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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try to get rich

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Our writer thinks a couple of lessons from the Warren Buffett playbook could help him improve his investment returns over…

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The Lloyds dividend yield is growing. What now?

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A falling share price has boosted the Lloyds dividend yield. This shareholder explains why that hasn't convinced him to buy…

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9.6% yield! How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

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Our writer lays out an actionable basket of UK shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that…

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My £35 a month passive income plan

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Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams for little more than a pound a day. Here is…

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Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies — should I keep buying?

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With Rolls-Royce shares now in penny stock territory, our writer sees an opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d use a stock market fall to retire early

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Could a stock market fall help our writer put his feet up years earlier than planned? He thinks so --…

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Stock market correction? Passive income opportunity!

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Could our writer take advantage of a stock market correction to boost his passive income streams? He thinks so and…

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How I’d invest a £10,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for £500 of dividends

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Our writer highlights a handful of blue-chip shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that could boost…

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Three 8%+ yielding dividend shares to buy now

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These three blue-chip companies all have yields of 8%, or more. Our writer explains why he considers them attractive dividend…

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Is the plunging Aston Martin share price a bargain – or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Down nearly three-fifths in a year, could the Aston Martin share price now offer an opportunity for this writer's portfolio?

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Is now the moment to buy lithium or hydrogen shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether now is the right time to buy lithium or hydrogen shares for his portfolio in anticipation…

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3 steps to £300 monthly passive income

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Taking these three steps, our writer thinks he could boost his passive income streams. Here's how he'd aim to do…

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How I’d copy Warren Buffett to find cheap shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

In these simple ways, our writer is applying Warren Buffett wisdom to find cheap shares to buy now for his…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy great value UK shares now

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Here are three ways our writer is using the Warren Buffett method to find cheap shares to buy now for…

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How I’d set up passive income streams with £25 a month

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By putting aside £25 each month to buy dividend shares, our writer hopes he can build his passive income streams.…

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The 5-step passive income plan to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

With these five steps, our writer thinks he can stop work early by generating passive income to help fund his…

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5 shares with big dividends I’d snap up

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These shares with big dividends have all caught our writer's eye as possible investments for his portfolio.

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How I’d invest £10 a week to earn passive income for life

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Our writer explains how he would aim to set up long-term passive income streams by investing £10 each week in…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a 6%+ dividend yield

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Our writer picks a handful of UK names to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA with the objective…

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Five steps to earning £500 in monthly passive income

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Our writer thinks he can aim to earn regular monthly passive income in five steps. Here they are.

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy the best UK shares right now

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Our writer thinks that Warren Buffett principles can help him find UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here's…

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I can buy Rolls-Royce shares for just pennies. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares are now trading in penny stock territory. Our writer explains why he has been buying.

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and double my money

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks reinvesting dividends could unlock powerful growth in his Stocks and Shares ISA. This is why.

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UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £1,000 to invest, this is how our writer would go about finding UK shares to buy now…

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How I would start investing in dividend shares with £400

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could start investing in dividend shares with £400. Here he explains the approach he would take.

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2 cheap shares to buy in May

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Our writer discusses a pair of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month -- and why…

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Five hot investment ideas I’d explore in May

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Our writer is hoping these five thematic investment ideas could prove helpful when managing his portfolio in May and beyond.

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Down 39%, is the ITM Power share price a renewable energy bargain?

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The ITM Power share price has lost nearly two fifths of its value in a year. Should our writer now…

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3 ways to grow my Stocks and Shares ISA dividend income

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Our writer reckons he can boost the passive income generated by his Stocks and Shares ISA. This is how.

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With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, should I seize the moment?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is now trading in pennies not pounds. Our writer considers what that means for his next…

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My £5-a-day passive income plan

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With £5 a day to spare and a desire to make money without working for it, our writer would use…

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Warren Buffett owns these five shares. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the portfolio of famous share picker Warren Buffett and considers a handful of the shares in…

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2 reasons to feel nervous about the Lloyds share price

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Our writer is a Lloyds shareholder who sees possible storm clouds for the bank. Here's his move on the Lloyds…

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Is a zero dividend good?

| Christopher Ruane

Some shares offer zero dividends. Our writer explains why and what this means for his investment decisions

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2 UK shares to buy now with a spare £300

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Our writer has identified two shares to buy now for his portfolio that he thinks offer him the chance of…

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A pair of cheap shares to buy in May for 7%+ dividends

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Our writer is considering a couple of cheap shares to buy for his portfolio, each with dividends that could boost…

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This UK growth share has hit a 12-month low. I’d buy

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This UK growth share is set for double-digit rises in sales and profits but its share price is tanking. Our…

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Shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £1,000 to invest in British stocks today, his shopping list would include these shares to buy…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down a third — should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen heavily in 2022 and now trade as a penny stock. Our writer explains how he is…

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How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA for dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could boost his passive income streams. Here, he explains his approach.

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