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                                <title>How I plan to lock in sustainable growth on the FTSE 100 in the coming years</title>
                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/09/how-i-plan-to-lock-in-sustainable-growth-on-the-ftse-100-in-the-coming-years/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Hartley]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Hartley takes a sobering look at the future, and outlines a plan to target FTSE 100 sectors with lower exposure to geopolitical shocks.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/09/how-i-plan-to-lock-in-sustainable-growth-on-the-ftse-100-in-the-coming-years/">How I plan to lock in sustainable growth on the FTSE 100 in the coming years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>With global markets suffering under geopolitical risk, long-term <strong>FTSE 100</strong> investors should prepare for more volatility. It could be years before normality returns, but that doesn&#8217;t mean all sectors will suffer equally.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For me, I see the most promise in sectors tied to long‑term global trends rather than short‑term headlines. That means energy and infrastructure, healthcare and finance.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here’s why I see value in these areas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tangible-demand">Tangible demand</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Energy and infrastructure&#8217;s an obvious choice, with huge planned spending on net zero projects, power grids and energy security. Governments and companies cannot easily cut those budgets without risking trouble down the line. Think <strong>National Grid</strong> or a hydrogen play such as <strong>ITM Power</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Healthcare demand is clear: ageing populations and chronic health conditions mean it tends to grow even when markets take a dive. <strong>AstraZeneca</strong> is my first thought, while up-and-coming gene therapy specialist <strong>OXB</strong> could thrive here.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And financials remain the biggest chunk of the FTSE 100, with higher‑for‑longer interest rates still a support for many banks and insurers. <strong>Lloyds</strong> remains an ever-popular choice, but I also see lots of potential in <strong>OSB Group</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So how should investors strategise this environment?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-portfolio-planning">Portfolio planning</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For most people, a solid foundation&#8217;s a good starting point. Consider diverse UK equity funds or <strong>FTSE All‑Share</strong> trackers as core holdings. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That provides broad sector exposure without having to identify winners in every area. Following that, lean into the sectors mentioned above, with the strongest long‑term potential.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Remember, macro shocks tend to hit most sectors at the same time. A serious 30%-35% market dip (like those used in official UK stress tests), would not spare &#8216;fashionable&#8217; sectors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Allocation, <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/what-is-diversification/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">diversification</a> and time horizon usually matter more than getting the perfect sector call. Sounds a bit too safe and boring? Well, that&#8217;s exactly what I’m going for.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-one-example">One example</h2>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With the above in mind, I think now&#8217;s a good moment to look at the information analytics giant <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE: LSEG</a>). Aside from operating critical market infrastructure, it provides data and analytics used by investors, banks and asset managers around the world.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And with the shares down 19% in a year, investors could grab this high‑quality business at a cheaper entry price.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But competition from other data and index providers adds risk. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and possible regulatory changes to how market data is priced or used could all squeeze future returns.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Core characteristics:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A large share of recurring and subscription‑style revenues, which can smooth earnings through the cycle.</li>



<li>Strong profitability and cash generation, helping to fund both investment and shareholder returns.</li>



<li>Substantial buybacks: around £2.1bn returned in 2025, with a further £3bn authorised to run through early 2027.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2025, income rose 7.1% and adjusted <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/what-is-ebitda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EBITDA</a> reached roughly £4.5bn, with margins just over 50% – high for such a large, established group.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For UK investors building a diversified portfolio with a long time horizon, a stock like LSE Group looks like a strong candidate to think about.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is some risk and it currently trades on a slightly high valuation, but much of this is mitigated by a strong market dominance.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Long story short: it gives you exposure to growing demand for financial data and analytics, backed by resilient, recurring revenues, but without taking on the direct credit risks of a bank.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/09/how-i-plan-to-lock-in-sustainable-growth-on-the-ftse-100-in-the-coming-years/">How I plan to lock in sustainable growth on the FTSE 100 in the coming years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Up 30% in April but still at a 10-year low! Is this the best stock to buy in May?</title>
                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/01/up-30-in-april-but-still-at-a-10-year-low-is-this-the-best-stock-to-buy-in-may/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harvey Jones]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Harvey Jones is looking for the best stock to buy over the month ahead. For a moment, he thought he'd found it, then  spotted an even better opportunity.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/01/up-30-in-april-but-still-at-a-10-year-low-is-this-the-best-stock-to-buy-in-may/">Up 30% in April but still at a 10-year low! Is this the best stock to buy in May?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Quality assurance provider <strong>Intertek Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-itrk/">LSE: ITRK</a>) was the best stock to buy in April, hindsight tells us. I didn&#8217;t see that coming. I&#8217;ve lost all interest in the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> company as its shares have struggled for years. Suddenly, they&#8217;re up over 30% in a month. Does that make it the best stock to buy in May?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a rule, I&#8217;d answer that question in the negative. Typically, that kind of spike is in response to a one-off piece of news or upbeat <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/">set of results</a>, and it tends to bring out the profit takers. But can Intertek be the exception?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I suspected, Intertek was responding to a positive Q1 trading update on 14 April. This showed revenue grew 6.7%, which reassured investors after soft 2025 results, published in March. The shares jumped 12% on the day.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forget-intertek-take-a-look-at-london-stock-exchange-group">Forget Intertek, take a look at <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But this wasn&#8217;t the only factor driving Intertek. The rally extended towards the end of the month, after Swedish private equity firm EQT made several bids for the company, starting at $11.2bn.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Actually, I’m sorry, I’ll stop there. I never buying shares on takeover talk. If the deal goes through, the chance has gone. If it fails, new investors could take an instant hit as the shares retreat.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But another <strong>FTSE 100</strong> share had a good April, and I think that this one is well worth considering today. Its name? Data analytics specialist <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE: LSEG</a>). It jumped 17% last month, smashing the FTSE 100 as a whole, which nudged up just 1.4%.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I can&#8217;t say definitely that LSEG, as it&#8217;s often called (or any other stock), is the best one to buy at present. But it posted a positive Q1 update, with total income up 9.8% year-on-year to a record £2.4bn. That&#8217;s good going, but hardly a surprise. Earnings per share have been racing along lately.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-earnings-per-share-keep-climbing">Earnings per share keep climbing<br></h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>2025: EPS rose 14.4% to £3.29.</li>



<li>2024: EPS rose 10.1% to £2.88.</li>



<li>2024: EPS rose 8.65% to £2.61.</li>
</ul>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Like many data stocks, London Stock Exchange Group shares plunged in February over fears that artificial intelligence (AI) could offer its customers similar services at a reduced price. Investors are calming down. Why? While AI&#8217;s clever, we&#8217;re also learning its limitations. LSEG&#8217;s data can be relied upon, whereas AI makes mistakes. The data provider is also turning AI to its advantage, embedding it into its own systems to offer a better service to more customers.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I think London Stock Exchange Group can build on last month&#8217;s success, and <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/should-i-buy-growth-or-income-shares/">maintain its momentum</a>. It isn&#8217;t as cheap as it was, with a price-to-earnings ratio of just under 23. That&#8217;s low by its standard though. Over the previous decade, the group&#8217;s P/E ranged 35-74. Today, it looks like a bargain.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite the April hop, the London Stock Exchange Group share price is down 15% over the last 12 months, so I think there&#8217;s still a compelling long-term opportunity to consider here. For investors happy to hold for the long-term, and who aren&#8217;t too worried about AI.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/05/01/up-30-in-april-but-still-at-a-10-year-low-is-this-the-best-stock-to-buy-in-may/">Up 30% in April but still at a 10-year low! Is this the best stock to buy in May?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <title>£5,000 invested in FTSE 100 stock London Stock Exchange Group 1 month ago is now worth…</title>
                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/04/23/5000-invested-in-ftse-100-stock-london-stock-exchange-group-1-month-ago-is-now-worth/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:20:46 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Edward Sheldon, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>FTSE 100 powerhouse London Stock Exchange Group has been dragged into the software sell-off. However, recently, it has started to rebound.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/04/23/5000-invested-in-ftse-100-stock-london-stock-exchange-group-1-month-ago-is-now-worth/">£5,000 invested in FTSE 100 stock London Stock Exchange Group 1 month ago is now worth…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>FTSE 100</strong> financial technology stock <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE: LSEG</a>) has had a poor run over the last year due to the global software sell-off, falling about 15%. However, recently it&#8217;s come storming back from its lows – had an investor put £5,000 into the stock a month ago, it would now be worth about £5,800.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Can the stock continue to move higher? Let’s take a look at today’s (23 April) first-quarter trading update for clues.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-strong-numbers-and-raised-guidance">Strong numbers and raised guidance</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Q1 update&#8217;s pretty good, in my view. Encouragingly, there’s no sign of a slowdown in the business. For the quarter, total income was up 9.8% year on year to a record £2,415m. Breaking this down, Data &amp; Analytics grew 5.1%, FTSE Russell rose 8.8%, Risk Intelligence lifted 10.5%, and Markets were an impressive 15.5% higher.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Overall, its subscription businesses saw 6.3% year-on-year growth. That compares to 5.9% for 2025.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On the back of this performance, the company raised its guidance for 2026. It now expects organic constant currency growth in total income excluding recoveries to be in the <span style="text-decoration: underline">upper half</span> of its guidance range of 6.5%-7.5%</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-management-insights">Management insights</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For me, the commentary around the numbers was the most interesting part of the update. Here, CEO David Schwimmer said that as market participants consume growing volumes of data to make trading and risk management decisions, they’re increasingly turning to LSEG for its <span style="text-decoration: underline">trusted </span>solutions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He added that the adoption of AI and agentic solutions is accentuating this. For accurate decision-making, access to deep, real-time data sets is critical.</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“Our customers recognise that our solutions are more valuable in an AI world. With our unmatched data, infrastructure and partnerships, we are uniquely positioned to partner with customers to seize new growth opportunities.”</em><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">LSEG CEO David Schwimmer</p>
</blockquote>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Schwimmer also touched on the fact that LSEG has made its data available to licensed customers through a wide range of foundational models and cloud environments, including Anthropic, <strong>Microsoft</strong>, Open AI, Databricks, and <strong>Snowflake</strong>. In other words, it’s making its data available to more users.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He also noted that the company is making strong progress with its own AI tools. Currently, its Workspace AI Search tool is in pilot with a wider launch planned in the coming months while its Workspace AI Deep Research tool is now available through Microsoft Teams.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-is-the-stock-cheap">Is the stock cheap?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, we have a blue-chip FinTech company that’s growing at a healthy rate and looks set to remain relevant in the AI era. How does it look from a valuation perspective though?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Well, in my view, it looks quite attractive. Plugging in earnings <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/broker-forecasts/">forecasts</a> for this year and next, we have forward-looking <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/pe-ratio/">price-to-earnings</a> (P/E) ratios of 21 and 18.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Those multiples are above FTSE 100 averages. However, I believe they’re justified given the company’s level of growth. At those valuations, I reckon the stock has the potential to continue moving higher. So I think it’s worth a closer look today.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, there are no guarantees it will continue to climb in the near term. A lot will depend on sentiment towards a) software stocks (amid AI disruption fears) and b) the market in general.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m backing the share price to go higher personally though. At present, this is one of my largest FTSE 100 holdings.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/04/23/5000-invested-in-ftse-100-stock-london-stock-exchange-group-1-month-ago-is-now-worth/">£5,000 invested in FTSE 100 stock London Stock Exchange Group 1 month ago is now worth…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Stop &#8216;saving&#8217;, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks</title>
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                                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Even after a massive bull run, the FTSE 100's still filled with breathtaking buying opportunities for investors to capitalise on to build a £1m ISA.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/03/23/stop-saving-start-investing-how-to-target-a-1m-isa-with-ftse-100-stocks/">Stop &#8216;saving&#8217;, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While saving plays an important financial role, it doesn’t come close to the wealth-building potential of investing in <strong>FTSE 100 </strong>stocks using an ISA.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The UK’s flagship index has enjoyed a stellar run of late, delivering an impressive 22.3% total return over the last 12 months.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But even when zooming out to the longer term, the average annual return is only 8%. That’s still double what most savings accounts currently offer. And with interest rates steadily being cut, this gap&#8217;s only going to get wider.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With that in mind, let’s explore how investors can use the FTSE 100 to target a seven-figure portfolio.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-unleashing-the-power-of-compounding">Unleashing the power of compounding</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Assuming that the FTSE 100 continues to deliver an 8% annualised return in the long run, the journey to building a £1m ISA is simpler than ever. All an investor needs to do is steadily drip feed money into a <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/tracker-funds-and-index-trackers/">low-cost index tracker</a> each month. And wait.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Adding just £500 each month at this rate of return will mean a brand-new portfolio today will enter millionaire territory in around 34 years.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the lucky few who can max out their annual ISA allowance with £1,667 a month, the timeline is shortened to just 21 years. By comparison, maxing out a <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/cash-isas/">Cash ISA</a> offering only 3% will take a decade longer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But investors can potentially speed up the wealth-building journey even further.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-investing-in-the-best">Investing in the best</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If an investor can identify which companies are worth buying and which ones to avoid, the journey to becoming an ISA millionaire can be drastically shortened. Just ask anyone whose been drip feeding money into the <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE:LSEG</a>).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the last 15 years, the UK stock market operator and data analytics group has generated a total return of 1,302%. That’s the equivalent of 19.2% a year, enough to transform a £1,667 monthly investment into £1.7m!</p>



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</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even with just £500 a month, investors who have been consistent since March 2011 are now sitting on half-a-million pounds. And if the compounding journey continues for another four years, they’ll have reached millionaire territory.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So the question now is, should investors still consider this business for their ISAs in 2026?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bull-versus-bear">Bull versus bear</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While the UK IPO market has been soft in recent years, the London Stock Exchange Group has been busy diversifying into data analytics, unlocking impressive and recurring free cash flows in the process. And looking at the firm’s latest results, this strategy&#8217;s paying off nicely.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">All segments of the business are still growing steadily, while the higher-margin analytics segment is gradually helping boost profitability. And yet, the share price has tumbled close to 20% over the last 12 months, creating what institutional investors believe is a buying opportunity.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, unless the UK IPO market starts to pick up, the current trajectory of this business suggests data analytics will be responsible for most of the long-term growth. Yet with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly more capable, there&#8217;s growing uncertainty about the longevity of the current strategy – a critical risk that investors must carefully consider.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nevertheless, with management making moves to adopt AI rather than be disrupted by it, these fears may prove to be overblown. And that’s why, despite the risk, investors may want to inspect this potential opportunity a little deeper.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/03/23/stop-saving-start-investing-how-to-target-a-1m-isa-with-ftse-100-stocks/">Stop &#8216;saving&#8217;, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/03/03/i-asked-chatgpt-which-growth-stocks-to-put-in-my-isa-and-it-gave-me-this-surprising-answer/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Smith]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Smith explains why ChatGPT didn't give him the best advice when it came to picking growth stocks, but outlines one he does think could do well.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is certainly shaking up the stock market at the moment. Yet AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can be used to help guide an investor or get a second opinion on which shares to pick. Yet when I asked it to select some growth stocks for me, some of the choices were a bit unusual.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-definitely-not-top-marks">Definitely not top marks</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ChatGPT picked five companies it called <em>&#8220;quality growth&#8221;</em> stocks. These were <strong>RELX</strong>, <strong>Experian</strong>, <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE:LSEG</a>), <strong>Sage Group</strong> and <strong>Rightmove</strong>. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Let&#8217;s start with the fact that all of the picks are down over 20% in the past year. Typically, growth stocks are firms experiencing high demand for their products or services, meaning the company&#8217;s growing rapidly. This is usually translated into a rising share price. So I think ChatGPT may have confused <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/types-of-stocks/investing-in-value-stocks-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">value picks</a> with growth picks, which isn&#8217;t a great start.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even if we look at the scope for future growth, a couple of the choices still confuse me. One of the reasons behind the recent large declines in Rightmove and Experian has been concerns about AI disruption. The released tools can provide some of the services these companies offer. It can process the information faster, without friction and for free! Of course, I&#8217;m not saying the related firms are going out of business, but they wouldn&#8217;t be the hottest picks right now, given this risk.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One point I&#8217;ll acknowledge is that a <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/stocks-and-shares-isas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stocks and Shares ISA</a> is the best place to house the portfolio. This is because people don&#8217;t have to pay capital gains tax when they sell a stock. Given the growth names will hopefully stage large long-term share price rallies, this is a big advantage.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-adding-in-my-view">Adding in my view</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The one pick I do agree with is the London Stock Exchange Group. Even though the stock&#8217;s down 25% in the past year, it has great growth prospects.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By contrast to other companies&#8217; AI concerns, I believe AI&#8217;s more of a benefit than a worry for the company. Some investors feared AI would commoditise financial data. Instead, LSEG&#8217;s partnering with major platforms (like OpenAI and <strong>Snowflake</strong>) to embed its trusted proprietary datasets into AI-driven workflows.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">After all, AI models need high-quality licensed financial data to make accurate decisions and LSEG owns one of the most trusted global financial datasets. Ultimately, that should serve as a powerful reason to buy the stock as AI adoption accelerates.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another factor is the push by activist investors to make the company more efficient and profitable. For example, Elliott Investment Management has built a large stake in recent weeks and is pushing for what it calls <em>&#8220;value-creation measures&#8221;</em>. I see this as a positive influence, giving the LSEG management team the kick it needs to work harder.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, there are still risks. One of the reasons behind the fall this year is the concern that the UK&#8217;s losing its influence when it comes to companies wanting to go public. The lure of America and other markets could further hinder revenue from this division. Yet I do believe it&#8217;s a growth stock worthy of consideration right now.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/03/03/i-asked-chatgpt-which-growth-stocks-to-put-in-my-isa-and-it-gave-me-this-surprising-answer/">I asked ChatGPT which growth stocks to put in my ISA and it gave me this surprising answer&#8230;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/03/02/the-ftse-100-could-hit-11000-within-days-what-next/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Beard]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>The FTSE 100’s had an amazing 2025, comfortably outperforming the S&#38;P 500. James Beard examines the reasons why and considers whether it will last.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <strong>FTSE 100</strong> continues to roar ahead. In early January, it broke through the 10,000 barrier for the first time. And since the start of 2026, it’s risen by nearly 10%. If this rate of progress continues, it&#8217;ll reach 11,000 within a couple of weeks (13 March).   </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If it does, it&#8217;ll be the fastest rise of 1,000 points since the index was launched in January 1984. But what’s driving this performance? And will it last? Let’s see.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-renewed-enthusiasm">Renewed enthusiasm</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The index is dominated by stocks that could, perhaps unkindly, be described as old-fashioned.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Banks, providers of industrial goods and services, and miners account for 36% of the value of the FTSE 100. With precious metals prices soaring, and growing concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) might disrupt specific sectors, these asset-heavy stocks are proving popular with investors once more.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In particular, it appears as though the Footsie’s more traditional stocks are benefiting from current uncertainty about how AI could affect data and software companies.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ironically, the business that’s responsible for running the index – the <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE:LSEG</a>) – is one of those caught in the fallout. Since February 2025, the stock’s tanked 27%.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And on 3 February, it slumped 12.8% after it was announced that AI company Anthropic had launched a series of plugins that can automate mundane tasks. As yet, the American company hasn’t produced anything that’s likely to be a direct threat to the London Stock Exchange Group but the direction of travel appears to be a concern for investors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s because the group also provides data, analytics, and risk management services.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-an-opportunity-or-a-threat">An opportunity or a threat?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, I see the group’s vast data resource as a strength and something that’s likely to help it see off the threat of these AI tools. Indeed, it’s sometimes hard to get your head around the quantity of information it holds.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The group says its ‘Tick History – PCAP’ repository for “<em>ultra-high-quality</em>” global market data holds 80 petabytes of information, equivalent to 1.6bn filing cabinets filled with documents. Every day, its real-time data service transmits over 230bn messages.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Data like this can be valuable to customers, which is why they pay a premium price for accessing it. There’s also minimal extra cost involved in providing it to another user. In 2025, it <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/the-profit-and-loss-account/">reported a gross profit margin of over 90%</a>. It also prides itself on its accuracy. Anyone who’s used AI products will know they&#8217;re still prone to errors.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the moment, I see no immediate threat to the group’s business. In fact, I think the AI-induced share price slump is a buying opportunity. At the moment (1 March), it’s trading on an attractive <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/pe-ratio/">20 times its adjusted 2025 earnings</a>. I reckon it’s too early to write off the London Stock Exchange Group. That’s why I think it’s worth considering.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-looking-ahead">Looking ahead</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, it’s impossible to know for sure whether the FTSE 100 will reach 11,000. And if it does, it’s even more difficult to accurately predict what will happen thereafter. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But history suggests the index will continue to climb. Remember, it started at 1,000 and has risen steadily despite several economic downturns, global conflicts, Brexit, and a pandemic. That’s why I believe the stock market is the best way of building long-term wealth.</p>
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                <link>https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/02/16/are-these-the-best-british-shares-to-buy-in-february-2026/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Zaven Boyrazian takes a look at two free-falling FTSE shares that experts believe could now be among the best to buy in February 2026.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With the markets growing more volatile, I’m once again on the hunt for the best shares to buy. And right now, my attention is on data &amp; analytics firms. Why? Because earlier this month, a massive wave of panic selling kicked off as the threat of new disruptive AI models dominated media headlines.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While most of the volatility appears to have been concentrated among US tech stocks, some drops also emerged here in the UK. And two companies that have been hit particularly hard are <strong>RELX</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-rel/">LSE:REL</a>) and <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE:LSEG</a>).</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But with fear driving investor decision-making, has all this volatility created a screaming buying opportunity?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-going-on">What’s going on?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As always, there are a lot of contributing factors behind the <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-market-volatility/">recent sell-off</a> in data-oriented businesses. But one of the biggest catalysts was the announcement of Anthropic’s legal AI tool.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With a few prompts, legal firms can use it to take care of important everyday tasks like contract analysis, compliance, and risk assessment, among other things. And with additional AI plugins in development, this sort of functionality is expected to spread into other sectors like scientific research and financial services.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For RELX and LSEG, these tools are a new disruptive threat to their existing businesses.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both charge considerable subscription fees to customers to access proprietary databases and analytics for these industries. But if AI models can offer similar solutions at a fraction of the cost, the pricing power of these firms could be on track to collapse.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-taking-a-step-back">Taking a step back</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While this new AI threat is concerning, investors have definitely reacted with a ‘shoot first, ask questions later’ mindset. And subsequently, a chorus of <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/broker-forecasts/">institutional investors</a> has described this recent sell-off as unjustified.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What’s more, they might have a valid point.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In legal, scientific, and financial fields, data quality, trust, and liability all create a protective moat around incumbent data providers like RELX and LSEG. After all, we’ve already seen AI hallucinations getting lawyers disbarred.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This all points towards a ‘trust but verify’ approach to AI usage within professional fields – something that only curated data providers can deliver. And it’s an overlooked advantage that already appears to be supporting growth, with both firms gaining revenue momentum courtesy of their own AI-powered solutions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see multiple institutional investors move these shares to the top of their recommended buy lists in February.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, is now the time to do a bit of shopping?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Right now, I think it’s fair to say, investors are seriously underestimating the ability of incumbent data providers to adapt.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Both RELX and LSEG are integrating their own AI tools into their existing platforms to counter this threat, trained on significantly higher quality and continuously updated data – an advantage that most third-party AI models don’t have.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Having said that, this may ultimately not matter. Even if these curated data platforms remain mission-critical, cheap alternative AI models that become ‘good enough’ could nonetheless reduce the number of required seats a customer needs for these premium tools.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Therefore, while I definitely think investors have overreacted, I’m also not in a major rush to buy these shares either. Instead, I think there are other investment opportunities to explore today with less long-term uncertainty.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/02/16/are-these-the-best-british-shares-to-buy-in-february-2026/">Are these the best British shares to buy in February 2026?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Beard]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>AI’s wiped billions off the value of these three shares. Is this an opportunity to buy some cheap stocks, or could there be worse to come?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A cheap share doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worth buying. Investors may have good reasons to be nervous about a company’s prospects. Indeed, following on from mechanisation, electrification and automation, we&#8217;re now in an era of digitialisation with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inevitably, there will be winners and losers from the fourth industrial revolution. And judging by the share price performance of these three stocks, investors have already made up their minds about who the losers might be. But could this be a potential buying opportunity?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hazel-s-here">Hazel&#8217;s here!</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The<strong> St James’s Place</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-stj/">LSE:STJ</a>) share price has come under pressure after Altruist, an online provider of services to investment advisors, launched Hazel, its new AI tax planning tool.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For up to $150 a month (large firms will pay more), the US company claims its new software will “<em>transform your practice</em>” with interactive scenario modelling. Although the tool itself is unlikely to directly impact St James’s Place, it raises questions as to what might follow.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/annual-reports-and-accounts/">In 2024</a>, the wealth manager charged £1.089bn for investment advice, 34% of its total income. And even if its clients would rather rely on humans for advice, AI could open up the market to low-cost challengers.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The timing of the arrival of Hazel&#8217;s unfortunate. Over the course of 2025, the group’s assets under management increased by £29.8bn, helped by net inflows of £6.2bn and a 94.9% retention rate.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, even though the stock’s trading close to its 52-week low, I don’t want to invest given the uncertainty.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-about-claude">What about Claude?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By contrast, I like the look of <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE:LSEG</a>). I think it remains a stock to consider even though its share price is coming under pressure from anxiety about how Anthropic’s AI-powered legal assistant, an add-on to its Claude platform, could impact data and software companies.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Again, the software itself isn&#8217;t a particular threat, but what’s coming down the line? However, I think AI could work to LSEG’s advantage. The technology requires data, which the group has in bucket loads. Its propriety data&#8217;s spread across five distinct operating divisions.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elliott Management appears to agree with me. The <em>Financial Times</em> claims the activist investor has been building up a “<em>significant</em>” stake. The firm&#8217;s established a reputation for investing in underperforming companies.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">LSEG’s shares are now trading at their <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/pe-ratio/">lowest earnings multiple</a> since the pandemic. And they&#8217;re changing hands for what they were in the first quarter of 2023. I think the stock offers good value and is worth considering.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="575" height="159" src="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-10.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1647245" style="width:840px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><sup>Source: London Stock Exchange Group/EPS TTM = earnings per share trailing 12 months</sup></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-and-finally">And finally&#8230;</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another stock under the AI cosh is <strong>MONY Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-mony/">LSE:MONY</a>), owner of a number of websites designed to save households cash, including MoneySupermarket. Its share price is now back to where it was in 2013.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s been affected by Insurify, another US company, releasing what it claims is the insurance industry’s first ChatGPT app. Drivers will be able to explore personalised quotes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">MONY Group&#8217;s vulnerable because, in 2024, it generated nearly 54% of its revenue from insurance referrals. Obtaining quotes though ChatGPT sounds appealing to me, especially if it avoids having to answer all those tedious questions that are usually asked.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The direction of travel is clear and I’m not sure what the group can do about it. For this reason, investing now would be too risky for me.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Fieldsend]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many predictions have been made about a stock market crash this year. But are these early warning signs pointing to the trouble already having started?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It would be easy to think a stock market crash looks a million miles away. Only two days ago (11 February), the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> broke past the 10,450 mark to set another all-time high. The <strong>S&amp;P 500</strong> climbed to within a hair of its own record high around the 7,000 mark.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Everything is hunky-dory, isn&#8217;t it?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To start with, stock market highs are a touch misleading. The major indexes are not inflation-adjusted. This makes comparing the present to the past a bit thorny in our modern inflationary society. It&#8217;s a bit like saying minimum wage is at record highs. Yes, it technically is, but it hardly tells the whole story. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here are some interesting facts on this about the S&amp;P 500. In an average year, an all-time high is reached on 17 different trading days! What&#8217;s more, the market is within 5% of its all-time high nearly half the time.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Clues?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are other clues to foreseeing a spot of market turbulence however. And one of them may be kicking into gear in February 2025. I am talking about the recent disruption of certain stocks like <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE: LSEG</a>).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As recently as early 2025, LSEG looked like one of the <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/">FTSE 100</a>&#8216;s brightest lights. Here we had a forward-focused tech company that provided valuable financial data across the world. The valuation priced it as a stock with a bright future.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So what happened? Artificial intelligence happened – specifically the possibility that the latest models of AI could eat the company&#8217;s breakfast, lunch and dinner. When Anthropic released its newest model with tools that might replace legal and financial analysis, the stock lost 13% in a day. The shares are down 37% in the last year as AI fears have heightened.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Is this an overreaction? Possibly. Little has changed with the business itself. And – should AI prove all mouth and no trousers – this could end up being one of the <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/how-to-be-a-good-investor/">biggest bargains</a> going.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">LSEG is not the only company in the AI crosshairs either. The share prices of <strong>Rightmove</strong> (down 47% since August) and <strong>RELX</strong> (down 50% since May) are two other notable examples of cratering share prices.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-early-signs">Early signs</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There&#8217;s also the threat of all this money being spent on AI being wasted. It&#8217;s early, but returns on investment are looking shockingly low. A stock to keep an eye on in this regard might be US giant <strong>Microsoft</strong>. The share price dropped 18% in a week recently after worries about overspending on AI.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If these really are the early signs of a crash, then those of us who have been watching the markets know this is often where the best opportunities are. For example, the best time to invest in UK stocks in recent years was when the world was collapsing during the days of comparing a certain Ms Truss to a decaying vegetable.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Where could be the place to look for bargains? I&#8217;ve been keeping an eye on a number of interesting bank and mining stocks; both sectors should be resilient even if a crash does come. And I&#8217;m bullish on the turnaround of UK housebuilders, although I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if that comes later rather than sooner.</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/2026/02/13/has-the-2026-stock-market-crash-already-begun/">Has the 2026 stock market crash already begun?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com">The Twelfth Magpie</a>.</p>
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                                <title>These 2 UK stocks are forecast to rocket 65% this year – time to consider buying them?</title>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Harvey Jones picks out two beaten-down UK stocks from the FTSE 100, and analyses whether investors can rely on predictions of a massive recovery.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">UK stocks have had a terrific year, with the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> repeatedly breaking new highs. But not every company has joined in the fun. These two growth-focused stocks are down by a third. Is this a brilliant opportunity to consider them before they recover?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first is financial data and trading specialist <strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-lseg/">LSE: LSEG</a>). Its shares struggled last year, over concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) would erode its data business. Critics also argued it had been slow to roll out its own AI tools, despite its partnership with <strong>Microsoft</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-london-stock-exchange-group-shares-slump"><strong>London Stock Exchange Group</strong> shares slump</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This month, AI fears returned with force. Virtually every FTSE 100 financial data stock slid as investors worried that advanced tools from firms such as Anthropic could disrupt their business models. LSEG was one of them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Its share price has plunged 18% over the last month and is down 37% over the year. It&#8217;s now bouncing around as markets debate whether the sell-off has gone too far.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The stock got a brief lift Wednesday (11 February) on reports that activist hedge fund Elliott Management had built a stake and may push for a multi-billion-pound <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/share-buybacks/">share buyback</a> and tighter margins. Consensus forecasts are now supremely bullish, suggesting 63% upside from here. But I don&#8217;t fully trust them. Many of the 17 analysts will have set their targets before the latest bout of turmoil.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The P/E has fallen into the 20s, which is <a href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/how-to-be-a-good-investor/">more reasonable</a>. If the AI panic passes, this could have proven a brilliant buying opportunity but as AI menaces it feels like a wild leap in the dark today.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-entain-bounce-back"><strong>Can Entain bounce back?</strong></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Brokers are even more bullish on gambling group <strong>Entain</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://stage2026.twelfthmagpie.com/tickers/lse-ent/">LSE: ENT</a>). Eighteen analysts have issued one-year targets, and the median number of 1,015p is nearly 65% above the current 617p. Again, scepticism&#8217;s called for. The Entain share price has been turbulent lately, and many forecasts may pre-date recent slippage.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Entain’s troubles include a £585m settlement following a bribery probe into its former Turkish business, while tighter regulation in the UK and Netherlands squeezed profits. November’s Budget hiked UK online gambling duties, costing around £200m annually. The Entain share price is down 15% over one year and more than 50% over three.</p>


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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yet full-year 2025 numbers are promising. On 4 February, Entain reported 33% net revenue growth to $2.8bn and guided for $3.1bn to $3.2bn in 2026. EBITDA earnings swung from a $244m loss to a $220m profit. The board anticipates EBITDA will climb as high as $350m in 2026 then power on to $500m in 2027.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Again, there are risks. Gambling will always face tax and regulatory pressure and Entain must work hard to keep its nose clean. With a P/E around 20, it’s not cheap. Yet it does have a major US opportunity through BetMGM, its joint venture with MGM Resorts. It&#8217;s worth considering for investors happy to back gambling stocks but it&#8217;s at the higher end of the risk spectrum. Not for everyone.</p>



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