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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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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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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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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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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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Up 332%, this iconic UK share has really surprised me!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considered adding this UK share to his portfolio in 2020 but didn't -- and has missed out on…

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Here’s how I’d start (or continue!) buying shares with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane, if he had his time again, would start buying shares the way he does now. Here he explains…

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3 ISA strategies to consider

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of three different investment strategies and explains how he manages his Stocks and…

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£1,000 parked in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year, would be worth this much now

| Christopher Ruane

Despite liking the profitable performance of the FTSE 100 index so far this year, Christopher Ruane explains why he bought…

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3 rules I followed to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of considerations he used to start investing in the stock market -- and continues to…

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P/E ratio of 6! Is the Centrica share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons the current Centrica share price could be a real bargain. But as a former shareholder, will he…

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What sort of British companies has Warren Buffett invested in – and why?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has fished on both sides of the pond over the decades in a hunt for bargain shares. Our…

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With their 7.2% dividend yield, are Aviva shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the Aviva dividend outlook and its current valuation mean he sees it as a share investors…

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Up 179%, is this penny share about to break the £1 barrier?

| Christopher Ruane

Following strong interim results from this company in the middle of a price boom, our writer weighs whether the penny…

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What would it take for the Tesla share price to double – or halve?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers sentiments and hard facts when trying to unpick what could move the Tesla share price up or…

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2 lessons from the HSBC share price soaring 159% in four years

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the incredible performance of the HSBC share price in recent years and learns some lessons for…

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10.5% yield – but could the abrdn share price get even cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some things to like about the current abrdn share price. But will that be enough to overcome…

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Here’s how the Legal & General dividend yield could ultimately hit 15%!

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is already among the best of any FTSE 100 share. Christopher Ruane explores some…

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If I’d invested £20,000 in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has been in growth mode this year. Our writer weighs some pros and cons of investing in…

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After FY results, why is the easyjet share price still less than half what it used to be?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong set of results, our writer digs into why the easyJet share price is still far lower than…

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Can the Aviva share price get above £5 and stay there?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aviva share price edging towards the £5 level, our writer weighs some pros and cons that might influence…

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Back at its 2019 level, has the ITM share price fallen too far?

| Christopher Ruane

After a rough couple of years, the ITM share price is now back to where it stood in 2019. As…

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9.3%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 dividend giants to consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees…

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Here’s how I’m using a £20k ISA to target £11k+ in income 30 years from now

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to put £20k in an ISA now and earn over half that amount every year in passive…

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I’m aiming for a million buying unexciting shares!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing regularly in long-established, proven and even rather dull businesses, this writer plans to aim for a million. Here's…

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3 things to consider before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to consider a few vital lessons he would use to start investing…

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1 reason I like buying S&P 500 shares – and 1 reason I don’t

| Christopher Ruane

Will this investor try to improve his potential returns by focusing more on S&P 500 shares instead of British ones?…

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3 SIPP mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a trio of potentially costly errors he tries to avoid making when investing his SIPP, on an…

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Here’s how (and why) I’d start buying shares with £25 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his investment experience and current approach to explain how he would start buying shares on a limited…

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Here’s my 5-step approach to earning passive income of £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the handful of steps he uses to target hundreds of pounds in passive income each month.

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A lifelong second income for just £10 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With a simple, structured approach to buying blue-chip dividend shares at attractive prices, our writer's building a second income for…

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Could December be a great month to buy UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some possible reasons to look for shares to buy in December -- but he'll be using the…

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