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The FTSE 100 has hit 10,000 – are there any bargains left for investors?

| Andrew Mackie

With the FTSE 100 at 10,000 (albeit briefly), Andrew Mackie still sees bargains worth considering, with some stocks surprisingly cheap…

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Why I’m buying cheap stocks in an ISA to try and retire early

| Stephen Wright

Our author is looking to make progress towards financial independence. But figuring out which stocks to buy is only one…

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Investing Articles

£2k buys 687 shares in this stunning 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed great returns from this UK dividend stock, that's delivered eye-popping growth and income in recent years.…

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£15,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have quietly reached a four-year high. But can they continue heading higher in the FTSE 100 in…

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Get ready for a 2026 stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

What to do if there's a stock market crash in 2026? Here are our Foolish author's thoughts on the possibility…

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Dividend Shares

A £5-a-day stock market plan for a 4-figure second income stream

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of generating income from the stock market even with a modest regular amount, benefitting…

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Could 2026 be the year the Greggs share price recovers?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Greggs share price and explores whether there's any value left in…

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I’m targeting £42,949 in dividend income for my retirement from £20,000 in this 10.2%-yielding FTSE 250 gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 income play yielding over 10% is powering my long term retirement plan. Here’s why I think it…

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Melrose shares could be the FTSE 100’s biggest winner in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has a lot of faith in Melrose shares with the stock poised to deliver on its turnaround…

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‘US is running Venezuela’: what does this mean for oil stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Oil stocks stand to benefit from a huge geopolitical shift after the US took Venezuela president Nicholas Maduro into custody.

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Down 15%, here’s what the markets are missing about BAE Systems’ share price and how high it could go in 2026…

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ results, order book and guidance point to accelerating growth -- yet the market still prices in a slowdown.…

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With an 8.7% forecast dividend yield, is this top FTSE 100 passive income stock an unmissable bargain?

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 income stock has a dividend yield higher than all others on the index. And its payout’s forecast…

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Around £1, why does the Lloyds share price still looks cheap to me up to £1.43?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds has been dogged by negative publicity surrounding motor insurance mis-selling, but has this left its share price seriously undervalued…

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3 reasons why the BP share price could outperform Shell’s in 2026

| James Beard

The last year in which the BP share price did better than that of its closest rival was 2022. But…

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How I’m targeting £12,959 a year in dividend income from £20,000 in this FTSE 100 dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This financial giant delivers one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100, with analysts forecasting this will rise…

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What’s next for the best-performing FTSE 250 stock of 2025?

| Mark Hartley

Pan African Resources soared to record highs in 2025, fuelled by gold demand. But will a shifting economic climate spell…

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Dividend shares in 2026: where can investors still find opportunities?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines how shifting monetary policy and a low interest rate environment could impact British dividend shares in 2026…

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Prediction: FTSE share Filtronic will soar in 2026 as space stocks come into focus

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE share Filtronic has risen spectacularly over the last decade. And Edward Sheldon expects to see further share price gains…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Investors buying Rolls-Royce shares a year ago would have almost doubled their money by now. Can the FTSE 100 engineering…

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Is Greggs’ share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price clattered to five-year lows last year. Discover why writer and Greggs investor Royston Wild thinks it could…

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Fresnillo was the FTSE 100’s best performer in 2025. Should investors consider buying it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fresnillo is the hottest stock in the FTSE 100 right now. Is the silver miner worth a look as we…

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Forget a bubble: why now could be a good time to consider buying AI growth shares for an ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Talk of an AI bubble has been spooking investors. But Edward Sheldon believes that many artificial intelligence growth shares look…

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Near-20% gains? Here’s where analysts see the IAG share price climbing to in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price took off in 2025. And City analysts expect it to keep flying in 2026 too, fuelled by…

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These FTSE 100 stocks tanked in 2025. Consider buying before they rebound

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE stocks were poor performers in 2025. However, they all have plenty of potential in the long run and…

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3 dirt-cheap global dividend stocks for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover three top UK and US dividend stocks with yields of up to 7.1% -- and why Royston Wild believes…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

| Christopher Ruane

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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Rightmove shares are down 34% in 6 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the worst-performing stock over the past half-year could actually be considered as one of the best…

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Growth Shares

This penny stock’s up 246% over the past year. What on earth’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a rocket ship of a penny stock that’s been flying high, thanks to positive news about…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a £2,000 monthly income from UK shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones whips out his calculator and crunches the numbers to show how UK shares can build a high and…

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Warren Buffett looks at a company’s balance sheet first. So what does BP’s tell us?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett thinks investors should focus more on a company’s assets and liabilities. With this in mind, James Beard takes…

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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 at last – but these shares are still dirt cheap!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the FTSE 100 put on a fireworks show in 2025, but he says plenty…

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Can you earn £1,000 a month in passive income with £34,800 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a terrific asset for investors seeking passive income. But is a 35% annual dividend…

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How I’m aiming to build a £12,000 second income in 10 years from UK dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a decade away from retirement and is using FTSE 100 dividend shares to accelerate his plans to…

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Will the FTSE 100’s top 10 performers in 2025 continue their success in 2026?

| James Beard

At the start of the new year, James Beard looks at the FTSE 100’s 2025 winners and considers their prospects…

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Covered calls: my new passive income strategy for 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Selling covered calls could be a way to earn passive income for investors who own shares in companies that don’t…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock is my first buy in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright expects strong profit growth and capital returns from shares in a FTSE 250 company that’s down 50% from…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10,000 of passive income in 2026?

| James Beard

Our writer explains how a few dividend shares and a Stocks and Shares ISA could help someone aim for a…

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How long would it take for an ISA to pay you £1,000 a month in passive income for life?

| Andrew Mackie

This writer shares how a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver meaningful passive income over time, using steady contributions and…

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Is now the time to consider BP shares for my SIPP?

| James Beard

One of the FTSE 100’s oil and gas giants has agreed to sell part of its stake in Castrol. James…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Alphabet shares surged in the latter half of the year as investors realised the company's potential in AI, quantum computing,…

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