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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested 2 years ago in IAG shares is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

IAG shares have taken off since the low point of the pandemic. John Fieldsend looks into how much a stake…

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Investing Articles

Why I think Greggs shares could be good value in 2026

| Ken Hall

Greggs shares have hit a rough patch of late, but Ken Hall investigates if there's actually a high-quality growth and…

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Investing Articles

How big an ISA do you need to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn a couple of thousand pounds per month in passive income from an ISA? Our writer…

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Investing Articles

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

| John Fieldsend

How much might a stake in Diageo shares be worth by next January? Here's what the analysts expect for the…

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Why Nvidia stock might not be the best AI share to buy for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some key reasons why Nvidia stock might struggle to outpace rivals this year, while stressing that…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE shares that could keep riding this commodities boom

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some FTSE shares linked to the precious metals mining space that are soaring due to rising…

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After strong earnings, is Diploma still one of the UK’s top growth stocks?

| Stephen Wright

Investors trying to find quality growth stocks don’t have to look beyond the FTSE 100. But is that where the…

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Investing Articles

Why a £250K ISA won’t replace your salary – but could still transform your retirement

| Andrew Mackie

What could a £250,000 ISA really do for you? It won’t retire you overnight, but it could reshape your income,…

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Investing Articles

The BIGGEST holding in my stocks and shares ISA in 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals the largest holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA that’s already surged by almost 2,700% since he…

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Here’s how you could build a £23,455 second income with just £100 a month!

| Royston Wild

Drip-feeding money into growth and dividend shares can eventually deliver a stunning second income in retirement. Royston Wild explains how.

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I’d back these FTSE stocks will deliver double-digit growth in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has reached all-time highs above 10,000, but that doesn't mean there aren't once-in-a-decade bargains to pick up…

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Here’s the forecast for the HSBC share price and dividends in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC's share price was a big riser in 2025 as investors became increasingly bullish about an earnings super-cycle within the…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Marks and Spencer shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Marks and Spencer shares endured a selloff after a cyberattack punches a hole in the company's sales and earnings. A…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £1,618 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how Britons could use the Stocks and Shares ISA to build a portfolio that can deliver…

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Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares at the £1 mark

| John Fieldsend

Could Lloyds shares still be cheap despite breaking through the £1 mark recently? Our Foolish author offers his take on…

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How much would someone need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Fancy earning a weekly second income of hundreds of pounds from owning blue-chip dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explores how that…

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Investing Articles

Want to earn £1k each month in dividends from an ISA? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA can be a long-term money spinner when it comes to passive income in the form of dividends. Christopher…

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Investing Articles

Forget Rolls-Royce shares! This top growth stock looks more attractive in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this growing sportswear disruptor could potentially deliver higher returns than Rolls-Royce shares moving forward.

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Growth Shares

I think this is a rare chance to buy this beaten up FTSE 250 stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 homebuilder stock that could be due to rally with improved sector sentiment and…

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Should these updated analyst forecasts for Tesla stock change my view?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the forecasts for Tesla stock for the year ahead, and finds himself more optimistic…

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Warren Buffett’s number 1 rule for investing in the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Figuring out which stocks to buy isn't always easy. But if all else fails, Warren Buffett has a rule for…

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Investing Articles

Will Rolls-Royce’s share price surge or sink? 4 key things to consider

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price enjoyed another spectacular year in 2025. But after almost doubling in value, is the FTSE engineer now…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how to invest £50 a month in UK shares to aim for £10,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a small amount to invest each month, buying quality UK shares can still build substantial wealth in the…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to snap up this FTSE 250 favourite?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors have been handed a second chance to fill up on Greggs shares after recent dramatic drops.…

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Stocks and Shares ISA vs Cash ISA: how much to target a £10,000 passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley reveals how policy changes have ramped up the appeal of a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026 and…

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Investing Articles

£2,000 in a SIPP at birth could be worth £849k in 65 years!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how an investment into a SIPP at birth could compound into a nice retirement pot even…

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Investing Articles

Could the Greggs share price double in 5 years?

| Christopher Ruane

The Greggs share price has more than halved since late 2021. Our writer explains why he thinks it might ultimately…

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Investing Articles

How big does an ISA need to be to generate a £100k second income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights how it's possible for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio to one day throw off life-enhancing sums…

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Investing Articles

With a P/E ratio of 12 and an 8.55% dividend yield, are Taylor Wimpey shares a no-brainer?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares offer one of the biggest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. But are they truly worth…

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Investing Articles

After 100 years, is this FTSE 250 trust about to disappear?

| Ben McPoland

A century-old investment trust from the FTSE 250 index is facing a crucial vote tomorrow. What's going on -- and…

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Investing Articles

Starting 2026 with £20k? Here’s how to try and turn that into a second income

| John Fieldsend

How can investors get the most bang for their buck with second income in 2026? Our Foolish author explains one…

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£20k spent on this rocketing FTSE 250 share a year ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Someone investing in this FTSE 250 growth share a year ago would have doubled their money! Can it continue rising?…

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Prediction: in 2026 the BP share price and dividend could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the BP share price can be turbulent but with buybacks and dividends on offer, it should help…

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3 UK stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case behind three UK stocks that have been forecast to double in value this…

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Investing Articles

Why don’t Brits like Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author was quite shocked to discover this surprising new statistic about Brits' views on Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Dividend Shares

This brilliant REIT boasts an 8.18% yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points to a REIT that not only has a high dividend yield, but has strong fundamentals he feels…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 100 stock could stand to gain a lot from increased AI adoption

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights a FTSE 100 stock that's already doing well from AI enhancements but could really benefit further in…

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A rare buying opportunity in 1 of the UK’s top shares?

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop has been one of the UK’s top shares in recent years. But it’s down in 2026, so is…

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With £1 taken out, can Lloyds’ share price surge again in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Barclays analysts think the Lloyds share price could soar 20% over the next year. Royston Wild considers how realistic this…

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As Diageo’s share price dives, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Royston Wild

As Diageo's share price struggles, Royston Wild looks at the FTSE 100 company's credentials as a recovery stock. Is it…

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