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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Invest like Warren Buffett? Here are 3 simple ways to do it

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett’s spent decades investing. Our writer discusses a trio of his investment principles he’s applying himself.

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How much should a 40-year-old invest to target a monthly second income of £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 40 year-old could aim to build a sizeable second income over time by buying dividend…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how to aim for passive income of £228,688!

| Christopher Ruane

A £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be an absolute passive income goldmine over the long term. Our writer explains…

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FTSE 100 shares: a long-term chance to get rich?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer believes it is possible to build long-term wealth by building a portfolio of carefully chosen, attractively priced FTSE…

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What sort of shares can make sense to buy for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Thinking about the right shares to buy for a SIPP can involve a long-term view and some self-awareness. Here, our…

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Here’s how £20k of savings could one day generate £841 of monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A passive income plan built around investing in dividend shares could be a simple but potentially lucrative way to earn…

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These two FTSE 250 shares yield 8.9% and 9.3%. Can that last?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two high-yield FTSE 250 investment funds that are both focused on the…

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Nvidia stock just hit an all-time high. So could it still make sense to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high today. Our writer reckons it may still be cheap from a long-term perspective.…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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As Rolls-Royce shares smash record after record, could they be a bargain even now?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have performed incredibly in recent years. This writer reckons they may yet go even higher -- here's his…

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5 dividend shares yielding 5.9%+ to consider in July

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discussed a handful of FTSE dividends shares yielding close to 6% or higher that he reckons investors should…

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Up 50% in just 1 year, can the NatWest share price keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a couple of ways to evaluate the Natwest share price and decide whether it offers a…

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Down 21%, here are 3 things that could boost the BP share price

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has grown in the past five years, but it's been left in the dust by rival…

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2 cheap shares I’m eyeing to buy again this July

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons these two UK shares look cheap. He already owns them, but is hoping to buy more in…

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Down 17% this year, is Apple stock poised to bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

Apple stock's been a weak performer in the first half of the year. Our writer likes the business -- so…

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The Barclays share price is up 186% in 5 years. But might it still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Barclays share price has almost tripled over the past five years. Our writer thinks there are good reasons for…

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Looking for AI stocks to buy? 3 strategies to consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers a trio of different approaches an investor might take when trying to find stocks to buy to…

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Greggs shares still look temptingly cheap to me!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane bought Greggs shares this year -- but so far their performance hasn't been too tasty. Ought he to…

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Some UK shares have already doubled this year. I’m trying to find the next ones!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a couple of UK shares. One's down so far in 2025 and the other's more than doubled.…

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FTSE shares: a simple way to retire early in future?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how buying FTSE 100 shares could help someone build up a cash pile that may potentially help…

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5 reasons buying shares in an investment trust can be a good idea

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs through a handful of possible benefits that investment trusts in general may offer investors -- though specific…

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Earn a second income while you sleep? Here’s how to start this July, with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Using a few hundred pounds to set up second income streams this summer could pay rewards for decades to come.…

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Up 97% in 5 years! Time to invest in the S&P 500?

| Christopher Ruane

The S&P 500 index has almost doubled in just five years. Ought our writer to put some money into an…

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Why has the Lloyds share price soared 40% this year – and can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has grown by over two-fifths so far this year. Does this writer think there may be…

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NIO stock has halved. Could it double in future?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has tumbled 50% in the past five years. Sales have soared -- but how do things look under…

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3 questions to help decide if you’re really ready to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons this trio of questions could help to focus the mind of any stock market newbie before they…

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Here’s how a £20k Stocks & Shares ISA could earn £1k, £2k, or even £3k of passive income annually

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the key principles an investor can use to try and turn their Stocks and Shares…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Warren Buffett’s 4 goals contain lessons for all investors! Here they are

| Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett once set out his four ongoing goals. Our writer reckons they are instructive for investors at…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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The Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another record high last week! Still time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared 2,287% in under five years and in recent days hit a new all-time high.…

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Start buying shares for £500? Here’s how – and some reasons why!

| Christopher Ruane

How much does it take to start buying shares? Our writer thinks the answer is not that much. Here's how…

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I’ve been loading up on this cheap FTSE 100 share this week!

| Christopher Ruane

One FTSE 100 share already features heavily in this writer's portfolio, but he took advantage of recent price weakness to…

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How much would someone need to invest to earn a £10k passive income each year?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines some of the principles of setting up passive income streams by buying blue-chip dividend shares, with a…

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Bad value? Fair value? Still a bargain? Up 43% in weeks, here’s how I see Tesla stock today

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesla stock price has been on a wild ride. Over the long term, though, it has performed brilliantly. Should…

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Businessman with tablet, waiting at the train station platform
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8.4% yield! I’m eyeing this share for my SIPP in July

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer’s been eyeing some potential shares to buy for his SIPP in the coming weeks. Here's one he likes…

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Looking for cheap shares to buy, here’s one I found

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been scouring the UK stock market for shares to buy. Here's one he found and bought for…

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Elevated view over city of London skyline
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3 UK shares on my long-term watchlist!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing a trio of UK shares to buy and hold for the long term -- but is…

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FTSE shares: a simple but powerful way to build wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why and how he thinks an investor with limited means could aim to build wealth by buying…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Nvidia stock has soared 1,471% in 5 years. Here’s how I’m hunting for the next Nvidia!

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has put in a stunning performance over the past five years. This writer tries to apply some lessons…

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A young woman sitting on a couch looking at a book in a quiet library space.
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If someone decided to start buying shares with £10k a year ago, here’s what they could be sitting on now!

| Christopher Ruane

If someone had started buying shares a year ago with £10k, what might have happened? Our writer outlines some factors…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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The Rolls-Royce share price is close to an all-time record. Could it still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has been punching out the lights of late. Our writer thinks things could get even better…

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Tesla building with tesla logo and two teslas in front
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Up 77% in a year, could Tesla stock hit $500?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees potential for the Tesla stock price to move even higher from here. But he also sees sizeable…

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