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New to investing? Here’s how to find passive income opportunities

| Stephen Wright

The stock market's a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But there are a few things to keep…

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How much would I need invested in an ISA to earn £2,317 a month in passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

I ran the numbers to see what it takes in an ISA to earn £2,317 a month, showing how disciplined…

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Why I bought the dip on this FTSE 250 stock this week

| Stephen Wright

Despite some uninspiring results, Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 250 firm with a market value of just £2bn is looking…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7%+ yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a struggling high-yield dividend stock that could be getting ready for an impressive…

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As Warren Buffett retires, what have been his best pieces of advice to investors?

| James Beard

After six decades in charge of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett stood down at the end of last year. But what…

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3 brilliant funds for passive income in the UK

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With these three funds, an investor could potentially build a well-diversified passive income stream with a very healthy yield.

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Here are the best dividend-focused stocks to buy right now, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights a couple of dividend-focused stock picks from institutional analysts that could deliver impressive results in 2026.

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Move over FTSE 100 banks, there’s value in smaller lenders

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has been a big bull on FTSE 100-listed banks in recent years, but now believes investors can…

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With a 7.2% yield, is now the time to buy this dirt cheap stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 250 company that’s fallen into dirt-cheap- stock territory. Could this be an exciting turnaround investing…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best income stocks to buy in 2026 and here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are popular among investors seeking to build a dividend-focused portfolio that supports their investment goals and lifestyle.

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Cheap UK growth stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to go bargain-hunting

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out some FTSE growth stocks that have struggled lately, but offer investors a brilliant opportunity to get…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a passive income that beats the State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares can offer a lucrative path for generating passive income. Zaven Boyrazian shows how investors can aim…

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I asked ChatGPT to design the ultimate 5-stock passive income ISA – here’s what I got 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for FTSE dividend stocks to help him generate a passive income in retirement, and decided to…

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I bought 1,267 shares of this REIT for a £157 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One of my favourite dividend stocks in my passive income portfolio right now is a REIT with a 6.3% yield…

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I asked ChatGPT if it’s best to buy UK dividend shares in an ISA or SIPP and it said… 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says UK income stocks offer brilliant dividend yields but wonders whether it's more tax-efficient to buy them inside…

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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7.4% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In January 2026, there are 73 stocks in the FTSE 250 that pay a dividend yield of 4% or more.…

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5 huge risks to Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares have surged over the last year, moving through £1 in the process. But does this mean FTSE 100…

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4 pros and cons of buying Diageo shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares are trading at their cheapest for more than a decade. Does this make the FTSE 100 stock a…

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£200k in savings? Here’s how to instantly unlock a £17,200 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have over £200,000 of savings that could be used to instantly start…

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Prediction: analysts reckon the Marks and Spencer share price could soar 25% in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The Marks and Spencer share price lost all of its momentum in 2025 after a cyberattack crippled online sales. Now,…

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2 cheap dividend shares to consider for passive income in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for passive income ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our writer highlights two income opportunities from the FTSE…

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Is £300 enough money to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares with a few hundred pounds? Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here are a…

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3 reasons buying UK shares can produce a huge passive income stream

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes owning UK shares to try and generate passive income. Here are three reasons he sees serious potential…

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Prediction: here’s how much analysts think Rolls-Royce shares will be worth in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares surged in 2025, compounding growth experienced in previous years. Dr James Fox explores expectations for 2026.

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Want to aim for a million by 2045? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons a realistic, long-term approach to aim for a million starting from zero today is possible. Here's how…

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Could this January be a good time to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, for someone who wants to start investing, this month could potentially be as good a time…

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How much would £5,000 put into Nvidia stock 5 years ago be worth now?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has been on fire over the past few years. Christopher Ruane reviews its performance -- and weighs his…

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Worried about a volatile stock market? Here’s Warren Buffett’s approach

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, even when the stock market looks volatile, he tries to follow the Warren Buffett approach to…

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I just dumped Fundsmith Equity from my Stocks and Shares ISA and SIPP. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just booted Fundsmith Equity out of his Stocks and Shares ISA and pensions. Here’s where he's deployed the…

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Am I missing something about Greggs shares?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer owns Greggs shares and reckons they are still priced as a potential bargain. Yet many investors seem to…

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Down 50%, are Greggs shares a top turnaround investment for 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Greggs shares have been absolutely hammered over the last 15 months or so. Could there be an opportunity for value…

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Down 22% with a P/E of 9, is Hikma one of the best passive income picks right now?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley digs deeper to uncover the real story behind Hikma Pharmaceuticals' big price drop, and whether it presents a…

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Meet the stock that I think could be the FTSE 100’s next Rolls-Royce

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the main forces driving the FTSE 100 to 10,000. But which stocks can take…

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Prediction: Diageo’s restructuring strategy will send its share price higher

| Stephen Wright

Diageo’s plan to revive its share price is a tried-and-tested strategy that UK investors have seen work for other companies…

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Here’s the forecast for the BAE share price and dividend in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE share price has risen in recent weeks as geopolitical tensions have risen on the US capture of Venezuela's…

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The S&P 500 looks risky, but I’m still buying this stock

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 looks both unusually concentrated and unusually expensive. That’s a bad combination, but are there still buying opportunities?

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I asked ChatGPT for a FTSE stock that could help me quit the 9-to-5. It said…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer turned to AI to help him filter through all the options on the London Stock Exchange. Which FTSE…

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Building a second income from UK stocks: how much is needed?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer gets out his calculator and does the maths to figure out how much a British investor should add…

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Are these some of the best UK shares to buy now?

| James Beard

James Beard examines two UK shares that are among the FTSE 100’s worst performers. Might they be hidden gems ready…

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I’ve bought more Diageo shares for my retirement portfolio. Am I mad?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen more than 50% from their highs. And at current levels, Edward Sheldon sees scope for attractive…

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