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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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This former penny share has quadrupled. Could it go higher?

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Christopher Ruane looks at a former penny share he thinks has a distinctive business model and weighs some pros and…

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I’d target £700 a month with this 7-step passive income plan

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Christopher Ruane sets out seven simple, clear steps he would take to try and generate hundreds of pounds in passive…

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Without savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

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Christopher Ruane explains how he’d take some important lessons from master investor Warren Buffett while working to build long-term wealth.

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Up 195%! 2 free investing lessons from Rolls-Royce shares

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Rolls-Royce shares had a stunning 2023 -- and so far 2024’s been very strong too. Christopher Ruane considers what he…

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Here’s how I’d use a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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This writer thinks taking the right long-term approach to investing could help him turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into…

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I’d buy these 3 cheap shares to try and build a £590 monthly second income

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Christopher Ruane explains how and why he'd buy this trio of FTSE 100 shares to build a second income of…

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The Aviva dividend yield is 7%. I think it could reach 8% — or even 9%!

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Our writer already likes the look of the 7% Aviva dividend yield. Could the prospect of a higher prospective yield…

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£17,800 in savings? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire early

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Can our writer retire early, even if just by a year or two, thanks to putting some money into UK…

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Halfords shares are 32% cheaper than a year ago. Time to buy?

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Halfords shares trade on a relatively cheap looking valuation and pay dividends. Our writer pores over the latest results considering…

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After its new high last month, is the FTSE 100 losing momentum?

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The FTSE 100 hit a new high last month but has since been losing altitude. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I scoop up this FTSE 250 share?

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With its near double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's eye. But he is also clear-eyed…

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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

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The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still…

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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

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Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Could the AO World share price head back to £4?

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Christopher Ruane turns his attention to the AO World share price after the online white goods retailer released full-year results.

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Is this the best dividend share in the FTSE 100?

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Christopher Ruane digs into some of the pros and cons of a double-digit yielding dividend share he is eyeing for…

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How long might it take the National Grid dividend to double?

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Our writer likes the National Grid dividend yield of 6.4%. But can the payout per share double in the next…

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Up 69% in 2024! Could the Kodal Minerals share price still be a bargain?

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Some good news further boosted the Kodal Minerals share price after a long run of strong performance. Is this writer…

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Can this UK income share keep growing its dividend at 25%?

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This income share has grown its dividend at a compounded annual rate of 23% since 2006. Should our writer buy…

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Could Tesla stock really increase another 1,420% this decade?

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Christopher Ruane looks at a recent price target for Tesla stock and explains how well he thinks the company may…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a £50K SIPP into a £250K retirement fund

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Our writer outlines the approach he would take to try and increase the value of his SIPP multiple times in…

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9.4%+ yields! 3 proven FTSE 100 dividend payers I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with yields close to 10%. He'd happily pop them into his…

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Could Raspberry Pi shares hit £5 by 2030?

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After a strong start out of the blocks this month, our writer asks whether Raspberry Pi shares could move further…

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Five 5%+ yielders I’d buy for an ISA today!

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Our writer identifies a handful of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 firms each yielding at least 5% he'd happily buy…

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I’d target £880 of passive income annually, spending £10K now on this FTSE 100 share

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Our writer explains how he would add to his diversified portfolio happily by investing in this FTSE 100 passive income…

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3 reasons I think the Scottish Mortgage share price could keep rising

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Christopher Ruane explains a trio of reasons he thinks the once-mighty Scottish Mortgage share price could be set to increase…

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I’d use these 5 Warren Buffett approaches to build wealth

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Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investing lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett that he thinks can help a small investor…

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Could Raspberry Pi be a growth share to buy and hold?

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Our writer explains why he thinks a newly-listed UK growth share could have a bright future -- and considers whether…

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Missed out on Nvidia stock? Here’s what I’m looking for next time!

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After Nvidia stock soared almost 3,500% in five years, our writer has learned some lessons he hopes may help him…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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2 dividend-paying penny shares I’d happily own

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These two penny shares have caught our writer's eye for a combination of income prospects now and business growth potential…

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This FTSE 250 share looks like a bargain to me!

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This FTSE 250 share has seen its price tumble due to chaotic local economic conditions in a key market. But…

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Here’s how I’d try to turn a £20K ISA into a high-yield machine producing £2,290 of passive income next year!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains an approach to investing his ISA in high-yield shares, including investment trusts. He hopes they could boost…

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If I spend £800 on Lloyds shares today, here’s what a decade of dividends could total

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How much might spending under a thousand pounds on Lloyds shares today earn this writer in dividends over the next…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

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Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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£3 a day now could earn me £5 a day of extra income in future. Here’s how.

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By putting aside a few pounds each day, within 15 years our writer could be earning a fiver of extra…

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I like dividends but I’m avoiding National Grid shares. Why?

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National Grid shares have a yield over 6% and the business has little competition. So why does this writer have…

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£8,900 in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £280 monthly passive income like this

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By investing under £9,000 in the right way over the long term, this writer could hopefully earn hundreds of pounds…

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Here’s how I’d target £1,580 in passive income next year using a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

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A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a platform to generate ongoing sizeable passive income streams. Our writer illustrates how…

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Is it better to start buying shares with £5,000 or £500?

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Does it make sense to start buying shares with more money, or less? Our writer shares his take on some…

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Nearing £5, could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared in the past year. Our writer thinks there could be a strong runway ahead…

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Here’s how I’d aim to build wealth the same way as Warren Buffett

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Christopher Ruane looks at some of the principles used by billionaire investor Warren Buffett and explains why he also uses…

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