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Tesla stock’s up by more than half in just 1 year. Can it keep going?

The Tesla stock price has surged in the past year -- and the past decade. Our writer explores the prospect…

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Down 33% in a year, is the JD Sports share price coiled to rebound?

Although the JD share price is down by a third over the past year, it's been on a tear since…

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How much does someone need in an ISA to target a £30k second income each year?

Christopher Ruane explains the mechanics behind targeting a specific second income goal by investing an ISA into dividend shares.

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Want to build a £2m+ Stocks & Shares ISA by retirement? 3 things worth considering!

Could an ordinary investor really target a Stocks and Shares ISA worth over £2m by retirement? Christopher Ruane thinks so.…

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With a spare £280, here’s how someone could start buying shares this September

Is it possible to start buying shares with under £300? This writer thinks so but also sees some potential pitfalls.…

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Few UK shares have soared 817% in 5 years. This one has….

Christopher Ruane reckons that despite this UK share's incredible performance in recent years, there could be more to come.

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As the FTSE 100 storms ahead, I’m paying attention to Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett has made billions of pounds in the stock market through good times and bad. Our writer has been…

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Mining or oil? Tech or tobacco? 3 things to consider when choosing shares for a SIPP

Christopher Ruane runs through a trio of factors he thinks bear consideration when an investor decides how to invest their…

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Could the FTSE 100 hit another all-time high this September?

Christopher Ruane thinks the FTSE 100 index could possibly continue its impressive run. Rather than buying the index, he's hunting…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing this week

Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start investing in the stock market with a few thousand pounds to spare.

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Here’s how a £20k investment in dividend shares now could earn over £5k a year in passive income!

With one £20k investment today, our writer explains how a multi-year dividend share strategy could end up earning over £5k…

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Down 11% this year, could the Marks and Spencer share price be a bargain?

After more than tripling over the past five years, is the Marks and Spencer share price now attractive enough to…

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Looking for shares to buy this month, here’s one I bought – and 2 I didn’t!

Christopher Ruane spent part of August looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here's one he plumped for --…

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3 questions to ask before buying a penny share

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of questions he poses himself before considering putting even a penny into a penny share!

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The Aviva share price hasn’t done this well since… the 2008 financial crisis!

The Aviva share price has only just got back to where it was in 2008 -- and is still far…

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6%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider for a SIPP this September!

Our writer looks at a trio of shares, each offering dividend yields greater than 6%, that he thinks investors should…

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I think the JD Sports share price could be set to surge. Here’s why

Christopher Ruane reckons several things have been holding the JD Sports share price back. But some recent news has made…

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What if the Diageo share price never bounces back?

The Diageo share price has almost halved since 2022. This writer has been buying -- but he also recognises there's…

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Here’s how to start buying shares with just £300, in 3 simple steps

Christopher Ruane goes through a trio of elements that could help someone as they start buying shares rather than just…

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Why has Tesla stock soared 68% in a year, while sales fall?

Christopher Ruane reckons the Tesla business has ongoing sizeable potential. But why has Tesla stock gone up by two-thirds in…

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August set a new all-time record for Rolls-Royce shares. What might September bring?

Will Rolls-Royce shares take a breather in September after recent record-setting performance? Not necessarily, this writer thinks -- if all…

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The Greggs share price is at its lowest in years. Is it a bargain in plain sight?

Christopher Ruane reckons the market's overreacted in marking down Greggs' share price by 44% so far in 2025. Here's how…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice as markets hit record highs

Warren Buffett's said a lot of memorable things. One point has been ringing in our writer's ears as markets hit…

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Down 26%, could this 5.8%-yielding FTSE 250 share be a bargain?

With a yield well above the FTSE 250 average and a P/E ratio of 12, our writer sees this well-known…

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This 7.9%-yielding dividend stock plans to keep raising its payout!

Looking at the sustainability of a high-yield dividend stock's payout isn't always straightforward. But our writer reckons this share is…

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BP has a 5.4% dividend yield and the share’s up 65%. Time to buy?

The BP dividend yield is well above that of Shell or the wider FTSE 100. Its share price has grown…

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The Tesco share price hit an 11-year high this month. What’s going on?

The Tesco share price has hit levels last seen over a decade ago. Christopher Ruane likes the business -- but…

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5 investment trusts that have raised their dividends for over 50 years!

This handful of investment trusts has each grown its dividend per share annually for over five decades. Our writer looks…

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Up 49% this year, is NIO stock only just beginning its comeback?

Christopher Ruane thinks a recent surge in NIO stock might only be the start of things if the company moves…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high this week, with the release of strong quarterly results. Our writer explores its…

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Up 1,576%! Could Palantir stock be a warning signal about the stock market?

Will Christopher Ruane regret deciding not to invest in Palantir stock when he had the chance several years ago? He…

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Up 76% in a year! Here’s why I like Netflix stock but not the price

Our writer thinks the Netflix business model is a superb one, but the current stock price looks less appealing to…

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August has seen the highest ever Rolls-Royce share price. Too late to buy?

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit its highest ever level this month. Our writer thinks it may go higher --…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit £1?

The black horse bank has done very well over the past year. But can the Lloyds share price finally break…

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Up 35% in 5 years, is Amazon stock an overlooked AI opportunity?

Amazon stock's grown by over a third in the past year. But has the market fully appreciated just how wide-ranging…

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Apple stock’s down 8% so far this year. What’s going on?

Christopher Ruane harbours some concerns about the growth outlook for this tech giant, but is he tempted by Apple stock…

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Up 45% since last month, could the Ocado share price continue rising?

The Ocado share price has been on fire lately -- but it’s still down badly over the past five years.…

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Yet another all-time high! What’s going on with the FTSE 100?

As the FTSE 100 index goes from strength to strength, our writer explains why he thinks it might yet go…

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6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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