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Prediction: in 12 months, surging Rolls-Royce shares and dividends could turn £20,000 into…

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares have soared around two-thirds in value as earnings have continued to take off. Can it keep rising? Royston…

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Get yourself ready for a violent stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is sinking, raising fears of a fresh stock market crash. What are you doing about it? Here's…

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ISA Individual Savings Account
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Hands up, who’s dreaming of a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

How to make a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA, that's what headlines keep banging on about. Let's look…

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£10k in a SIPP today could be worth £1.33m in 30 years — with a bit of help

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage their SIPPs to build a retirement nest egg. The formula is simpler…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 11,000, these top shares are still dirt cheap!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE shares aren't without risk. But at current prices, our writer Royston Wild thinks they're too good to ignore.…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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What are the best FTSE 100 shares to consider buying for the next 5 years?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When picking FTSE 100 shares for the long term, Edward Sheldon follows Warren Buffett’s playbook and focuses on growth and…

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Looking for FTSE 100 bargains before the ISA deadline? Here are 2 to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for last minute additions for a high-power Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild picks out two top FTSE 100…

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Diageo’s share price is 61% off its highs! Time to consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Diageo's share price tumbled again last week after it cut forecasts. Is the FTSE 100 company now too cheap to…

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10,000 Lloyds shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares have delivered FTSE 100-bashing returns over the last year. The question is, can the Black Horse Bank keep…

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Greggs shares are 53% off their highs! Time to consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares are worth less than half what they were five years ago. Is the battered FTSE 250 share now…

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How to survive a stock market crash: 3 tips for novice investors

| Mark Hartley

As geopolitical risks intensify, Mark Hartley outlines ways to reduce portfolio risk and identify opportunities during a stock market crash.

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Experts think this penny stock could rise by 80% or more in the coming year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a penny stock that has the potential to soar this year if international expansion pays off,…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price rise 5% or 36% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price hit new heights after stunning full-year results on Thursday (26 February). Can the FTSE 100 firm keep…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a second income of £2,700 a month in 2050?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a 6%-yielding stock from the FTSE 100 index that could contribute towards an attractive second income.

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Down 34%, I think this FTSE 100 stock’s a top share to consider in March!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share's slumped in value as software stocks across the globe have retraced. Royston Wild asks: is this…

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IAG shares have slumped 6%, so is this a dip-buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have on Monday (2 March) slumped to their lowest level for the year. Are they now too cheap…

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£20,000 invested in FTSE 100 shares a year ago would now be worth…

| Royston Wild

A fund tracking FTSE 100 shares would have delivered double-digit returns over the last year. Is it the best way…

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5 reasons why Greggs’ share price could surge 37% to £22!

| Royston Wild

Greggs' share price has slumped by a quarter during the past 12 months. But one analyst thinks the FTSE 250…

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Be prepared for a historic stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A boutique research house just explained how the stock market could fall more than 50% in the years ahead as…

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As the ISA deadline looms I asked ChatGPT if it’s better to invest in a SIPP instead and it said…

| Harvey Jones

ISA season may be in full swing but Harvey Jones wonders if it's more rewarding to invest in a SIPP.…

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Why not start investing? 3 common myths busted!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of excuses some people use to explain why they want to start investing but…

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Urgent! there’s not much ISA time left to boost our passive income plans

| Alan Oscroft

It's never too early to make sure we're not missing out on the chance to build the best passive income…

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Here’s how you could earn a £1,162 monthly SIPP income with £5 a day

| Royston Wild

The Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) can put you on the fast track to creating long-term wealth, even with small contributions.…

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Get set for a bloody stock market crash in March

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is flying towards 11,000 but Harvey Jones is wondering whether it's all going to end in a…

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The super simple way to try and create a £8.6m SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension)

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is an incredibly powerful way to save for retirement. Dr James Fox explains that you can start things…

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2 stocks to consider buying that outperformed during the last stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the performance of two stocks during the 2020 market rout and explains why they both could be…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 index a decade ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 index has gone into overdrive over the past two years. What's going on? And is the blue-chip…

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How much passive income does the FTSE 250 offer?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how much passive income potential there is in the FTSE 250 index, as well as highlighting an…

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1,001 Legal & General shares bought 12 months ago are now worth…

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have enjoyed robust double-digit gains over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 company continue…

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Down 90%, is this FTSE 250 icon now a screaming buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 firm might be a household name, but its shares have declined significantly over the last five years.…

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Nearing a 52-week high, are BT shares still a good buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Less than two months into 2026, and BT shares are already beating the market. But if forecasts are right, they…

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£5k invested in Diageo shares 3 months ago is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Diageo shares might be starting to show signs of a broader recovery, as a new CEO…

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5 reasons why Diageo shares could leap 51% to £27.25!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 recovery stocks to buy? Royston Wild reckons investors should consider Diageo -- its share…

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FTSE shares: a near-once-in-a-decade opportunity to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the UK economy secretly thriving? FTSE shares are climbing at a record pace as new economic data reveals a…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £75 daily second income?

| Ben McPoland

To aim for a second income in excess of £27,000 is an ambitious target. But with the right strategy and…

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Up 50%, this FTSE 100 stock still has a 6.4% dividend yield! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s on fire! But can it keep up this momentum in 2026? Or is its high dividend…

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Defence stocks continue to soar! Are they still some of the best shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Defence stocks have been amazing performers, with some even doubling since last February! But are they still among the best…

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£50,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could become a £20,000 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth and eventually taking a passive income. Dr James Fox explains one path…

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£10,000 invested? Here’s how to aim for £10,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding and shrewd stock picking to create a new…

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Start buying shares with a spare £500? Here’s how, in 5 steps

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a novice investor could start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds, in five straightforward…

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