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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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2 cheap shares to buy and hold

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Our writer reckons these two cheap shares to buy now for his portfolio could prove to be good purchases in…

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The Aston Martin share price is down by two-thirds. Is this a recovery play hiding in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has taken a steep fall. With improving operating results, should our writer buy the shares…

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2 income shares I’d snap up with a spare £300

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As inflation threatens to eat into the value of money, our writer explains why he would add these two income…

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Woodbois shares trade for pennies. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With Woodbois shares changing hands for pennies, our writer explains why he's not adding them to his portfolio.

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10 UK shares to buy now with dividends over 6%

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Our writer considers some UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. He thinks they could offer a boost to…

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As Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies, should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have been losing altitude and now trade in penny stock territory. Is this a buying opportunity for our…

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA today for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on dividend income, here's how our writer would approach investing £20,000 in his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Down 35%, is the JD Sports share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports share price has fallen over a third. Our writer is a shareholder in the firm and considers…

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5 income shares to snap up today with 5%+ dividend yields

| Christopher Ruane

This handful of income shares has caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio thanks to their yields.

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How I’d start investing in shares with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out what he'd do to start investing in shares if he had some spare cash.

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3 passive income ideas I’m using today

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Our writer shares three passive income ideas he's already using. They're dividend shares -- and he'd consider buying more of…

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My £3-a-day blue-chip passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his passive income plan of investing a few pounds each day in top stocks.

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How I’d use the Warren Buffett method in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks investing like Warren Buffett could help him prepare his portfolio for a recession.

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7 UK shares to buy now to target dividend growth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies seven UK shares to buy now for his portfolio that he thinks offer the prospect of dividend…

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Will Woodbois ever pay a dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the prospect of eventual Woodbois dividends make our writer consider the shares for his portfolio? Not yet -- here's…

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I’m listening to SIPP millionaires to improve my returns

| Christopher Ruane

How do pension millionaires choose their SIPP shares? Christopher Ruane looks at their approach and how it could help his…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA with a 10-year time frame

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he focusses his Stocks and Shares investment choices by using a long-term perspective.

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3 reasons to consider the 7% Legal & General dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield of 7% is one reason our writer would consider buying the shares for his…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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3 penny shares I own instead of Woodbois

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer prefers these three penny shares over hot stock Woodbois -- which is why he has bought them.

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Three FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to sleep soundly

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this trio of FTSE 100 blue-chip shares could make attractive long-term holdings in his portfolio.

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Is it crazy to load up on growth shares ahead of a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is thinking about buying growth shares for his portfolio. What might a recession mean for his plan?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. So is it a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't see the Rolls-Royce share price as a bargain. So why has he been buying the stock?

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett about investing for the future

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How does Warren Buffett incorporate an uncertain future into his investment strategy? Christopher Ruane explores what he's learnt from the…

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The Alphabet share price has fallen 25%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Alphabet share price has fallen sharply in 2022 -- and our writer scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target yearly dividends of £1,350

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate substantial dividend income. Here's how he…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights some shares to buy now for his portfolio that he hopes offer both growth and income prospects.

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Two things I like about Woodbois shares – and three I don’t

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been thinking about both the positive and negative points of Woodbois stock. Here he shares some insights.

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3 Warren Buffett techniques to build my wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of Warren Buffett investing habits he hopes can help him build his own wealth.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. Am I missing something?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price lingers in penny stock territory, our writer revisits the investment case that has attracted him…

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5 steps to monthly passive income streams of £500

| Christopher Ruane

Aiming for regular passive income streams, our writer walks through five key steps he would take.

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain – or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

The Woodbois share price has seen big swings recently. Our writer considers why and explains his response.

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The JD Wetherspoon share price has fallen 45% — should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price has shed almost half its value in the past year. Should our writer buy another…

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Down 50%, is the Scottish Mortgage share price a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has lost half its value in recent months. Is it now a bargain for our…

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The Centrica share price is up 65%. Here’s why I sold

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has soared nearly two-thirds in a year. So why has our writer dumped his shareholding?

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As the Howden Joinery share price falls, I’d buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

The Howden Joinery share price has been falling. But Christopher Ruane likes its business model and is weighing adding it…

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The tumbling Persimmon share price means an 11.3% yield! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A falling Persimmon share price has pushed the dividend yield into double-digits. Our writer considers his next move.

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2 dirt cheap UK growth shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns these two UK growth shares. Here he explains why he would consider buying more for his portfolio.

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Two Warren Buffett shares I’d buy for a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of Warren Buffett shares he would consider buying for his portfolio now, ahead of a…

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10 compelling recession shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks these 10 recession shares could help prepare his portfolio for whatever the economy has in store.

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build personal wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how the Warren Buffett approach to investing mirrors his own attempts to become richer over time.

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