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Is this the best S&P 500 stock to consider buying in these volatile times?

| Royston Wild

With bullion prices still rocketing, I think buying the S&P 500's only gold stock is worth serious consideration right now.

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2 investment trusts to help investors become Stocks & Shares ISA millionaires

| Dr. James Fox

One of the biggest challenges for new Stocks and Shares ISA investors is which investments to make. Dr James Fox…

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A year ago, £10,000 in Tesco shares — at today’s price — is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Tesco's provided solid investor returns since April 2024 thanks to strong share price gains and healthy dividends. Can it keep…

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Is April a great time to start investing?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights a top-tier tech stock that has sold off recently, making it worthy of consideration for someone ready…

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Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s how much you need in your SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for confident investors to build their personal pension over time and eventually use that…

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3 ways I try to spot cheap shares during a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his process of filtering for cheap shares at a time when simply buying anything isn't the…

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As share trading hits new records, here’s why I’m planning to keep buying UK shares!

| Royston Wild

Thinking like Warren Buffett and buying 'on the dip' can unlock significant long-term returns from UK shares. Here's why.

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Analysts now expect up to 4 UK rate cuts this year! Here’s what it could mean for the FTSE 100 index

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points to the rapidly shifting market expectations when it comes to UK interest rates and explains the impact…

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Here’s how to start investing with £500 as the stock market tumbles

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons a rocky stock market could throw up some bargains, potentially making it a good moment to start…

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Here’s why I just bought this gold stocks fund for my SIPP!

| Royston Wild

I think investing in gold stocks could be the best way to capitalise on bullion's bull run. Here's a top…

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Stock market chaos! 3 pieces of investing wisdom from Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Billionaire Warren Buffett has been investing for many decades, making some of his quotes worth remembering when markets head south.

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Why the FTSE 250 could outperform the FTSE 100 for the rest of the year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the FTSE 250 could do better than its big brother when factoring in domestic exposure and…

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1 key fact to remember in this stock market correction

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 investment trust that is catching his eye after the recent massive…

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The 2025 stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth in an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If a long-term investor has cash sitting in an investment ISA, now could be a good time to put some…

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Is now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Stock market turbulence can be alarming, but it can also offer opportunity. Our writer considers whether now could be the…

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Considering a Stocks and Shares ISA this April? Avoid these mistakes!

| Mark Hartley

When opening a Stocks and Shares ISA for the first time, it's easy to fall foul of some costly mistakes.…

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With global markets down 10%+ investors should remember this legendary quote from Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time. And he says that the best time to buy shares is…

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As Trump’s tariffs sink the FTSE 100, I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice and shopping for bargains

| Andrew Mackie

With the FTSE 100 now officially in a correction period, Andrew Mackie's not sitting on cash waiting to see where…

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I was right about the UK stock impact from the tariff news. Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he warned about the impact of the tariffs on UK stocks and why more short-term pain…

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Why I’m staying away from the Barclays share price even with a 19% drop

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's cautious right now about the Barclays share price, with the potential for lower revenues from…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider as stock markets plummet!

| Royston Wild

Looking for lifeboats as growth-crushing trade tariffs loom? Here are two (including a FTSE 100 gold stock) I think merit…

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The FTSE’s tanking. Here’s what I’m doing

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the blink of an eye, the FTSE has fallen more than 10% due to economic uncertainty. Here’s how Edward…

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2 FTSE 100 gems that rallied last week as the stock market tumbled

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of FTSE 100 shares that actually jumped at a time when most of the…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Marks and Spencer share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Marks and Spencer share price has hit its highest point since 2016 after more than doubling under the new…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the HSBC share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The HSBC share price is approaching a 20-year high under its new CEO as he targets $1.5bn of savings. Here…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Barclays share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Barclays’ share price has more than tripled in the last five years as higher interest rates push up margins. But…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Competitive fears are driving the Tesco share price down, but has the market overreacted? Here are the latest analyst forecasts…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesla share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite volatility plaguing the Tesla share price, analyst forecasts remain bullish for the long run. Here’s how high the stock…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Lloyds share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has surged more than 40% over the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue? Or…

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Down 22%, this FTSE stock offers a 9.3% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy giant controls 6% of the UK’s wind power generation, offering one of the highest dividend yields…

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How much passive income could an investor earn if they put £200 a month in an ISA?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build a large pot of money and…

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Is the FTSE 250 about to surge by 45%?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250’s trading at a massive discount versus historical levels. Could the underappreciated growth index enjoy an upward correction…

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Forecast: here’s how high can the FTSE 100 could climb in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100’s already up over 6% since the start of the year as consumer spending starts to rise, but…

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Just opened a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are 10 stocks to consider buying, according to AI

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the start of a new tax year, Zaven Boyrazian uses ChatGPT to build a Stocks and Shares ISA starter…

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I’m planning to keep investing with my Stocks & Shares ISA! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why he plans to keep building his Stocks and Shares ISA despite current turmoil on the stock…

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Is Warren Buffett getting ready for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Berkshire Hathaway has a record $344bn of cash sitting in the bank right now, signalling that Warren Buffett could be…

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How much passive income can an investor get each year from a new £20,000 ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20k investment in an Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to an annual passive income…

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Is the US stock market set to crash in April?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Panic about a looming stock market crash is spreading, but what could be the tipping point? And what can investors…

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As the stock market has a meltdown, I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been following Warren Buffett in recent weeks by repositioning his portfolio to take advantage of the market…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA for a £100k passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down how much investors need to put aside each month to potentially earn a six-figure tax-free passive…

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