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Will Lloyds Shares Reach £1 in 2025?

Lloyds (LLOY:LON) shares are in a very strong uptrend at present. This year, they have surged from 55p to 79p – a gain of 44%. Could Lloyds’ share price hit £1 in the near future? Let’s take a look at the set-up for the FTSE 100 bank stock. Why Lloyds shares are rising in 2025

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ETFs vs Index Funds: Which is better for investors?

Passive investing through ETFs and Index funds has soared in popularity,  and with good reason. It offers a low-cost, hands-off way to track markets. But when choosing between ETFs and index funds, it’s important to understand the key differences. “There’s been a huge shift towards passive investing in recent years,” says Danielle Farley, passive investment

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Is eToro good for beginner investors?

Yes, eToro is good for beginners as the platform is really simple and they offer access to the most popular and trending investment. But there are also some downsides and significant risks for those new to investing. In this guide, I’ll go through why eToro is good for beginner traders, why it’s not, and also

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Saving/investing for 2 x 1year old great grand kids

A reader asks: I have a spare £10-£12k id like to give to babies. One already has a JISA.. One parent is afraid 18 will be too young to cope with a windfall, and would like something at 25. What are the current tax implications of SIPPS when retiring? 57 years is a long way

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Invesdaq Launches: The First Social Network for Investors Built on Trust, Transparency & Real Performance

I’m fed up with scam ads and fake finance influencers flooding traditional social media, so I have launched Invesdaq, a standalone social network built for investors, by investors. Designed to give investors a safer and smarter place to connect, Invesdaq combines the power of community-driven analysis with verified portfolio data and a strict no-scams advertising

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IG Expands Extended Hours Trading to 200+ US Stocks

Spread betting broker IG has significantly expanded its extended hours trading offering, allowing clients to trade over 200 popular US stocks outside traditional market hours. From 21st July 2025, IG clients can trade from 9am to 1am (Monday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm on Fridays,  well beyond standard US market hours. This feature is

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CMC Markets MT4 Review

Compare CMC Markets against other MT4 trading platforms below: You may also be interested in: Why can’t the media get it that Plus500 does not offer spread betting How To Trade Futures in The UK Best Forex Pairs to Trade

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Interactive Brokers Launches ‘Investment Themes’ Tool to Help Investors Turn Trends into Trades

Interactive Brokers has unveiled a new Investment Themes feature designed to help investors cut through market noise and uncover investable opportunities. Investment Themes are available across IBKR’s trading platforms, the new tool simplifies stock research by helping users explore companies linked to real-world trends,  from “Generative AI” to “Nuclear Energy” without needing to know a

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Best Demo Trading Accounts Compared & Reviewed

Demo trading accounts are a great way to test a broker’s platform and experiment with trading strategies with virtual money.  ❓Methodology: Our experts chose what we think are the best demo trading accounts based on: Over 30,000 votes and awards in the coveted Good Money Guide annual awards Our own experiences testing the demo accounts

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How To Receive A Large Amount Of Money From Abroad

The cheapest way to receive large amounts of money from abroad is is to use a currency broker. Follow these steps to ensure you get the best exchange rate when receiving foreign currency. Open an account with a currency broker like OFX or Currencies Direct (they will give you much better exchange rates than banks). A currency broker can receive

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