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Investing Articles

This S&P 500 giant is building a global super app

| Ben McPoland

If this household S&P 500 company achieves its ultimate aim, it could become a hell of a lot bigger in…

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Investing Articles

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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How much do investors need in an ISA to target a £31,353 yearly passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares can generate enough passive income to enjoy a truly…

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These 3 ‘secret’ dividend shares could be top stocks to buy in May!

| Royston Wild

Forget FTSE 100 dividend shares. And look past the FTSE 250 for passive income. Here are three lesser-known dividend stocks…

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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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17% below their 52-week high, is now an opportunity to consider Rolls-Royce shares?

| James Beard

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares have fallen significantly since March. James Beard asks whether now could be a good time for latecomers…

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Just Released: Our Top Defence Stock For ISAs In May 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £2,413 every week from passive income shares

| Royston Wild

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver transformational wealth in retirement. Royston Wild explains the benefit of passive…

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How Nvidia stock could hit $284 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's crunched the numbers and believes that Nvidia stock has the potential to climb significantly higher quite soon.

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It’s a massive 5 days for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland's keeping a close eye on these holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA this week, including a growth…

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Investing Articles

161 years of dividend growth! 3 investment trusts for passive income

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a growing passive income over time? Royston Wild reveals three investment trusts that deserve serious…

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2 analysts have changed their minds about this FTSE 100 founding member. But I don’t care!

| James Beard

Following recent results, this ever-present member of the FTSE 100 has been downgraded by two City brokers. But James Beard…

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Here’s how 44,248 shares of this UK dividend stock generate a £10,000 annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at one of the highest yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 250 and explains…

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How is Primark coming to the FTSE 100 an exciting opportunity for investors?

| Stephen Wright

Primark is heading for the FTSE 100 next year. But why should investors get excited about the chance to buy…

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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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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares on 20 March is now worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Barclays shares hit their year-to-date low on 20 March. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how much they have increased…

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Investing Articles

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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3 ETFs to consider in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Many top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the UK offer sky-high dividend yields right now. Royston Wild selects three that deserve…

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Hunting passive income? Consider these high-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy in May

| Mark Hartley

While looking for dividend stocks to buy, two lesser-known FTSE 250 stocks with high yields caught my attention. But is…

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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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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are still on fire climbing another 50% since April 2025, but could the FTSE 100 engineering giant double…

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With high yields and low P/Es, are these UK dividend shares screaming buys?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two big-paying dividend shares, including one from the FTSE 100. Are they too cheap…

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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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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 stocks could turn a £20k ISA investment into £106,921

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 250 companies to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals two top…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Lloyds shares could sink in May!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are up 35% over the last year but showing signs of weakness as economic uncertainty grows. Could the…

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Investing Articles

Am I crazy to consider this risky FTSE 100 bank stock over Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the pros and cons of investing in a FTSE 100 growth stock that’s giving Rolls-Royce shares…

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How did HSBC pay more passive income via dividends in 2025 than any other British company?

| Mark Hartley

Despite only an average yield, HSBC was the UK's passive income hero of 2025, paying out more in dividends than…

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1 S&P 500 name I can’t stop buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

S&P 500 software companies have been falling out of the sky. But Stephen Wright's been focusing on one in particular…

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Analysts reckon the Lloyds share price should be 21% higher!

| James Beard

James Beard’s been looking at the latest Lloyds Banking Group share price forecasts. But is the bank’s stock really worth…

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How much time and money would it take to become a stock market millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to aim for a million by investing a few hundred pounds a week in the stock market?…

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Want to start buying shares? How good are you at these 3 things?

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of simple questions can help provide some food for thought to anyone who wonders whether they are ready…

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Investing Articles

How to target a £1,183 monthly passive income in a SIPP for life!

| Royston Wild

Own a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Here's how you could maximise your chances of a comfortable retirement by buying dividend…

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Investing Articles

What are the best shares to buy to earn £1m or more in an ISA?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best ISA stocks to buy to target a million? Royston Wild discusses the key things to look…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how you could use that to earn a monthly second income

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a healthy second income. But what about if…

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This red-hot investment trust has delivered 16 times the return of the FTSE 100 in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 returns have been solid in 2026. But this niche investment trust's put a pleasingly big gap between itself…

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See what £4,993 invested in Greggs shares a mere 5 days ago is worth now… 

| Harvey Jones

Greggs shares had a brilliant run yet the going has been rather sticky lately. Harvey Jones looks for signs of…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in Lloyds shares to make £500 in monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the numbers for Lloyds' shares regarding income potential, but also assesses whether the fundamental outlook for the…

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Investing Articles

This growth stock just crashed 15% in my ISA! What should l do?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering what to do with this disruptive growth stock that has just slumped by double digits. Is…

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Investing Articles

Is the Diageo share price about to explode? We’ll find out on 6 May

| Harvey Jones

The Diageo share price continues to struggle but Harvey Jones still believes in this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock. Will Wednesday's…

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Investing Articles

State Pension of £12,548 not enough? Here’s how to aim to add another £31,352 to your retirement income

| James Beard

Experts reckon (and we all know) the State Pension isn’t enough to provide for a comfortable old age. But James…

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