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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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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Might this single decision help the NIO stock price surge?

| Christopher Ruane

A recent decision may have significant long-term implications for the NIO stock price, according to Christopher Ruane. Here's what he…

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Is Alphabet stock going to $200 – or $50?

| Christopher Ruane

Shareholder Christopher Ruane weighs a bull and a bear case for Alphabet stock, explaining why he plans to hold his…

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How I’d target £5,000 in extra income annually buying a handful of shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could earn an extra income of £5,000 annually by investing in just five shares. Here's how…

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I’d rather start investing with £300 than £3,000!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how much he would like to use if he was to start investing for the first time…

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How I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target serious wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could aim to become a millionaire by investing his Stocks and Shares ISA using certain principles.…

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I’d aim for a million spending £500 each month on dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks finding high-quality dividend shares at the right price, regular investing, and patience could make…

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Up 54% this year, can Rolls-Royce shares keep climbing?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees some potential reasons for Rolls-Royce shares to move even higher, but isn't planning to…

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I’m not waiting for a 2023 stock market crash!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane expects a stock market crash to come sooner or later. Here's why he's not waiting, and bargain hunting…

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I’d target monthly passive income of £300 by investing £20 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how regular saving and investing could see him earning regular passive income of £300 per month…

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No savings? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth from scratch

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out some of the lessons he is applying from the career of legendary investor Warren Buffett as…

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Brilliant growth shares often have these three characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of things he usually looks for when assessing growth shares he could buy for his…

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The Lloyds share price has doubled in three years. Can it rise more?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why the Lloyds share price has done well since the depths of the pandemic -- and…

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A second income for £10 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd use a regular saving and investment habit to start building a second income he hopes…

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Why is the Scottish Mortgage share price near a 52-week low?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why the Scottish Mortgage share price has slumped in the past 12 months -- and considers…

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9%+ dividends! 3 high-yield shares I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane picks three high-yield shares he'd happily add to his portfolio today. Each is yielding close to 10% at…

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Here’s why I recently bought Airtel Africa shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has made a move on Airtel Africa shares. Here, he explains why and what he's hoping for, as…

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If I’d bought Centrica shares a year ago, would I have made money?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sold his Centrica shares last year. How've they been performing in the past 12 months -- and should…

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Does the Antofagasta dividend forecast make the stock a buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs up the Antofagasta dividend forecast and ponders whether to add the metals miner to his shares portfolio.

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Up 4,000% in five years, can Enphase Energy stock keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his slide rules over Enphase Energy stock and wonders whether it can continue its spectacular run of…

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I’m listening to billionaires as I buy cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how lessons from investing legends are helping him find cheap shares he hopes can help him build…

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Forget gold! I’d buy shares like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is not buying gold. But he is buying shares, using some key investment principles from legendary investor Warren…

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Profits, dividend, growth! Is this the penny stock for me?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some attractions and downsides of adding a well-known UK penny stock to his portfolio after it announced…

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Could I retire rich by drip feeding money into FTSE 100 shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks regularly spending money on a selection of FTSE 100 shares could him grow long-term…

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Here’s how I’d dip my toe in the stock market with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would make his first moves in the stock market on a limited budget, if he…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares offer 7%+ yields! Which one to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has held both of these FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio at some point this year. So why…

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Are Tesco shares dead money?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers why Tesco shares have been flat over the past year -- and whether it might make sense…

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5 steps to building a £5,000 passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the five-step approach he'd take to building a long-term passive income stream of £5,000 annually.

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I’d invest £1,000 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £1,000 annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a regular sum to invest, our author hopes to turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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Could NIO stock ever get to $100?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has fallen a long way from its highs. Christopher Ruane thinks it could bounce back and more --…

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Lloyds shares have fallen 29% in five years. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the current price of Lloyds shares might turn out to be a bargain down the line. So,…

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I’d spend £5,000 snapping up these 5 FTSE 250 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane picks a handful of FTSE 250 shares he'd be happy to pack into his stocks portfolio, given their…

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Should I buy dividend shares instead of starting my own business?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of putting his money to work in dividend shares rather than using it…

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