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£5,000 put into the FTSE 100’s top 3 dividend shares today could earn this much in 5 years…

If someone spread £5k evenly over the FTSE 100's three highest-yielding shares today and did nothing for five years, what…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

Christopher Ruane looks at what an investor would need to have in their Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £500…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I keep on buying!

The FTSE 100 index has hit an all-time high this week. That's given our writer pause for thought. But here's…

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Looking for income stocks to buy? 3 things to remember!

Our writer likes a good dividend as much as the next investor. But here's a trio of things he bears…

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As the FTSE 100 yield shrinks, here are 3 ways you could earn more dividends!

A strong performing FTSE 100 has meant the blue-chip index offers a lower dividend yield than before. How might investors…

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Nvidia stock’s up another 59% in a year. Could it still be a bargain?

Nvidia stock has had a brilliant few years -- and the past 12 months have been no exception. Our writer…

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£15,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Christopher Ruane reviews how Rolls-Royce shares have done since the start of last year -- and weighs whether he ought…

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How big an ISA does it take to generate a £1,000 monthly second income?

Is a four-figure monthly second income from buying dividend shares realistic? Our writer does the maths and shows how it…

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It’s already the last week of January! Time to start investing?

What's happened to those New Year's Resolutions so far in January? Our writer explains why it's never too late for…

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3 UK income stocks I think could keep growing their dividends

Our writer highlights a trio of UK stocks that have grown their dividend per share annually in recent years --…

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Is the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding share worth considering for a retirement portfolio?

This well-known FTSE 100 share has put in a disappointing performance lately. But might a retirement portfolio benefit from its…

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How much would an ISA need in it for someone to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

What would it actually take for someone to target a four-figure monthly passive income by buying dividend shares? Christopher Ruane…

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Want your ISA to earn you a pound an hour for life? Here’s how!

An ISA stuffed with dividend shares could potentially mean passive income rolling in year after year. Christopher Ruane explains how.

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 6 months ago is now worth…

What's been going on lately with Greggs shares? Christopher Ruane digs into why strong long-term performance has stalled -- and…

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Investor Warren Buffett achieved a 5,502,284% gain in value. Here’s how!

What can a small investor learn from the stock market approach of billionaire Warren Buffett? Christopher Ruane draws a few…

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Could a 2026 stock market crash be a once-a-decade opportunity for small investors?

Our writer does not know whether there will be a stock market crash this year. So why is he spending…

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Here’s what it takes to earn £50 a day of passive income in the stock market

What does someone need to do in the stock market to earn several hundred pounds a week on average in…

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How much in dividends could someone earn over a decade by buying 100 Legal & General shares today?

Legal & General shares have lagged the market, but offer a whopping dividend. Christopher Ruane looks at what may happen…

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From pennies to £13: can Rolls-Royce shares keep on going?

Rolls-Royce shares have already had a strong start to 2026, hitting a new all-time high. Here's how our writer feels…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to target a £2,653 second income

Sticking to blue-chip shares, our writer explains how an investor with a long-term approach could use £20k to build a…

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Already up 9% in 2026, can the Marks and Spencer share price keep rising?

The Marks and Spencer share price has performed three times as well as the FTSE 100 index over the past…

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What’s a realistic goal to aim for when building a SIPP?

How big (or small) should someone dream when building up a SIPP? That depends on a number of different factors,…

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Here’s what 100 National Grid shares bought 5 years ago are worth now

Christopher Ruane looks at how National Grid shares have performed over the past few years and weighs whether he ought…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 a year ago is now worth…

The FTSE 100 has set a new all-time high this month. Over the past year, its performance has been strong.…

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Up 13% in just 1 month, could Chevron stock have further to run?

Chevron stock has moved up in the past month -- and over the past few years. It also has an…

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Here’s what would have to happen for me to buy Tesla stock

Our writer likes the Tesla business but is not yet ready to buy its stock. What would have to happen…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA earn over 20 years?

How big a money spinner can a Stocks and Shares ISA be when it comes to passive income? Christopher Ruane…

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Investing Articles

Down 58%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 6.4% dividend yield!

After a brutal 12 months, this FTSE 250 share still offers a dividend yield well above the index. Can it…

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Could buying NIO stock be like investing in Tesla a decade ago?

NIO stock has been going nowhere fast lately. But as sales at the electric vehicle maker boom, should this writer…

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Is £300 enough money to start buying shares?

Is it really possible to start buying shares with a few hundred pounds? Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here are a…

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3 reasons buying UK shares can produce a huge passive income stream

Christopher Ruane likes owning UK shares to try and generate passive income. Here are three reasons he sees serious potential…

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Want to aim for a million by 2045? Here’s how!

Our writer reckons a realistic, long-term approach to aim for a million starting from zero today is possible. Here's how…

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Could this January be a good time to start investing?

Christopher Ruane explains why, for someone who wants to start investing, this month could potentially be as good a time…

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How much would £5,000 put into Nvidia stock 5 years ago be worth now?

Nvidia stock has been on fire over the past few years. Christopher Ruane reviews its performance -- and weighs his…

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Worried about a volatile stock market? Here’s Warren Buffett’s approach

Christopher Ruane explains why, even when the stock market looks volatile, he tries to follow the Warren Buffett approach to…

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Am I missing something about Greggs shares?

This writer owns Greggs shares and reckons they are still priced as a potential bargain. Yet many investors seem to…

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How big an ISA do you need to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

Is it possible to earn a couple of thousand pounds per month in passive income from an ISA? Our writer…

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How much would someone need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?

Fancy earning a weekly second income of hundreds of pounds from owning blue-chip dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explores how that…

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Want to earn £1k each month in dividends from an ISA? Here’s how

An ISA can be a long-term money spinner when it comes to passive income in the form of dividends. Christopher…

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Investing Articles

Could the Greggs share price double in 5 years?

The Greggs share price has more than halved since late 2021. Our writer explains why he thinks it might ultimately…

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