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£503 buys 14 shares in this FTSE 250 stock that returned 23.9% annually for the last 15 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has averaged a huge return for 15 years. At today's price, £503 buys 14 shares. But…

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£1,000 buys 25 shares in this FTSE 100 stock that’s returned 29.2% annually for the last 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining stock has returned close to 30% a year for a decade. At 3,995p, £1,000 buys 25…

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2 REITs yielding 7%+ to consider for passive income in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A REIT backed by the NHS and another backed by Tesco and Sainsbury's with both yielding 7%+. Here's why I'm…

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3 top income-focused stocks to buy in May 2026, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for a stock to buy for income in May 2026? Experts have flagged these three UK dividend shares as…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 1 January is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA invested in the FTSE 100 on 1 January is already up. But some investors have…

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3 FTSE Shares experts think will lead the next bull market charge

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 63% of all analyst ratings on FTSE shares are currently set to Buy. Here are three stocks the experts…

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How much do you need to put in the stock market to quit work for a life of passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the stock market really replace your salary? Here's how much money you need, and one quality FTSE 100 compounder…

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How much do you need in an ISA for a £692 weekly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

A spread of FTSE 100 stocks could help ISA investors generate a passive income worth £30,000 over a full year.…

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Up 45%, how much could £5,000 of BT shares be worth in 12 months

| Royston Wild

BT shares have taken flight over the last year. But can the FTSE 100 company keep on flying? Royston Wild…

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Up 8%, how are International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares rising again?

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have risen strongly over the last seven days. But can the FTSE 100 airline giant keep on rising?…

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Down 53% in the past 5 years. Is this the best value stock in the FTSE 100?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over a value stock that has been trending lower for several years, and tries to decide if…

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3 investment trusts on fire across my SIPP and Stock and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This writer is eyeing up an investment trust packed with artificial intelligence stocks for his SIPP. And it’s clear he’s…

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Is your Cash ISA stopping you from becoming a millionaire?

| Royston Wild

Just a tiny percentage of ISA millionaires have made their fortunes in a Cash ISA. Is there a better way…

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Down 31%, how much could £5,000 of Diageo shares be worth in 12 months?

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares could give investors a £2,850 profit if one broker forecast proves accurate. But what are the chances of…

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Greggs shares are the FTSE 250’s biggest risers. How did that happen?!

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have shot higher again following strong trading news. Has the comeback started for this bruised FTSE 250 stock?

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Here’s how someone could start buying shares for the price of a weekend break

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares for the cost of a quick getaway? Our writer explains how it…

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How a £20k ISA could make you £6,491 a month from passive income shares

| Royston Wild

Ready to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? This strategy could earn you a huge four-figure passive income…

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Here’s what is baffling me about the stock market today

| Ben McPoland

Despite numerous potential risks on the horizon, the stock market remains at an elevated level today. Here's what I'm doing.

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ISA millionaires are tipped to treble! How to boost your chances of becoming one

| Royston Wild

The Stocks and Shares ISA could be your ticket to building massive wealth for retirement. Royston Wild explains how.

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Things are getting tough for this FTSE 100 share. But I’m not selling!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has fallen 17% in value since the beginning of the year. Royston Wild thinks this may…

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Down 61% and a P/E of 5.9! Is this FTSE 100 share FINALLY rebounding?

| Royston Wild

JD Sports has been one of the FTSE 100's worst performing shares of the last five years. But latest results…

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4 steps to earning £1,001 in monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Fancy making a four-figure passive income every month? Royston Wild explains how drip-feeding cash into the stock market can make…

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How to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a £1k monthly second income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a large and reliable passive income in retirement? Buying dividend shares in a Stocks and…

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Here are the lazy passive income streams paying me while I sleep

| Ben McPoland

Find out which passive income stocks this writer owns, as well as one from the FTSE 100 index that he's…

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How much is £7,620 saved in a Cash ISA a decade ago worth today?

| Harvey Jones

Cash ISA savers have received an average of 4% over the last decade, but Harvey Jones says the average Stocks…

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3 reasons why Barclays shares could crash in May!

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares are sinking as the war in Iran continues. Could we see a full-blown crash this month? Royston Wild…

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This value stock could turn £2k into £2,860 this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a value stock that has been hit hard by the Middle East conflict, but he thinks…

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13,000 more reasons why I’m avoiding IAG shares!

| Royston Wild

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares are rallying again. But Royston Wild explains why he's still avoiding the volatile FTSE 100…

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Why NOW could be the best time to find stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for more stocks to buy for my ISA and SIPPs. But it's possible some shares could be better…

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16,976 more reasons why Lloyds share price could sink

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has risen by a third since last May. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank’s now…

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How much is needed in an ISA to target a £2,091 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how an ISA can be combined with a long-term investing strategy to target passive income aimed at easily beating…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering for growth, value AND dividends!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is home to stacks of quality stocks. Here are three that offer a tasty combination of growth,…

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How much is needed in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £4,708 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox says investors targeting a passive income through their Stocks and Shares ISA need to focus on aggressive…

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Are we approaching a full-blown stock market crash?

| Harvey Jones

Despite the war in Iran, we've avoided a stock market crash so far. Harvey Jones is gearing up to buy…

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How to target a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA by investing £511 a month

| Harvey Jones

Fancy becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Harvey Jones thinks this long-term investment strategy could help you get there…

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Investing For Beginners

How much is needed in an ISA for a £35,828 passive income from FTSE shares?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals how a Stocks and Shares ISA invested in FTSE 100 shares could deliver a huge passive income…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now to double my money?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks past the current market turbulence and spots one beaten-down FTSE stock that could double... under the right…

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Could I double my money with Lloyds shares in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares have delivered explosive gains in recent years, but could the bank stock climb even higher in 2026? Zaven…

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How on earth have Greggs shares fallen 49%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As Britain’s biggest and favourite bakery chain, how did Greggs' shares fall so far from grace? And could the FTSE…

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Should investors buy 7,485 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores what might be the most generous passive income opportunity for investors in the entire FTSE 100. Is…

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