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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Here’s why Warren Buffett reckons there are great opportunities in today’s stock market

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett shared some wisdom last weekend that has motivated this writer to hunt for bargain shares to…

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest a £12,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,000 every year

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Our writer runs through the principles of how he'd target a four-figure annual dividend income by investing £12,000 in a…

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Here’s how I’d start earning passive income by spending £5 a day

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Our writer thinks he could turn a spare fiver a day into passive income streams by investing in blue-chip businesses.…

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I’d target £200 in monthly extra income like this

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Our writer uses principles from his own investing to explain how he'd target a regular extra income by building a…

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Could Direct Line be the FTSE 250 comeback kid?

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Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons when considering if he ought to add FTSE 250 insurer Direct Line to…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Eurasia Mining (EUA) shares 5 years ago, I’d be up thousands of pounds!

| Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining shares have collapsed since the start of 2022. But what does the longer-term picture look like? Our writer…

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2 growth stocks on my buy list

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Christopher Ruane reveals a duo of growth shares that are on his buy list... if he can purchase them at…

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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Warren Buffett is “very, very, very happy” owning Apple stock. So should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett was singing the praises of owning Apple stock at the weekend. But should this writer also invest in…

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The Legal & General dividend forecast has grabbed my attention!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why the Legal & General dividend forecast makes him want to own the FTSE 100 share in…

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I’d invest £3,000 each in these 3 dividend shares for over £800 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd happily buy this trio of dividend shares to aim for over £800 annually in income…

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Has the easyJet share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

Digging into the strong performance of the easyJet share price so far this year, will our writer decide to invest…

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How much extra income could a £20K ISA earn me?

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Christopher Ruane runs his rule over what sort of extra income he could hopefully earn by putting £20,000 into the…

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3 reasons ESG investing might become more rewarding

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains why he thinks the opportunities ESG investing offer him could become more attractive over the coming years.

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I’d aim for a million doing these three things

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Christopher Ruane reckons this trio of investment principles could improve his chances if he seriously wants to aim for a…

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Could Alphabet stock end up hitting $300?

| Christopher Ruane

Alphabet stock has performed strongly over the past decade. Looking ahead, shareholder Christopher Ruane outlines why he feels optimistic.

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Here’s how I invest my Stocks and Shares ISA in a weak economy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why an economic slowdown doesn't lead to radical changes in how he thinks about his Stocks and…

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These 2 proven passive income ideas already make me money!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is generating passive income already by using these two ideas. Here he explains why he likes the simplicity…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Zero savings? I’d aim to build wealth the Warren Buffett way

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Christopher Ruane explains how he applies lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett when it comes to his own stock market…

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I think NIO stock could soar

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NIO stock has tumbled. This writer thinks it can grow a lot from here. But he sees risks for the…

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This bank existed under the previous King Charles. Why isn’t it in the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the history of a couple of centuries-old British banks and draws some investing lessons for his…

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With a dividend over 10%, this high-yield share looks tempting!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd consider adding this high-yield share to his portfolio for its passive income prospects.

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How I’d invest my £20K ISA allowance to target a second income of £1,600 per year

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Christopher Ruane explains the mechanics of how he’d aim to build a four-figure second income by investing £20,000 in dividend…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy now, or wait for a stock market boom?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer isn't waiting for a stock market boom, or crash, before buying shares. Here, he explains why he's actively…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares just keep on getting cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

It has been a miserable 12 months for owners of Scottish Mortgage shares. So, would this writer consider becoming one…

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Could buying cheap shares today help me double my money?

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Finding cheap shares for his portfolio does not necessarily mean buying at a low price for this writer. Here's how…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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This penny stock quadrupled in six months! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny stock soared fourfold in just half a year. Directors have been buying in recent days -- should…

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Dividend Shares

Spending £10,000 on dividend shares could earn me £1,000 per year in future!

| Christopher Ruane

By spending £10,000 buying dividend shares in today's market, this writer thinks he could earn a four-figure annual income in…

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Dividend Shares

My 5-step plan to target £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks investing in blue-chip dividend shares could help him build long-term passive income streams.

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Are Rolls-Royce shares no-brainer buys for the next decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have had a very strong year and this writer sees strengths in the engine maker's business model. Should…

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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Could the Warren Buffett approach make me a millionaire before I retire?

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Can investing like Warren Buffett make this writer a millionaire before retirement? He plans to try, following five of his…

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Why has the easyJet share price jumped by half since January?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer missed gains of 50% by not investing in easyJet at the start of this year. But could its…

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Lloyds shares have massive dividend potential – or do they?

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Christopher Ruane weights some pros and cons of adding Lloyds shares to his portfolio right now for their passive income…

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The Numis share price surged 67% today. I spy opportunity!

| Christopher Ruane

The Numis share price soared this morning as a big bank went shopping. This writer explains why he too is…

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Avacta shares quadrupled in five years! Am I too late to buy?

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Christopher Ruane thinks the incredible run of Avacta shares over the past few years may have room left to run.…

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Investing Articles

Will the ITV share price stay in pennies for long?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in ITV but they continue to trade for under a pound each. Here's why he'd happily…

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What second income could I earn from investing £20 a week?

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Christopher Ruane sets out how he would invest in dividend shares over the long term as he aims to build…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares even in a recession

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This writer isn't waiting for an economic recovery to load up his portfolio with FTSE 100 shares. Here's why he's…

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Could an Alphabet dividend be on the way?

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Christopher Ruane likes the long-term growth prospects for the owner of Google. But can he expect an Alphabet dividend any…

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Will the Persimmon dividend grow or shrink?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the Persimmon dividend, even after a massive cut last…

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6%+ yields! 2 cheap shares to buy now and hold for a decade

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer pinpoints two cheap shares he wants to buy for his portfolio. He owns both already and thinks their…

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