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Here are 3 signs the stock market might crash in 2026, and what we can do

| Alan Oscroft

How should investors prepare for the chance of a stock market crash in the year ahead? Let's take a look…

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Prediction: analysts think this UK growth stock could soar over 65% in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

We see some impressive growth stock predictions from time to time, but it's rare to find one with a unanimous…

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The good, the bad, and the unknown for Rolls-Royce shares

| Ben McPoland

It has been up, up, and away for Rolls-Royce shareholders over the past few years. But what challenges might be…

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Looking for stocks to buy? At 4.1x earnings, here’s the most clearly-discounted share on my radar

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is always on the lookout for stocks to buy. Here, he details one UK company that looks…

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This UK penny stock could rocket 47%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

According to one analyst team in the City, this unique UK small-cap stock is undervalued today. Is it worth a…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at what an investor would need to have in their Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £500…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I keep on buying!

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index has hit an all-time high this week. That's given our writer pause for thought. But here's…

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Are Barclays, NatWest and Lloyds still some of the best UK stocks to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Three years ago Harvey Jones decided FTSE 100 banks like Lloyds were among the best stocks to buy of all.…

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How much do you need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a huge second income? Royston Wild explains how this could be possible -- and reveals a top…

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See how you could target a £10,677 annual passive income from a £20,000 ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows ISA investors the value of using as much of their allowance as they can each year, and…

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Is this as good as it gets for the jaw-dropping Lloyds share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled by the recent performance of the Lloyds share price. Things may get quieter from here, but…

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Is this $3.9bn-cap stock the next Nvidia?

| Ben McPoland

This asset manager identified Nvidia stock early and made amazing returns. Here's a new under-the-radar growth share it's excited about…

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Down 50%, is this growth stock in my ISA doomed?

| Ben McPoland

I was bullish on this growth firm in my ISA, but it's quickly turned into a nightmare. What on earth…

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Down 7.5% since the peak, has the Rolls-Royce share price collapse started?

| Alan Oscroft

Pundits keep predicting the beginning of the end for the Rolls-Royce share price surge, but they've been wrong every time…

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Why is the Meta share price rising after Q4 earnings?

| Stephen Wright

When Meta announced higher AI spending at the end of Q3, the share price fell. It just did it again,…

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Time to buy, as upbeat quarterly results make the easyJet share price rock up and down?

| Alan Oscroft

Can the improving outlook give the easyJet share price a boost in the months ahead, with flight and holiday bookings…

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Why no movement for the Lloyds share price after cracking FY results?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank beat full-year profit expectations for 2025, raised the annual dividend again, and launched a big new share buyback.

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My favourite FTSE 100 stock just jumped 14% on today’s results – time to consider buying more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones went big on this FTSE 100 growth stock and when the shares crashed last year, he went even…

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I asked ChatGPT whether it’s better to invest £20k in a SIPP or an ISA and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investing in a spread of UK shares is a brilliant way to build wealth, but should investors do it inside…

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How investing £300 a month in UK stocks could give you a £45,365 annual second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how small regular monthly investments can turn into a huge second income. The…

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As 2025 dividends smash forecasts, here are 3 top shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from UK shares are expected to rise again in 2026 after beating estimates last year. But can investors find…

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Why I’m bullish on FTSE 250 challenger banks in 2026

| Mark Hartley

With interest rates set to fall, optimism around big UK banks is fading. But Mark Hartley believes opportunity still exists…

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Are utilities the most resilient stocks to buy in 2026?

| Mark Hartley

While weighing up the best stocks to buy in 2026, Mark Hartley examines the defensive qualities of the utilities sector…

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Get ready for a Rolls-Royce share price crash

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is sitting on a nice juicy profit from the Rolls-Royce share price but he accepts that one piece…

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Here’s how to invest £7,000 in an ISA for a £500 passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland picks out a cheap dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could generate chunky passive income in an…

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Looking for income stocks to buy? 3 things to remember!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes a good dividend as much as the next investor. But here's a trio of things he bears…

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Prediction: in 12 months the rampant Barclays share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones checks out the forecasts for the Barclays share price to see whether the bank can keep smashing the…

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ChatGPT just gave me 4 FTSE 100 ‘hidden gems’

| John Fieldsend

What diamonds in the rough are hiding across the FTSE 100? John Fieldsend asked ChatGPT to see if AI could…

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I asked ChatGPT for a FTSE stock that could help me retire early. It said…

| Paul Summers

Can an AI bot pick out a stock that could allow someone to swap the 9-5 for a life of…

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Here’s why new profit guidance just gave the Boohoo share price a 7% boost

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo Group share price climbed sharply after first-half results, and an upbeat year-end update has given it an extra…

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UK growth stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones sees three good reasons why UK growth stocks could power upwards from here. And he's backing one FTSE…

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3 UK stocks riding retail strength — plus 1 promising recovery pick!

| Mark Hartley

Three much-loved UK stocks are seeing benefits from strong retail growth, but one particular recovery candidate has our writer excited.

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Down 85%, is this famous FTSE 250 stock set for a roaring comeback?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 company makes iconic boots and is in the early innings of a turnaround attempt. Does the stock…

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Buying 150 of these dividend shares unlocks a triple-digit passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning quality dividend shares is a fantastic way to unlock a passive income stream in the stock market. Here's one…

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£500 buys 595 shares in this 7.3%-yielding REIT!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum to invest? Here's one real estate investment trust (REIT) offering a chunky payout to start…

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FTSE 100 dividend yield below 3% for first time since Covid

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines historical dividend yield data to figure out what's going on with UK income shares -- should investors…

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1 top FTSE 250 investment trust to consider in February

| Ben McPoland

Despite solid long-term gains, this FTSE 250 investment trust is trailing the S&P 500. But now it's tweaked its strategy,…

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How much does the average Brit need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

It's somewhat simple to work out how much in an ISA is needed for a passive income. What if we…

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As the FTSE 100 yield shrinks, here are 3 ways you could earn more dividends!

| Christopher Ruane

A strong performing FTSE 100 has meant the blue-chip index offers a lower dividend yield than before. How might investors…

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10,000 Legal & General shares could net passive income of £8,637 a year!

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General now pays more dividends as a percentage than any other FTSE 100 stock. What kind of passive…

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