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Could the UK Budget shake up Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| Stephen Wright

Removing stamp duty on UK equities bought in Stocks and Shares ISAs sounds like a good thing, but investors should…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m going to…

| Stephen Wright

A 20% drop in the stock market could be a huge buying opportunity, but waiting in cash is risky. Stephen…

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Targeting passive income? Why every investor should consider REITs 

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains how real estate investment trust rules provide big benefits to shareholders, making them attractive to income investors.

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How on earth is this FTSE 250 stock below its Covid-19 levels?

| Stephen Wright

An accounting irregularity means WH Smith shares are trading below where they were during Covid-19. But is the FTSE 250…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

| Stephen Wright

Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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With a 10.3% yield, am I crazy not to buy this dirt cheap dividend stock?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite having a double-digit yield, this dividend stock still makes more than enough money to sustain and expand shareholder payouts.

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Do Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares offer the better value?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares are trading 10% below their 52-week high. But are they more attractively priced than another FTSE 100 favourite?

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Looking for stocks to buy now? Here’s an under-the-radar winner that’s quietly dominating its industry

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best stocks to buy are often the companies that have become unpopular with investors. And right now, this niche…

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How investors can prepare as the FTSE 100 succumbs to market jitters

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains how defensive rebalancing can help limit the risk of losses as the FTSE 100 continues to slide.

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The State Pension is £11,973 in 2025. How much more do you need to retire in comfort?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with potential increases in the future, the UK State Pension’s unlikely to provide enough passive income to live a…

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£500 buys 307 shares in this 10.16% dividend yield stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Emerging market stocks are on fire, surging by over 26% in 2025, so far – a massive tailwind that this…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is full of interesting and attractive investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explores what AI considers to be…

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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I asked ChatGPT to give me the perfect US stock! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

If there was such a thing as the perfect US stock, we'd all own it by now. But what does…

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A £150,000 SIPP could generate a retirement passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The average pension pot among 65-74- year-olds is close to £150,000, but how much income can that generate in retirement?…

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How the GLP-1 weight-loss boom could lift these FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

If millions more people in the UK start taking weight-loss medications, this pair of FTSE 100 retailers should enjoy a…

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UK shares: City analysts expect an imminent run in these undervalued names

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two UK shares currently sport very low valuations. But they may not be cheap for much longer if analysts’…

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2 growth stocks down 23% or more to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights two interesting growth stocks with the potential to become far bigger businesses over the next decade.

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With an AI bubble inflating, should I sell Nvidia in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

I recently trimmed my Nvidia stake above $200. But with stock market crash fears now swirling, should I dump the…

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Targeting thousands in passive income per year? Here’s my number 1 tip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this straightforward strategy, which literally anyone can employ today, generating a passive income stream could be very easy.

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This FTSE 100 income machine yielding 5.5% keeps pumping out dividends

| Ben McPoland

Imperial Brands has been dishing out dividends for decades. But after a strong share price run and with its current…

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As the air comes out of the AI bubble, this FTSE 100 stock marches on

| Stephen Wright

As the wider market falters, Games Workshop shares keep going up. Stephen Wright looks at why the FTSE 100 stock…

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Is the Nvidia share price heading for $110 in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Does a positive Q3 earnings report undermine Michael Burry's bet against the Nvidia share price in 2026? Or should investors…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s 1 method to target an annual second income of £15,000 or more

| Mark Hartley

Find out how UK dividend shares help investors generate a steady second income stream with consistency and careful diversification.

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9.3% yield and P/E of just 8.6! Could this be the best value stock on the FTSE today?

| Mark Hartley

While hunting for opportunities in value stocks, Mark Hartley uncovered one with a surprisingly high yield. What's the catch?

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Should Lloyds shareholders consider taking profits after a 142% gain?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2025. But is it time for investors to…

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What are the best shares to own in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

With a stock market crash looking like a real possibility, Stephen Wright identifies two names that might emerge stronger afterwards.

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I asked ChatGPT to build a passive income ISA using only FTSE 100 dividend shares – here’s what it chose

| Andrew Mackie

This writer puts ChatGPT’s FTSE 100 passive income picks to the test and reveals how Legal & General stacks up…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,333 monthly passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Using dividend shares to target passive income can be a useful way to achieve a more comfortable retirement. Here’s one…

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3 penny stocks to target a 19% annual return

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best penny stocks to buy this November? Here are three small-cap heroes with long records of double-digit…

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Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying with a 6.4% payout!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian examines why this income stock could be a terrific buy for passive income investors to consider despite weak…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market meltdown

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian doesn’t know when the next stock market crash will happen. But that’s not stopping him from getting ready…

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3 top UK shares to consider buying if the stock market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares are starting to pull back from their record highs. If this is the start of a new…

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A company insider just bought 7,911,115 shares of this penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's almost doubled in value since the start of this year, and directors are still buying millions of…

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The biggest holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the largest investment Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian has made in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and what he's…

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2 dirt-cheap growth stocks to consider for a possible Santa Rally!

| Royston Wild

Discover why the stock market could be set to explode in December -- and two top growth stocks that could…

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How to target up to £1,150 a month without working by investing for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying high-quality dividend-growth shares could lead to high returns in the long run as well as a generous passive income…

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4 reasons why the Diageo share price could surge 31% to £22.25

| Royston Wild

The Diageo share price has more than halved in three years. Royston Wild argues that this could represent a great…

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