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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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As Woodbois shares return to April lows, is now the time to swoop?

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Woodbois shares are now trading where they were in April, before a big price jump. Is our writer tempted to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend ever get back to where it was?

| Christopher Ruane

The interim Lloyds dividend this year saw a big increase. What might that mean for the long term -- and…

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Retire early with an extra £10,000 each year? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that by waiting to buy great shares when their prices are low, he can retire early. Here…

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What’s going on with the easyJet share price?

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The easyJet share price has been encountering severe turbulence. Should our writer invest now and prepare for takeoff?

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How to double my dividend income

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Like many investors, our writer appreciates the dividend income potential of owning shares. Here's how he'd try to boost it.

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With a spare £500, I’d buy these two growth shares that have cratered 84%!

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Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to invest a few hundred pounds in each of these two beaten-down growth…

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How I’d use £3 a day to earn lifelong passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a few pounds each day to spare, this is the passive income plan our writer would consider using to…

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I’d buy cheap UK shares with £500 a month to target a £250,000 nest egg

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Our writer reckons investing regularly in carefully chosen, cheap UK shares could help him build his wealth, over time. Here's…

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Want to become a millionaire? I’d invest £1,000 a month in FTSE shares

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Can our writer become a millionaire in under 25 years by investing in FTSE shares? He hopes so -- and…

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Down 15%, is the Worldwide Healthcare Trust share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Worldwide Healthcare Trust share price has been falling over the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether he ought to…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to buy now at massive discounts!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why two FTSE 250 shares that have seen steep price falls look attractive as potential additions to…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks as inflation rises

| Christopher Ruane

Inflation is causing problems for some FTSE 100 companies. But Christopher Ruane scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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11% or 16% yield? Which of these two blockbuster income shares would I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two UK income shares that offer double-digit dividend yields. He'd only buy…

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After jumping 25% yesterday, is the Cineworld share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Cineworld share price jumped by a quarter in yesterday's trading, our writer explains why he won't be buying…

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Down 78% in a year, could the Aston Martin share price still be a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has nosedived over the past year. But it still doesn't tempt our writer. Here's why.

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Can I profit from the Bed Bath & Beyond share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Bed Bath & Beyond share price is down two thirds over the past year. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Could investment trusts help me ride out a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

With a recession looming, our writer is considering options for his share portfolio. Ought he to be buying investment trusts?

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9%+ yield! 2 dividend shares I happily own

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Our writer owns these two dividend shares and right now they yield over 9%. There may be challenges ahead --…

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Lifelong extra income for £20 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing in dividend shares. Here, he details how such an approach can…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer apply investment lessons from Warren Buffett to improve his own financial position? This is how he’d try.

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If I had a spare £500 to invest, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares

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Christopher Ruane already holds these two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio. But he sees attractive prospects that would make…

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How I’d use cheap shares to target a second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By spending some money on buying dividend shares, our writer hopes to build a second income that could endure for…

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2 cheap shares to buy in September

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This month, I'm intending to buy more boohoo shares, as well as opening up a new position in my portfolio…

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Up 50% in hours, is the Cineworld share price a bargain?

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The Cineworld share price leapt by more than half at one point on Friday morning. Our writer explains why he…

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Woodbois shares have halved. Should I jump in now?

| Christopher Ruane

Woodbois shares have plummeted in value in recent months. They still don't tempt our writer though. Here's why.

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Growth shares: 3 hot indicators I’m looking for

| Christopher Ruane

Hunting for growth shares that could leave their peers standing, our writer looks for this trio of characteristics as part…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 4-figure dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

These are the practical steps our writer would take to try and turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into an…

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2 UK shares to buy now at massive discounts

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These two UK companies have seen dramatic share price falls. Our writer explains why he views both as promising shares…

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How I’d build passive income streams starting with £30 a week

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Buying shares that pay dividends can be an affordable way of growing passive income streams. Christopher Ruane explains the approach…

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Is this 17% yielding FTSE 250 share worth owning?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns a FTSE 250 share with a mouth-watering dividend yield of 17%. But its business faces problems. Should…

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As the BP share price hits a new year high, can it keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price hit a new one-year high point on Tuesday morning. Christopher Ruane thinks it may continue rising…

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If I had £1,500 to invest, here are the top FTSE shares I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would happily put £500 today into each of these three FTSE 100 shares. Here, he explains his enthusiasm…

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Could the stock market crash in September?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's hopeful there won't be a stock market crash this autumn -- but is prepared in…

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With Rolls-Royce shares in pennies, is now the time to swoop?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have tumbled 30% in the past year alone. Our writer explains why he's been buying -- and what…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares before the recession – or afterwards?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares for his portfolio before an economic slowdown, versus waiting…

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Retire early! I’d make every day a holiday by spending £180 a month on dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons it's possible to retire early by investing less than a couple of hundred pounds each month in…

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A lifelong second income for £10 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing spare money in dividend shares. Here, he explains the approach in…

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When is the best time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer was planning to start buying shares, could now be a good time to do it? Here, he…

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No savings at 30? I’d use Warren Buffett’s 4 key techniques to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wanted to begin investing in his thirties without money saved up already, he would apply these investing…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares now to ride the next tech boom?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have performed very weakly in the past year. That is exactly why our writer scents a buying…

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