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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate £2,000 a month in passive income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

£2,000 a month in tax-free passive income could be a nice little cash flow boost. But how much capital's required…

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Investing Articles

£500 buys 67 shares in this 7.4%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Here’s one potentially overlooked FTSE 100 income stock offering a substantial dividend yield that keeps…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target a £513.75 monthly passive income?

| James Beard

Our writer reckons a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way of building a second income. But what an…

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Investing Articles

The State Pension will pay £12.5k in 2026. You can aim to double it by investing in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The State Pension is increasing but its still not enough on its own for an easy retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Investing Articles

This UK penny stock’s already up 30% in the first week of 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK penny stock's skyrocketed by over 130% in the last six months and continues to surge in 2026! But…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Nvidia share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

The Nvidia share price led the S&P 500 higher in 2025 with a 26% gain. This equated to a phenomenal…

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Investing Articles

£20k to spare? 3 income stocks to target £1,640 of dividends in 2026

| Royston Wild

Looking for big dividends in the New Year? An investment in these income stocks, with an average 8.2% dividend yield,…

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Investing Articles

In 2026, £5,000 invested in the stock market could grow to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Index investors made £6,290 in 2025, but the stock market could deliver even bigger gains in 2026 for those smart…

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US Stock

I asked ChatGPT for the most reliable dividend stock for a second income and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith contrasts his dividend share pick with that of ChatGPT, and explains why both a good track record and…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Barclays share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays' share price outpaced the wider FTSE 100 in 2025, but can it do the same in 2026? Dr James…

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Dividend Shares

So the Lloyds share price made it past £1. Big deal. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Believe it or not, the Lloyds share price is now almost double the lows it hit a year ago. But…

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Investing Articles

Can you earn 8% a year by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market has been a better way of building wealth than owning cash or bonds. And there’s…

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Investing Articles

Is the rampant Rolls-Royce share price about to smash the market again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought the Rolls-Royce share price couldn't climb any higher, then someone lit another rocket under it. How long…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 100 stock a top dividend play in 2026?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at a popular FTSE 100 dividend stock that could be one for income investors to…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with Tesco shares?

| Stephen Wright

Tesco shares are down after underwhelming Christmas sales. But is this a temporary issue or a sign of a more…

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Investing Articles

My ISA and SIPP stocks are off to a flyer in 2026!

| Ben McPoland

This writer's portfolio's had a great start to the year but which FTSE 100 stock in his SIPP portfolio is…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name 3 brilliant passive income stocks for an ISA in 2026 and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for some FTSE 100 dividend stocks to generate a second income from his ISA,…

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Investing Articles

Can the National Grid dividend really keep up with inflation?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid aims to grow its dividend in line with inflation. That grabs this writer's attention, but will he be…

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Investing Articles

See what £10,000 invested in sensational Barclays shares 3 months ago is worth now…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by the recent performance of Barclay shares, and discusses whether they can continue to make…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £2,027 monthly passive income in 2027?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how regular investing can help build a high-and-rising passive income for retirement from a portfolio of FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE 250 stock poised for a big recovery in 2026? Let’s discuss

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall looks at a recognisable FTSE 250 dividend stock which is under pressure but showing signs of…

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Investing Articles

Glencore share price jumps 8% on Rio Tinto merger talks – copper is the real story

| Andrew Mackie

The Glencore share price is up on Rio Tinto talks headlines. Here’s what investors should know about copper, coal exposure,…

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Investing Articles

For a £10,000 passive income from dividends, how much would you need to invest?

| Christopher Ruane

To earn a five figure passive income each year from owning dividend shares, just what would it take? Christopher Ruane…

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US Stock

Why this Dow Jones stock could sneakily outperform the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks across the pond to the Dow Jones constituents and points out a healthcare company that he thinks…

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Investing Articles

Value share vs value trap: 2 UK stocks that exhibit the difference

| Mark Hartley

Grabbing some high-quality value shares at a discount is a great way to maximise returns. But don't get caught out.…

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Growth Shares

After dipping 40% in 2025, is now the time to consider this top growth share?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls a growth share that struggled in 2025 with slower-than-expected revenue rises, and questions if now's the right…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 put into Nvidia shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia shares have been on an absolute tear in recent years. Why did this writer miss out -- and is…

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Investing Articles

A top dividend share to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild has found one of the FTSE 250's hottest dividend stocks for this year and next. Here's why he's…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Nvidia stock has delivered stunning returns over the past five years. Can it continue to rise? One broker thinks it…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly second income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how you can maximise your chances of building a large second income -- and reveals a FTSE…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for £2,015 passive income a month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA for £2,243 passive income a month?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest with the aim of taking a passive income in the future. Dr James Fox explores what…

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Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2026 the red-hot Rolls-Royce share price could turn £20,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price surged again in 2025, surpassing many investors' expectations. Dr James Fox explores what could happen in…

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Investing Articles

Here’s Warren Buffett’s “1 company to own for the next 50 years” from 2000

| Stephen Wright

The one stock Warren Buffett recommended back in 2000 wasn’t Apple, Coca-Cola or even Berkshire Hathaway. What was it?

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Investing For Beginners

£2,000 invested in the best-performing FTSE 100 stock a year back is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how continued momentum from this top FTSE 100 stock would have rewarded early investors, with the party…

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Investing Articles

Barclays shares have tripled in 2 years. Is there more to come?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the strong run Barclays shares have had over the past several years and considers whether he…

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Investing Articles

£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how that could become £12,300 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees this 6.9%-yielding FTSE 250 stock as an excellent candidate for inclusion in a passive income ISA portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Here’s the forecast for the Tesco share price in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price went into reverse today after the company informed the market about its trading over the Christmas…

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Investing Articles

ABF share price plunges 11% after profit warning – could this be a rare buying opportunity?

| Andrew Mackie

Christmas trading disappoints at ABF, sending its share price down 11% – could this signal a tougher start to 2026…

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Investing Articles

A £10,000 stake invested in BAE Systems shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a crazy week for defence stocks. But what might a stake in BAE Systems shares have done in…

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