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Should I buy Hollywood Bowl shares to hold for a decade?

Our writer runs a rule over Hollywood Bowl shares after the company announced record H1 revenues. He likes the firm…

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No savings? I’m using this Warren Buffett tactic as I aim to get rich

Using one technique from legendary investor Warren Buffett, our writer hopes to improve his long-term performance in the stock market.

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I’d set up a lifelong passive income by spending £10 a week on shares

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest a steady tenner each week in the stock market to build passive income streams.

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My £10-a-day approach to building a second income

Our writer sets out his approach to building a second income that, hopefully, can grow over time, by putting aside…

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How I’d invest this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

Our writer hopes these four investment principles might help him as he decides how to invest in his new Stocks…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I think can beat the market

Christopher Ruane reckons this pair of FTSE 250 shares could be set to do well in the coming five to…

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I’d invest £12,850 in these dividend shares to target £1,000 in annual income

Targeting a four-figure annual passive income, our writer zooms in on four FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd happily buy today…

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Could Saga shares be long-term winners?

Owning Saga shares has rewarded some investors handsomely in the past few months. Do today's annual results tempt our writer…

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Up 58% in 2023, can the Kodal Minerals share price climb higher?

The Kodal Minerals share price is just pennies -- but it is moving up fast. Our writer considers whether this…

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Is the ITM Power share price bouncing back?

The ITM Power share price has tumbled badly in the past year. Christopher Ruane thinks its new strategy makes sense…

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3 Warren Buffett principles I’m using to invest in my Stocks and Shares ISA

Warren Buffett has had a spectacularly successful investment career. By applying some of his principles, our writer hopes he can…

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I’d invest a regular £200 to target a monthly £500 passive income

Our writer explains how a few hundred pounds invested monthly could hopefully earn him £6,000 in passive income annually in…

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I just bought more Superdry shares. Why?

Superdry shares have lost over 90% of their value over the past few years. So why has this writer recently…

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Is Computacenter stock an overlooked gem?

This UK tech company just announced profits last year of around a quarter of a billion pounds. Should Computacenter shares…

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Up 57% this year, are boohoo shares headed to £1?

Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether the surge in boohoo shares could keep on going -- and how he ought to…

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Growth Shares

Why has the NCC share price plummeted?

The NCC share price plummeted by over a third on Friday. Christopher Ruane explains why and considers whether he ought…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares I’ve bought to hold for 10 years

Christopher Ruane owns this duo of UK shares and plans to hang on to them for the long term. Why…

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I’d turn next week’s ISA deadline to my advantage!

Our writer is keen to maximise his contributions for the present tax year before the upcoming ISA deadline, even if…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few shares

This writer hopes to reach a million by taking a disciplined, rigorous approach when searching for shares to buy for…

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I’m piling up cheap shares in 2023 while I can

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been hunting for cheap shares to buy and what he looks for when assessing their…

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Could the Lloyds dividend be a long-term goldmine?

Christopher Ruane considers the prospects for the Lloyds dividend over the coming decade. Does the balance of risk and reward…

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I’d use £20,000 in the next stock market crash to build wealth

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s not worrying about a stock market crash, but instead is proactively preparing to use one…

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3 reasons to start buying shares this week

Christopher Ruane thinks that right now is a great time to start buying shares, or to buy more as an…

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2 dividend shares to buy in April for 6%+ yields

Our writer has identified two shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month, both with juicy yields and…

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Investing Articles

Value shares – or value traps?

When are value shares not the bargain they may initially seem? Christopher Ruane outlines some of the factors he considers…

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This UK stock soared 156% in 5 years. Can it keep going?

Our writer looks at a UK stock that has had an explosive track record of creating shareholder value. Can it…

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At 14.5%, is this share a high-yield bargain?

Our writer considers some pros and cons of a high-yield share with an innovative business model. Is he persuaded enough…

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3 great FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in April

Our writer examines a trio of FTSE 100 shares to buy for his portfolio in April. He thinks they offer…

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Should Tesco shares be in my ISA shopping basket?

Christopher Ruane likes this leading supermarket business. But does it make sense for him to add Tesco shares to his…

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Here’s how I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to build generational wealth

Our writer sets out the approach he takes to trying to use his Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle…

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Alphabet stock is over $100 again. Should I buy?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks Alphabet stock is undervalued, despite recent investor worries over advertising spend and AI.

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I’d buy while the S4 Capital share price suffers

Is the strong revenue growth revealed yesterday enough to boost the flagging S4 Capital share price? Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers…

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NIO stock is below $10. Should I buy?

NIO stock has fallen a long way. Our writer thinks the company might yet do very well -- but is…

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Should I load up my ISA with penny shares?

As our writer considers how to allocate his ISA, he revisits his investing strategy and explains the role he sees…

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Dividend Shares

2 reasons the National Grid dividend doesn’t attract me

Christopher Ruane explains what's stopping him from taking advantage of the National Grid dividend as a passive income idea.

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These 3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares could turbocharge my ISA income

Christopher Ruane would happily buy each of these three FTSE 100 shares for his ISA. Here's why he likes their…

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Could Airtel Africa shares help me profit from this massive trend?

Christopher Ruane thinks the rise of digital payments could be great news for Airtel Africa shares. Here's why -- and…

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Should I  buy Scottish Mortgage shares near their 12-month low?

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped sharply in price and now trade well below their net asset value. Our writer spies…

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8%+ yields! Two dividend shares on my April shopping list

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he thinks could make attractively-priced additions to his portfolio in…

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J D Wetherspoon shares are soaring – but still look like a bargain!

Shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks J D Wetherspoon shares continue to offer value even after jumping 50% in…

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