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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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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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3 rookie ISA mistakes to avoid

Seemingly small choices can have big impact on the long-term valuation of a Stocks and Shares ISA. This writer identifies…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I’m buying this February

Christopher Ruane reckons that now is as good a time as any for him to buy specific FTSE 100 shares.…

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Is this Warren Buffett favourite a share for me to buy in 2025?

Christopher Ruane zooms in on a share that has performed brilliantly for mega-investor Warren Buffett -- and considers whether to…

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Down 16% in a month, is Tesla stock a falling knife?

Tesla stock has taken a tumble over the past few weeks. Christopher Ruane is itching to buy it at the…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how that could produce £108 a month in passive income

£9k could earn over £100 a month in passive income if invested in the right selection of blue-chip shares over…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares like a billionaire – for £800

By learning some lessons from billionaire investors like Warren Buffett, a market newcomer could start buying shares on a limited…

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Here’s how I go about building my perfect Stocks and Shares ISA

By following a few simple steps, our writer aims to build a brilliant Stocks and Shares ISA for the long…

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Here’s how £200 a week invested could target a £9,091 second income

Christopher Ruane looks at how, by investing a couple of hundred pounds each week, an investor could target an annual…

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With a 9.5% yield, could this FTSE 250 share be a dividend gold mine?

Christopher Ruane is eyeing a FTSE 250 with a dividend yield approaching double digits. Here's what he likes about it…

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2 key reasons Nvidia stock could still soar from here

Even after the chipmaker's stunning performance in recent years, this writer sees reasons that could potentially help propel its share…

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Here’s how £10k could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

Christopher Ruane sets out how taking a considered approach could mean even a stock market novice with £10k to invest…

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FTSE shares: the perfect ‘get rich slow’ idea?

As a long-term investor, Christopher Ruane reckons the FTSE 100 could offer him the foundations to create stock market wealth.…

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Here’s how an investor in their 30s could aim to turn a £10k ISA into £132,676 by retirement

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a 30-year investing timeframe could aim to increase an ISA stuffed with blue-chip shares…

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Gold’s hit record highs – and these former penny shares have soared over 115%!

After gold recently hit record highs, it may be no surprise that two former penny shares focused on the yellow…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to target passive income of £633 a month

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income goldmine with a…

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3 steps to start investing with under £300

Christopher Ruane walks through a trio of steps that someone who wants to start investing with just a few hundred…

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Does buying growth or income shares make more sense for a SIPP?

Christopher Ruane considers the contrast (or not) between growth and income and what sort of shares an investor might consider…

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Is Tesla stock running out of road?

Tesla stock’s been tumbling over the past couple of months. This writer would like to own some -- but has…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £278 monthly second income

Our writer illustrates how £20k could lay the foundations for a second income of several hundred pounds a month over…

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No savings? I’m using the 5-step Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investment techniques he uses, inspired by the incredible stock market record of Warren Buffett.

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With a spare £3,000, here’s how a new investor could start buying shares

Our writer explains how someone with a few thousand pounds and no prior stock market experience could start buying shares…

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Here’s how someone could invest £200 each month in cheap shares to target a £7,108 passive income

A couple of hundred pounds a month and some patience could turn into a sizeable passive income generator. Here, our…

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Down 23% in a year, is Frasers Group a FTSE 250 bargain?

Christopher Ruane explains why he is taking the Buffett approach by sticking to what he comfortably understands. That does not…

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How much would someone need to invest in the stock market to retire and live off passive income?

Christopher Ruane explains some approaches and potential pitfalls of putting money in the stock market to try and retire early…

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Is HSBC the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

With its above-average yield and single-digit P/E ratio, HSBC looks like a potential FTSE 100 bargain to our writer. But…

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