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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

How hard would it be to match the UK Pension by investing in dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone earn as much as they do from the UK State Pension by investing in dividend shares? Possibly they…

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The Taylor Wimpey dividend yield is close to 9%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Taylor Wimpey has a jaw-dropping dividend. Our writer likes passive income as much as the next investor, so should he…

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I plan to buy more of this US stock in November. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer bought this US stock last month after its second profit warning in rapid succession scared the market. Here's…

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Is this penny share deep value hiding in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has sold this penny year at a profit this year, before buying it again -- and is now…

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7%+ yields: 3 FTSE dividend shares to consider this November

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a trio of FTSE shares with juicy yields above 7% and well-known, long-established businesses.

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Here’s how an ISA worth £20k today could generate £1,600 in passive income by next Halloween!

| Christopher Ruane

A simple income-focused strategy can turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine! Christopher Ruane explains how.

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Looking for shares to buy this November? Here’s why I’m still looking for UK bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his take on why, as the FTSE 100 goes from strength to strength, he's still actively hunting…

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2 shares to consider for a SIPP this November

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks forward to the coming month and highlights a couple of UK shares he thinks SIPP investors should…

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With a 7.1% yield, what’s going on with this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a FTSE 100 share with a dividend yield that's over double the index's average and digs into…

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I won’t touch Aston Martin shares with a bargepole. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Aston Martin shares sell for pennies yet the company has a marque beloved of petrolheads. So why does this writer…

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£20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how much passive income it could earn in the coming decade!

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a lucrative source of passive income -- but there is more than one…

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What if there’s no stock market crash coming soon?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is realistic about his inability to time the stock market. So, as markets hit new all-time highs, what…

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Up 32%, is the Tesco share price headed for £5?

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesco share price is up by almost a third so far this year. But our writer is struggling to…

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S&P 500: is it really different this time?

| Christopher Ruane

The S&P has roared to a new all-time high -- along with a host of other indexes. This is reminiscent…

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Does investing in the FTSE 100 today risk paying too much?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 hit a new all-time high today. Christopher Ruane ponders what that may mean when hunting for blue-chip…

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Can anything save the Diageo share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diageo share price has bombed over the past five years, while the FTSE 100 has soared. Could it now…

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Is the Amazon share price a good indicator of what AI could mean for other stocks?

| Christopher Ruane

The Amazon share price has done brilliantly over the long term. But its recent performance lags AI stars -- yet…

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This FTSE 250 share now yields 9%. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane bought into what he thought was a great FTSE 250 business. The share price has fallen but the…

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With a share price up 33% this year and a 6%+ dividend yield, British American Tobacco’s on fire!

| Christopher Ruane

The British American Tobacco share price has grown by over three-fifths over five years. It also offers a high dividend…

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Higher than ever, is Apple stock headed for a fall?

| Christopher Ruane

Ahead of Apple's latest quarterly results due this week, our writer explains his take on the tech giant's stock price…

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Here’s how to start buying shares today with a spare £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the practical steps someone could take if they want to start buying shares on a…

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Have Rolls-Royce shares finally run out of momentum?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have soared in recent years but have been treading water over recent weeks. Could this be the start…

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Up 61% this year, could NIO stock keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

It's been a roller-coaster few years for NIO stock, but so far 2025's been brilliant. Our writer thinks there could…

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With no savings, here’s how a 50-year-old could still target a £43,000 annual retirement income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone who's lived half a century but has no savings could get serious about their future…

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Here’s how someone can start investing with a spare £5 a day, this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a fiver a day could be enough for someone to start investing now and build a…

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Could the Greggs share price double from here?

| Christopher Ruane

The Greggs share price has almost halved in under four years. Our writer thinks its fall has been overdone --…

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What happens to investors when there’s a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can be frightening. But it can also bring opportunities. Our writer explains what a crash can…

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2 pros and 2 cons of investing through an investment trust

| Christopher Ruane

An investment trust is a common way for people to buy into existing portfolios of managed investments. Our writer weighs…

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£1,000 invested in Nvidia stock 6 months ago is already worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia has been one of the biggest blue-chip stock market sensations for years. Our writer reviews its recent performance --…

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10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend share should generate £2,000+ of passive income a year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some of the elements to understand when weighing dividend shares as a potential source of passive…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a four-figure monthly second income. Christopher Ruane dives into…

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Can the JD Sports share price stay above £1?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been pleased to see the JD Sports share price flirting with the one pound level lately. Might…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price started the long slide down?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stunning few years, the Rolls-Royce share price has retreated from last month's all-time high. Could that be a…

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Warren Buffett’s made billions in nervous markets. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

While volatile stock markets can be scary even for experienced investors, Warren Buffett has learned how to use them to…

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Could the Tesla stock price shatter the $500 barrier?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees both sides of the coin when trying to understand the current Tesla stock price. Could the prospect…

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Could the FTSE 100 be headed for a crash? Here’s my plan!

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 has had a brilliant 2025 to date, albeit a volatile one. Can it last? Our writer's not…

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UK shares: is now the time to be fearful — or greedy?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 has hit new all-time highs repeatedly this year -- yet the economic outlook is uncertain. Our writer…

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How much does someone need to invest in dividend shares to target a £30k passive income at 55?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking of trying to use the stock market to set up passive income streams? Our writer considers some of the…

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Missed out on Nvidia stock? 3 lessons to learn when hunting for future tech stars!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has not benefited from the soaring value of Nvidia stock. But he has learnt a trio of lessons…

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Up 1,396%! Could the FTSE 100 be harbouring another share like Rolls-Royce?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane casts his eye over the FTSE 100 index of leading shares, hoping to hunt down some potentially deep…

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