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3 simple ways SIPP investors fail to maximise their pensions

Our writer outlines a trio of possibly costly errors he is seeking to avoid when making choices about what shares…

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Down 45%, could Tesla stock completely crumble?

Tesla stock's almost halved in under three months. Our writer discusses some of the reasons why -- and what he…

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£9k in savings? Here’s how that could generate a £247 monthly second income

Ever wondered what the practical mechanics of turning some savings into a second income thanks to dividend shares are? Christopher…

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Is it possible to start buying shares with under £500?

Christopher Ruane thinks it doesn't necessarily take a lot of money to start buying shares -- but can help to…

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A 7-step plan to try and build a £700 monthly passive income

Christopher Ruane sets out in simple steps the approach a new investor could take to building a passive income of…

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3 timeless pieces of Warren Buffett investing wisdom

Christopher Ruane looks at the Warren Buffett way of investing and considers a trio of lessons he applies to his…

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The ITV share price is down 27% in 5 years. Can it recover?

ITV doubled its earnings per share last year. But the ITV share price is still well below where it stood…

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The Greggs share price is too tasty for me to ignore!

Christopher Ruane has been nibbling a treat at what he hopes is a bargain price. Is the Greggs share price as…

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Rolls-Royce shares are almost at £8! Can they hit £9?

Christopher Ruane wasn't surprised this week when Rolls-Royce shares came within a hair's breadth of reaching £8 apiece. Here's what…

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As the FTSE 100 hits an all-time high, £10k invested 1 year ago is now worth…

This week has seen the FTSE 100 hit an all-time high. Our writer explains how it's performed over the past…

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If the British stock market is so cheap, why is the FTSE 100 so high?

Christopher Ruane thinks that while the FTSE 100's been doing well, it still offers some possible bargains for his portfolio.…

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Down 12% in a week, should I jump on Nvidia stock today?

As the Nvidia stock price heads south, our writer is asking himself a trio of questions to decide whether to…

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The ISA deadline looms next month. Here’s my move

With little more than a month left until this year's ISA contribution deadline, our writer looks at what he can…

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1 FTSE share I’m eyeing — and 1 I’m avoiding

With lots of FTSE companies reporting earnings, this writer is on the hunt for opportunities for his portfolio. What's he…

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£3k in savings? Here’s how someone could start investing for lifelong passive income

Christopher Ruane sets out how a stock market beginner, or old hand, could start investing a £3k lump sum to…

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Here’s how much an investor would need to spend on Legal & General shares to target a £1,000 passive income

Using a well-known FTSE 100 firm as an example, our writer illustrates the passive income potential (and pitfalls) of stock…

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Want to start buying shares with under £1,000? 3 things to figure out first

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of points he thinks a new investor on a limited budget could helpfully consider before…

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5 great lessons from the latest Warren Buffett letter

Christopher Ruane has been poring over the latest shareholder letter from investor Warren Buffett. Here's a handful of stock market…

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This share helps me earn a second income — and it sells for pennies

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of one share he owns primarily for its potential to help boost…

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With a spare £9K, here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1K+ annually in dividends

Taking a long-term approach and finding high-quality shares to buy can help unlock the passive income potential of a Stocks…

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Down 41% in months, is Tesla stock overvalued or undervalued?

After Tesla stock has lost over two-fifths of its value in under three months, is it looking like a bargain?…

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Aim for a million with just a few shares? Here’s my approach!

It may not be easy to aim for a million from a standing start but it is possible. Christopher Ruane…

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Here’s how I find blue-chip shares to buy and hold for a decade!

Our writer walks through some of the steps he takes when hunting for shares to buy and illustrates his approach…

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Down 98%, will the Aston Martin share price ever bounce back?

Following another weak set of results this week, Christopher Ruane revisits the Aston Martin share price. Is the stock a…

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Up 189% so far in 2025! What’s going on with the EUA share price?

Eurasia Mining has had a stunning stock market run so far in 2025, with the EUA share price almost tripling.…

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Up just 8% in 5 years, what’s going on with the National Grid share price?

Over five years, the National Grid share price has grown -- but far less than the benchmark index of which…

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Barclays shares have passed £3. Can they get to £5?

Christopher Ruane has sat on the sidelines while Barclays shares have soared. He thinks they may keep going higher. So,…

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Rolls-Royce shares are already up 24% in 2025. Is another bumper year on the way?

Following this morning's blockbuster results and forecast, the Rolls-Royce share price has soared. Should Christopher Ruane buy into the engineer?

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The Aviva dividend grew 7% last year – can it keep getting bigger?

Aviva announced another strong increase in its annual dividend as part of today's annual results. Christopher Ruane reckons there could…

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Down 90%! Is the Ocado share price a rare tech bargain?

Our writer thinks there are good reasons to explain the poor-performing Ocado share price, but sees some potential glimmers of…

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Could 2025 be the turning point for NIO stock?

NIO stock has lost over 90% of its value in the past four years. Christopher Ruane sees plenty of risks…

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Here’s how much £500 put into Nvidia stock a year ago is worth today

Christopher Ruane learns some lessons from Nvidia stock's performance over the past 12 months alone and considers whether to buy…

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Up 47%, does the BT share price have more room to grow?

Christopher Ruane unpicks the telecom giant's recent performance and explains why a soaring BT share price doesn't grab his attention…

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The Next share price is up 36% in a decade. Should I buy now for the next decade?

The Next share price has risen over the past decades. Our writer explains why he doesn't regret not investing then…

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The Lloyds share price is already up 24% in 2025! Can it hit £1?

Christopher Ruane thinks the Lloyds share price may move higher still, but he's sceptical as to whether it might hit…

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Are Diageo shares the ultimate recovery play?

It has been one bit of bad news after another for the FTSE 100 drinks giant, but Christopher Ruane has…

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Is the Vodafone share price a bargain in plain sight?

The Vodafone share price has nearly halved in five years. But as the telecoms giant streamlines itself, is this a…

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Has the Smith & Nephew share price finally turned the corner?

The Smith & Nephew share price jumped today after the company announced a strong performance last year. Is this writer…

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The FTSE 100 is riding high – time to buy?

Christopher Ruane explains why he continues to hunt for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy even after the blue-chip index…

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Here’s how a £100k SIPP could turn into a £1m+ SIPP in 30 years

Christopher Ruane sees a SIPP as an ideal vehicle for long-term investment. Here he explains how an investor could aim…

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