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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

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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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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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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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Could the Rolls-Royce share price still offer long-term value?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen hugely in recent years. Has it peaked, or might there still be a case…

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Does it make sense to use an ISA for passive income – or focus on growth shares instead?

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA could be used to target passive income streams -- but some investors focus on growth. Could both approaches…

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Can Tesla stock hold its value over the coming 10 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has defied critics many times before. But our writer questions whether the current price makes sense for his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this October with just £80

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible, or even worthwhile, to start investing with less than £100? Christopher Ruane sees some issues to watch…

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Warren Buffett is piling up cash rather than investing. Is that a warning signal?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been wondering what Warren Buffett's enormous and growing cash pile says about the current stock market. But…

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Up 1,384%! What can we all learn from the Rolls-Royce share price’s rise?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past five years. Christopher Ruane considers whether there may be broader lessons…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Higher than ever, could Nvidia stock still have further to climb?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock hit yet another all-time high this week, after climbing 1,299% in just five years. But could the best…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used now to start buying shares – and earning passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Here's how someone with no stock market experience could begin buying shares on a limited budget, whether aiming for growth,…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how to try and turn it into £158 of passive income a month

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a long-term approach and using the cash generation potential of large blue-chip companies, our writer thinks the passive…

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FTSE 100 shares: are there still opportunities in this market?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that, although the FTSE 100 index of blue-chip shares has been enjoying a banner year, it may…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Are Rolls-Royce shares becoming detached from economic reality?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer reckons there are some good reasons for that, but is…

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Here’s how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1,342 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach and good investing could potentially turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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Up 15% this year, the FTSE 100 just hit a new all-time high! What comes next?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is ignoring a new all-time high for the FTSE 100 index and instead is focusing…

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Want to earn a second income from dividend shares? 2 do’s – and 2 don’ts!

| Christopher Ruane

Buying and owning dividend shares helps some people earn a sizeable second income. Our writer considers some things to watch…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Could a small investor today match the historic returns of Warren Buffett?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has less than one quarter left in charge at Berkshire Hathaway. Christopher Ruane wonders if his track record…

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