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£5,000 invested in Taylor Wimpey shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares haven’t been a terrific investment over the last five years, but has this share price weakness created…

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£500 invested in Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are rushing to buy Legal & General shares as the dividend yield hits 8.9%! But how much money are…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last five weeks. But how much money have investors made…

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FTSE 100 stocks: the biggest winners and losers of Q1 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK’s flagship FTSE 100 index has been quite volatile over the first quarter of 2026, yet it’s overall performance…

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2 excellent ETFs to consider buying for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of top ETFs that together offer high-growth potential and an attractive level of passive income.

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for an epic stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK economy and stock market are heading into some turbulent times. Zaven Boyrazian explores what steps investors can take…

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How to invest £300 a month in UK shares to target a £51,359 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide an ample second income and build a sizable nest egg at the same…

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With £5,000 to invest right now, what are the top UK stocks to consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian runs through some of the top stocks to buy in April -- according to institutional investors -- due…

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If we get a stock market crash next week, I’m ready!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has drawn up his plan of attack for the next stock market crash. And it's pretty much just…

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How much passive income could a Stocks and Shares ISA pump out every year?

| Ben McPoland

Regular investing inside a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to the equivalent of £141 a week in tax-free passive…

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With the FTSE 100 down 5%+ investors should remember this legendary quote from Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the greatest investor of all time. And he says that the best time to…

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£5,000 invested in UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares have massively outperformed over the last five years with some investors earning over 350% returns! Zaven Boyrazian…

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How much would someone need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an annual income of £20,855?

| James Beard

Want to earn a five-figure second income? James Beard looks at how someone could aim to realise this dream by…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing in an ISA and earn monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Could an ISA make sense for an investor with several thousands pounds to spare and the hope of earning some…

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Stock market correction 2026: an extraordinary chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 2026 stock market correction could create a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Forget short-term pain! 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have toppled in value. The question is, are these falling UK shares now too cheap to…

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£5,000 invested in IAG shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have slumped more than 10% in a month. Does this represent a dip buying opportunity?

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price hit £15 this year?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price hasn't traded as high as £15 since the end of the pandemic. Dr James Fox…

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Getting started with investing? Here are 3 UK stocks to take a look at

| Stephen Wright

The next time the stock market opens, it will be the new financial year. And Stephen Wright has three UK…

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New to investing? Here’s how to use the stock market to try and generate a second income

| Stephen Wright

Is investing in the stock market a better way of earning a second income than starting a business? Stephen Wright…

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15 FTSE 100 stocks have fallen 15% or more this year. Here’s my favourite

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is bullish on a few FTSE 100 stocks that have sold off in 2026. But which one has…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Greggs' shares have fallen almost a third in value over five years. Can the FTSE 250 stock bounce back? Royston…

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How to turn a SIPP into £3,000 of monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild breaks things down and shows how to turn a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) into a passive income machine…

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Aviva shares fell 12% in March! Here’s my outlook from here

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Aviva shares underperformed last month, but paints an upbeat picture for the stock when looking further…

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Why April could be the start of a stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith lays out the blueprint of different catalysts that could lead to April being a solid month for a…

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Diageo shares just can’t catch a break! Here’s a major new risk

| Royston Wild

Diageo shares are down 13% since the turn of the year. With pressures rising, is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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£5,000 invested in easyJet shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares are bouncing back as hopes grow for peace in the Middle East. But could this be a false…

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5 ways to try and build a £1m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons have failed to utilise their SIPPs to build wealth and possibly create a better standard of living…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is rallying again! But for how long?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price is the FTSE 100's best performer at the start of the new month. The question is, can…

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Investing For Beginners

Why the Marks & Spencer share price fell 12% in March

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out why the Marks & Spencer share price underperformed last month, and explains why the outlook is…

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£5,000 invested in Legal & General shares a month ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Legal & General shares have dropped by mid-single-digit percentages. The question is, does this represent an attractive dip-buying opportunity?

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Guaranteed gains and limited losses: here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA plan for 2026-27

| Stephen Wright

Our writer is looking to convert his Stocks and Shares ISA to cash for the year ahead. The reason? Guaranteed…

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Down 32% and with a P/E of 8.1, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Barratt Redrow shares are trading just off multi-year lows. Royston Wild asks, is the FTSE 100 share a top dip…

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Searching for ETFs this April? 3 superstar funds to consider

| Royston Wild

The number of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is surging globally. Here Royston Wild picks three top UK products that deserve a…

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I asked ChatGPT if investing in a SIPP is a smarter move than using this year’s ISA allowance

| Harvey Jones

As the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline looms, Harvey Jones says investors shouldn't ignore their generous SIPP tax wrapper…

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2 NEW reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in April!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild sees the dangers to Lloyds Bank shares growing at an alarming pace and explains why he's avoiding the…

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A FTSE 100 laughing stock I’m avoiding this April Fool’s Day

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds shares aren't on his shopping list for April -- and reveals why the FTSE 100…

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Get yourself ready for a stock market rally in April!

| Royston Wild

Looking for an opportunity to invest in the stock market? Royston Wild explains why now could be a good time…

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5 April is almost here: is now the perfect time to start investing?

| Dr. James Fox

For some people, now never seems like the right time to start investing. However, Dr James Fox believes they really…

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Does this weekend’s ISA deadline make now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With a key ISA deadline looming this weekend, does it make a difference whether someone starts buying shares now or…

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