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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £4 in 2024?

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled so far this year. Our writer considers some possible reasons for it…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

This writer thinks a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA could be turned into something much, much bigger over time. Here's…

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I wouldn’t start investing by buying penny shares. Here’s why!

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he was to start investing for the first time already knowing what he does now,…

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No concrete action plan to get rich? I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth

Warren Buffett has made some basic investment principles work very well for him. This writer thinks it's worth following the…

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I’d start snapping up cheap shares before they get costlier

Now or later? Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't hanging around when it comes to snapping up cheap shares for…

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8% or 4%? Is one dividend yield twice as good?

When it comes to income shares, could less be more? This writer considers the role of dividend yield in his…

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I’m eyeing this passive income machine for my SIPP in December!

A double-digit dividend yield is not the only thing that has grabbed this writer's attention when it comes to considering…

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The Dr. Martens share price just crashed 25%! Time to buy?

The Dr. Martens share price has plummeted. Is this an opportunity for our writer to add the stock to his…

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Why I’d start putting money into dirt cheap UK shares this December

Our writer isn't waiting until the New Year to consider opportunities for his share portfolio. Here are some reasons why…

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What are the best shares to buy in December for 2024?

Christopher Ruane explains why he's not waiting until 2024 to make moves in the stock market and would be happy…

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Could the Scottish Mortgage share price bounce back in 2024?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has more than halved over the past couple of years. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Could the Imperial Brands dividend yield hit 10% in 2024?

The Imperial Brands dividend received a boost this month. The shares already yield 8%. Could the yield hit double digits…

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With the Vodafone share price in pennies, will it ever reach £1 again?

The Vodafone share price has lost almost three fifths of its value in five years. Our writer weighs both sides…

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Could buying Tesla stock now make me money in 2024?

Tesla stock has more than doubled so far this year. Looking ahead to next year, our writer considers whether he…

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I’m preparing for a stock market crash

Christopher Ruane explains why he is already getting ready to try and profit from the next stock market crash, whenever…

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Should I buy M&G shares for the 9.8% dividend yield?

With the M&G dividend yield close to double digits, this existing shareholder explains why he'd happily buy more of the…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a million by investing £45 a day

Christopher Ruane thinks putting £45 a day into blue-chip shares could help him aim for a million. Here are some…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares in December before the next stock market rally!

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily snap up cheap FTSE 100 shares between now and the end of the…

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I’ve been loading up on this FTSE 250 share in November!

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been adding even more shares in this well-known FTSE 250 name to his portfolio this…

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Is the Hargreaves Lansdown share price as cheap as it looks?

Our writer digs into the Hargreaves Lansdown share price and considers whether the stockbroking firm merits a place in his…

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My £6-a-day plan to earn a second income

By putting aside £6 each day to buy shares, our writer thinks he could aim to set up a growing…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d aim to turn that into £500 of monthly passive income like this!

By putting money into dividend shares today, our writer reckons he could try and set up sizeable long-term passive income…

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Wow! Seven simple but powerful lessons from Warren Buffett

Our writer considers seven different investing lessons from the long, successful career of billionaire stock owner Warren Buffett.

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With a spare £2,000, I’d aim to double my money in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

Our writer thinks he could aim to turn £2,000 into £4,000 over the coming decade by investing his Stocks and…

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I’d start snapping up cheap FTSE shares before stock prices start rising

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks buying some bargain FTSE shares in the current market conditions could potentially help him…

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Will the Hipgnosis dividend ever come back?

The Hipgnosis dividend was previously a key element of the music royalties fund's investment case. Could it make a comeback…

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The Jet2 share price is up 20% this year. Should I buy?

After the travel operator reported a strong set of interim results, our writer considers whether the Jet2 share price is…

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£3,000 in savings? 3 steps to try and turn it into £30 of passive income a week

By putting several thousand pounds to work in the stock market now, our writer hopes to set up long-term passive…

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3 growth-focused shares I’d snap up for my SIPP

Our writer identifies a trio of UK growth shares he’d happily buy right now for his SIPP, based on how…

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Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to profit from stock market volatility

Christopher Ruane explains how following some of the career moves of investor Warren Buffett is helping him prepare to profit…

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How I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares

Christopher Ruane thinks it’s feasible to aim for a million in the stock market even without savings. Here's the approach…

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Instead of gold, I’d buy fallen FTSE 100 shares and aim to retire 14 years early!

Could putting £500 a month into shares really help our writer retire early -- 14 years early, to be precise?…

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Are British American Tobacco or Imperial Brands shares the better buy for my portfolio?

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 tobacco giants and decides whether he prefers Imperial Brands shares to British American…

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Down 49% in 3 months, is NIO stock now a screaming bargain?

NIO stock has almost halved in just three months. That alone does not make the shares attractive to our writer.…

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Value Shares

This iconic value share yields 8.3%. Is there a catch?

Christopher Ruane already owns this UK value share. It hit a 52-week low this week. Considering the outlook, should he…

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Banking or asset managers? Which UK shares should I buy?

Our writer weighs up the possible value on offer from UK shares in two different sectors and explains why he’s…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build long-term wealth

Christopher Ruane reckons he could aim for big rewards by investing a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA in the right…

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Why did the Hotel Chocolat share just double – and more?

The Hotel Chocolat share price shot up 168% in morning trading. Christopher Ruane highlights a key lesson even non-shareholders in…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE shares I’d buy to hold until 2030

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 shares he thinks have bargain prices considering how he sees their prospects…

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Up 36% in six months, can the Tullow Oil share price keep on going?

The Tullow Oil share price has been on a tear in the past six months. But can things keep on…

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