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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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Up 39%! Could Nvidia stock do it again in 2026?

Nvidia stock had a brilliant 2025 -- just the latest in a series of vintage years for the US chip…

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Here’s a £5 a day passive income plan for 2026!

Can a few pounds a day help to earn passive income streams for decades to come? It may do. Here,…

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Could 2026 be a strong year for UK shares?

2025 was an excellent year for the index of leading UK shares. But not all of its members did so…

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Warren Buffett has retired. Could his investing approach still work today?

Warren Buffett has handed over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway. He's been investing for decades and the world has changed.…

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Got a spare £20k for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how it could generate a £1,400 passive income in 2026!

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a serious source of long-term passive income. Christopher Ruane explains more about this…

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After a terrible 2025, can the Aston Martin share price bounce back?

The Aston Martin share price has shed 41% of its value in 2025. Could the coming year offer any glimmer…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £3,000 per month in passive income?

Ever thought of using an ISA to try and build monthly passive income streams in four figures? Christopher Ruane explains…

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Want to aim for a million with a spare £500 per month? Here’s how!

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible for a stock market novice to aim for a million? Our writer…

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Want to start buying shares next week with £200 or £300? Here’s how!

Ever thought of becoming a stock market investor? Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start buying shares even on a…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for income, growth, and value in 2026!

As the dawn of a new year in the stock market approaches, our writer eyes a trio of FTSE 250…

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Want to be a hit in the stock market? Here are 3 things super-successful investors do

Dreaming of strong performance when investing in the stock market? Christopher Ruane shares a trio of approaches used by some…

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Could 2026 be the year when Tesla stock implodes?

Tesla's 2025 business performance has been uneven. But Tesla stock has performed well overall and more than doubled since April.…

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Up 184% this year, what might this FTSE 100 share do in 2026?

This FTSE 100 share has almost tripled in value since the start of the year. Our writer explains why --…

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Here’s a £30-a-week plan to generate passive income!

Putting a passive income plan into action need not take a large amount of resources. Christopher Ruane explains how it…

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Want a second income? Here’s how a spare £3k today could earn £3k annually in years to come!

How big can a second income built around a portfolio of dividend shares potentially be? Christopher Ruane explains some of…

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£20,000 for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to try and turn it into a monthly passive income of £493

Hundreds of pounds in passive income a month from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's how that might work…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia stock last Christmas is already worth this much!

A year ago, Nvidia stock was already riding high -- but it's gained value since. Our writer explores why and…

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Up 150% in 5 years! What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

The Lloyds share price has had a strong five years. Our writer sees reasons to think it could go even…

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Up 40% this year, can the Vodafone share price keep going?

Vodafone shareholders have been rewarded this year with a dividend increase on top of share price growth. Our writer weighs…

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Here’s why I like Tesco shares, but won’t be buying any!

Drawing inspiration from famed investor Warren Buffett's approach, our writer explains why Tesco shares aren't on his shopping list.

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With Warren Buffett about to step down, what can investors learn?

Legendary investor Warren Buffett is about to hand over the reins of Berkshire Hathaway after decades in charge. How might…

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Want to aim for a million? Here’s why just a few shares could hold the key!

This writer thinks a focus on buying into brilliant companies at the right price can help when trying to amass…

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Could these 3 FTSE 100 shares soar in 2026?

Our writer identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares he thinks might potentially have more petrol in the tank as…

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FTSE 100 shares: has a once-a-decade chance to build wealth ended?

The FTSE 100 index has had a strong 2025. But that doesn't mean there might not still be some bargain…

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Here’s how a 10-share SIPP could combine both growth and income opportunities!

Juggling the prospects of growth and dividend income within one SIPP can take some effort. Our writer shares his thoughts…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a monthly £3,000-£5,000 passive income?

Can owning dividend shares really generate thousands of pounds in passive income each month? Our writer explains how it may…

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As the Lloyds share price heads towards a pound, is it still a bargain?

The Lloyds share price has been on a roll over the past few years. Our writer gives his take on…

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Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare £500?

Christopher Ruane explains why an investor without the resources of billionaire Warren Buffett could still learn from his stock market…

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Is 45 too late to start investing?

Investing at different life stages can come with its own challenges -- and rewards. Our writer considers why a 45-year-old…

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How much would you need to invest to be earning a £1,000 monthly passive income by next December?

What sort of investment might it take to earn a four-figure passive income each month -- and how long would…

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How much would you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £2,000 monthly passive income?

How big would a Stocks and Shares ISA have to be to throw off thousands of pounds in passive income…

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Down over 30% this year, could these 3 UK shares bounce back in 2026?

Christopher Ruane digs into a trio of UK shares that have performed poorly this year in search of possible bargains…

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Time to start preparing for a stock market crash?

2025's been an uneven year on stock markets. This writer is not trying to time the next stock market crash…

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Nvidia stock’s had a great 2025. Can it keep going?

Christopher Ruane sees an argument for Nvidia stock's positive momentum to continue -- and another for the share price to…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how someone could aim to turn that into a £10,958 annual second income!

Earning a second income doesn't necessarily mean doing more work. Christopher Ruane highlights one long-term approach based on owning dividend…

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Looking for shares to buy as precious metals surge? 3 things to remember!

Gold prices have been on a tear. So has silver. So why isn't this writer hunting for shares to buy…

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Up 27% in 2025, might this penny share still be a long-term bargain?

Christopher Ruane's happy that this penny share he owns has done well in 2025. But it's still cheaper now than…

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Here’s what a single share of Tesla stock cost in January – and what it’s worth now!

Tesla stock's moved up this year -- and it's had a wild ride along the way. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Rolls-Royce shares have done it again in 2025! But could the party be over?

2025's been another storming year for Rolls-Royce shares -- and this writer missed out! Might it still be worth him…

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