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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

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Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for growth

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £20,000 to invest and an eye on growth, our writer explains why he would consider buying these…

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Passive income with £3 a day? Here’s my 12-month action plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income by investing £3 a day in dividend shares? Our writer shares his 12-month…

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What is going on with the Argo Blockchain share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Argo Blockchain share price has fallen over three fifths in just one year. Our writer looks at why --…

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This penny share has crashed 74%. I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny share has lost almost three-quarters of its value in one year. Our writer explains why he has…

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My 3-step passive income plan to buy cheap dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out in three steps a passive income plan he could use to start investing in dividend shares.

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This 10% high yielder just raised its dividend again!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing this high yielder for his portfolio. Will a growing dividend make it more attractive to…

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4 UK shares to buy now for 5%+ yields — and Buffett-style moats

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a handful of 5%+ yielding UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with the sorts of…

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My passive income plan to target £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a passive income plan he could use to target a monthly £500 boost to his bank…

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Can I use the Warren Buffett method to invest £300?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Warren Buffett method work even when investing fairly small amounts? Our writer explains why he thinks it does.

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2 UK shares to buy now with 6% yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two FTSE 100 companies with dividends of 6% or more from his list of UK shares…

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Stock market recovery: my game plan

| Christopher Ruane

How can an investor approach a stock market recovery? Here our writer explains what he does when a declining stock…

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3 diverse passive income ideas I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Hoping to increase his earnings without working harder, our writer discusses three passive income ideas he’s considering.

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I’m using this approach to buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains different elements of the approach he uses to finding cheap UK shares for his portfolio and how…

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Is the Photo-Me share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Does the Photo-Me share price offer an attractive opportunity for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains why he thinks it…

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With no savings, here is how I would start investing in shares

| Christopher Ruane

Beginning without savings, here is the approach our writer would adopt to start investing in the stock market.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares right now

| Christopher Ruane

How would our writer put £20,000 to work today in UK dividend shares? Here he outlines his approach and some…

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I’d use this passive income plan with £35 a week

| Christopher Ruane

With £35 a week to use, our writer gives an overview of his passive income plan that involves investing in…

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Why did Warren Buffett sell Diageo?

| Christopher Ruane

Why did Warren Buffett sell his shares in Guinness maker Diageo back in the 1990s? Our writer examines his possible…

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2 dividend shares to buy now with 6%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for passive income, our writer considers two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares he would consider for his…

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How I’d invest a spare £500 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, this is the approach our writer would take to…

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My 3-step passive income plan on £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a three-point passive income plan he reckons he could put into practice fast by putting aside just…

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5 passive income picks to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on increasing his earnings, our writer shares five dividend picks he would consider for his shares portfolio.

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares three lessons from the Warren Buffett method of investing that he applies to his own portfolio.

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ISA deadline: 3 shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With the ISA deadline looming, our writer chooses three companies he'd like to buy now for his Stocks and Shares…

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3 UK penny shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

These three UK penny shares with dividends each yield 4% or more. Our writer explains why he would consider them…

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Is a stock market fall good or bad for an ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ponders the question of what a stock market fall could mean for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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3 Warren Buffett tips to help me retire sooner

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks these nuggets of Warren Buffett wisdom can help him hit his retirement goal sooner.

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3 reasons why I think the JD Wetherspoon share price is a bargain

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the J D Wetherspoon share price makes him think about buying more of the pub chain…

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I’m using this Warren Buffett strategy to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Can the Warren Buffett strategy help our writer find cheap UK shares for his portfolio? He explains why and how…

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My £2 a day passive income plan for life

| Christopher Ruane

With a couple of pounds a day to spare, our writer shares his passive income plan based on investing in…

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How I’d invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers how he would invest £300 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in today's market, targeting both growth…

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2 cheap shares to buy now with 4%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares yield more than 4%. Our writer explains why he sees them both as cheap shares…

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Two passive income ideas I could try with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a couple of passive income ideas he could use with £1,000 along with some pros and cons…

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3 cheap shares to buy now for income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three UK shares to buy now for his portfolio that offer him an average yield of…

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5 shares for a buy-and-hold strategy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses five UK shares he thinks could fit well into his portfolio using a buy-and-hold strategy.

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2 lucrative reasons I like buy and hold investing

| Christopher Ruane

Why does Christopher Ruane like buy and hold investing? Here he shares two of its attractions for him.

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How I’d invest £20,000 — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching, here is how our writer would go about investing £20,000 in…

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