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Down 42% in a year, here’s why Aston Martin shares could keep falling

Aston Martin shares have destroyed vast amounts of shareholder value since the company listed in 2018. Are they now a…

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FTSE shares: a once in a blue moon chance to get rich?

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks hunting for blue-chip FTSE bargains in the current market could help an investor build…

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Is there no limit to how high Rolls-Royce shares might go?

Christopher Ruane sees some reasons Rolls-Royce shares could continue pushing upwards. But is he persuaded enough about the potential value…

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£20K of savings? Here’s how it could fuel a £633 monthly second income

Christopher Ruane outlines some practical steps a stock market newbie could take to building a sizeable second income from dividend…

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Up 145%, this investment trust has a P/E ratio of 10. Is it still a bargain?

The long-term track record of this investment trust has been excellent. Our writer thinks it could still be a bargain…

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Looking for cheap stocks to buy? 2 reasons now might be the ideal moment!

Amid market turbulence, our writer has not been diving for cover, but actively on the hunt for stocks to buy…

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Are Tesla shares now a brilliant long-term opportunity?

Tesla shares have been pummelled by the markets so far this year. Our writer thinks they may have a lot…

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Up 22% in a month, has the Rolls-Royce share price restarted its incredible rise?

Even after a storming few years, the Rolls-Royce share price has leapt over a fifth in just one month! Is…

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I’ve been eyeing Nvidia stock, but I just bought this chip giant instead

After a recent fall in the price of Nvidia stock, this writer was considering it but decided to buy a…

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£10K invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

Greggs shares have tumbled badly so far this year. There may be good reasons for that, but as a long-term…

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Start investing in the stock market this May with under £1,000? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains some basics of how a stock market newcomer could start investing with under £1,000 and no prior…

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Is this a ‘Warren Buffett moment’ in the markets?

Warren Buffett has been doling out wisdom to shareholders this weekend. Our writer puts one well-known Buffett adage into current…

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Tesla stock may not look like a bargain. But it could well be one!

Tesla stock’s grown by 500% in just five years. So does the recent price crash offer this writer a buying…

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Here’s how to target a £1,000 annual passive income stream for just £5 a day

Christopher Ruane explains how £5 a day could lay the groundwork for a four-figure annual passive income in under seven…

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3 possible growth drivers for Rolls-Royce shares until 2028

Rolls-Royce shares have increased over sevenfold in value in just five years. Will this trio of potential growth drivers persuade…

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£20K in savings? Here’s how that could produce a £9,148 second income per year!

One common way to build a second income is to buy dividend shares. Our writer explains how a £20,000 lump…

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The IAG share price-to-earnings ratio’s just 6. Could this be a great value share to buy?

The current IAG price-to-earnings ratio's in mid single digits. Our writer reckons that's a potential bargain -- but he also…

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Looking for bargain shares to consider buying in a volatile stock market? Don’t forget this!

With the stock market continuing to gyrate, our writer's been looking for cheap shares to buy -- while remembering one…

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Up 777% in the past decade, could Amazon stock do it again in the next 10 years?

Amazon stock has a stellar long-term record. That doesn't necessarily mean it'll do well in future -- but this writer…

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The Legal & General share price has gone nowhere. Does a 9% yield make up for that?

The Legal & General dividend yield is over 9% -- but its share price has moved sideways over the past…

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£50K in a SIPP? Here’s how to try and turn it into £250K!

Christopher Ruane explains how a fairly modest annual return could help an investor increase the value of their SIPP fivefold.

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Here’s how stock market volatility could help someone retire years early

Is stock market volatility necessarily a bad thing? This writer spies potential opportunity in market turbulence for the long-term investor.

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The BAE share price has soared 51% this year! Could it go even higher?

The BAE Systems share price has grown by over half so far this year. Our writer sees some grounds for…

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‘Sell in May’ – or buy bargain UK shares?

Christopher Ruane has no plans to take a blanket approach of selling in May and going away. He's hunting for…

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Down 83%, might the Aston Martin share still be a value trap?

The Aston Martin share price has been weak for years. With free cash flow forecast later this year, could it…

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Could buying Tesla shares this May be a long-term masterstroke?

Christopher Ruane stills sees a lot to like about Tesla's car business -- and potential in some other areas. So…

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After a 1,396% gain, is a weaker Nvidia share price a buying opportunity?

The Nvidia share price may have tumbled in 2025 but it has had a storming long-term performance. So, could this…

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7.3%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider this May

Christopher Ruane outlines a trio of FTSE 100 dividend shares he thinks income-focussed investors ought to consider at the current…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing and earning a monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane outlines how someone could start investing today with a spare £3K to try and build passive income streams…

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Down 28%, is Nvidia stock a bargain – or a value trap?

Nvidia stock has crashed this year -- but it's still a star performer over the long term! So, is this…

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Here’s how a first-time investor could start buying shares with £3k

Is it possible to start buying shares with £3K? Yes it is -- and here our writer goes into some…

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Thinking of starting a Stocks and Shares ISA this April? Avoid these 4 mistakes!

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a way for an investor to try and build wealth over the long…

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Here’s how to build a £100k ISA starting with £5k today

Increase an ISA's value 20-fold? It need not just be the stuff of dreams, according to this writer -- though…

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6.9% yield! I just added this share to my SIPP

In a turbulent stock market, our writer has been hunting for bargains to add to his SIPP. After a 31%…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £913 second income each month

Christopher Ruane walks through some practicalities of how an idle £20k could be the foundation for a sizeable long-term second…

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5 steps to building monthly passive income with a spare £10k

Christopher explains how an investor could aim to use some spare cash to start building regular passive income streams through…

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Tesla’s struggling. Could NIO stock benefit?

NIO stock has moved up very slightly this year, while Tesla has crashed. Our writer considers whether it might be…

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Could Tesla stock be a brilliant bargain in plain sight?

Christopher Ruane sees some things to like about Tesla, but as its vehicle revenues have gone into sharp decline, is…

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Up 585%, could Rolls-Royce shares still go higher?

Christopher Ruane likes the Rolls-Royce business but is not so convinced by the value its current share price offers him.…

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Could now be a rewarding moment to buy shares?

Christopher Ruane's looking for shares to buy in a turbulent market. But while he's focused on quality, he's equally interested…

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