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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Should I buy Nvidia stock that’s up 40% in weeks?

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Shares in this leading chipmaker have been soaring. But Christopher Ruane has no plans to buy Nvidia stock, despite its…

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Extra income of £500 per month? Here’s how

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Our writer reckons this methodical approach to investing could help him generate hundreds of pounds in extra income each month.

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Could buying NIO stock now be like buying Tesla in 2019?

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Our writer missed out on the chance to buy Tesla shares before their meteoric climb in recent years. Should he…

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Even in pennies, is the THG share price a value trap?

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Down by two thirds, is the THG share price set for a comeback? Christopher Ruane has some doubts -- and…

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Can Scottish Mortgage shares reach £10 again?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for Scottish Mortgage shares, despite a recent lacklustre performance.

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3 growth stocks on my buy list

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Each of this trio of growth stocks has fallen in price over the past year. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Could investing £10,000 in these FTSE shares really earn me £965 in annual passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he is optimistic about the meaty passive income prospects from a FTSE 100 share he owns…

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I think ITV shares could soar. Here’s why

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Our writer has been buying ITV shares in the hope of earning significant profits in the long term. Here he…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 shares

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This is how our writer could aim for a million even from a standing start, using some simple lessons from…

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Down 20%, are Tesco shares a bargain?

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Our writer explains why the tumbling price of Tesco shares has caught his attention -- and why he'd happily invest…

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My £5 a day plan to build a second income

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For a fiver a day, our writer reckons he can build a second income by investing in the stock market.…

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3 steps I’d take to build a second income from FTSE 100 shares

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Our writer explains why and how he would build a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares in an attempt to grow…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, would I be in profit?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past five years, owning Rolls-Royce shares would have shown a paper loss. So why does our writer continue…

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Here’s why I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares today to help boost my pension

| Christopher Ruane

No matter what happens in the markets, our writer explains why he would be happy to use spare cash now…

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Is now the right moment to pile into US growth shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Do falling prices make some US growth shares more attractive for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains how he uses…

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How I’d aim for £700 in monthly dividends by buying income shares

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Christopher Ruane outlines how he would try to earn hundreds of pounds each month in dividends by investing in carefully…

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With almost no savings aged 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is using this trio of investing principles from billionaire Warren Buffett as he tries to increase his own…

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I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA like this to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By investing his Stocks and Shares ISA in this way, our writer hopes he can set up enduring income streams…

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Down 74%, is the Aston Martin share price worth a nibble?

| Christopher Ruane

After losing nearly three-quarters of its value in a year, does the Aston Martin share price now make the stock…

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Could I invest £20,000 in FTSE 100 shares to target a £3,000 passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates how he could try to build his passive income streams by investing in FTSE 100 shares like…

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The Cineworld share price is tumbling again. Can it bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has been falling again after a sharp rise. Can it move upwards once more -- and…

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Has the Travis Perkins share price reached a turning point?

| Christopher Ruane

Since the end of September, the Travis Perkins share price has risen nearly a fifth. Christopher Ruane would gladly buy…

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Should I buy two Scottish Mortgage shares for the price of one last year?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have halved in price over the past year. Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to buy…

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Is the Centrica share price a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

A share buyback programme suggests Centrica management is feeling bullish. So why does the Centrica share price not tempt our…

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Investing £10,000 in this share would earn me a four-figure second income!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could go about generating a second income of almost £1,200 each year by investing £10,000…

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Up 25% in under a month! Can the Darktrace share price keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

After watching the Darktrace share price leap by a quarter in under a month, our writer explains why he is…

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3 ways I learn about stock market investment for free

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a trio of techniques he uses to try and boost his share investment knowledge without needing to…

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How I’d use £2 a day to earn lifelong passive income

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For a couple of pounds a day our writer thinks he could earn money without working for it. This is…

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Is the falling JD Wetherspoon share price a bargain?

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The JD Wetherspoon share price sank in morning trading after falling badly over the past year. But Christopher Ruane sees…

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Should I snap up this 9.3% yielding investment trust?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of a high-yielding investment trust. He explains why he thinks it has long-term…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for regular income

| Christopher Ruane

These FTSE 100 shares both pay four dividends per year. Our writer explains why he would be happy to own…

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Will a weaker property market hurt the Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has been falling. Could a cooling property market push it down further -- or is this…

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Warren Buffett got richer doing these 3 things. Can I?

| Christopher Ruane

By following in the investing footprints of Warren Buffett, Christopher Ruane hopes that he too can increase his wealth, even…

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With the Rolls-Royce share price moving up fast, will it hit £1?

| Christopher Ruane

A surging Rolls-Royce share price has grabbed our writer's attention. Here's why he thinks it may continue -- and how…

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Could I aim for millions by spending £130 a week on shares?

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Can our writer really aim for millions by investing a few hundred pounds each month in shares? With the right…

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Buying 1,000 of these dividend shares today would earn me £40+ in weekly passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns these dividend shares in his portfolio. Should he now buy some more to give his passive income…

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I’d build wealth by investing £230 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Putting a few hundred pounds a month into his Stocks and Shares ISA could help make our writer richer. Here's…

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With the ITM Power share price in pennies, is it time to buy?

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Christopher Ruane has seen the ITM Power share price fall over 80% in a year -- but still isn't buying.…

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The Jupiter dividend yield could sink. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

This shareholder reckons the Jupiter dividend could plummet next year under a new policy. Here's why he isn't selling his…

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After doubling in days, should I load up on Cineworld shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Cineworld shares have more than doubled in recent days. Could this be a horror movie or should our writer consider…

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