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A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While a stock market crash in 2026 isn’t a certainty, investors who prepare for the worst today could build a…

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3 reasons why the stock market might crash — and what I’m doing about it…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worrying about a possible stock market crash. He'll be looking to go on the offensive by buying…

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Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to use this year's Stocks and Shares ISA may be deterred by current market volatility but this could…

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The stock market hasn’t crashed yet. Make these 3 moves before it does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is prepared for a stock market crash they can soften the blow, and more importantly, capitalise on…

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Down 31%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror stock I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

Rightmove's share price has collapsed during the last 12 months. Why doesn't this make the FTSE 100 stock a top…

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3 ETFs to consider as the Middle East conflict escalates

| Royston Wild

Searching the stock market for assets to buy as the war rolls on? Royston Wild reveals three top exchange-traded funds…

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Will the BAE Systems share price soar 13% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price continues to surge as the Middle East crisis worsens. Royston Wild asks if the FTSE 100…

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Is Aston Martin going to be a penny share by the end of this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his concerns around Aston Martin following the latest results, and mulls whether the company is on the…

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Will the Iran war cause a stock market crash? Here’s what history says

| Ben McPoland

History offers some reassurance to investors when it comes to geopolitical events and stock market crashes. Ben McPoland explains more.

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4 reasons why the BT share price could surge 45% over the next year!

| Royston Wild

Could BT's share price really surge to 300p over the next year? One broker thinks so, though Royston Wild sees…

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Will the IAG share price rise 33% or 81% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

British Airways owner IAG's seen its share price dive 15% over the last month. But City analysts reckon the FTSE…

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Will the easyJet share price rise 43% or 97% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

City analysts believe easyJet's share price might almost double over the next year. Royston Wild considers the outlook for the…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends from Barclays shares are about to skyrocket as management outlines plans to return £15bn to shareholders. Is this a…

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This fallen FTSE 100 darling could be one of the best shares to buy in March

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There was a time when investors couldn’t get enough of this FTSE 100 stock. Now I reckon it might be…

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These 2 UK stocks just got insanely cheap

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a couple of UK stocks that have experienced double-digit percentage falls within the past month. He thinks…

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These 3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are now dirt cheap!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy as the market slumps? Here's a fallen hero to consider --…

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Will Lloyds shares rise 25% or 39% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are expected to rebound after sinking to fresh multi-month peaks. Royston Wild considers the outlook for the FTSE…

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Here’s how much passive income 1,500 Tesco shares pay

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why Tesco shares have rocketed in the past two years, and what that means for the passive…

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Greggs shares are at a 5-year low. Is this a chance to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs' shares are close to their lowest point in over five years. But with sales starting to pick up, is…

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Will Lloyds shares double in 2026, and is it time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian has found several catalysts that could send Lloyds' shares rocketing in 2026! Is now the time to back…

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£500 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares continue to surge as earnings once again beat expectations allowing shareholders to make even more money.

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Will the Iran war trigger a stock market crash?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that's surging amid the current geopolitical instability and a jittery stock market.

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I asked ChatGPT if ISA investors should consider investing their money in a SIPP instead this year

| Harvey Jones

Investors have less than a month to contribute to this year's ISA allowance but Harvey Jones says they shouldn't ignore…

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Up 241%! Why is no one talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian analyses a FTSE 250 stock that's more than tripled in a year, and yet most investors still aren't…

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2 insanely cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider buying today!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best bargains on the London stock market? Royston Wild reveals two of his favourite FTSE 100 value…

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The FTSE 100 could skyrocket to 13,252 by December! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Brand new analyst forecasts project an upcoming 26% surge for the FTSE 100 by December this year! Is now the…

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Prediction: in 12 months, Legal & General shares could turn £20,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have delivered an average annual return of 9.9% over 15 years. Can the FTSE 100 financial…

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Will we see a catastrophic stock market crash next week?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how investors should respond to the current uncertainty, and urges investors to stay calm even if the…

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Ocado shares plummet 30% in 2 months! Is it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More customer losses and weak cash flows have continued Ocado’s share price decline. But is this volatility turning it into…

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Is 50 too old to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why 'better late than never' is key to his thinking about whether 50's too old to start…

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Here’s what £150 a month in a Junior ISA could be worth by 2045…

| Ben McPoland

You might be surprised to learn by how large a Junior ISA portfolio could become inside 20 years from modest…

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Want to retire richer? Here’s Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If you want to build wealth for a richer retirement, then following Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best…

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No savings at 40? Ignore buy-to-let and invest in cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tax hikes are making buy-to-let far more difficult. But investors can still build impressive wealth with cheap UK shares. Zaven…

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A surging ex-penny stock to buy for the defence spending revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging on the back of the new defense spending supercycle. So much so, it’s no…

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Are these the top 5 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA and hold forever?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Experts believe these top five UK shares could deliver high returns in the long run. Should I rush to add…

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The SIPP deadline is looming! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for last-minute stocks to buy for a self-invested personal pension (SIPP)? This FTSE 100 faller could be a great…

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The ISA deadline’s almost on us! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

| Royston Wild

Investors have just a month to max out their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance for the 2026 tax year. Here…

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1,001 Barclays shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares have delivered excellent returns over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 bank keep outperforming? Royston Wild…

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Get started on the stock market: 3 ‘safe’ shares for beginner UK investors to consider

| Mark Hartley

Kicking off an investment portfolio on the stock market may seem like a scary prospect. Mark Hartley details a few…

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Has a 2026 stock market crash just come a whole lot closer?

| Alan Oscroft

If we're in for a stock market crash, what's the best way for us to prepare, and what kinds of…

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