will these 2 red-hot FTSE shares soar again in 2026?

| James Beard

Precious metals prices are continuing their amazing rally sending the shares of these two FTSE 100 miners higher. But how…

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Investing Articles

Some UK shares offer tremendous value right now. Here’s what I’m doing…

| James Beard

Warren Buffett once said: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” With this in mind, James Beard…

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Investing Articles

Dow Jones near 50,000: is it too late to invest?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers whether there's still value to be found in US stocks as the Dow Jones edges closer to…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK shares tipped to grow 104% (or more) in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for brilliant bargains with rebound potential this year? Royston Wild picks out three cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250…

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Investing Articles

£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? That could lead to a £13k passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains the benefits of targeting income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals a FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Why I’m still betting on Berkshire Hathaway – even after Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Berkshire Hathaway is an economic powerhouse. But is the company vulnerable to activist pressure when the time comes to sell…

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Investing Articles

2 top REITs I’m considering for my 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Working out our 2026 Stocks and Shares ISA plans now should give us a great chance to be ahead of…

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Investing Articles

From pennies to £13: can Rolls-Royce shares keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have already had a strong start to 2026, hitting a new all-time high. Here's how our writer feels…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Tesla stock for my ISA in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla now has robotaxis on the road and plans to pump out millions of Optimus robots in future. But does…

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Investing Articles

Why did this flying FTSE 250 growth stock just jump another 10%?

| Alan Oscroft

So we expect bigger daily jumps from FTSE 250 stocks than the FTSE 100 when there's good news? This trading…

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3 dirt-cheap UK stocks to consider buying with massive recovery potential

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors looking for bargain stocks to buy might consider these three FTSE 100 companies that have all…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% in a matter of days! Should I sell my BAE Systems shares in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares are rocketing higher in 2026. Our Foolish author is wondering whether it might be time to sell…

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I’m sorry, but I won’t touch National Grid shares with a bargepole

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knows he's in a minority, but he still doesn't think National Grid shares are all they're cracked up…

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Investing Articles

What next for the ABF share price after this latest update?

| Alan Oscroft

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price gained some modest respite after the company firmed up its latest trading figures.

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

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price had a brilliant run and investors have got bags of dividend income too. Now Harvey Jones…

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What if there’s a stock market crash in 2026? Here’s how investors can prepare

| Alan Oscroft

Worries about a possible stock market crash this year are beginning to surface again, as US and UK stock markets…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 2 years ago is worth now

| Alan Oscroft

The banking slump drove many scared investors away from Lloyds shares. But contrarians who bought have done rather well.

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s 1 way to try and turn it into maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

What strategies can help an investor grow passive income the most? Our Foolish author delves into a few possibilities to…

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After rising 113%, is Rolls-Royce’s share price on course for £16.25?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has more than doubled during the past year. Could it be poised to soar again in 2026?…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT where the Shell share price will end the year and this is what it said

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the Shell share price has underperformed the index in the past year, but explains why 2026 could…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 250 stocks that analysts predict could rise 50% (or more) this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some FTSE 250 shares that have a strong outlook based on forecasts from analysts. He takes a…

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Looking for income stocks to buy? Consider these 8%+ yielders!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the passive income investment case of two high-yielding UK dividend stocks to consider buying this year.…

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At new record highs, is there still value in Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares continue to climb despite many analysts calling the stock overvalued. Are they still worth buying in 2026?

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Up 101% already, this penny stock could gain another 23% says one broker

| Ben McPoland

Despite doubling over the past year, this penny stock is still 95% lower than it was a few years ago.…

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Investing Articles

3 UK shares tipped to return 43% (or more) over 12 months!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are expected to enjoy spectacular share price gains between now and early 2027. But how realistic are…

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I asked ChatGPT if I should buy Lloyds shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders whether to buy high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend income shares inside a SIPP or ISA. He found it…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how investors can use a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a second income. It's not…

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Dividend Shares

The Diageo share price leaps after this insider buys big!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has had a foul four years, crashing by almost three-fifths. But a key insider just bought…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to target a £2,653 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Sticking to blue-chip shares, our writer explains how an investor with a long-term approach could use £20k to build a…

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Investing Articles

Is the falling Netflix share price the chance I’ve been waiting for?

| Stephen Wright

Netflix’s business is still doing well, but acquisition uncertainty is weighing on its share price. Is now Stephen Wright’s time…

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Already up 9% in 2026, can the Marks and Spencer share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Marks and Spencer share price has performed three times as well as the FTSE 100 index over the past…

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Investing Articles

Down 37%! Is now the time to buy Netflix stock for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This S&P 500 blue chip has lost more than a third of its value inside seven months. Should I finally…

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Investing Articles

What £10,000 invested in the resurgent Vodafone share price 1 year ago is worth now

| Harvey Jones

The brilliant recovery in the Vodafone share price took Harvey Jones by surprise. Now he wonders whether he should reassess…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in Lloyds shares to earn a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much he needs to invest in Lloyds shares to generate even more…

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How much do I need in Greggs shares to earn a £1,000 yearly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Now the Greggs share price has fallen back from earlier high valuations, it's coming into view for long-term passive income…

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Investing Articles

Next stop £15, after Rolls-Royce shares soar 10% so far in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares more than doubled in 2025, and they're off to a cracking New Year start. Forecasters are already ramping…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Unilever or Magnum Ice Cream shares after the demerger?

| John Fieldsend

What has happened to Unilever shares since the Magnum Ice Cream demerger? Could they be a cheap buy following the…

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My battle plan for the stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones see nothing to fear in a stock market crash, so long as investors have a strategy to turn…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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2 top FTSE 250 trusts I’m eyeing up for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer wants more global diversification in his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why does this pair of FTSE 250 investment…

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What on earth’s going on with Greggs shares?

| John Fieldsend

Why are Greggs shares falling as the company seemingly goes from strength to strength? Our Foolish author looks into the…

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