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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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

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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!

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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

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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?

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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!

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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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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Why is the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Friday morning saw the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soar by over a third. Our writer explains why, and whether he's…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Above $100, Is Alphabet stock still a bargain?

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Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock in recent months. Here he explains why he likes the investment case, even…

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After doubling this year, can the Kodal Minerals share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Already in 2023, the Kodal Minerals share price has more than doubled. Our writer thinks the shares could still rise…

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Should I buy UK value shares this April?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he is taking to finding value shares he can buy for his portfolio in the…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for a 7.4% dividend yield?

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Christopher Ruane mulls whether the potential to double his money in under a decade by compounding dividends means he should…

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Should I buy Hollywood Bowl shares to hold for a decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs a rule over Hollywood Bowl shares after the company announced record H1 revenues. He likes the firm…

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No savings? I’m using this Warren Buffett tactic as I aim to get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Using one technique from legendary investor Warren Buffett, our writer hopes to improve his long-term performance in the stock market.

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I’d set up a lifelong passive income by spending £10 a week on shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest a steady tenner each week in the stock market to build passive income streams.

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British bank notes and coins
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My £10-a-day approach to building a second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his approach to building a second income that, hopefully, can grow over time, by putting aside…

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