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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Dividend Shares

What just happened to the Ferrexpo dividend?

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The once massive Ferrexpo dividend yield crashed to zero today. Christopher Ruane explains why and considers the implications for his…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how I’d aim to double my money buying cheap dividend shares

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This writer outlines how he thinks he can buy dividend shares and double his money in a decade, while sticking…

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Investing Articles

Is now a perfect opportunity for contrarian investing?

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This writer sometimes uses a contrarian investing approach when buying shares. But he doesn't abandon his normal investment strategy to…

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Investing Articles

How much should I invest to target a £10,000 dividend income?

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Whether with a lump sum or regular saving, our writer considers how much money he might need to invest to…

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Investing Articles

Are Naked Wines shares a penny stock bargain?

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Christopher Ruane thinks Naked Wines shares could yet explode, thanks to its business model. But he sees risks too. Should…

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Investing Articles

3 high-yield shares I’d buy to build a £1,000 dividend stream

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This trio of high-yield shares in the FTSE 100 has caught our writer's eye. Here's how he'd invest £12,100 in…

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Investing Articles

I’m piling up cheap FTSE shares while I can

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Our writer is using stock market uncertainty to buy blue-chip FTSE shares he thinks are selling for bargain prices, given…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how a 2023 stock market crash could help me build wealth

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Christopher Ruane thinks there could be a stock market crash in 2023. But rather than trying to time the market,…

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Investing Articles

What’s a good price for Aston Martin shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Aston Martin shares tripled in a few months but remain far below their 2018 listing price. Could they offer good…

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Investing Articles

How might I profit from stock market volatility?

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Some investors are scared by bouts of stock market volatility. Our writer explains why he sees them as an opportunity…

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Investing Articles

Why is the Metro Bank share price tumbling?

| Christopher Ruane

The Metro Bank share price has been falling sharply this month but it's still higher than a year ago. Could…

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Investing Articles

Could British bank shares be about to plummet?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the coming weeks could see some bank shares fall steeply. Rather than try to choose long-term winners,…

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Investing Articles

Are UK shares financially exposed to Silicon Valley Bank?

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Christopher Ruane dips into this morning's spate of stock market announcements about UK companies with exposure to the failed Silicon…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £250 a month in shares to target a £2,000 monthly second income

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Christopher Ruane believes finding the right kind of shares to hold for the long term could help him build a…

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Investing Articles

Under a pound, are these the cheap shares for me?

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Our writer thinks both of these cheap shares might offer him value. So why’s he been selling one and buying…

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Investing Articles

3 steps to target a £300 monthly passive income by 2030

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Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to build a regular passive income stream for the next decade and beyond by…

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Investing Articles

I’d start investing the Warren Buffett way today – with £800

| Christopher Ruane

By learning some simple lessons from investment guru Warren Buffett, our writer explains how he'd begin investing with under a…

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Investing Articles

Should I load up on Lloyds shares at 51p each?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares for his portfolio now versus waiting to see how…

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Investing Articles

If I’d spent £500 on Meta shares a decade ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had bought Meta shares a decade ago, he'd have made handsome financial returns. Here, he whether he…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares to hold for the coming decade?

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Christopher Ruane identifies two FTSE 100 shares he thinks have strong long-term commercial prospects. So why isn't he buying them…

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Investing Articles

8.8% yield! An income share I’d keep buying

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One of the income shares in this writer's portfolio announced a beefy dividend rise today. Here, he explains why he'd…

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Investing Articles

How secure is the Scottish Mortgage dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage dividend yield but may be small, but its track record is impressive. Our writer considers whether things…

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Investing Articles

The Shanta Gold share price has doubled in 5 years. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

It's been a good few years for the Shanta Gold share price. Our writer explains why he remains upbeat on…

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Investing Articles

The Legal & General dividend has just grown! I’d aim to double my money buying today

| Christopher Ruane

Today saw the latest increase in the annual Legal & General dividend. Our writer thinks buying the shares now may…

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Investing Articles

As Stocks and Shares ISA season approaches, here’s my plan

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Our writer explains his moves as the clock ticks down on the annual deadline for contributions to his Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett turned £100 into well over £3m — doing this

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Christopher Ruane looks at how Warren Buffett has managed incredible investment returns. What can he learn for his own investing…

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Investing Articles

I’m listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap shares

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Our writer is looking for cheap shares he can add to his portfolio. To do so, he is focussing not…

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Investing Articles

With a 5.7% ITV dividend yield, I’m buying!

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There was good news this week about the ITV dividend. Shareholder Christopher Ruane has been increasing his stake. Here, he…

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Investing Articles

I’d target a £500 monthly passive income the Warren Buffett way

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer wants to boost his income streams. He could aim to do this by investing in brilliant businesses he…

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds dividend survive a housing market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

After a recent 20% annual increase, the Lloyds dividend has caught this writer's eye. But how likely is the payout…

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Investing Articles

Why has the ITM Power share price been falling again?

| Christopher Ruane

After a big jump a few weeks ago, the ITM share price has been tumbling again. Our writer looks at…

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Investing Articles

Can the stock market keep rising like this?

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After a strong start to the year, might the stock market keep powering ahead this year? Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Investing Articles

Could Alphabet stock be a value trap?

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Alphabet stock's a third cheaper than a year ago. But earnings have fallen and revenue growth is low. Was our…

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Investing Articles

I’d target just a handful of shares to aim for a million!

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To aim for a million, our writer needs to invest enough money -- and achieve the right returns. Here's why…

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Investing Articles

Up 18% this year, is Apple stock good value right now?

| Christopher Ruane

Apple stock has performed strongly so far this year. But as a long-term investor, does our writer think it's priced…

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Investing Articles

What on earth’s happening with the Aston Martin share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price rose steeply in morning trading today, despite the carmaker announcing a huge loss. Should our…

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Investing Articles

How much would I need to invest to live off dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer crunches some numbers to consider what it might take for him to live off dividends -- and outlines…

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Investing Articles

Could this UK stock be the dividend star of 2024?

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This well-known UK stock has had a sudden fall from grace with income investors. Does that present an opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Does the 13%+ Diversified Energy dividend yield mean I should buy?

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Christopher Ruane thinks a potentially lucrative business model might support a rising Diversified Energy dividend -- but is not totally…

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Investing Articles

7%+ yield and growing dividends! 2 FTSE shares I bought to hold

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he plans to keep owning a pair of FTSE dividend shares that both have been growing…

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