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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Down 89%, could the boohoo share price end up at zero?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is a long-suffering boohoo shareholder and with the share price in pennies, he explains why he won't be…

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The Legal & General dividend yield’s already over 9%. What if the stock market sinks?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the juicy Legal & General dividend could become even more attractive over the long run --…

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This FTSE share’s soared 57% this year, but its P/E is still only 7.3!

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE share has soared so far in 2024, but it still trades on a valuation that looks cheap.…

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FTSE 250 dividend cut? A couple of warning signs I’d watch!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share cut its dividend this year. Our writer explains why he wasn't surprised, based on how he…

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Here’s how I’d find shares to buy to ride the AI wave for the next 20 years

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for AI shares to buy, though as a long-term investor, he's in no hurry. Here's the…

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2 UK shares with growing dividends and yields over 9%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two FTSE 100 shares that have been growing their dividends annually and are not far away…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have grown their dividends for decades!

| Christopher Ruane

Year in and year out, this pair of FTSE 100 shares have raised their dividends annually for decades. Christopher Ruane…

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3 costly mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Over the long term, making the most of a SIPP can mean avoiding expensive mistakes. Christopher Ruane shares three he…

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Here’s how I’d start building a £1m ISA from scratch this September!

| Christopher Ruane

As summer's relaxing days fade into memory, our writer gets serious about turning an empty ISA into a million pound…

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How much would I need to invest to earn £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through the steps he'd take to target a four-figure monthly passive income from investing in the stock…

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This former penny stock’s already tripled this year – and just landed another SpaceX deal!

| Christopher Ruane

This one-time penny stock's been a 10-bagger in five years. Two big SpaceX deals in a matter of weeks have…

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As Warren Buffett turns 94, here are 3 great pieces of his investing wisdom

| Christopher Ruane

As the Sage of Omaha celebrates his 94th birthday, our writer explains a trio of investing principles he uses himself,…

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Could this penny share bounce back thanks to one potential masterstroke?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this low-key move in the middle of summer could potentially be a masterstroke and boost a penny…

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In case a stock market crash comes, here’s what I’m doing now!

| Christopher Ruane

While our writer sees some reasons for concern in the stock market, he does not know when the next crash…

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With a P/E ratio of 4, is the IAG share price the FTSE’s biggest bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price-to-earnings ratio is in the low-single-digits. Our writer explains whether that alone will entice him to buy…

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One growth stock I’m eyeing for September

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns this growth share. Its price has halved in the past few months -- so why’s he considering…

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Here are 3 steps I’d take to start investing today with £360

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer, a seasoned investor, explains a trio of things he would do to start investing for the first time…

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Why are these high-yield shares also growing in value?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at one sector stuffed with high-yield shares and explains why he thinks share prices have been soaring…

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What’s going on with the Prudential share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks a falling Prudential share price potentially offers him long-term value as an existing investor.

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Up 147% in a year, could the Rolls-Royce share price still be a bargain even now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reflects on the meteoric rise in the Rolls-Royce share price over the past year -- and considers whether…

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1 high-risk and 1 high-reward share I’ve chosen for my SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Balancing potential risk and reward is important for any investor. Our writer hopes two high-yield shares in his SIPP help…

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I’d buy 426 shares of this UK company to target £1,000 in dividends annually!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why owning 426 units of this blue-chip UK share's set to net him a four-figure passive income…

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I’d tuck shares like this into an ISA to build serious wealth for retirement

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd take a long-term approach to investing in his Stocks and Shares ISA -- and some…

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My £5-a-day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, for only a fiver a day, he'd aim to build a four-figure annual second income by…

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With a spare £830, here’s how I’d start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd start buying shares now with under £1,000 to invest, based on what he's learnt from…

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How much do I need to put in FTSE 100 shares to stop working and live off the passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Living off the passive income stream earned from stocks means buying a diversified basket of carefully-chosen FTSE 100 shares.

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£70-a-week passive income in 7 steps? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer likes real action more than mere dreams when it comes to earning passive income. Here are some practical…

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How to turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a £9,525 yearly second income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting just £100 into a Stocks and Shares ISA each month, our writer reckons he could earn over £9,000…

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25% yield — and possibly more! Can this dividend share really deliver?

| Christopher Ruane

This dividend share already has a mammoth yield. Now it's announced an ambition to spend even more on payouts. Our…

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I’d start buying shares with less than £500, by doing these 5 things

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a handful of steps he would take to start buying shares if he had never invested before,…

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Here’s how I’d aim to grow a £20K SIPP to £599K in 30 years

| Christopher Ruane

Turning a SIPP worth £20K into one valued at over half a million pounds may be challenging -- but it's…

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FTSE 100 shares: still cheap, but for how long?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks some FTSE 100 shares may be cheap -- or not -- and what he…

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10%+ yield! Is this the greatest income share in the FTSE 250?

| Christopher Ruane

With a double-digit dividend yield, could this FTSE 250 share be the most attractive option for our writer to add…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use now to target £380 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing in three blue-chip FTSE 100 shares, our writer believes he could earn substantial passive income streams. Here's how.

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Zero savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I am to build riches

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks to the long career of billionaire investor Warren Buffett and draws some inspiration for his own stock…

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As revenues surge, is the ITM share price a bargain to seize?

| Christopher Ruane

Hydrogen energy specialist ITM Power more than tripled sales revenues last year. Will our writer consider acting as the share…

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2 British shares I’d consider holding for a lifetime

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a couple of British shares he’d consider holding forever. But he currently owns one not the other.…

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The latest Aviva dividend increase grabbed my attention!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ix excited by the latest growth in the Aviva dividend and considers whether he ought to add the…

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Here’s why I’d put £800 into the stock market now to start building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

After a turbulent week for global stock markets, this writer explains why he’s been investing rather than waiting on the…

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Under £9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d target £623 in annual passive income from next year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target annual passive income streams adding up to hundreds of pounds by investing in carefully…

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