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Can the Rolls-Royce share price do it again in 2026?

Can the Rolls-Royce share price do it again? The FTSE 100 company has been a star performer in recent years…

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Start investing this month for £5 a day? Here’s how!

Is a fiver a day enough to start investing in the stock market? Yes it is -- and our writer…

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Here’s how much passive income someone could earn maxing out their ISA allowance for 5 years

Christopher Ruane considers how someone might spend a few years building up their Stocks and Shares ISA to try and…

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Was I wrong about Barclays shares, up 196%?

Our writer has watched Barclays shares nearly triple in five years, but stayed on the sidelines. Is he now ready…

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Up 17% in 2025, can the S&P 500 power on into 2026?

Why has the S&P 500 done so well this year against a backdrop of multiple challenges? Our writer explains --…

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National Grid shares are up 19% in 2025. Why?

National Grid shares have risen by almost a fifth this year. So much for it being a sleepy utility! Should…

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Here are the potential dividend earnings from buying 1,000 Aviva shares for the next decade

Aviva has a juicy dividend -- but what might come next? Our writer digs into what the coming decade could…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to aim for a £23,657 annual second income

How could someone with a spare £20k to invest aim to earn more than that amount as a second income…

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Down 12% in 2025, is the easyJet share price set to rebound?

The easyJet share price has been losing altitude this year. But our writer sees a possible mismatch between the share…

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FTSE 100 shares have had a great 2025. Can it last?

The FTSE 100 has had a strong performance so far in 2025. Our writer weighs what might happen next --…

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How much would you need to invest to earn over £1,000 per month in passive income?

What would it take for an investor to go from zero to a four-figure monthly passive income through owning dividend…

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Does the Warren Buffett approach still work as he prepares to retire?

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be standing down as boss of Berkshire Hathaway later this month. Can investors still learn…

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Start buying shares in December with a spare £300? Here’s how!

With the final month of 2025 almost upon us, could now be as good a time as any for someone…

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Could UK stocks carry their momentum to the end of 2025 – and beyond?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the stock market could go either way in the remainder of 2025 -- and…

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5.9%+ yields! 3 high-yield shares to consider for a SIPP this December

Our writer digs into a trio of shares yielding at least 5.9% that he thinks merit consideration by SIPP investors…

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Could the National Grid dividend double in the coming decade?

This writer reckons the National Grid dividend could double over time, even if it ends up taking over a decade.…

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UK shares: is there still value in the market?

Given the blue-chip FTSE 100 index's strong performance, are there still cheap UK shares to be found? Our writer thinks…

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With its 5.7% dividend yield, here’s what I like about Aviva

Aviva has grown its dividend per share annually in recent years yet its yield still thrashes the FTSE 100 average.…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £523 per week second income?

Interested in aiming to earn a second income of several thousand pounds per month by investing in dividend shares? Christopher…

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It’s possible to build a 5-figure second income investing under £100 a week. Here’s how!

Is it really possible to earn a second income by investing regularly in dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explains how it…

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How can an investor profit from a stock market crash?

While a stock market crash can seem like very bad news, is that always the case for all investors? Our…

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Down 12% in weeks, has the Rolls-Royce share price started a downwards slide?

After the Rolls-Royce share price fell in recent weeks, could there be more to come? Or might this be a…

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3 shares the Autumn Budget could move

With many investors' eyes on the Autumn Budget due to be delivered tomorrow, our writer discusses what it could potentially…

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With its 9.9% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 a possible bargain – or value trap?

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share with a percentage dividend yield on the cusp of double digits. Might that…

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Why is the ITV share price in pennies – and could it get back to £1?

The ITV share price is in pennies today, but it has been far higher in the past. Times have changed…

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As Warren Buffett prepares to step down, can today’s investor match his historic returns?

Can a small investor echo Warren Buffett's giant stock market record? Maybe not, but even he sees advantages to buying…

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Up 15% this year, can the FTSE 100 keep climbing in 2026?

2025 has seen the flagship FTSE 100 index of UK shares repeatedly hit new highs. Our writer looks ahead and…

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This UK passive income share offers a 10.6% yield. Here’s how!

With a yield of over 10%, this share's passive income generation potential is substantial. Can such a high yield last?…

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With the JD Sports share price in pennies, what might reignite it?

The latest trading statement from JD Sports helped explain why the retailer's share price performance has been weak lately. Is…

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5 5%+ yielding dividend shares to consider for a retirement portfolio

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of shares all yielding more than 5% that he thinks are worth considering for a…

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Up 41% in a year, this FTSE 250 share still yields 7.5%! Worth a look?

Although this FTSE 250 share has risen strongly over the past year, it still has a high dividend yield. Our…

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Here’s what compounding the dividends from 1,000 Aviva shares for a decade could earn

Christopher Ruane examines what a decade of patience might mean for an investor who wants to build wealth thanks to…

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As the Ocado share price crashes, could it be a bargain?

The Ocado share price has plummeted -- and for a clear reason. Our writer considers whether this could be a…

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Here’s why the Nvidia stock price matters even if you don’t own it!

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons any big moves in the Nvidia stock price could potentially have larger impact across…

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Warren Buffett’s done brilliantly in nervous markets. Here’s why!

Christopher Ruane explains how some investing techniques used by Warren Buffett have helped him do well in situations where others…

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At 9.2%, this FTSE 100 income share has the highest forward dividend yield in the index

With the WPP dividend yield set to fall, our writer turns the spotlight on what will soon be the highest-yielding…

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For how long might the Imperial Brands dividend keep growing?

Tobacco firm Imperial Brands has raised its interim dividend today and yields well above the FTSE 100 average. Should our…

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Here’s how an ISA could earn £1k in monthly passive income – forever!

Christopher Ruane looks at how a well-chosen long-term approach to buying dividend shares could generate sizeable passive income streams.

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What would it take for the Aston Martin share price to reverse its 99% fall?

The Aston Martin share price has cratered since the car firm's listing in 2018. Our writer considers whether he ought…

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Down 93% and at a 12-year low, could this FTSE 250 share storm back?

This FTSE 250 share has shed over 90% of its value in just five years. Our writer sees some things…

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