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Dividend shares could offer consistent income as interest rates fall in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Lower interest rates usually mean higher share prices. So investors might want to think about buying dividend shares now before…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is worth this now…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares slumped in 2025, losing more than a third of their value despite rising company sales. What's going on…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is hiding a compelling growth story

| Stephen Wright

In general, real estate investment trusts aren’t known for having strong growth prospects. But this FTSE 100 REIT is a…

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The FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 in 2025. 3 reasons why UK shares could do it again in 2026

| James Beard

Perhaps surprisingly, UK shares outperformed their American cousins in 2025. But James Beard reckons history could be repeated again this…

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Why it doesn’t pay to be passive when it comes to income shares

| James Beard

Passive income has some high-profile supporters. But as James Beard explains, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to…

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Lloyds’ shares are doing great… but these two banks could outperform in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox holds Lloyds' shares and has done for some time. However, his attention is being drawn towards two…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £1,667 monthly second income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie crunches the numbers on a £20,000-a-year second income ISA – and finds it’s far more achievable than most…

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Both the Lloyds and Vodafone share prices have risen above 100p. But could they move higher still in 2026?

| James Beard

It was a close-run race but the Vodafone share price has beaten Lloyds’ to get back to £1. James Beard…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I believe could plummet in value in 2026!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 shares rose at their fastest pace since after the Great Financial Crisis last year. It's an ascent that…

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Can you build a million-pound ISA with FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

Fancy becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Of course you do. Royston Wild considers whether buying FTSE shares is…

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In 2026, investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could make this year by investing £5,000 in UK stocks, and which sectors looked primed…

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Will 2026 be the year of the ISA stock market millionaire?

| Royston Wild

Discover why a drop in Cash ISA allowances could supercharge the number of stock market millionaires in the UK from…

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Down 20%, I’ve just bought this battered growth stock! Have I messed up?

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 250 growth stock I've just bought for my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) -- and why I believe…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £12,000 passive income in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an investing strategy that shows how buying reliable quality shares can unlock a five-figure passive income with…

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As the FTSE 100 hits 10,000 for the first time, is it time to consider buying the stock that manages the index?

| James Beard

On Friday (2 January), the FTSE 100 broke through the 10,000-barrier. James Beard considers the prospects for the company that’s…

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Here are the 2 ‘moonshot’ growth stocks in my retirement portfolio as we start 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These growth stocks are high up on the risk spectrum. However, Edward Sheldon sees the potential for huge returns in…

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Companies that could make my Stocks and Shares ISA blossom in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details a handful of companies that have great prospects for the year ahead. He hopes they can…

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3 UK stocks to consider buying for reliable dividend income in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend stocks could deliver consistent income in the years ahead as well as some capital gains, says Edward…

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How I generated a 20%+ return in my SIPP in 2025 (and my strategy for 2026)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights the investments in his SIPP that boosted his returns in 2025 and also reveals his strategy for…

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I asked ChatGPT to build a ‘monster dividend’ Stocks and Shares ISA for 2026

| John Fieldsend

Can ChatGPT help sniff out the very best in 'monster dividends' for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Our Foolish author…

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The FTSE 100 hits 10,000! What does this mean for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 -- the blue-chip stock index -- has reached an all-time high, representing a milestone for the supposedly…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £2,026 passive income a month?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of nest egg would an investor need for £2,026 monthly passive income? Our author crunches the numbers required…

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Warren Buffett has retired. Could his investing approach still work today?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has handed over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway. He's been investing for decades and the world has changed.…

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Got a spare £20k for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how it could generate a £1,400 passive income in 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a serious source of long-term passive income. Christopher Ruane explains more about this…

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2 of the cheapest FTSE stocks to consider buying as we hit 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith calls out a couple of FTSE companies that have fallen in the past year that he believes are…

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Why Tesla stock outperformed the S&P 500 — again — in 2025

| Stephen Wright

As the Tesla share price shrugs off declining revenues and profits to climb 19%, what kind of further excitement will…

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Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market can put investors on the fast track to building wealth and earning passive income. And…

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This Dow Jones stock could be a dark horse outperformer for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks across the pond and spots a Dow Jones company that has fallen by 11% in the past…

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Why Greggs shares crashed 40% in 2025

| Stephen Wright

Greggs has more stores than it had a year ago and total sales are higher, so is a 40% discount…

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4 pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Investors piled into Lloyds shares last year as the bank delivered strong trading numbers in tough conditions. Could the FTSE…

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Prediction: AI stocks will rise again in 2026 and Nvidia’s share price will soar to this level

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Can Nvidia and other AI stocks continue to perform in 2026? Edward Sheldon believes so. Here, he explains why he’s…

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3 S&P 500 growth stocks that could make index funds looks silly over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three high-flying S&P 500 stocks have the potential to smash the market over the next five…

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Here’s how to start building a passive income portfolio worth £2k a month in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes there's never a better time to start a passive income ISA portfolio than today. Here's how…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,000 of monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox outlines the strategy for building passive income in an ISA and one stock that could help propel…

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Will the S&P 500 crash in 2026?

| Charlie Carman

The S&P 500 delivered impressive gains in 2025, but valuations are now running high. Are US stocks stretched to breaking…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to generate a brilliant second income of £2,000 a month?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors can generate a high and rising passive income from a portfolio…

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Will Lloyds shares rise 76% again in 2026?

| John Fieldsend

What needs to go right for Lloyds shares to post another 76% rise? Our Foolish author dives into what might…

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How much passive income will I get from investing £10,000 in an ISA for 10 years?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how he plans to boost the amount of passive income he gets when he retires, from FTSE…

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Down 34% in 2025 — but could this be one of the UK’s top growth stocks for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

With clarity over research funding on the horizon, could Judges Scientific be one of the UK’s best growth stocks to…

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Can the rampant Barclays share price beat Lloyds in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Barclays share price was neck and neck with Lloyds over the last year, and checks out…

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