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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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How’s how someone could start buying shares with 5% of their salary

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Is it possible to start buying shares with one twentieth of one's earnings? This writer explains how a would-be investor…

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 share offers a dividend yield of 9.1%. Is there a catch?

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Christopher Ruane looks at a well-known dividend share that currently yields over 9% and weighs some of its attractions --…

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Up 2,927% in five years! Could the Rolls-Royce share price achieve the same by 2031?

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Christopher Ruane unpicks some of the reasons the Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in recent years -- and considers…

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3 lessons for all investors from Nvidia’s 472,250% gain!

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Nvidia stock has had a great run in recent years -- and an incredible run over the past few decades.…

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Tesla stock’s jumped 30% in a month. Is it set to soar?

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Tesla stock's jumped 30% in a matter of weeks. Christopher Ruane explains some possible reasons why -- and what he…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1,300 monthly passive income?

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Earning passive income by buying dividend shares can be lucrative. Our writer explains some of the variables that can affect…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price lately?

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Even though the IAG share price has more than doubled in five years, it still looks potentially cheap relative to…

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Here’s what £1,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is worth now

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With a trading update due tomorrow, Christopher Ruane reviews how Greggs has done over the past year -- and explains…

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Down 95%, is the THG share price now in bargain territory?

| Christopher Ruane

The nutrition company's first-half performance was mixed in more ways than one -- so could the THG share price mean…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are both high-yield shares. Here’s the one I prefer!

| Christopher Ruane

Tobacco is a habitual hunting ground for investors seeking to buy high-yield shares. Our writer weighs some pros and cons…

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With its 8.7% yield, is this FTSE 250 share the bargain it seems?

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This FTSE 250 share has a belter of a dividend. But could the long-term share price decline point to business…

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Up 35% this year, can Nvidia stock keep on growing?

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Nvidia stock has been on fire in recent years. Our writer thinks it could potentially keep moving higher. So is…

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Up 238%, could Britain’s biggest-paying dividend stock offer me growth and income?

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Christopher Ruane zooms in on the London-listed company that pays more in dividends than any other. Ought he to buy…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy in October? 3 things to remember!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been hunting for bargain shares to buy even as stock markets roar ahead. Here is a trio…

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Are UK shares entering the danger zone?

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Christopher Ruane sees possible danger signals in the UK stock market -- but there are two sides to every coin.…

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3 shares I’m firmly avoiding in today’s stock market

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This trio of shares have each moved around sharply on the stock market over recent months. Our writer is giving…

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3 reasons to like Tesco shares

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Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about the supermarket operator, but he won't be adding any Tesco shares to…

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Aviva shares are riding high, but its boss has still been buying…

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Aviva's chief executive has spent tens of thousands of pounds on buying shares in the insurer this month. Christopher Ruane…

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Up 1,265%! 5 lessons for any investor from the soaring Nvidia share price

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The incredible long-term performance of the Nvidia share price has led this writer to draw some wider lessons for his…

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Up 2,954%, the Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher! Time to buy?

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It's only Monday and the Rolls-Royce share price has already hit another all-time high! Our writer sees a lot to…

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Up 61% so far this year, is NIO stock just getting started?

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NIO stock’s been on a dramatic ride over the years -- but this year’s seen it back in the fast…

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Planning for a stock market crash? I am!

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This writer’s eyeing the market with some nervousness as we head into October. Here's how he's preparing for a stock…

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4 shares I bought for my SIPP this month

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This writer has topped up two holdings in his SIPP this month, as well as pouncing on a couple of…

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Here’s how someone could start investing this week with £2.80 a day

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Putting a few pounds a day into the stock market may hardly seem worth the effort. But this writer thinks…

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No savings? Start building wealth the Warren Buffett way!

| Christopher Ruane

By looking to the career of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, this writer thinks a new investor could try to get…

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With markets riding high, could now really be the time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With stock markets having performed strongly for much of 2025 so far, is now the wrong moment to start buying…

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FTSE 100 shares: are we in for a rough ride?    

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The FTSE 100 is going gangbusters, and our writer thinks it could potentially keep doing well. But he sees reasons…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £1k monthly passive income?

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Christopher Ruane does the sums and figures out what an investor might need to put into their ISA to target…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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As Rolls-Royce shares hit another all-time high, am I missing out for the wrong reason?

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Christopher Ruane reflects, as Rolls-Royce shares continue to reach impressive highs, whether he ought to put his doubts aside and…

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UP 67% in a year, what’s going on with Tesla stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock's grown in value by two-thirds over the past 12 months alone. Our writer can see some reasons why…

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£8,000 in savings could potentially be turned into a £1,237 annual second income. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates some basic principles of earning a second income through owning dividend shares, using an £8,000 investment as…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £1,000 in monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure monthly passive income can be done. Our writer explains how…

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3 UK stocks I think could still be paying dividends decades from now!

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This trio of UK stocks has caught our writer's eye, as he reckons all three may continue pumping out dividends…

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5 questions to ask yourself before you start investing

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Christopher Ruane goes through a handful of things he thinks a would-be investor could helpfully consider before they start investing.

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Warren Buffett’s thinking on risky shares is simple, but brilliant

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Christopher Ruane looks at one aspect Warren Buffett considers when making investment decisions -- and explains why he likes the…

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Here’s a strategy to build a £10,000 annual income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

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Christopher Ruane looks at how someone who currently owns no dividend shares could target a five-figure annual passive income by…

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2 smart moves and 1 mistake when investing a SIPP

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Building long-term retirement wealth in a SIPP can be a powerful motivator for an investor. Our writer highlights some things…

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Prediction: I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go even higher

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Last week saw the Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another all-time high. Our writer thinks it could go even higher…

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With a spare £500, here’s how a stock market novice could start buying shares

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Does it take a lot of money to start buying shares? Not necessarily, as our writer explains. Here are some…

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Is 8% a realistic yield target for an ISA?

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Christopher Ruane likes the passive income potential of owning high-yield shares in his ISA. But can he realistically expect a…

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