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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

Looking for shares to buy this month, here’s one I bought – and 2 I didn’t!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane spent part of August looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here's one he plumped for --…

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3 questions to ask before buying a penny share

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of questions he poses himself before considering putting even a penny into a penny share!

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The Aviva share price hasn’t done this well since… the 2008 financial crisis!

| Christopher Ruane

The Aviva share price has only just got back to where it was in 2008 -- and is still far…

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6%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider for a SIPP this September!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a trio of shares, each offering dividend yields greater than 6%, that he thinks investors should…

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I think the JD Sports share price could be set to surge. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons several things have been holding the JD Sports share price back. But some recent news has made…

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Investing Articles

What if the Diageo share price never bounces back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diageo share price has almost halved since 2022. This writer has been buying -- but he also recognises there's…

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Here’s how to start buying shares with just £300, in 3 simple steps

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes through a trio of elements that could help someone as they start buying shares rather than just…

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Why has Tesla stock soared 68% in a year, while sales fall?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the Tesla business has ongoing sizeable potential. But why has Tesla stock gone up by two-thirds in…

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August set a new all-time record for Rolls-Royce shares. What might September bring?

| Christopher Ruane

Will Rolls-Royce shares take a breather in September after recent record-setting performance? Not necessarily, this writer thinks -- if all…

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The Greggs share price is at its lowest in years. Is it a bargain in plain sight?

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Christopher Ruane reckons the market's overreacted in marking down Greggs' share price by 44% so far in 2025. Here's how…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice as markets hit record highs

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's said a lot of memorable things. One point has been ringing in our writer's ears as markets hit…

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Down 26%, could this 5.8%-yielding FTSE 250 share be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With a yield well above the FTSE 250 average and a P/E ratio of 12, our writer sees this well-known…

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This 7.9%-yielding dividend stock plans to keep raising its payout!

| Christopher Ruane

Looking at the sustainability of a high-yield dividend stock's payout isn't always straightforward. But our writer reckons this share is…

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BP has a 5.4% dividend yield and the share’s up 65%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP dividend yield is well above that of Shell or the wider FTSE 100. Its share price has grown…

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The Tesco share price hit an 11-year high this month. What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesco share price has hit levels last seen over a decade ago. Christopher Ruane likes the business -- but…

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5 investment trusts that have raised their dividends for over 50 years!

| Christopher Ruane

This handful of investment trusts has each grown its dividend per share annually for over five decades. Our writer looks…

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Up 49% this year, is NIO stock only just beginning its comeback?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks a recent surge in NIO stock might only be the start of things if the company moves…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high this week, with the release of strong quarterly results. Our writer explores its…

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Up 1,576%! Could Palantir stock be a warning signal about the stock market?

| Christopher Ruane

Will Christopher Ruane regret deciding not to invest in Palantir stock when he had the chance several years ago? He…

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Up 76% in a year! Here’s why I like Netflix stock but not the price

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the Netflix business model is a superb one, but the current stock price looks less appealing to…

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August has seen the highest ever Rolls-Royce share price. Too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit its highest ever level this month. Our writer thinks it may go higher --…

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Could the Lloyds share price hit £1?

| Christopher Ruane

The black horse bank has done very well over the past year. But can the Lloyds share price finally break…

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Up 35% in 5 years, is Amazon stock an overlooked AI opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon stock's grown by over a third in the past year. But has the market fully appreciated just how wide-ranging…

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Apple stock’s down 8% so far this year. What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane harbours some concerns about the growth outlook for this tech giant, but is he tempted by Apple stock…

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Up 45% since last month, could the Ocado share price continue rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has been on fire lately -- but it’s still down badly over the past five years.…

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Investing Articles

Yet another all-time high! What’s going on with the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

As the FTSE 100 index goes from strength to strength, our writer explains why he thinks it might yet go…

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6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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Investing Articles

Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousand pounds to spare could start investing in the stock market.

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Investing Articles

Could the JD Sports dividend soar in coming years? I think so!

| Christopher Ruane

Today's announcement of another share buyback by JD Sports has got our writer thinking about what could happen to the…

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Where might the BP share price go from here?

| Christopher Ruane

BP's share price performance over the past five years seems strong at first glance. Taking a wider viewpoint though, is…

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Stock market volatility looming? Here’s how I’m getting ready

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer continues to see bargains in the current stock market. Nonetheless, he's also got an eye on the potential…

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3 Warren Buffett concepts that can be as useful when investing £100 as £100m!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett may be a multi-billionaire but that doesn't mean his investing lessons can't help investors on a far, far…

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Tesla stock can offer investors many lessons. Here are 5!

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has had some wild ups and downs over the years. This writer draws a handful of lessons from…

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3 ways to try and grow an ISA’s value faster

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of techniques he applies as he tries to grow the long-term value of his Stocks…

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Here’s how to target a £8,794 annual second income, starting from zero

| Christopher Ruane

Putting some money into the stock market on a regular basis is one way to try and earn a second…

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If Tesla stock comes crashing down to earth, here’s my plan of action

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has gone up 57% in the past year despite the business's challenges. Our writer isn't ready to invest…

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3 reasons I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer sees things to like about the company -- so why…

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How much money could a £5-a-day passive income plan earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the variables that come into play when considering the passive income potential of stock market…

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3 reasons I’d rather buy UK shares than US ones right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been buying more UK shares than US ones in recent months. Here he explains a trio of…

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