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Have Rolls-Royce shares finally run out of momentum?

Rolls-Royce shares have soared in recent years but have been treading water over recent weeks. Could this be the start…

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Up 61% this year, could NIO stock keep going?

It's been a roller-coaster few years for NIO stock, but so far 2025's been brilliant. Our writer thinks there could…

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With no savings, here’s how a 50-year-old could still target a £43,000 annual retirement income

Christopher Ruane explains how someone who's lived half a century but has no savings could get serious about their future…

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Here’s how someone can start investing with a spare £5 a day, this week

Christopher Ruane explains how a fiver a day could be enough for someone to start investing now and build a…

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Could the Greggs share price double from here?

The Greggs share price has almost halved in under four years. Our writer thinks its fall has been overdone --…

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What happens to investors when there’s a stock market crash?

A stock market crash can be frightening. But it can also bring opportunities. Our writer explains what a crash can…

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2 pros and 2 cons of investing through an investment trust

An investment trust is a common way for people to buy into existing portfolios of managed investments. Our writer weighs…

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£1,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is already worth…

Nvidia has been one of the biggest blue-chip stock market sensations for years. Our writer reviews its recent performance --…

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10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend share should generate £2,000+ of passive income a year!

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the elements to understand when weighing dividend shares as a potential source of passive…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

Buying blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a four-figure monthly second income. Christopher Ruane dives into…

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Can the JD Sports share price stay above £1?

Christopher Ruane has been pleased to see the JD Sports share price flirting with the one pound level lately. Might…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price started the long slide down?

After a stunning few years, the Rolls-Royce share price has retreated from last month's all-time high. Could that be a…

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Warren Buffett’s made billions in nervous markets. Here’s how!

While volatile stock markets can be scary even for experienced investors, Warren Buffett has learned how to use them to…

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Could the Tesla stock price shatter the $500 barrier?

Our writer sees both sides of the coin when trying to understand the current Tesla stock price. Could the prospect…

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Could the FTSE 100 be headed for a crash? Here’s my plan!

The FTSE 100 has had a brilliant 2025 to date, albeit a volatile one. Can it last? Our writer's not…

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UK shares: is now the time to be fearful — or greedy?

The FTSE 100 has hit new all-time highs repeatedly this year -- yet the economic outlook is uncertain. Our writer…

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How much does someone need to invest in dividend shares to target a £30k passive income at 55?

Thinking of trying to use the stock market to set up passive income streams? Our writer considers some of the…

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Missed out on Nvidia stock? 3 lessons to learn when hunting for future tech stars!

Our writer has not benefited from the soaring value of Nvidia stock. But he has learnt a trio of lessons…

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Up 1,396%! Could the FTSE 100 be harbouring another share like Rolls-Royce?

Christopher Ruane casts his eye over the FTSE 100 index of leading shares, hoping to hunt down some potentially deep…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price still offer long-term value?

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen hugely in recent years. Has it peaked, or might there still be a case…

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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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Can Tesla stock hold its value over the coming 10 years?

Tesla stock has defied critics many times before. But our writer questions whether the current price makes sense for his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this October with just £80

Is it possible, or even worthwhile, to start investing with less than £100? Christopher Ruane sees some issues to watch…

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Warren Buffett is piling up cash rather than investing. Is that a warning signal?

Christopher Ruane has been wondering what Warren Buffett's enormous and growing cash pile says about the current stock market. But…

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Up 1,384%! What can we all learn from the Rolls-Royce share price’s rise?

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past five years. Christopher Ruane considers whether there may be broader lessons…

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Higher than ever, could Nvidia stock still have further to climb?

Nvidia stock hit yet another all-time high this week, after climbing 1,299% in just five years. But could the best…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used now to start buying shares – and earning passive income!

Here's how someone with no stock market experience could begin buying shares on a limited budget, whether aiming for growth,…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how to try and turn it into £158 of passive income a month

By taking a long-term approach and using the cash generation potential of large blue-chip companies, our writer thinks the passive…

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FTSE 100 shares: are there still opportunities in this market?

Christopher Ruane reckons that, although the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has been enjoying a banner year, it may…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares becoming detached from economic reality?

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer reckons there are some good reasons for that, but is…

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Here’s how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1,342 in monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach and good investing could potentially turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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Up 15% this year, the FTSE 100 just hit a new all-time high! What comes next?

Christopher Ruane explains why he is ignoring a new all-time high for the FTSE 100 index and instead is focusing…

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Want to earn a second income from dividend shares? 2 do’s – and 2 don’ts!

Buying and owning dividend shares helps some people earn a sizeable second income. Our writer considers some things to watch…

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Could a small investor today match the historic returns of Warren Buffett?

Warren Buffett has less than one quarter left in charge at Berkshire Hathaway. Christopher Ruane wonders if his track record…

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How’s how someone could start buying shares with 5% of their salary

Is it possible to start buying shares with one twentieth of one's earnings? This writer explains how a would-be investor…

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 share offers a dividend yield of 9.1%. Is there a catch?

Christopher Ruane looks at a well-known dividend share that currently yields over 9% and weighs some of its attractions --…

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Up 2,927% in five years! Could the Rolls-Royce share price achieve the same by 2031?

Christopher Ruane unpicks some of the reasons the Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in recent years -- and considers…

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3 lessons for all investors from Nvidia’s 472,250% gain!

Nvidia stock has had a great run in recent years -- and an incredible run over the past few decades.…

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Tesla stock’s jumped 30% in a month. Is it set to soar?

Tesla stock's jumped 30% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane explains some possible reasons why -- and what he…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,300 monthly passive income?

Earning passive income by buying dividend shares can be lucrative. Our writer explains some of the variables that can affect…

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