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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Can the latest in large language model technology help in the search for the ideal 10-year Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Up 19% in a week, this FTSE 100 defensive stock’s defying the market sell-off

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 100 titan's outperforming at the moment and why the good news could support its…

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3 FTSE 100 best-sellers I won’t touch with a bargepole

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have been selling like hotcakes in 2025. But our writer Royston Wild plans to keep avoiding…

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2 FTSE shares that could beat the S&P 500 over the next 12 months

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

US stocks could underperform in 2026, while some FTSE shares look primed to surge. Here are two that could be…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that experts are calling ‘Strong Buys’

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 250 stocks are being overlooked by most investors, but expert analysts are paying attention to these exciting discounted…

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History suggests the FTSE 100 will do this after the UK Autumn Budget

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Whatever happens in the fast-approaching Autumn Budget, this FTSE 100 stock could be set to outperform and deliver solid gains…

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1 top-tier ETF to consider on the London Stock Exchange 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an idea from the London Stock Exchange that offers exposure to the booming global aerospace and defence…

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Down over 55%, analysts expect a massive recovery from these UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a tough 2025, these UK shares are now seriously undervalued. Is this a trap? Or could investors be looking…

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If an investor puts £1,667 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how a Stocks and Shares ISA can help build long-term wealth and a stock that could…

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How much do you need to invest in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Escaping the nine-to-five and living off tax-free dividends from the stock market may sound ludicrous to many people, but is…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Consider these power plays…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains what he's done to protect himself from a stock market crash -- and why he plans to…

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I asked ChatGPT if Lloyds’ share price will spike or sink. It said…

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price is a whisker away from the critical £1 marker. Can the FTSE 100 bank break through?…

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Here’s how much you need in an ISA for a £4,400 second income per month

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can earn a second income by leveraging the incredible opportunities of the stock market…

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Here’s how much £5k of FTSE shares 10 years ago would be worth now…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the combined 10-year return on FTSE shares and explains how investors can identify top growth stocks to…

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How big should your SIPP be to generate £2,000 a month when you retire?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones grabs his calculator to work out how much investors need to tuck away in a SIPP to generate…

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What I’ll do if the ISA allowance is cut in the Budget

| Harvey Jones

Pre-Budget speculation suggests that the Cash ISA allowance will be cut later this month. Harvey Jones looks at the best…

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3 key lessons from Warren Buffett’s final letter as CEO

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has minted many millionaires over the decades due to his truly legendary track record investing in the stock…

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2 investing gems I missed at first from Warren Buffett’s latest letter

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a more detailed look at Warren Buffett's Thanksgiving letter and finds a relevant UK stock pick based…

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The Aviva share price is tipped to soar through 800p! Can it?

| Royston Wild

Discover why analysts expect the Aviva share price to surge another 16% -- and why our writer has bought the…

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Prediction: these ‘secret’ UK stocks are ready to catch fire

| Royston Wild

Discover which UK stocks brokers are tipping for stunning returns over the next year -- including one white-hot penny stock.

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How big should your Stocks and Shares ISA be to generate £250 a week when you retire?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a huge fan of the Stocks and Shares ISA, saying it's a brilliant way to generate a…

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The BT share price is tipped to blast through 200p! Can it?

| Royston Wild

Discover why City analysts think BT's share price has further to run -- and why our writer Royston Wild fears…

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I asked ChatGPT if BP’s share price will rise or fall. It said…

| Royston Wild

Discover why ChatGPT said BP's share price might rise over the next 12 months -- and what Royston Wild thinks…

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How big does a FTSE 100 portfolio need to be to make £1k in monthly second income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a mix of FTSE 100 stocks for capital growth and dividend potential can help us get…

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Is the mother of all stock market crashes on the horizon?

| Ben McPoland

As AI enthusiasm keeps lifting the stock market, Ben McPoland highlights one under-the-radar UK share that might deserve investors’ attention.

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2 juicy cheap shares that continue to fly under the radar

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two cheap shares with market caps under £350m that he believes deserve more investor attention going…

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How much do you need in an ISA to take £46,000 per year as a passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a way to build wealth and eventually take a second…

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I asked ChatGPT how much I’d need in an ISA to target a £2,000 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An ISA is an ideal place to start setting up a steady passive income. Can ChatGPT help us in figuring…

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I asked ChatGPT where the Barclays share price could be at year-end and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sees if his AI counterpart agrees with his view for the Barclays share price for the coming months…

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How on Earth has the B&M share price crashed by 71%?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With bargain prices, how is it that the B&M share price has struggled so much in 2025? And could the…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest £5,000 in Diageo shares 3 years ago

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares have had a rocky three years or so. But after falling so much in value, is the stock…

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How on Earth have Greggs shares fallen by 43%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the UK's biggest bakery chain, how is it that Greggs' shares have collapsed by so much in 2025? And…

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My favourite FTSE 250 income stock surged 10% and still has a dirt cheap P/E of 5.3!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian is thrilled by the upcoming potential recovery surge of this dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock and thinks it…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 100 index will hit 10,000. It said…

| Royston Wild

It seems to be only a matter of time before the FTSE 100 index bursts to new highs. Royston Wild…

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This little-known UK technology stock is now the 10th-largest business in the FTSE 100

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar FTSE 100 technology company has more than doubled in the last five years and is now bigger than…

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From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

| Stephen Wright

Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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3 investment trusts to target a 13.7% annual return…

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best investment trusts to buy this November? Here are three Royston Wild thinks could deliver spectacular portfolio…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket 12,494 points’? 1 cheap stock I’m buying before it does

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These analysts are projecting a near-29% stock market surge in the next 12 months! Should investors snap up bargains while…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a sizeable nest egg while also earning a…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and it said…

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT is an incredibly impressive piece of technology, but is it any good at building a passive income portfolio? Dr…

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