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Up 458% in a year, could the Ceres Power share price go even higher?

Christopher Ruane reviews some highs and lows of the Ceres Power share price over the years and wonders whether the…

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Are the glory days over for Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares have soared in recent years. Lately, though, they have taken a tumble. Could there be worse still to…

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Forget the FTSE 100 and come back after summer? Here’s my plan!

With the FTSE 100 moving around in a volatile way, should our writer just forget all about it for a…

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In volatile markets, could National Grid dividends be a safe haven?

National Grid offers a dividend yield well above the FTSE 100 and aims to keep growing its payout per share.…

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How much would someone need in an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could use an empty Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure monthly second income…

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Load up on cheap shares now – or wait to see whether they get even cheaper?

As the market fluctuates, some shares may suddenly look cheap. How an investor acts in such moments can affect their…

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£390 of income a week from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term timeframe could target hundreds of pounds…

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Could an ISA be a good way to start investing?

Might an ISA be a suitable platform for someone who wants to start investing? Our writer explains a key reason…

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Could thinking like Warren Buffett help create a market-beating ISA?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on some aspects of Warren Buffett's investing approach he thinks could help an ambitious ISA investor…

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The stock market’s fearful. Is it time to be greedy?

There is a palpable sense of fear stalking the stock market. Yet many share prices have held up fairly well…

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Down 15% in days, are Rolls-Royce shares suddenly a bargain again?

Rolls-Royce shares have been heading south over the past couple of weeks. This writer thinks that makes sense -- but…

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What would a 40-year-old need to put into an empty SIPP to target monthly passive income of £1,000?

From a standing start at 40, how might someone target a four-figure monthly income stream from their SIPP? Christopher Ruane…

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Could a £20,000 ISA end up generating £20,000 of passive income each year?

Could a Stocks and Shares ISA ultimately cover its own cost each year with the passive income it produces? Christopher…

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3 things to do right now as the annual ISA deadline looms!

With the ISA contribution deadline less than three weeks away, our writer runs through a trio of things he has…

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At over 10%, I couldn’t resist this FTSE 250 share’s yield!

Christopher Ruane explains why he has bought into a 10%+ yielding FTSE 250 income share that the market has lately…

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Amazon shares: overpriced or a possible bargain?

Christopher Ruane thinks Amazon shares look pricier than he normally likes -- but also reckons they could be a potential…

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In a jittery market, could Tesco shares be a defensive choice?

Could Tesco shares be a safe haven in nervous markets, given that consumers always need to eat? Our writer is…

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Take a deep breath! £10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

Someone who bought Greggs shares a year ago is nursing a paper loss. Our writer digs into the reasons why…

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This FTSE 100 stock has an above-average yield and sells on a P/E ratio of 6. Why?

Is this FTSE 100 stock the apparent bargain it seems? Or could events beyond its control hurt profits and potentially…

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ISA or SIPP? Here’s 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of both

SIPPs and Stocks and Shares ISAs both have potentially attractive features, as well as downsides. Christopher Ruane looks at some…

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If there’s a stock market crash this week, will you be ready?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's not phased by the inevitability of a stock market crash -- but is actively preparing…

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Just 1 year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance could generate a £1,900 annual passive income. Here’s how!

Fretting about the upcoming Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline? Our writer has an upbeat approach, focusing on ongoing passive…

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Is a stock market crash coming? It’s not too late to get ready!

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to fear a coming stock market crash. Rather than tying to time it, he's hoping to…

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Amid a volatile US stock market, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

US stock market sentiment looks increasingly fragile, our writer reckons. So he's trying to learn from Warren Buffett and get…

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Looking for a £750 monthly passive income? Here’s how much it takes

The idea of buying dividend shares for their passive income potential can sound promising. How might the nuts and bolts…

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As oil prices soar, is it time to buy Shell shares?

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of adding Shell shares to his ISA -- and explains why the oil…

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AI may look like a bubble. But what about Rolls-Royce shares?

Bubble talk has been centred on some AI stocks lately. But Christopher Ruane sees risks to Rolls-Royce shares in the…

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Way up – or way down? This FTSE 250 share could go either way

Can this FTSE 250 share turn its fortunes around? Or has its day passed? Our writer looks at both sides…

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Legal & General yields 8.9% — but how secure is the dividend?

Legal & General has increased its dividend per share again and launched a massive share buyback. The City seems lukewarm…

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Is the party over for the FTSE 100 – or not?

Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be concerned about the direction of travel for the FTSE 100 in coming months. So,…

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ISA or SIPP? 2 factors to consider

As next month's ISA contribution deadline creeps up, our writer considers a couple of key differences between using a SIPP,…

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£15,000 put into Greggs shares a year ago is worth this much now…

Greggs' sausage rolls may be tasty enough -- but its shares have left a bad taste in some investors' mouths…

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£1,000 buys this much Nvidia stock… what might it be worth in a decade?

Nvidia stock has had an incredible decade. Might it keep doing well in the coming 10 years? Our writer shares…

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Is 50 too old to start buying shares?

Christopher Ruane explains why 'better late than never' is key to his thinking about whether 50's too old to start…

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Warren Buffett profited massively from nervous markets. Here’s how!

With market turbulence making some investors nervous, our writer recalls several moments when Warren Buffett did well despite fearful markets.

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares as they march ever higher?

Rolls-Royce is making billions of pounds a year and looks set to do even better in future -- so what's…

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How long might a Stocks and Shares ISA take to earn a £950 monthly second income?

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could seek to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a source of monthly passive…

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What’s stopping Tesla stock from crashing?

Even as its car business struggles to maintain sales volumes, Tesla stock has been doing very well. Christopher Ruane is…

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Could Greggs shares outperform Nvidia in the coming 5 years?

Comparing the performance of Greggs shares and Nvidia stock in recent years is night and day. But what might happen…

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How much should a 40-year old put into an empty SIPP to aim for a million by 60?

Over the next 20 years, someone could turn a SIPP with nothing in it today into a seven-figure retirement pot.…

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