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Up 13% in just 1 month, could Chevron stock have further to run?

| Christopher Ruane

Chevron stock has moved up in the past month -- and over the past few years. It also has an…

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Up 23%! What on earth’s going on with the BAE Systems share price?

| Ben McPoland

Despite it only being mid-January, the BAE Systems share price has proven this writer wrong so far in 2026. Why…

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Here’s what would have to happen for me to buy Tesla stock

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the Tesla business but is not yet ready to buy its stock. What would have to happen…

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-decade chance to generate passive income AND growth?

| Ken Hall

Building a passive income with stocks that generate dividends and growth can be rare, but Ken Hall wonders if 2026…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to grab this brilliant 8%-yielding dividend share?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 dividend share is at similar levels to a decade ago, and now could be…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA earn over 20 years?

| Christopher Ruane

How big a money spinner can a Stocks and Shares ISA be when it comes to passive income? Christopher Ruane…

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Down 58%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 6.4% dividend yield!

| Christopher Ruane

After a brutal 12 months, this FTSE 250 share still offers a dividend yield well above the index. Can it…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 losers I think could explode in 2026!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares fell by 13% and 21% respectively in 2025. Can they rebound this year? Royston Wild explains…

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2 top shares to consider stuffing in an ISA and holding until 2036!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks could potentially turbocharge returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as tariff threats explode!

| Royston Wild

Are you looking for lifeboats as global trade wars intensify? Royston Wild thinks these FTSE 100 safe haven shares demand…

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Growth Shares

2 UK growth stocks exposed to escalating US trade tensions

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest tariff news impacting UK companies and flags up a couple of growth stocks that could…

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This good news could help to fuel a long-term Amazon share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a new deal struck regarding copper and talks through the broader positive implications it could have…

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Down 22% to under £11, is this high-tech FTSE high-flyer a screaming bargain now?

| Simon Watkins

Despite solid growth, strong margins, and rising cash generation, this FTSE tech star has dropped sharply. So is it seriously…

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Here’s how investors could aim for £9,532 in yearly dividend income from this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 250 high-yield gem

| Simon Watkins

A near double-digit yield backed by growing cash flow and long-term contracts makes Energean look like one of the FTSE…

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At a bargain-basement valuation under £19, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 100 banking gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has reshaped its business and its balance sheet and is growing fast. With the shares still…

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How to target a growing second income by investing in dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

A portfolio of dividend shares can be a great source of extra income. But it’s best when that income stream…

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Up almost 50%! Is it too late to buy Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are back on the rise after years of decline, but can this rally continue into 2026? Zaven Boyrazian…

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At an 11-year low, are Diageo shares the ultimate comeback play?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are now trading at levels not seen since 2015, but with a new CEO at the helm, is…

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How little is £5k invested in Greggs shares last year now worth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Just how much money have Greggs shares lost investors in 2025? And could the stock secretly be getting ready for…

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Here’s how my £20,000 holding in this top-flight income share could make me £7,927 a year in retirement…

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 100 income share keeps lifting payouts and buying back stock. Could it really supercharge my long term…

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Is it too late to buy AI stocks?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to artificial intelligence stocks, Stephen Wright thinks investors should look to be strategic when searching for buying…

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3 reasons Barclays’ share price could keep rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays’ share price has moved significantly higher over the last 12 months. Here are three reasons the shares could keep…

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I sold Diageo and Greggs. Should I dump this FTSE 100 stock too?

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer is keeping a close eye on one top-performing FTSE 100 company inside his Stocks and…

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Prediction: in 2026, Rolls-Royce shares could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts expect even more explosive growth for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026! Here’s how much money investors could make if…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After decades of underperformance, Lloyds shares have been surging, but with a key growth catalyst around the corner, this could…

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After crashing up to 42%, are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best long-term shares to buy are often among the worst short-term performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores two stocks…

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After already DOUBLING, is this one of the best growth shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for explosive growth shares to buy? Zaven Boyrazian's been pouring thousands into this under-the-radar UK stock that's already surged…

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Want to be a millionaire? Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares is what it might take

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how some investors over the last 20 years have made £1.8m by just consistently investing £500 a…

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Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Barclays shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After more than TRIPLING in just over two years, is now the time to heed Warren Buffett's cautious words of…

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Down 28%, this FTSE 250 share offers a 9.5% dividend yield for investors

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock appears to be offering an outstanding passive income opportunity. But is its near-10% dividend yield too…

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Is it madness to buy S&P 500 stocks now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to climb to new record highs, but with (very) frothy valuations driving up risk, is buying…

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Down 21%, this FTSE 250 stock offers a 10.85% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling energy player's seen its share price get beaten up over the last five years. But dividends keep growing…

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I asked ChatGPT for the date the FTSE 100 hits 20,000

| John Fieldsend

How many years until the FTSE 100 crosses the 20,000 mark? Here's the surprising answer I received from ChatGPT on…

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Down 25%+, are these FTSE 100 losers the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have crumbled in value over the last 12 months. Does this make them top stocks to…

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2 top ETFs for growth and dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best growth and dividend shares to consider buying? Purchasing them in an ETF can be a great…

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3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the largest dividend yield opportunities in the FTSE 100 today. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for…

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Prediction: the Diageo share price won’t rebound significantly in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's still underwhelmed by the prospects of this drinks giant. He doesn't see the Diageo…

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3 sectors powering the FTSE 100 in 2026 — and how investors can benefit

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 100 continues its rise, Mark Hartley looks at the three sectors driving growth and two stocks with…

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£10,000 invested when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price is still red hot, having surpassed everybody's expectations over the past three years. Dr James Fox…

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Prediction: analysts think the AstraZeneca share price will do this in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has risen to all-time highs over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox wishes he had…

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