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This growth stock trades at a 90% discount to its peers

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox highlights one of his favourite growth stocks and explains why he thinks the share price could still…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £777 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some sums to show how much investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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Warren Buffett is piling up cash rather than investing. Is that a warning signal?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been wondering what Warren Buffett's enormous and growing cash pile says about the current stock market. But…

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2 ETFS and a FTSE 250 trust to consider from the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights a trio of investment options from the London Stock Exchange. Collectively, they offer both growth and income…

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Rolls-Royce vs Nvidia: which is the best growth stock for Britons to consider buying for 2026 and beyond?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Britons love these two growth stocks. But which one has more potential for 2026 and beyond? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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Looking for better value than Lloyds shares? Check out this lesser-known bank

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believe that Lloyds shares are approaching fair value. He thinks this under-the-radar banking group may outperform its…

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Down 18% in days! Should I sell this luxury brand in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

One of my favourite holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio has slumped 18% in the past few days.…

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Flirting with £12, can the Rolls-Royce share price sustain this rally – or is a correction overdue?

| Mark Hartley

After reaching just shy of £12, the Rolls-Royce share price has tapered off. Is the rally coming to an end,…

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How much do you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to retire early?

| Dr. James Fox

More Britons should be using the Stocks and Shares ISA. It’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth, earning a passive…

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With its 9% yield and trading 54% below fair value, is it time I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem?

| Mark Hartley

Legal & General’s high yield and cheap valuation make it tempting for passive income investors, but recent results show it’s…

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3 things serious investors NEVER say about stocks

| Stephen Wright

In the stock market, it can be hard to separate investing from gambling. But as Warren Buffett points out, the…

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£1,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks are a big part of the FTSE 100, but the UK’s largest index also has shares growth investors…

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Should we be worried about a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With tech shares continually rising, there’s talk of another stock market crash. Is it justified or are people just scaremongering?

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‘FTSE 100 to reach 10,172!’ What are the best stocks to consider buying before the surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Updated analyst forecasts predict more growth’s on the horizon for the UK's flagship index. But which stocks could benefit from…

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At a 5.5% dividend yield, how much might you need to invest for a £500 monthly payout?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The high dividend yield of this unloved FTSE 250 stock could play a pivotal role in helping investors earn an…

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How big does an ISA need to be to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money it takes to earn a £1,000 tax-free second income in 2025, and which stock…

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Nasdaq AI bubble? Here’s how I’m positioning my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer reveals how he's responding in his portfolio as concern rises about a possible AI bubble in the tech-dominated…

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Is a £500,000 SIPP enough for a comfortable retirement?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Five hundred grand is 3.4 times more than the average retirement savings in the UK. But is it enough to…

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Loan pressure passes: now can the Lloyds share price tip £1?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged over the past two years, but it has actually underperformed some in its peer…

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How much £10,000 invested in Shell and BP shares 5 years ago is now worth is mind blowing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Five years ago, BP shares were said to be 'uninvestable'. They said the same thing about Shell securities. But look…

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A 9.5% dividend yield! 2 dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

A lump sum or regular investment in these UK dividend stocks could yield substantial passive income over time, predicts Royston…

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Meet the 7p penny stock that two brokers think could soar 113%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores why this intriguing UK penny stock has a much higher 12-month target than the price at which…

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At £32.87, I couldn’t resist this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 growth stock!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Here's a UK blue-chip share Royston Wild recently bought more of in…

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Up 1,384%! What can we all learn from the Rolls-Royce share price’s rise?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past five years. Christopher Ruane considers whether there may be broader lessons…

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Higher than ever, could Nvidia stock still have further to climb?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock hit yet another all-time high this week, after climbing 1,299% in just five years. But could the best…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used now to start buying shares – and earning passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Here's how someone with no stock market experience could begin buying shares on a limited budget, whether aiming for growth,…

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Lloyds share price: what the latest results, buybacks, and motor-finance redress mean for investors

| Mark Hartley

Lloyds’ share price remains strong but with a looming motor-finance redress scheme and ongoing buybacks, what should investors watch next?

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how to try and turn it into £158 of passive income a month

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a long-term approach and using the cash generation potential of large blue-chip companies, our writer thinks the passive…

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FTSE 100 shares: are there still opportunities in this market?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that, although the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has been enjoying a banner year, it may…

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At 4.2%, the yield on this dividend share isn’t the highest, but it’s been the FTSE’s most reliable

| James Beard

A stock’s dividend yield is a popular measure. But our writer explains why sometimes it might not be the best…

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Could the FTSE 100 still hit 10,000 points in 2025? Here’s what the experts think…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at expert forecasts to see whether the FTSE 100 can hit 10,000 points in 2025 — and…

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Here’s 1 passive income stock with a dividend yield of 13.9%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This passive income stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the UK! Should investors be thinking of buying…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £587 of extra income each week?

| James Beard

To try and generate an extra income stream, our writer invests in the UK stock market. But what does he…

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2 UK growth stocks to consider for trying to build wealth after 50

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too late to start investing. And the UK might be the place to look for stocks to try…

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£1,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

While the index as a whole has underperformed recently, Stephen Wright thinks there are some great stocks to consider buying…

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3 UK shares that could surge in 2026 if the Bank of England cuts rates

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Bank of England could cut interest rates further in 2026. Here, Zaven Boyrazian explores which UK shares could benefit…

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Want to aim for a second income of £2,095 a month? Here’s how…

| James Beard

Our writer looks at how a newbie investor could try and aim for a monthly four-figure second income. And he…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice as stocks reach record highs

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm following Warren Buffett's advice in 2025 to try and beat the market even as stocks reach new all-time highs.…

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1 top growth stock to consider for a SIPP before Halloween

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sees this high-quality growth stock as an excellent choice to consider to tap into Asia's booming digital economy.

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This penny stock surged 100% in six months! Will it do it again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This natural gas penny stock could be set to deliver explosive long-term returns for growth investors if there are no…

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