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By July 2027, BP shares could turn £9,999 into…

| Royston Wild

BP shares have soared again today (Wednesday, 8 July). And analysts are predicting further substantial gains. How high can this…

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By July 2027, Rolls-Royce shares could turn £9,999 into…

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are still the biggest riser on the FTSE 100. But could the engineer be about to slump? These…

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I’ve just bought more bombed-out Diageo shares for my ISA! Have I gone mad?

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares have almost halved in value since Royston Wild first invested six years ago. So why has he invested…

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How much is £15k put in an ISA at the start of 2026 worth today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that ISA investors are likely to be happy with their investment returns so far this year, particularly…

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£12k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a balanced spread of FTSE 100 companies in a Stocks and Shares ISA can really…

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Here’s how gold stocks could roar back into life!

| Royston Wild

Gold stocks have dropped this year as metal prices have fallen. Royston Wild reveals why they could rebound -- and…

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Here’s how much a simple FTSE 250 tracker fund has returned over the last 5 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250's barely budged in five years. But some stock-pickers are still sitting on enormous gains, and this niche…

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Here’s how much a basic FTSE 100 tracker fund has returned over the last 5 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's delivered a solid 76.6% total return since 2021. But a handful of stocks have done far better……

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 12,300 points! 3 cheap stocks to consider buying before a surge?

| Royston Wild

Looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy before the next stock market rally? Royston Wild reveals three top bargains to…

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These are my best FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold forever

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 stocks that he hopes to hold for the rest of his life. Although…

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If we get a stock market crash, here’s what I’m doing

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones keeps reading articles warning of an impending stock market crash but that isn't going to stop him buying…

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I’m looking for the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy in July. Have I found them?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best stocks to buy this month? Even with the FTSE 100 at record highs, two blue-chip value…

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How to invest £450 a month in UK shares for a second income that aims to beat the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The State Pension pays £12,547 a year. Here's how investing just £450 a month in UK shares could unlock a…

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By July 2027, £10,000 of Lloyds shares in an ISA could make you…

| Royston Wild

City analysts think a mix of capital gains and dividends will see holders of Lloyds shares earn a juicy profit.…

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Is July a good month to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

With people's minds elsewhere, from days at the beach to watching the World Cup, our writer explains why now could…

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After crashing 25.8% in a week, is this one of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this British enterprise surged almost 300% earlier this year. So why have they suddenly started crashing? Zaven Boyrazian…

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£7,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 6 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have enjoyed phenomenal returns since July 2020, and some have even turned £7,000 into six…

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Prediction: this stock could surge 51% in my SIPP and ISA by 2027

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he's bullish on this growth stock in his ISA and SIPP portfolios, despite it falling 25%…

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£10,000 put in a Cash ISA at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

We're only halfway through the year, but has a Cash ISA beaten stock market returns so far? Our writer digs…

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How much might £19,999 in a Stocks & Shares ISA be worth by 2036?

| Royston Wild

Looking to create substantial wealth for retirement? Royston Wild explains why you should consider focusing on the Stocks and Shares…

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How to target a tax-free passive income of £1,275 a month on top of your State Pension

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing regular sums in a Stocks and Shares ISA will give you a much better retirement…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a stunning £750.75 weekly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building wealth in a SIPP can transform retirement so that you're earning as much as the…

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Why I’m not scared of a stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer isn't concerned about one particular company in his portfolio, even if there is a severe…

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How to avoid the new 22% tax on your Stocks and Shares ISAs!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The government is introducing a new 22% tax on savings in Stocks and Shares ISAs. But my family will never…

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1 REIT could turn a £20,000 ISA into annual passive income of £1,580

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an ultra-high-yield REIT from the FTSE 250 index that he thinks will generate ISA income for years…

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1 FTSE stock tipped to handily outdo Rolls-Royce shares by 2027

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 blue-chip has dropped 23% in recent months, offering a potentially more lucrative opportunity than Rolls-Royce shares.

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How will the new changes to the Stocks and Shares ISA affect you?

| Royston Wild

New rules on how we can use stocks ISAs are coming into force. Royston Wild digs into the detail and…

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Burnham as the next PM matters more for the FTSE 250 than FTSE 100. Here’s why…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the change in Downing Street could cause volatility in the FTSE 250, and outlines one stock…

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I’ve opened a Junior SIPP for my daughter. What stock should I buy with £250?

| Ben McPoland

By adding small sums of money to a Junior SIPP each year, Ben McPoland hopes to provide his daughter with…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,066 monthly passive income in 2066

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in FTSE 100 dividend shares inside an ISA allows you to look forward to retirement…

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Can anything save the Ocado share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since its all-time high above £29 in autumn 2020, the Ocado share price has crashed by an incredible 94%. Is…

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8% dividend yield! This REIT could be a BIG winner after Keir Starmer’s resignation

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) is a key part of my portfolio. And it's outlook could get a whole…

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How could ‘Prime Minister’ Andy Burnham boost these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares?

| Royston Wild

Andy Burnham is odds-on favourite to become the next Prime Minister. The question is, which FTSE 100 shares would stand…

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How many Barclays shares do I need to buy to get a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are Barclays' shares a good passive income investment in 2026? Zaven Boyrazian explores the bank's latest results and dividend-paying potential.

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At £1, is now still a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best value shares in the FTSE 100 right now. Could this British banking giant be quietly…

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By June 2027, the Greggs share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After collapsing nearly 50% from its record high, Greggs' share price finally seems to be stabilising. Is it getting ready…

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By June 2027, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After climbing another 56.8% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed £5,000 into £7,840. But can…

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A ridiculously-cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy in June?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Down 40% since early 2025, is this FTSE 250 stock now trading at an amazing discount for long-term investors? Or…

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This ‘boring’ FTSE 100 stock’s forecast to grow 3x faster than Rolls-Royce shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After skyrocketing, all eyes are still fixed on Rolls-Royce. But there's another FTSE 100 stock that could be on track…

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Want to start investing for a child or grandchild? 3 things to think about first

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a trio of factors to mull over if you're interested in getting a beloved little one…

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