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The Aviva dividend yield’s already over 7%. Could it go higher?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the Aviva dividend could be on course to grow this year and beyond. Might…

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Down 15% in weeks, this FTSE 100 share is my top pick for April

This company topped our writer's shopping list of FTSE 100 shares to buy in April. He's already bought it this…

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This high-yield (25%!) dividend is about to collapse. Should I buy anyway?

Our writer looks at a high-yield share that, even after an announced dividend cut, still has a juicy payout. Will…

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Should I buy cheap bank shares like Lloyds and Natwest?

Our writer thinks some UK bank shares look quite cheap at the moment -- depending on what happens to the…

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NIO stock has halved. Time to make a killing?

NIO stock has more than halved in the past year. The carmaker faces challenges but has the price fall gone…

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UK shares: a great opportunity to build wealth

Christopher Ruane reckons that investing in attractively valued UK shares now could help him build wealth in future. Here's how.

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What’s going on with Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has fallen by over a quarter so far this year. Yet our writer sees a lot to like.…

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65% cheaper per share, is this proven FTSE 250 business now a steal?

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 share that has lost around two-thirds of its value in recent years and…

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Up 60% since February, can the Kodal Minerals share price keep on climbing?

Christopher Ruane considers why the Kodal Minerals share price has soared over the past couple of months -- and whether…

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How I’d build a second income for £8 a day

Our writer thinks putting less than a tenner a day into dividend shares could help him build a growing second…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £5,880 annual passive income!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income annually by investing in top stocks for the…

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No savings in your 40s? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

Warren Buffett's made most of his money in his later decades. Our writer considers what lessons he may offer a…

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Could I use my £20k ISA allowance today to be a millionaire in 30 years?

Our writer thinks using his ISA contribution allowance fully before today's deadline could realistically help him become a millionaire in…

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If I invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares this week, what could I earn this year?

Christopher Ruane weighs some possible scenarios for Rolls-Royce shares between now and the end of the year -- then considers…

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The FTSE 100 burst through 8,000 this week. Could it hit 10,000?

The FTSE 100 has been in buoyant form lately. This writer explains why he expects it to climb further in…

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Could the UK stock market be about to soar?

The UK stock market might look frothy -- or cheap. That partly depends on perspective. Our writer explains his take…

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Should I start buying Lloyds shares while they still look cheap?

Lloyds shares have soared in just a few weeks. Over the longer term though, they've fallen. Could it be a…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA allowance to target a £1,620 annual second income!

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd put £20k in his ISA today in order to create ongoing passive income streams.

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I now expect the Rolls-Royce dividend to return. Here’s why!

Our writer explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce dividend could be set for a comeback -- but perhaps not for…

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I’d tuck money away before the ISA deadline to buy shares like this in future!

Christopher Ruane would consider putting money away before the imminent ISA deadline even without investing it yet. Here's his rationale.

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How I’d put £3 a day in an ISA to target a passive income of £200+ per month

By putting just a few pounds a day into an ISA and buying dividend shares, our writer thinks he could…

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Here’s why I’d start buying shares with a spare £350 this Easter!

Our writer explains why he would seize the moment if he wanted to start buying shares for the first time,…

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5 things Warren Buffett looks for when buying shares

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of techniques employed by Warren Buffett when finding shares to buy that he hopes could…

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This company tops my Stocks and Shares ISA shopping list!

Our writer identifies a well-known FTSE 100 firm with an 8% dividend yield he’s been eyeing as an addition for…

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Up 43% so far in 2024! Can Rolls-Royce shares have another FTSE 100-topping year?

Rolls-Royce shares, up 1,000% in four years, have started 2024 with a bang. Our writer digs into the numbers and…

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I’d put £20K in an ISA now to target a £1,900 monthly second income in future!

Christopher Ruane shares why he thinks a long-term approach to investing and careful selection of shares could help him build…

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Could the JD Sports Fashion share price double in the next five years?

The JD Sports Fashion share price has nearly halved in the past five years. Our writer thinks a proven business…

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Can the Centrica dividend keep on growing?

Christopher Ruane considers some positive factors that might see continued growth in the Centrica dividend -- as well as some…

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What might the 5-year price chart tell us about BT shares?

Christopher Ruane considers what clues the long-term performance of BT shares might offer him about business performance and whether to…

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Dividend yields of nearly 10%! I’d buy both these bargain FTSE 100 shares

Our writer highlights a pair of income shares from the flagship FTSE 100 index that each yield nearly 10% and…

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This dividend share isn’t cheap. Should I buy it anyway?

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 dividend share with a 30-year+ record of annual growth in the shareholder payout.…

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Here’s why I wouldn’t touch Ocado shares with a bargepole

After an upbeat quarterly trading statement for its retail business, our writer still has no interest in buying Ocado shares.…

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Under £1,000 in savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start investing now!

Our writer explains why he would learn from an investing master in trying to keep things simple if he was…

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1 cheap share I’d load up on now

Our writer has been looking for cheap shares to buy. He thinks this FTSE 100 stock could potentially fit the…

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This FTSE 250 share yields 8.1%. As its price falls, should I buy more?

Our writer already owns this high-yield FTSE 250 share. But with the price in decline, he would happily buy more.…

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I’d try to grow a £100K SIPP by 9% annually doing this!

Our writer thinks a slow and steady approach could help him build the value of his SIPP dramatically. Here he…

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How I’d target a £2k annual second income from my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

With the Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline looming, our writer's looking at stocks that could help him generate a…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett to earn passive income while I sleep!

Warren Buffett earns passive income by owning shares in companies that make sales around the clock. Our writer thinks he…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few well-known shares

If I want to aim for a million-pound portfolio, I must plan carefully and think long term. But I don't…

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A £1,000 passive income just from buying shares? Yes, it’s possible!

Christopher Ruane examines some of the challenges in trying to earn a four-figure passive income from shares -- but also…

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