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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

£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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

The biggest holding in my SIPP in 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian reveals his largest SIPP investment in 2026 that’s already surged over 150% since he first bought the shares.…

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Investing Articles

Buying £1,750 of these dividend shares could unlock a triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares play a critical role in an income investor's portfolio. Zaven Boyrazian explores one cash-generative enterprise in the UK…

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Investing Articles

Stock market shock: 5 defensive picks amid January jitters

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market may be soaring near all-time highs but globally, things look shaky. Our writer considers options to…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Fundsmith Equity for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

Fundsmith has just reported its 2025 results. Is now the perfect time for me to add this giant fund to…

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Investing Articles

My ISA is ready for a stock market crash in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Has AI created a stock market bubble -- or are we still in the early innings of a fourth industrial…

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US Stock

£20,000 invested in Amazon shares just a month ago is already worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investment in Amazon just a few weeks ago would already show a paper profit --…

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Investing Articles

The THG share price is up 96% since June. Is the recovery on?

| Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has tanked over the long term, but in recent months it's been on a tear. Could…

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Investing Articles

What’s the right balance of growth and income shares for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking about how best to choose between growth and dividend share allocations in a SIPP? Our writer shares some of…

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Investing Articles

1 of my favourite FTSE 250 bargain stocks right now!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the UK stock market's best value shares? Here's a FTSE 250 share Royston Wild is hoping to add…

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Investing Articles

This top FTSE 100 growth share’s sinking! Is it a buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

Games Workshop's share price has dropped again after releasing half-year trading numbers. Is the FTSE company a top dip-buy right…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in AMD stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

AMD stock's rocketed over the past six months with the company now emerging as a formidable competitor to the AI…

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Investing Articles

Will BAE Systems shares surge after Trump’s trillion-dollar gambit?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares were the FTSE 100's top risers after some big words from President Trump on the direction of…

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Dividend Shares

An 8.6% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 100 income hotshot

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 100 stock with a generous dividend forecast that looks sustainable in his view, based…

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Growth Shares

Close to decade highs, how much further can the Tesco share price rally?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the recent January trading update from the firm and explains why it bodes well for further gains…

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Investing Articles

At an all-time high, what might £1,000 put in the FTSE 100 now be worth in a year’s time?

| Christopher Ruane

After it rose by more than a fifth last year, what might 2026 hold in store for the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Buying 5,000 Vodafone shares generates a passive income of…

| James Beard

Vodafone has announced plans to increase its dividend in 2026. Is now the time to consider buying the telecoms group’s…

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Investing Articles

The hidden threat to the Lloyds share price in 2026

| Stephen Wright

As mortgages issued five years ago come up for refinancing, could this send the Lloyds share price higher – or…

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Investing Articles

Greggs share price: is the market mispricing this UK favourite?

| Simon Watkins

Sales are rising, expansion is intact, and JPMorgan is bullish -- so is the beaten down Greggs share price now…

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