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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 12 months ago is now worth….

Over the past year, how have Greggs shares done? Not very well is the short answer. So this writer is…

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Start buying shares with a spare £500? Here’s how, in 5 steps

Our writer explains how a novice investor could start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds, in five straightforward…

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Is it worth bothering with a SIPP instead of just using an ISA?

A SIPP can have more limitations on withdrawing money than a Stocks and Shares ISA. So why might it appeal?…

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Never mind a crash, what does a stock market boom mean for investors?

A booming stock market might seem like the stuff of investors' dreams -- but it can be a mixed bag…

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Dreaming of ISA riches? 3 mistakes to avoid

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a helpful vehicle for an investor who's trying to build long-term wealth. But…

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A £13,607 annual second income for £500 per month? Here’s how it can be done

Does a second income take a second job? No, as our writer explains: it's possible to earn money thanks to…

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If the stock market crashed tomorrow, what would that mean for investors?

A stock market crash is something many investors dread. This writer explains why, with the right mindset and approach, it…

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1,000 shares in this top passive income stock earn £2,450 in dividends per year!

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could target thousands of pounds per year in passive income by buying 1,000 shares in…

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Down 11% this year, is the market right about Amazon stock?

Amazon stock has been losing value lately as concerns about the tech giant's massive AI spend mount. Our writer shares…

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What sort of dividend share’s best: high-yield but low growth, or low yield but fast growing?

Christopher Ruane reckons both growth and dividend shares can have pros and cons and explains why he doesn't necessarily prefer…

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Spreading £10,000 across these 5 UK stocks could generate annual passive income of £1,019

Christopher Ruane shows how a portfolio of five UK stocks could ultimately generate a four-figure annual second income thanks to…

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Up 38% in a year, is the BT share price still attractive?

Up by almost two-fifths in a year, our writer reckons the BT share price could yet move higher. But will…

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Want to invest with the same amount Warren Buffett spent on his first ever share buy? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane looks at the first share purchase Warren Buffett ever made and tries to draw some lessons for the…

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This little known UK growth share is up 387% in five years. Time to buy?

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of a UK growth share that has been increasing its revenues significantly.…

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Here’s how long it might take 100 National Grid shares to pay for themselves with dividends

With a dividend policy that aims to keep pace with inflation, National Grid shares appeal to some income investors. What…

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The FTSE 100’s up 20% in a year. What’s going on?

Christopher Ruane ponders the strong performance of the FTSE 100 over the past year and explains why he's still hunting…

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£1,000 buys 74 shares in this UK defence stock that’s outperforming Rolls-Royce shares!

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire in recent years. But over the past 12 months, this UK defence stock has…

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These 3 things could help Tesla stock over the long run

Tesla stock is up by almost a fifth in the past year alone. While Christopher Ruane has no plans to…

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4 things to remember in February’s nervous stock market!

As parts of the stock market start to wobble nervously, what should an investor do ? Christopher Ruane recaps a…

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How much does it really cost to build a big enough SIPP for retirement?

For a comfortable retirement, what sort of money might someone need to put in their SIPP? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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Palantir stock’s crashed 26% already in 2026. Time to buy the dip?

It has been a brutal few weeks for Palantir stock -- yet the business has been doing brilliantly. What's going…

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Here’s how a 10-share, £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £2,754 in annual passive income

Could someone put £20k to work by setting up a Stocks and Shares ISA, carefully choosing a few dividend shares,…

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What could £5k put into Greggs shares now be worth if they recover?

Christopher Ruane has bought Greggs shares he hopes will increase in value. Here's his rationale -- and some of the…

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Think you might be too old to start investing? Think again!

Is there an age at which someone is too old to start investing? Our writer doesn't think so. Here's why…

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Could Aston Martin end up as a penny stock?

Aston Martin shares sell for pennies, but its market capitalisation means it's a long way from being a penny stock.…

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The surprising way to aim for a million: buying just a handful of shares

Ever wondered whether you could really aim for a million in the stock market? This writer thinks it's possible -…

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Here’s how a spare £3,000 in an ISA could generate a passive income of £90, £900 or even £9,000 per year!

Could someone with a few thousands pounds in an ISA end up earning three times that much in passive income…

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Looking for UK stocks to buy for income? This one caught my eye!

On the hunt for stocks to buy, Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of an investment trust with a…

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£20,000 of savings? Here’s how that could ultimately generate a £672 monthly second income

How do some people manage to earn a second income without taking on another job? Christopher Ruane explores one potential…

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Up 65% in a year, has the rally in Lloyds shares been overdone?

Lloyds shares have done brilliantly in recent years. Our writer sees some reasons for that -- but does it make…

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A stock market crash could help you retire years early. Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the fear some people feel about a stock market crash and explains why a crash can…

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£20,000 invested in Nvidia stock 5 years ago is now worth a staggering…

Nvidia stock has soared in recent years. Christopher Ruane looks at what that has meant for long-term shareholders -- and…

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3 UK shares I think offer today what Warren Buffett looks for!

Drawing from the investing principles of billionaire Warren Buffett, our writer identifies a trio of UK shares for investors to…

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Can Tesla stock really keep on rising?

Tesla stock is up by almost a fifth over the past 12 months, even though the firm's revenues fell last…

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This FTSE 100 share yields 7.3%. Could future dividends be even higher?

Our writer takes a look at one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Why is the yield so…

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Worried about a volatile stock market? 3 practical things to do now!

Our writer isn't wasting time trying to guess where current stock market volatility might end up. Instead, he's taking a…

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Look what a plummeting Greggs share price has done to £5,000 invested a year ago!

The Greggs share price has been heading the wrong way in recent years. What's gone wrong, what's it meant for…

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How much would you need in an ISA to target a £500 monthly passive income?

Taking a long-term approach to buying dividend shares can help someone earn passive income. How much would they need to…

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How much would you end up with by putting £150 a week into an ISA for 35 years?

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could potentially become a multimillionaire by investing £150 a week in their ISA over…

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Pennies from an all-time low, is the Aston Martin share price poised to rebound?

How can a business with a great brand and rich customer base keep losing money? Christopher Ruane examines the conundrum…

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