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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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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

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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?

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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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2 UK stocks I’d invest in with a spare £500

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Our writer would happily put £250 into each of this pair of UK stocks, both of which currently have a…

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If I’d spent £1,000 on IAG shares 3 years ago, here’s where I’d be

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IAG shares have inched up slightly over the past year. But with a longer time frame, what would have happened…

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Up 93% in 2023 already! Could Tesla stock keep going?

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Christopher Ruane considers why Tesla stock has nearly doubled in under two months -- and whether he ought to buy…

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I just bought these growth shares that I think could soar

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Our writer bought these well-known US growth shares for his portfolio this month. With their price already falling, did he…

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I’d spend £3,000 on these dividend shares to aim for £275 in passive income annually

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Christopher Ruane already owns these UK dividend shares. But with their yields edging towards double digits in percentage terms, he'd…

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Another FTSE record broken! So is now the time to sell?

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With the FTSE 100 breaking another record this week, our writer explains why he's not rushing to sell his holdings…

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Could penny stock Cineworld be the bargain of the year?

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Cineworld is trading as a penny stock -- and has a long way back to reach its former highs. Does…

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How I’d invest £300 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £12k a year

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Our writer outlines how a long-term investment approach could help him generate a sizeable passive income from his Stocks and…

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Even with a cut, the Persimmon dividend forecast looks good to me!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the Persimmon dividend forecast over the next few years. He is tempted to buy the shares --…

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Should I target £940 of Legal & General dividends by investing £1,000 today?

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Christopher Ruane considers the long-term outlook for Legal & General dividends -- and explains why he'd buy the stock for…

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I’d load up on Intuitive Surgical stock – at the right price

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Christopher Ruane thinks this company has the hallmarks of a brilliant business. So is he ready to snap up Intuitive…

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I’d target £800 a month in extra income by spending £100 a week on shares

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By devoting some money regularly to buy dividend shares, our writer hopes to build an extra income stream. Here's how…

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I snapped up these cheap shares this week after a 42% fall

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Our writer has increased his position in a well-known UK company. Here's why he thinks he managed to buy truly…

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I’d spend £50 a week to build an endless passive income stream

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Christopher Ruane explains the approach he takes today when using spare money to try and set up passive income streams…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett as I aim to get rich

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By applying a few lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett, our writer hopes that he can improve his wealth through…

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Are these 6.8% yielding UK shares a value trap?

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Looking around UK shares he can buy for his portfolio, our writer considers one he already owns. Is its yield…

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Is a booming stock market a good time to start buying shares?

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Despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, this writer has been buying shares. He'd consider doing the same even if…

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Can the Lloyds share price sustain its recent rally?

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The Lloyds share price has performed strongly in recent months. Christopher Ruane considers what may happen next, ahead of next…

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Does a record high FTSE 100 mean it’s time to sell?

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This week, the FTSE 100 has sailed past the 8,000 level for the first time in history. What does that…

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Is the Rolls-Royce dividend on its way back?

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Will the Rolls-Royce dividend come back when the company reports final results next week? Christopher Ruane is doubtful -- but…

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7%+ yield and a booming share price! Should I scoop up Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Taylor Wimpey shares gaining fast and offering a juicy dividend yield to boot, could now be the moment for…

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These UK lithium shares have jumped over 50% already in 2023! Time to buy?

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Christopher Ruane has been hunting for lithium shares to buy for his portfolio. Could this penny stock with some exciting…

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If I’d invested £500 in easyjet shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

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If our writer had bought easyjet shares three years ago this week, a recent price rally wouldn't have been enough…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

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As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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Down 28%! Could Scottish Mortgage shares turn around in 2023?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bruising year. Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks they offer value and would happily…

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I’ve been loading up on Alphabet stock while it’s cheap

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Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock for his portfolio lately. Here's why he reckons it could turn out to…

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Here’s how I try to find the right stocks to buy for my pension

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When investing for retirement over a long time frame, how does our writer filter for possible stocks to buy? Here…

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9%+ yield! The M&G dividend forecast has caught my eye

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Our writer thinks the M&G dividend forecast is appealing, offering him close to a double-digit yield. Here he considers what…

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Does the Persimmon share price make it a high-yield bargain?

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A tumbling Persimmon share price has boosted the builder's dividend yield. A change is coming, so should our writer invest…

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I’d invest £300 each month to target a £20,000 second income

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By putting aside a few hundred pounds each month, our writer thinks he can build a sizeable second income. Here's…

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Up 27% in a year, could the Centrica share price keep rising?

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The Centrica share price has been rising strongly, but still sits far below where it was a decade ago. Our…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few cheap shares!

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Our writer would use a compact portfolio to aim for a million. Here's why he focuses on buying high-quality companies…

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boohoo shares are halfway to a pound. Can they get there?

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This writer has seen the value of his boohoo shares tumble. But lately they have been climbing. Could now be…

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The Cineworld share price just jumped. Should I buy?

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A sudden leap in the Cineworld share price this week has not convinced this writer to add the company to…

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I’m falling in love with dividend shares!

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This writer is a gold digger when it comes to owning dividend shares! But he wants to get to know…

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Trading in pennies, is the Vodafone share price about to take off?

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Could a new development help push the Vodafone share price upwards? Shareholder Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here's why he's not…

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