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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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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

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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?

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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

| Christopher Ruane

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

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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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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?

| Christopher Ruane

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

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