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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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As Stocks and Shares ISA season approaches, here’s my plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains his moves as the clock ticks down on the annual deadline for contributions to his Stocks and…

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Warren Buffett turned £100 into well over £3m — doing this

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Christopher Ruane looks at how Warren Buffett has managed incredible investment returns. What can he learn for his own investing…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for cheap shares he can add to his portfolio. To do so, he is focussing not…

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With a 5.7% ITV dividend yield, I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

There was good news this week about the ITV dividend. Shareholder Christopher Ruane has been increasing his stake. Here, he…

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I’d target a £500 monthly passive income the Warren Buffett way

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer wants to boost his income streams. He could aim to do this by investing in brilliant businesses he…

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Could the Lloyds dividend survive a housing market crash?

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After a recent 20% annual increase, the Lloyds dividend has caught this writer's eye. But how likely is the payout…

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Why has the ITM Power share price been falling again?

| Christopher Ruane

After a big jump a few weeks ago, the ITM share price has been tumbling again. Our writer looks at…

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Can the stock market keep rising like this?

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After a strong start to the year, might the stock market keep powering ahead this year? Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Could Alphabet stock be a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Alphabet stock's a third cheaper than a year ago. But earnings have fallen and revenue growth is low. Was our…

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I’d target just a handful of shares to aim for a million!

| Christopher Ruane

To aim for a million, our writer needs to invest enough money -- and achieve the right returns. Here's why…

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Up 18% this year, is Apple stock good value right now?

| Christopher Ruane

Apple stock has performed strongly so far this year. But as a long-term investor, does our writer think it's priced…

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What on earth’s happening with the Aston Martin share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price rose steeply in morning trading today, despite the carmaker announcing a huge loss. Should our…

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How much would I need to invest to live off dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer crunches some numbers to consider what it might take for him to live off dividends -- and outlines…

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Could this UK stock be the dividend star of 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known UK stock has had a sudden fall from grace with income investors. Does that present an opportunity for…

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Does the 13%+ Diversified Energy dividend yield mean I should buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks a potentially lucrative business model might support a rising Diversified Energy dividend -- but is not totally…

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7%+ yield and growing dividends! 2 FTSE shares I bought to hold

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he plans to keep owning a pair of FTSE dividend shares that both have been growing…

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What sets brilliant growth shares apart?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a number of factors he considers when searching for growth shares he hopes can be the next…

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3 cheap UK shares on my March shopping list

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a trio of UK shares he thinks offer him attractive value right now, considering their long-term…

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With the De La Rue share price in pennies, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The De La Rue share price has declined sharply. Christopher Ruane considers whether now is the time for him to…

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This penny stock has soared 55% in 2023! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a UK penny stock that has jumped by more than half already this year. Could it…

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3 reasons the 8.8% M&G dividend yield looks safe to me

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Will the M&G dividend be maintained or boosted when the firm announces its final results next week? Shareholder Christopher Ruane…

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5 investing insights from the new Warren Buffett letter

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Saturday saw the eagerly awaited release of the latest Warren Buffett letter to shareholders. Christopher Ruane considers some of its…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would go about investing for income in his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks a…

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How I’d invest £280 monthly in shares to target a £20,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a structured approach to saving and investing, this writer thinks he could build a sizeable second income over…

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What’s going on with the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price?

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The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price tumbled in early trading today. Christopher Ruane explains why -- and why he's not tempted…

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I’d invest £20 a week the Warren Buffett way as I aim to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

By applying a few principles from legendary investor Warren Buffett, this writer thinks he can improve his long-term financial wellbeing.

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Is the Domino’s Pizza share price tasty?

| Christopher Ruane

The Domino's Pizza share price has been tumbling. Christopher Ruane looks at why and considers whether to get a slice…

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Cheap shares or value traps? 3 clues I look for

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Our writer wants to avoid overpaying for stocks when investing. So what sorts of things does he consider when looking…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit £2 this year?

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The Rolls-Royce share price surged this week. Shareholder Christopher Ruane thinks it could climb further -- but also has some…

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My £3 a day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

By putting a few pounds each day into the stock market, our writer reckons he could build potentially long-lasting passive…

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Could we see the FTSE 100 hit 10,000?

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The benchmark FTSE 100 index has been testing new ground this month. Our writer wonders whether it has much further…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares at £7?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have had a hard time of it lately. But Christopher Ruane still believes in the investment trust's…

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Could the stock market have a brilliant March?

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Some well-known shares have seen big gains in 2023 so far. Christopher Ruane considers what might happen in the weeks…

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Could the Lloyds dividend be a growing source of second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the latest steep Lloyds dividend increase tempt this writer to buy the shares as he tries to build passive…

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5 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in March

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing a handful of FTSE 100 shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in the coming weeks…

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As profits return, is the IAG share price too low?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has only inched up over the past year, despite the airline owner moving back into the…

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With Alphabet stock beneath $100, I’ve been buying

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With Alphabet stock trading close to $90, this writer has been scooping it up. Here's why he thinks it could…

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Is now the moment to buy Rio Tinto shares?

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Christopher Ruane is tempted to buy Rio Tinto shares even after the miner halved its dividend. So why is he…

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I’d aim for a million, thanks to just a few shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he wanted to aim for a million-pound stock portfolio, he would focus on buying a…

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Is the Lloyds dividend forecast tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's Lloyds dividend forecast ahead of final results being published tomorrow does not tempt him to add the share…

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