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How much could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn in the next decade?

If someone invested a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA now, what might they hope it to be worth in a…

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Here, in 5 steps, is how Warren Buffett turned £100 into £3,787,464!

Our writer learns a handful of lessons from the masterful investing career of Warren Buffett and his phenomenal long-term performance.

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£800 invested this February could be earning a second income by the summer!

Buying a portfolio of dividend shares is a proven tactic for building a second income. Here's how it could be…

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This passive income plan is boring and unimaginative. That’s why it actually works!

Christopher Ruane explains how he is keeping things simple when it comes to earning passive income streams, using a proven…

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Down 45% in a year, is the Ocado share price about to soar?

Christopher Ruane explains why the Ocado share price is down -- and sets it in a wider context as a…

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Is the Diageo share price facing a lost decade?

The Diageo share price is down around a fifth over the past five years. Our writer sees some grounds for…

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Does the National Grid share price matter, as long as the dividends keep coming?

With so much investor attention focused on National Grid dividends, does the power network's share price matter? Christopher Ruane reckons…

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Up 91% in a year, could NatWest shares head higher still?

Christopher Ruane puts the stunning rise in NatWest shares over the past year into a wider context when assessing the…

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Can Tesla stock grow any more?

Christopher Ruane sees a trio of potential reasons Tesla stock could end up selling for a higher price than today.…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares hit £8 in 2025?

Despite a stunning couple of years, this writer thinks Rolls-Royce shares may still have more fuel in the tank. So…

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Here’s how £20 a month could put a stock market beginner on the path to wealth in 2025

Christopher Ruane explains how the principles of aiming to build wealth in the stock market can be applied even on…

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How to find UK AI shares to consider buying

There's more than one way for investors to get exposure to AI through owning UK shares. Our writer outlines some…

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The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price has jumped 43%. Time to buy this penny share?

Eurasia Mining (EUA) is a penny share that has seen some big swings in recent years. How does the EUA…

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Can NIO stock ever move up again?

NIO stock has plummeted over 90% in value since 2021. Yet our writer sees a number of things to like…

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Why wait till April to think about the ISA allowance?

Rather than waiting till just before the annual contribution deadline in April, our writer explains why he's thinking about his…

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Can FTSE 100 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

The blue-chip share index may have been on fire this month but that does not mean that all FTSE 100…

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As the FTSE rides high, is now the time to start investing?

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit a new all-time high last week. What might that mean for someone who'd hoped…

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3 ways to make a SIPP get bigger, quicker

Our writer runs through a trio of practical steps an investor could consider to try and boost the value of…

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Aim for a million buying just 7 or 8 well-known shares? Here’s how!

Our writer explains how an investor can aim for a million by buying a limited number of outstanding blue-chip companies…

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Here’s how much an investor would need in an ISA to earn a £10,000 second income this year (and every year!)

A five figure annual second income from a standing start? Christopher Ruane walks through the approach he's taking towards this…

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The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high this week — but I still loaded up on this share!

In a ground-breaking week for the index, why has our writer been buying more of a FTSE 100 share that…

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Here’s how an investor could find shares to buy for an early retirement

Our writer lays out some principles a retirement-focused investor could consider when scanning the market for possible shares to buy.

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8 pros and cons of buying shares as a passive income idea

Christopher Ruane buys dividend shares to generate passive income streams. Here's his candid assessment of some good and bad things…

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Is £280 enough to start buying shares for the first time? Yes – and here’s why!

Christopher Ruane outlines how someone with under £300 available could start buying shares for the first time -- and why…

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How an investor could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,120 in dividends annually

Here's how an investor could target four figures of passive income next year and every year from a £20K Stocks…

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5 pieces of Warren Buffett wisdom for new investors – and very old ones!

Christopher Ruane identifies a handful of lessons from billionaire investing legend Warren Buffett he uses himself in the stock market.

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Up 124% in a year! But could the IAG share price still soar from here?

Christopher Ruane looks at why the IAG share price has more than doubled in the space of 12 months --…

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How much would someone need to invest in UK shares to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

Is it possible to target several thousand pounds of passive income monthly by buying blue-chip dividend shares? Yes -- and…

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Here’s how £300 could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

Christopher Ruane digs into some practical details to explain how someone could start investing in the stock market with just…

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Can Nvidia stock really merit its current valuation?

Nvidia stock has been on a tear, to put it mildly. This writer thinks that can be justified -- and…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares halve in value this year – or double?

After another incredible 12 months for Rolls-Royce shares, Christopher Ruane considers whether the coming year could be even better --…

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Is the BP share price on the way up again?

The BP share price has gained 13% over the past few weeks. Christopher Ruane considers why and explains his long-term…

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Can Tesla shares go any higher?

Tesla shares have nearly doubled in just a few months. Our writer thinks the business has a lot of open…

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2 things that could sink the Lloyds share price in 2025

Christopher Ruane sees some strengths in the bank's business model, but a couple of risks make him fear the Lloyds…

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Greggs shares have slumped 21% in 2025. Time to consider buying?

The famed sausage roll maker's share price has had the stuffing knocked out of it in recent weeks. Should our…

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Is it downhill from here for Tesla stock?

Christopher Ruane takes a look under the Tesla bonnet and discusses why he'd buy the stock at the right price…

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Dividend Shares

£20k ISA? Here’s how that could generate £574 a month of passive income!

More than £500 each month of passive income from a single Stocks and Shares ISA with £20k invested in it?…

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Retirement Articles

3 high-yield shares that could help set a SIPP up for decades

Our writer explains how careful share selection, diversification, and compounding could potentially help an investor turn a £30k SIPP into…

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Here’s how a new investor could start buying shares with £50 a week

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how a first-time investor could start buying shares on a…

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Value Shares

Aim for a million buying just a few shares? Here’s how!

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to aim for a million by taking a long-term approach to investing and buying…

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