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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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!

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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!

| Christopher Ruane

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

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

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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!

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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Why I’d happily start putting £300 a month into sold-off FTSE 250 shares — today

| Christopher Ruane

A lot of FTSE 250 shares have been losing value, but that does not mean their underlying businesses are necessarily…

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Down 42%! Is this a long-awaited buying opportunity for Kainos shares?

| Christopher Ruane

After a slump in Kainos shares this week, they’re now over two-fifths below their 12-month high. Does our writer scent…

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If I’d bought Barclays shares 2 years ago, would I have cleaned up?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Barclays shares a couple of years back might have seemed like a bargain at the time. But would it…

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I’d buy 1,039 shares of this stock to generate £200 extra income per month

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Christopher Ruane explains how he’s already earning extra income by owning a blue-chip FTSE 100 dividend share -- and would…

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Is this green energy penny sock about to soar?

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny stock has lost over four fifths of its value. But recent developments have given our writer cause…

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Already yielding 8%, the Imperial Brands dividend forecast looks even better!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for coming years, and explains how it affects his decision whether to…

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I’d spend £8K on income shares today to target £500 in monthly dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s reacting to some of the high yields currently offered by UK income shares. Can he…

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