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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

Could a 2025 penny share takeover boom herald big profits for investors?

| Christopher Ruane

When penny share owners get caught up in a takeover battle, what might happen? Christopher Ruane looks at some potential…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares with £100 in January

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains some of the things he thinks investors on a limited budget should consider before they start buying…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how an investor could start building a £10,000 second income for £180 per month in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates how an investor could put under £200 each month into shares and build a long-term five-figure passive…

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Here’s how I’m finding bargain shares to buy for 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a fairly simply approach when it comes to hunting for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how an investor could turn that into passive income of £5k a year

| Christopher Ruane

A £20k lump sum, invested in a mix of blue-chip shares with a long-term approach, could generate thousands of pounds…

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An investor could start investing with just £5 a day. Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could start investing in the stock market with limited funds, by following some simple…

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What can Warren Buffett teach an investor with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Although Warren Buffett’s a billionaire, his investing lessons can be applied to far more modest portfolios. Our writer explains some…

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Investing Articles

Down 43%, could the ITM share price start rising again in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

After news of the latest sales deal being inked, our writer revisits the ITM share price and considers if the…

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Up 107% in 2024, can this FTSE 250 star keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 share that has more than doubled in price so far in 2024 and…

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Investing Articles

Could 2025 be a great year for the stock market?

| Christopher Ruane

2024 has been a record-breaking year in the stock market on both sides of the pond. Our writer explains the…

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Investing Articles

Start buying shares with £10 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shows how an investor could start buying shares on a limited budget using the same techniques he has…

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Investing Articles

3 things to bear in mind when buying shares for a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of factors that help influence his decisions when making choices about what to do with…

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Investing Articles

To target a £5k annual second income, how much would you need to invest in FTSE 100 shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs some numbers on what it would take to earn a £5k second income each year from owning…

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2 shares that could help turn a £20k ISA into a £2k+ annual passive income machine

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a strategic approach to investing his ISA and reinvesting dividends, this writer hopes to build substantial long-term passive…

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What might waiting a decade to start a Lifetime ISA cost?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why it can pay to start sooner rather than later when it comes to setting up and…

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Some passive income ideas really are simple. Here’s one!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he likes to stick to the tried and tested when hunting for possible passive income ideas…

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5 Warren Buffett investing habits that could help build wealth in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's been investing successfully for many decades. Our writer shares a handful of his approaches that he'll be using…

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Investing Articles

7%+ yields! 3 choices to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE companies each yielding over 7% he thinks investors should consider for a Stocks…

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I aim for a million buying just 10 or so shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Rather than investing in dozens of different companies, our writer is focussing on finding a few great ones to help…

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Has this 6% yielding penny share fallen too far?

| Christopher Ruane

After a testy few days for a penny share our writer holds, he revisits the investment case and weighs management…

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How much will be needed to start buying shares in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks it need not cost the earth to start buying shares and details some considerations…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of ISA mistakes can be costly. Our writer explains what they are and why he'll try to avoid…

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Close to £6, can the Rolls-Royce share price still offer any value?

| Christopher Ruane

Having traded for under 40p in 2020, the Rolls-Royce share price this week sat closer to £6. Does our writer…

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Here’s my 3-step plan to target a £2,400+ second income in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the three moves he is making now to set up a sizeable second income next year without…

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Here’s why I’d rather start investing with £500 than £5,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd start investing using the same principles he applies as a seasoned investor, even with limited…

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Investing Articles

3 ways to boost a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways in which he hopes to try and increase the long-term value of his…

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Investing Articles

What FTSE shares might raise their dividends annually for the next half century?

| Christopher Ruane

By looking at some characteristics of one FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat, our writer hopes to spot some potential future serial…

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Here’s my £3-a-day passive income plan for 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day and investing it in proven blue-chip shares, our writer hopes to set…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett – and snapping up cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s taking a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book when it comes to building his portfolio.

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Investing Articles

I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's acting 'as if' there will be a stock market crash in 2025, not spending time…

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Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 could make me a millionaire. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a couple of steps he plans to take in the coming year to boost his long-term Stocks…

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Investing Articles

Still in pennies, could the ITM Power share price hit £6 again?

| Christopher Ruane

A trading update from ITM Power has boosted our writer's optimism in the prospects for ITM Power despite its share…

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Down 44% in 2 months! Is this FTSE 250 green energy pioneer priced too cheaply?

| Christopher Ruane

After a sharp tumble in recent months, this FTSE 250 company with a growing order book is almost 90% below…

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How I’ll aim to turn an empty ISA into a £100k nest egg buying cheap shares in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he thinks taking a long-term approach to buying cheap shares and holding them could help him…

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The M&G dividend yield’s almost 10% — and the share’s looking cheap!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s optimistic that the 9.8% M&G dividend yield is as attractive as it looks, especially given…

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Why has the Unilever share price shot up 23% this year?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although he likes the investment case for consumer goods giant Unilever, he isn't crazy about the…

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Up 22% in a year, here are 2 risks I now see for the Lloyds share price

| Christopher Ruane

On common valuation metrics, the Lloyds share price looks like a potential bargain. Christopher Ruane explains some risks that hold…

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5 Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

By avoiding this handful of mistakes, our writer aims to improve the long-term wealth creation potential of his Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6 – or even £7?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explores some potential levers that could push the Rolls-Royce share price to £6, £7, or maybe even higher…

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I’m hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy — and retire early!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is poring over FTSE 100 members hoping to find shares to buy that offer more…

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