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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Is now the time to buy bank shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether bank shares could be a bargain buy for his portfolio right now -- or a potential…

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These shares have been growing dividends for decades. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the merits for his portfolio of buying two shares with a track record of growing dividends.

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Is the M&G dividend yield heading to 10%?

| Christopher Ruane

As the M&G dividend yield heads towards double digits, out writer explains why he is considering buying more of the…

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Here’s how I find cheap shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

How does our writer try to find cheap shares to buy for his portfolio? He uses an approach based on…

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2 shares with dividends I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing this pair of shares with dividends for his portfolio. Here's why.

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40% down, is Tesla stock a buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has shed two-fifths of its value so far this year. Could this be a buying opportunity for our…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,250 of annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure annual passive income.

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Could July be a good time to start investing in shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do if he wanted to start investing in shares for the first time this…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this duo of cheap shares could be good additions to his portfolio this summer.

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3 possible triggers for Rolls-Royce shares to start rallying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of reasons he is happy to hold Rolls-Royce shares in his portfolio for the long…

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3 reasons I’d snap up the 7% Legal & General dividend

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is tempting our writer to buy the shares for his income portfolio. Here he…

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This is how compounding dividends could turn £400 into £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how compounding dividends could help him increase his wealth by making income from income.

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Down a third! Is the IAG share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has been losing altitude. Is that enough to tempt our writer to add the stock back…

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With no gains in five years, is the FTSE 100 dead money?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what the FTSE 100's flat performance means for his portfolio in inflationary times.

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Down over 80%, is the boohoo share price a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

The boohoo share price has lost over four fifths of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he's…

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I think the JD Sports share price is a bargain. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the JD Sports share price has led him to buy more for his portfolio.

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Should I buy tobacco shares now for big dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

After a possible setback for electronic cigarettes, our writer explains why he would still buy tobacco shares for his income…

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Should I bite on these 4 double-digit dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether these four double-digit dividends look sustainable and what that means for his portfolio.

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Could I double my money buying at today’s Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has crashed. Does that mean now could be a rewarding moment for our writer to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend yield top 5%?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend -- and what he should do about it.

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How I’d invest £300 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use this trio of Warren Buffett tips, even though he's investing on a much smaller scale than…

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UK shares to buy now: 3 big fallers I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this trio of strong business performers could be attractive UK shares to buy now for his portfolio.

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Could a falling stock market help me get rich?

| Christopher Ruane

When the stock market falls, what does it mean for our writer's portfolio? Here's why it could be an opportunity.

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Should I buy these two 12%-yielding dividend shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Do these double-digit dividend yielders offer our author the right balance of risk and reward for his Stocks and Shares…

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2 investment trusts with dividends of 5%+ I’d buy before a recession

| Christopher Ruane

This pair of investment trusts with dividends have caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio ahead of…

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5 FTSE 250 shares I’d scoop up for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

This handful of FTSE 250 shares is on our writer's watchlist for his portfolio, partly because each pays a dividend.

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Down a third, is the Rolls-Royce share price now a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers whether there is a buying opportunity for his portfolio because of the falling Rolls-Royce share price.

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How a stock market correction could help you retire years early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not think a stock market correction needs to hurt his retirement planning. In fact, he reckons it…

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My 4 hour a week passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would spend a few hours a week putting his passive income plan into action.

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Could the Centrica share price top £1 this year?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the prospects for the Centrica share price in 2022 -- and what it means for his portfolio.

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How I’d use a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a four-figure income

| Christopher Ruane

Could our writer boost his passive income streams investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He thinks so --…

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How I’d look to earn £50 a week with dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

With a weekly passive income target of £50, our writer explains how he would start investing in dividend shares.

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at £7?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been falling and now trade close to £7. Our writer explains why he would consider adding…

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Zero savings? How I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to start building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to start growing his wealth from a standing start by learning from Warren…

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target over £1,500 of annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying these eight companies in his Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially boost his passive income streams.

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Down 14% so far this year, can Lloyds shares recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have fallen since the start of 2022. Our writer considers why -- and whether the chance of price…

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Rolls-Royce shares sell for pennies. Should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

As Rolls-Royce shares continue to trade for pennies, our writer examines the case for increasing his holding.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is losing value. Should I sell?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he is responding to falls in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how inspiration from Warren Buffett is helping him hunt for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.

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This UK growth share has crashed 60%. I’m buying more!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has been stocking up on a growth share after its price plummeted.

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