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The Nvidia share price still hasn’t recovered post-earnings. Should I be worried?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Nvidia share price has traded lower over the past couple of weeks, and offers his…

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Just Released: Our Top Value Stock For ISAs In June 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We've just named our top value stock for June 2026 with 31 years of dividend growth under its belt, still…

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The market just sold this FTSE 100 stock. I think it’s focusing on the wrong risk

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines whether a recent sell-off has created an opportunity in a FTSE 100 miner for investors worried about…

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3 top ETFs to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in June

| Ben McPoland

A couple of well-chosen ETFs can really boost an ISA portfolio's performance. Here, our writer names a trio that are…

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How to invest £20k in 3 FTSE 100 stocks to get a stunning 7% dividend yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out some FTSE 100 income stocks that together could deliver a combined yield of more than 7%,…

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Tempted by SpaceX? Is it worth considering Scottish Mortgage shares instead?

| James Beard

Ahead of the SpaceX IPO, James Beard discusses whether it’s time to consider an alternative strategy by taking a stake…

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Will we see a catastrophic stock market crash this year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's near record highs, but one overlooked FTSE 100 giant's still trading well below its peak and analysts…

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Should I buy this dirt cheap stock to start earning passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A beaten-up retailer may be turning the corner, but can this cheap petcare stock really become a serious passive income…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: have we seen the peak?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has already delivered a huge multi-year rally, but investors are now starting to ask whether the…

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Nvidia is under-appreciated: I’m buying the stock near $215

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Relative to other chip stocks, Nvidia is underperforming in 2026. Edward Sheldon believes it lagging behind has created an opportunity.

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Should I buy 1,004 Lloyds shares for a £36.65 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have surged over the last year, but could the real story now be the growing income stream that…

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Could former penny share Filtronic still be a millionaire-maker at 320p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A tiny UK tech penny share has turned a few thousand pounds into life‑changing wealth. But can its rocket‑fuelled run…

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After rallying almost 20% in 1 month, is it finally time to buy Greggs shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a few years of disappointment, Greggs' shares were finally bouncing back last month. Is this the start of a…

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Just under £17 today, here’s where Greggs deeply-undervalued shares ‘should’ be trading right now

| Simon Watkins

Greggs' shares blend accelerating earnings momentum and record sales, yet the market continues to price them as if little's changed.

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Here’s why my Stocks and Shares ISA climbed as the market fell on Friday

| Stephen Wright

What kept Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA moving forward on Friday, even as investors fretted when the major indices…

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How have Sage shares become a dividend machine? 5 reasons why!

| Royston Wild

Sage shares offer a brilliant blend of dividend growth and value for money. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100…

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£5,700 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A red-hot S&P 500 cloud stock has blown past the wider market in 2026, and the latest numbers may explain…

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With a 7.5% forecast dividend yield, this overlooked FTSE 100 gem looks one of the top stocks to buy for second income to me

| Simon Watkins

Investors hunting for FTSE stocks to buy with big income potential may be overlooking a standout — a forecast 7.5%…

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£3,750 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

An under-the-radar FTSE 250 winner has raced ahead in 2026, vastly outperforming the wider UK stock market and making smart…

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Down 10%! The new-look BP’s shares looked cheap before, but now they may be a steal under £10.71!

| Simon Watkins

BP shares have slipped lately, but a strategic shift back to high‑return hydrocarbons and a big valuation gap suggest good…

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Down 29%, a beaten-down FTSE 250 bargain I’m predicting can rebound!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 laggard now trades on rock-bottom PEG ratios below 1. Could it be a brilliant recovery play to…

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2 beaten-down stocks I’m tempted to buy for my ISA today

| Ben McPoland

Looking at his own Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer likes these two beaten-down growth firms that are over 30%…

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500 shares of this FTSE 100 company unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 currently pays a yield of 3.1%, but plenty of its constituents offer far more generous dividends to…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £33,814 a year in dividend income?

| Simon Watkins

ISA investors may be overlooking this FTSE star with unusually strong long‑term income and share-price gains potential that could produce…

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3 FTSE 100 income stocks to consider buying and holding for a decade

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 income stocks have raised payouts every year for decades. Can they continue? Royston Wild examines these dividend…

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61,207 shares of this high-yield dividend stock pay income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could this FTSE 100 dividend stock really mimic the State Pension? The latest numbers suggest this high-yield name might just…

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Below £5 now, here’s where this deeply undervalued FTSE 100 defence star ‘should’ be trading today

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem's profits are powering ahead while its valuation stays stuck — a widening disconnect that could offer…

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After Friday’s bloodbath, is the stock market recovery in doubt?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why global stocks fell on Friday and discusses whether this puts the stock market recovery in…

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The passive income problem lurking in Britain’s pensions is…

| Royston Wild

Roughly seven-in-10 Brits earn a passive income from some sort of pension. But data suggests it might not be saving…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1,370 monthly passive income?

| James Beard

Want to retire early and live off passive income? James Beard explains how someone could aim to do this with…

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Here’s how nuclear energy could reignite a fire under Rolls-Royce shares

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the long-term dividend potential of Rolls-Royce shares and how its SMR division could help drive growth.

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Here’s how much is needed in an ISA to earn £46,918 of passive income a year

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at the kind of investment power needed to bring in enough passive income for a…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares to consider buying and holding for a decade

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the real rewards of investing in FTSE 100 shares come over the long term. He thinks these…

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At 237.8%, the stock market total value-to-GDP ratio is way too high. Here’s what I’m doing.

| Mark Hartley

With the stock market looking more overvalued than at any other time in history, Mark Hartley carefully considers how UK…

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Greggs shares may look cheap – but they expose a classic investing dilemma!

| Christopher Ruane

Greggs shares seem to be going nowhere fast. This shareholder reckons it could be an example of a classic stock…

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Here’s how long it could take to go from zero to a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sees this dividend-paying ETF as a solid contender for inclusion in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA today.

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Down 33%, is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this quality FTSE 100 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock's been written off as a loser in the age of artificial intelligence. But what if the…

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Britons need a £691,000 pension to retire comfortably. Could FTSE 100 shares be the answer?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 shares can play a valuable role in a retirement saving strategy. But they’re not the only piece of…

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Is SpaceX the exception to Warren Buffett’s rule about IPOs?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett is known for his scepticism about IPOs. But every rule has exceptions – and SpaceX isn’t like other…

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How much would you need in a SIPP to replace a £3,000 monthly salary?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores how a SIPP could help build long-term retirement income through disciplined investing and quality dividend stocks.

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