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Tesla stock can offer investors many lessons. Here are 5!

Tesla stock has had some wild ups and downs over the years. This writer draws a handful of lessons from…

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3 ways to try and grow an ISA’s value faster

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of techniques he applies as he tries to grow the long-term value of his Stocks…

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Here’s how to target a £8,794 annual second income, starting from zero

Putting some money into the stock market on a regular basis is one way to try and earn a second…

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If Tesla stock comes crashing down to earth, here’s my plan of action

Tesla stock has gone up 57% in the past year despite the business's challenges. Our writer isn't ready to invest…

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3 reasons I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer sees things to like about the company -- so why…

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How much money could a £5-a-day passive income plan earn?

Christopher Ruane explains some of the variables that come into play when considering the passive income potential of stock market…

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3 reasons I’d rather buy UK shares than US ones right now

Our writer has been buying more UK shares than US ones in recent months. Here he explains a trio of…

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Am I missing something about Tesla stock?

Tesla has a stock market capitalisation of over $1trn. This writer considers whether it might potentially be worth more --…

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Up 72% in a year! Too late to snap up Nvidia stock?

Up over 30,000% in a decade, Nvidia stock might not sound like an obvious bargain. But this writer sees a…

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Start buying shares for £80 a month? Here’s how!

It is a myth that it takes large sums of money to start buying shares. Our writer explores how someone…

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Up 83% this year, does the Rolls-Royce share price make sense any more?

It has been a blistering few years for the Rolls-Royce share price. Our writer reckons the best may be yet…

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10 FTSE 100 shares I think have long-term potential

Our writer reckons these 10 FTSE 100 shares could potentially be around for a long time yet. What might that…

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3 key factors in determining the passive income potential of buying shares

These three factors can be significant when determining how much passive income an investor may earn from dividend shares. Our…

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2 shares I’m keen to buy if they become cheap enough

Christopher Ruane explains why he wants to buy this pair of shares when he spots the right moment -- but…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an £18,000 annual passive income?

Christopher Ruane outlines how an investor could seek to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a sizeable passive income…

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Up 733%! Did I sell my Rolls-Royce shares too early?

This writer sold his Rolls-Royce shares in 2023, since when they have soared over 700%. Looking back with the benefit…

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I’m preparing now in case there’s a stock market crash this autumn

Our writer's nervous about what might happen to the stock market in coming months. But he's not trying to time…

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Here’s what £1k invested in Greggs shares a month ago is worth now

This year has given Greggs shareholders a lot to chew over -- much of it not tasty. Our writer explains…

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming the S&P 500 so far this year. Can it last?

Christopher Ruane reckons the FTSE 100 may keep on beating the S&P 500. But instead of 'buying the index', he's…

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3 simple steps to start setting up a second income this August!

Investing money regularly into blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a second income. Our writer considers…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £3k of monthly passive income?

Our writer explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could become a passive income machine over the long term --…

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Is a penny share the same as a cheap share?

Christopher Ruane thinks some penny shares may offer value -- but not just because they sell for pennies. Here's how…

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Even Warren Buffett makes investing mistakes. Here’s what sets him apart from many investors!

Warren Buffett has made some very expensive mistakes -- yet still made billions in the stock market. Our writer is…

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I think Nvidia stock is now either very expensive – or very cheap

Nvidia stock is up 1,576% over the past five years. It may now be overpriced, our writer reckons -- or…

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The Rolls-Royce share price smashed its own record this week. Is it too late to buy?

Another good set of results and increased targets has sent the Rolls-Royce share price to a new all-time high. Is…

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Another week, another record high: can the FTSE 100 keep gaining value?

The FTSE 100 index has been going from strength to strength lately. Christopher Ruane reckons there could still be some…

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Here’s how a newbie could start investing with a spare £500

Christopher Ruane explains some things a new investor with just a few hundred pounds to spare might want to think…

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What types of shares offer the potential to earn big passive income?

Buying dividend shares can be a simple but effective passive income idea. Our writer outlines some things he looks at…

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Tesla stock looks overpriced to me. But might it be a long-term bargain?

So far 2025 has thrown up challenges for the car company, but the Tesla stock price is still well up…

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Can the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing?

Christopher Ruane explains why he retains faith in the potential for ongoing British American Tobacco dividend growth, despite shrinking cigarette…

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Could the Tesla share price now offer a brilliant contrarian opportunity?

Tesla stock has had doubters many times -- but still performed brilliantly over the long term. Might a recent fall…

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Here’s why Aston Martin shares could soar this year

Aston Martin shares have slumped 98% since listing in 2018. Our writer thinks news this week could potentially offer a…

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Could the stock market be heading for a crash this autumn?

Christopher Ruane isn’t trying to time the stock market. Instead, he's getting ready to act whenever the right time and…

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Is AI a threat for the Alphabet stock price — or an opportunity?

Less than 10% off its all-time high, Alphabet stock may not look like an obvious bargain. Our writer explains why…

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At a 17-year high, could the Aviva share price still offer value?

Over the past five years, the Aviva share price has more than doubled -- and now is at its highest…

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The IAG share price has more than doubled in a year. Can it last?

As peak summer holiday season gets away, our writer thinks the IAG share price still looks potentially cheap despite more…

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5 things to avoid when you start buying shares

Our writer shares a handful of possible missteps he thinks people ought to watch out for when they start buying…

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Up 31% in a year, what’s going on with the Tesco share price?

The Tesco share price has grown almost a third in just 12 months. Our writer wonders whether it's still attractively…

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Does the National Grid share price really matter for an income-focussed investor?

In many investors' opinion, its dividend is key to the investment case for National Grid. Our writer reckons the share…

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Invest like Warren Buffett? 3 easy ways to do it!

Christopher Ruane shares a hat trick of simple investing techniques learned from Warren Buffett that he uses when investing in…

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