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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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UK shares: is there still value in the market?

| Christopher Ruane

Given the blue-chip FTSE 100 index's strong performance, are there still cheap UK shares to be found? Our writer thinks…

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With its 5.7% dividend yield, here’s what I like about Aviva

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva has grown its dividend per share annually in recent years yet its yield still thrashes the FTSE 100 average.…

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How big an ISA is needed to target a £523 per week second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Interested in aiming to earn a second income of several thousand pounds per month by investing in dividend shares? Christopher…

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It’s possible to build a 5-figure second income investing under £100 a week. Here’s how!

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Is it really possible to earn a second income by investing regularly in dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explains how it…

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How can an investor profit from a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

While a stock market crash can seem like very bad news, is that always the case for all investors? Our…

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Down 12% in weeks, has the Rolls-Royce share price started a downwards slide?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Rolls-Royce share price fell in recent weeks, could there be more to come? Or might this be a…

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3 shares the Autumn Budget could move

| Christopher Ruane

With many investors' eyes on the Autumn Budget due to be delivered tomorrow, our writer discusses what it could potentially…

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With its 9.9% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 a possible bargain – or value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share with a percentage dividend yield on the cusp of double digits. Might that…

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Why is the ITV share price in pennies – and could it get back to £1?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price is in pennies today, but it has been far higher in the past. Times have changed…

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As Warren Buffett prepares to step down, can today’s investor match his historic returns?

| Christopher Ruane

Can a small investor echo Warren Buffett's giant stock market record? Maybe not, but even he sees advantages to buying…

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Up 15% this year, can the FTSE 100 keep climbing in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

2025 has seen the flagship FTSE 100 index of UK shares repeatedly hit new highs. Our writer looks ahead and…

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This UK passive income share offers a 10.6% yield. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With a yield of over 10%, this share's passive income generation potential is substantial. Can such a high yield last?…

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With the JD Sports share price in pennies, what might reignite it?

| Christopher Ruane

The latest trading statement from JD Sports helped explain why the retailer's share price performance has been weak lately. Is…

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5 5%+ yielding dividend shares to consider for a retirement portfolio

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of shares all yielding more than 5% that he thinks are worth considering for a…

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Up 41% in a year, this FTSE 250 share still yields 7.5%! Worth a look?

| Christopher Ruane

Although this FTSE 250 share has risen strongly over the past year, it still has a high dividend yield. Our…

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Here’s what compounding the dividends from 1,000 Aviva shares for a decade could earn

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines what a decade of patience might mean for an investor who wants to build wealth thanks to…

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As the Ocado share price crashes, could it be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has plummeted -- and for a clear reason. Our writer considers whether this could be a…

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Here’s why the Nvidia stock price matters even if you don’t own it!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons any big moves in the Nvidia stock price could potentially have larger impact across…

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Warren Buffett’s done brilliantly in nervous markets. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how some investing techniques used by Warren Buffett have helped him do well in situations where others…

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At 9.2%, this FTSE 100 income share has the highest forward dividend yield in the index

| Christopher Ruane

With the WPP dividend yield set to fall, our writer turns the spotlight on what will soon be the highest-yielding…

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Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept
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For how long might the Imperial Brands dividend keep growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Tobacco firm Imperial Brands has raised its interim dividend today and yields well above the FTSE 100 average. Should our…

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Here’s how an ISA could earn £1k in monthly passive income – forever!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how a well-chosen long-term approach to buying dividend shares could generate sizeable passive income streams.

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What would it take for the Aston Martin share price to reverse its 99% fall?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has cratered since the car firm's listing in 2018. Our writer considers whether he ought…

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Down 93% and at a 12-year low, could this FTSE 250 share storm back?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has shed over 90% of its value in just five years. Our writer sees some things…

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Up 1,112%! 3 lessons for all investors from Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past five years, Rolls-Royce shares have risen in value spectacularly. Our writer sees a trio of wider lessons…

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UK shares: is there still money to be made?

| Christopher Ruane

The blue-chip index of leading UK shares has had a strong 2025 so far. Our writer explains why he continues…

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Passive income for £5 a day? Here’s how to make it happen!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how, for a fiver a day, someone could lay the foundations of long-term passive income streams starting…

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Is there a ‘best’ time in the market cycle to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that, whatever the wider market may be doing, it is sill worth hunting for individual long-term bargain…

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What are the ideal shares for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons a SIPP can help him invest for the long term -- and what sorts…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £250 weekly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane illustrates how an investor could go from a standing start to a weekly passive income of hundreds of…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

With a couple of thousand pounds to spare, someone could start investing, says our writer. Here he outlines some of…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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3 Warren Buffett approaches I use to invest during market volatility

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a trio of insights from legendary investor Warren Buffett are top of his mind in turbulent…

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How big does a Stocks and Shares ISA need to be to target a £1k monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA can be used as part of a strategy to try and…

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Could Diageo shares be a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Diageo shares have put in a woeful performance over the past five years, while the wider FTSE 100 index has…

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5 dividend-paying UK shares to consider for a retirement portfolio

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a handful of UK shares he thinks could potentially help a retirement portfolio to generate passive income.

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As the stock market wobbles, is any share safe?

| Christopher Ruane

As investors' jitters show up in stock market movements, our writer explains why he takes a long-term approach to investing…

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The Amazon share price has never been higher. Here’s why it still may be cheap

| Christopher Ruane

The long-term performance of the Amazon share price is nothing short of extraordinary. It's hit a new all-time high. Might…

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Could Nvidia stock be a ticking time bomb?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has increased in value almost 14 times over in just five years. What might its meteoric rise mean…

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Up 90% in a year, can Tesla stock keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has soared over the past 12 months, despite an uneven sales performance. Our writer explains why he won't…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for monthly passive income of over £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through some of the basics when it comes to using an ISA full of dividend shares to…

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