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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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Can Tesla stock hold its value over the coming 10 years?

Tesla stock has defied critics many times before. But our writer questions whether the current price makes sense for his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this October with just £80

Is it possible, or even worthwhile, to start investing with less than £100? Christopher Ruane sees some issues to watch…

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Warren Buffett is piling up cash rather than investing. Is that a warning signal?

Christopher Ruane has been wondering what Warren Buffett's enormous and growing cash pile says about the current stock market. But…

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Up 1,384%! What can we all learn from the Rolls-Royce share price’s rise?

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past five years. Christopher Ruane considers whether there may be broader lessons…

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Higher than ever, could Nvidia stock still have further to climb?

Nvidia stock hit yet another all-time high this week, after climbing 1,299% in just five years. But could the best…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used now to start buying shares – and earning passive income!

Here's how someone with no stock market experience could begin buying shares on a limited budget, whether aiming for growth,…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how to try and turn it into £158 of passive income a month

By taking a long-term approach and using the cash generation potential of large blue-chip companies, our writer thinks the passive…

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FTSE 100 shares: are there still opportunities in this market?

Christopher Ruane reckons that, although the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has been enjoying a banner year, it may…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares becoming detached from economic reality?

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer reckons there are some good reasons for that, but is…

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Here’s how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1,342 in monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach and good investing could potentially turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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Up 15% this year, the FTSE 100 just hit a new all-time high! What comes next?

Christopher Ruane explains why he is ignoring a new all-time high for the FTSE 100 index and instead is focusing…

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Want to earn a second income from dividend shares? 2 do’s – and 2 don’ts!

Buying and owning dividend shares helps some people earn a sizeable second income. Our writer considers some things to watch…

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Could a small investor today match the historic returns of Warren Buffett?

Warren Buffett has less than one quarter left in charge at Berkshire Hathaway. Christopher Ruane wonders if his track record…

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How’s how someone could start buying shares with 5% of their salary

Is it possible to start buying shares with one twentieth of one's earnings? This writer explains how a would-be investor…

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 share offers a dividend yield of 9.1%. Is there a catch?

Christopher Ruane looks at a well-known dividend share that currently yields over 9% and weighs some of its attractions --…

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Up 2,927% in five years! Could the Rolls-Royce share price achieve the same by 2031?

Christopher Ruane unpicks some of the reasons the Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in recent years -- and considers…

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3 lessons for all investors from Nvidia’s 472,250% gain!

Nvidia stock has had a great run in recent years -- and an incredible run over the past few decades.…

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Tesla stock’s jumped 30% in a month. Is it set to soar?

Tesla stock's jumped 30% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane explains some possible reasons why -- and what he…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,300 monthly passive income?

Earning passive income by buying dividend shares can be lucrative. Our writer explains some of the variables that can affect…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price lately?

Even though the IAG share price has more than doubled in five years, it still looks potentially cheap relative to…

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Here’s what £1,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is worth now

With a trading update due tomorrow, Christopher Ruane reviews how Greggs has done over the past year -- and explains…

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Down 95%, is the THG share price now in bargain territory?

The nutrition company's first-half performance was mixed in more ways than one -- so could the THG share price mean…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are both high-yield shares. Here’s the one I prefer!

Tobacco is a habitual hunting ground for investors seeking to buy high-yield shares. Our writer weighs some pros and cons…

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With its 8.7% yield, is this FTSE 250 share the bargain it seems?

This FTSE 250 share has a belter of a dividend. But could the long-term share price decline point to business…

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Up 35% this year, can Nvidia stock keep on growing?

Nvidia stock has been on fire in recent years. Our writer thinks it could potentially keep moving higher. So is…

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Up 238%, could Britain’s biggest-paying dividend stock offer me growth and income?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on the London-listed company that pays more in dividends than any other. Ought he to buy…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy in October? 3 things to remember!

Our writer has been hunting for bargain shares to buy even as stock markets roar ahead. Here is a trio…

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Are UK shares entering the danger zone?

Christopher Ruane sees possible danger signals in the UK stock market -- but there are two sides to every coin.…

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3 shares I’m firmly avoiding in today’s stock market

This trio of shares have each moved around sharply on the stock market over recent months. Our writer is giving…

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3 reasons to like Tesco shares

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about the supermarket operator, but he won't be adding any Tesco shares to…

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Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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Up 1,265%! 5 lessons for any investor from the soaring Nvidia share price

The incredible long-term performance of the Nvidia share price has led this writer to draw some wider lessons for his…

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Up 2,954%, the Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher! Time to buy?

It's only Monday and the Rolls-Royce share price has already hit another all-time high! Our writer sees a lot to…

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Up 61% so far this year, is NIO stock just getting started?

NIO stock’s been on a dramatic ride over the years -- but this year’s seen it back in the fast…

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Planning for a stock market crash? I am!

This writer’s eyeing the market with some nervousness as we head into October. Here's how he's preparing for a stock…

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4 shares I bought for my SIPP this month

This writer has topped up two holdings in his SIPP this month, as well as pouncing on a couple of…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this week with £2.80 a day

Putting a few pounds a day into the stock market may hardly seem worth the effort. But this writer thinks…

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No savings? Start building wealth the Warren Buffett way!

By looking to the career of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, this writer thinks a new investor could try to get…

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With markets riding high, could now really be the time to start buying shares?

With stock markets having performed strongly for much of 2025 so far, is now the wrong moment to start buying…

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