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This 1 moment changed Warren Buffett’s investment approach forever!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has learnt a valuable lesson from billionaire Warren Buffett, who changed his preferred investing style after a lightbulb…

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Could this overlooked FTSE 100 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce's market cap was similar to this FTSE 100 firm just two-and-a-half years ago. Now it’s flying high. Could Melrose…

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Here’s how much passive income a 21-year-old investing £60 a week could earn by 35!

| Christopher Ruane

A 21-year-old putting this passive income into action today could realistically target a four-figure passive income by their mid-thirties. Here's…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer goes through some of the recent price history for Greggs shares and explains why he's again decided to…

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With £10 a week, here’s how to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane says it's possible to start buying shares for a tenner a week. Here are some of the moves…

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Tesla stock’s up 75% in a year! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has soared in the past year. Our writer considers whether he ought to invest in the business at…

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Want to generate a £1,600 second income each year from a £20k ISA? Here’s how to try!

| Christopher Ruane

Stuffing an ISA with high-quality dividend shares is one way to build up passive income streams. Our writer explores how…

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This FTSE 100 company is down 33% this year. Here’s why I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The worst 2025 performer in the FTSE 100 has been hit by some fresh crises. Is it time for investors…

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This FTSE hidden gem now has a stunning 7.4% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Even with the FTSE reaching record highs in 2025, there are still plenty of massive under-the-radar dividend yields to take…

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The FTSE 100 may be soaring, but these two trusts still look heavily undervalued

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 may be near record highs but not everything has taken off yet. Our writer identifies two promising…

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Why growth stocks make sense for long-term investors

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks might trade at high multiples. But their potential returns look much more attractive for those who are able…

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235% forecast return! Is this penny stock about to make investors richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

This under-the-radar penny stock is expected to surge if management’s turnaround strategy continues to hit milestones. Is this a stock…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

A SIPP can be a great way to build up a nest egg for a more comfortable retirement. But what…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple, proven strategy to help this goal…

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£10,000 invested in large-cap UK shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Large-cap UK shares have been outperforming since June 2020, and some have delivered triple-digit gains. Here’s how much investors have…

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This could be one of the cheapest UK stocks I’ve seen

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of cheap UK stocks even in a rising market and here's one in the software sector that…

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£10,000 invested in the US stock market 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Want to know how much money investors have made since June 2020? Zaven Boyrazian explores the successes and failures of…

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Investing £5 a day could generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc (TMFBoyrazian)

Putting aside only £5 a day to buy top-notch dividend stocks can unlock a chunky passive income while also building…

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When will Rolls-Royce shares hit £10?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a truly exceptional run. Dr James Fox ask whether £10 a share is in sight…

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£10,000 invested in Greatland Gold shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greatland Gold shares have more than doubled in value over the past six months. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Here’s how an investor could target a £5,543 second income from the bond market

| Dr. James Fox

Bond yields are elevated versus where they've been over the past 10 years. Dr James Fox explains how an investor…

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5 top FTSE 100 stocks offering plenty of global growth for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

With this quintet of FTSE 100 stocks, an investor would have portfolio exposure stretching from the Americas and Europe to…

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The FTSE 100 has outperformed the S&P 500 this year. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

The S&P 500 has had a sluggish 2025 to date. Does this offer a buying opportunity for our writer --…

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This red-hot growth share has hiked dividends by 19.5% every year for a decade!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 growth share wtth a brilliant track record of increasing its dividends. But is…

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Down 33% in a year, is this UK tech stock a hidden gem at 151p?

| Ben McPoland

The London Stock Exchange isn't packed with tech firms, but this UK stock looks interesting after losing a third of…

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Want to earn passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Alan Oscroft

Most of us investing in the UK stock market today are doing it with the aim of generating a future…

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Is it too late to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Stephen Wright

Here’s why a 700% increase might not mean it’s too late to buy shares in the top-performing FTSE 100 stock…

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Are BP shares set for a massive bull run?

| Harvey Jones

BP shares are rising for all the wrong reasons today, as tensions in the Middle East drive up the oil…

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Can anything stop the BAE Systems share price now?

| Harvey Jones

Today's geopolitical uncertainty is driving the BAE Systems share price to new highs. Harvey Jones says it's a hard stock…

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Here’s why these developments could push the Rolls-Royce share price even higher

| Alan Oscroft

Might the Rolls-Royce share price climb be running out of steam? A few things make me think it could be…

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This FTSE 250 dividend stock could rise nearly 100% in 3 years, says this activist fund 

| Ben McPoland

One famous dividend stock from the FTSE 250 index has caught the eye of an activist investor. But what exactly…

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After soaring 32% in a month, I think the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price is getting expensive

| James Beard

Our writer argues that the Greatland Gold share price doesn’t accurately reflect the challenges that lie ahead for the group.

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Consider this strategy to target £25,000 in retirement income from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

An early or comfortable retirement is a goal many UK investors dream of but it often seems out of reach.…

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This dividend share’s increased its payout for an amazing 58 consecutive years!

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at this UK dividend share that has an unrivalled track record of growing its…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Persimmon shares for the next 3 years

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he thinks Persimmon shares could be one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider for…

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How much second income could an investor generate from a £20k ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the sums to calculate how much second income a Stocks and Shares ISA investor could get from…

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Glencore’s share price could rise another 63%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore’s share price has risen around 40% since its April lows. However, this City brokerage firm believes it can keep…

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Up 48% from its lows, this FTSE 100 stock still looks undervalued to me

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes this stock makes for one of the most compelling investment propositions to consider in…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares shone in 2024 with the stock almost doubling within the calendar year. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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£1,000 invested in Greggs shares when Dan Burn was born is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have been a favourite with retail investors for some time. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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