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3 reasons to consider the 7% Legal & General dividend yield

The Legal & General dividend yield of 7% is one reason our writer would consider buying the shares for his…

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3 penny shares I own instead of Woodbois

Our writer prefers these three penny shares over hot stock Woodbois -- which is why he has bought them.

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Three FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to sleep soundly

Our writer reckons this trio of FTSE 100 blue-chip shares could make attractive long-term holdings in his portfolio.

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Is it crazy to load up on growth shares ahead of a recession?

Our writer is thinking about buying growth shares for his portfolio. What might a recession mean for his plan?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. So is it a bargain?

Our writer doesn't see the Rolls-Royce share price as a bargain. So why has he been buying the stock?

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett about investing for the future

How does Warren Buffett incorporate an uncertain future into his investment strategy? Christopher Ruane explores what he's learnt from the…

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The Alphabet share price has fallen 25%. Time to buy?

The Alphabet share price has fallen sharply in 2022 -- and our writer scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target yearly dividends of £1,350

Our writer reckons he could invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate substantial dividend income. Here's how he…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum

Our writer highlights some shares to buy now for his portfolio that he hopes offer both growth and income prospects.

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Two things I like about Woodbois shares – and three I don’t

Our writer has been thinking about both the positive and negative points of Woodbois stock. Here he shares some insights.

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3 Warren Buffett techniques to build my wealth

Our writer shares a trio of Warren Buffett investing habits he hopes can help him build his own wealth.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. Am I missing something?

As the Rolls-Royce share price lingers in penny stock territory, our writer revisits the investment case that has attracted him…

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5 steps to monthly passive income streams of £500

Aiming for regular passive income streams, our writer walks through five key steps he would take.

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain – or a value trap?

The Woodbois share price has seen big swings recently. Our writer considers why and explains his response.

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The JD Wetherspoon share price has fallen 45% — should I load up?

The JD Wetherspoon share price has shed almost half its value in the past year. Should our writer buy another…

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Down 50%, is the Scottish Mortgage share price a bargain in plain sight?

The Scottish Mortgage share price has lost half its value in recent months. Is it now a bargain for our…

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The Centrica share price is up 65%. Here’s why I sold

The Centrica share price has soared nearly two-thirds in a year. So why has our writer dumped his shareholding?

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As the Howden Joinery share price falls, I’d buy and hold

The Howden Joinery share price has been falling. But Christopher Ruane likes its business model and is weighing adding it…

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The tumbling Persimmon share price means an 11.3% yield! Should I buy?

A falling Persimmon share price has pushed the dividend yield into double-digits. Our writer considers his next move.

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2 dirt cheap UK growth shares to buy now

Our writer owns these two UK growth shares. Here he explains why he would consider buying more for his portfolio.

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Two Warren Buffett shares I’d buy for a recession

Our writer highlights a pair of Warren Buffett shares he would consider buying for his portfolio now, ahead of a…

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10 compelling recession shares to buy now

Our writer thinks these 10 recession shares could help prepare his portfolio for whatever the economy has in store.

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build personal wealth

Our writer explains how the Warren Buffett approach to investing mirrors his own attempts to become richer over time.

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3 tech bargains I’d snap up for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of tech stocks to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks they…

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After falling 60%, is the Ocado share price a bargain?

The Ocado share price has fallen heavily in the past year. But our writer is still not buying it for…

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As the stock market recovery stalls, should I wait to buy?

Has the stock market recovery run out of steam? If so, what does that mean for our writer's portfolio? Here…

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Are Tesco shares a good choice for my pension?

Our writer weighs some of the pros and cons of Tesco shares as a possible addition to his pension portfolio.

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My 7-step passive income plan to target £500 each month

Our writer lays out seven concrete steps he would take to try and earn a regular amount by putting his…

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Is the future Rolls-Royce dividend a reason to buy the shares for pennies now?

Christopher Ruane looks at prospects for the Rolls-Royce dividend and considers whether the shares could make an attractive pick for…

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Three investing lessons from the Woodbois share price doubling in one month

The Woodbois share price briefly soared this year. Our writer shares three lessons from the episode he applies to his…

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3 recession stocks I’d buy in a hurry

With the economic outlook getting worse, our writer highlights a trio of recession stocks he would consider buying for his…

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How I follow Warren Buffett to find cheap tech stocks to buy

Can our writer find tech shares to buy now for his portfolio using the Warren Buffett method? Here's how he's…

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Three growth shares I’d buy today for a Stocks and Shares ISA

Our writer picks a trio of growth shares he thinks could make attractive purchases right now for his Stocks and…

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As the Lloyds share price falls, should I sell – or buy?

The Lloyds share price is 10% lower than a year ago. Our writer considers what he should do now.

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5 steps to target a monthly £300 passive income

With his eyes on a target of monthly passive income, here are five steps our writer would take to try…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try to get rich

Our writer thinks a couple of lessons from the Warren Buffett playbook could help him improve his investment returns over…

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The Lloyds dividend yield is growing. What now?

A falling share price has boosted the Lloyds dividend yield. This shareholder explains why that hasn't convinced him to buy…

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9.6% yield! How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

Our writer lays out an actionable basket of UK shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that…

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My £35 a month passive income plan

Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams for little more than a pound a day. Here is…

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Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies — should I keep buying?

With Rolls-Royce shares now in penny stock territory, our writer sees an opportunity for his portfolio.

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