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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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Down 24% this year! But could Tesla stock make a stunning comeback?

Tesla stock's slumped by almost a quarter so far this year. But it's done well over the long term. So…

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Here are 3 ways to think about Nvidia stock

Christopher Ruane weighs three different approaches to understanding the current Nvidia stock price as he looks for the right opportunity…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has soared 66% already this year! Can it really keep going?

Even after a stunning few years, the Rolls-Royce share price has soared by two-thirds already this year. Our writer revisits…

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Spare £5k? Here’s how long it would take to generate a second income of £5k every year!

Christopher Ruane explains the maths behind building a second income from dividend shares, as well as some of the opportunities…

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As the FTSE 100 hits an all-time high, is it too late to get in on the boom?

The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares hit a new all-time high in the past week. Our writer explains…

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3 shares to consider for long-term passive income

Christopher Ruane thinks investors on the hunt for passive income streams should consider this diverse trio of dividend-paying shares.

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3 things to watch when buying a penny share

Our writer shares a trio of the factors he carefully considers when hunting for possible penny shares to buy for…

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Rolls-Royce shares have reached £10. Too late to buy?

Selling for pennies as recently as 2022, Rolls-Royce shares recently topped a tenner apiece. Our writer assesses whether he's too…

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Down 49%, is this well-known name the deep-value stock it seems?

Our writer has been tempted to add more B&M shares to his portfolio after a recent tumble. So what's holding…

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This penny stock rose 49% in a year. Here’s why it may still be a terrific bargain

This penny stock has soared by 49% in 12 months -- but still sells for far less than the sum…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate £621 a month of passive income – tax-free!

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially generate sizeable long-term passive income streams from proven businesses.

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Up 269% in 5 years, could the Marks and Spencer share price go even higher?

Christopher Ruane explains some of the reasons the Marks and Spencer share price has boomed in recent years -- and…

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The Tesla share price is up 48% since April, but down 19% this year! What’s going on?

Christopher Ruane considers some possible explanations for a sharp recent rise in the Tesla share price -- and a decline…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how it could be used to target £423 of passive income each month

Earning money from dividends in an ISA is one way to set up passive income streams. Our writer explains how…

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