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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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3 long-term drivers for the Rolls-Royce share price

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Our writer looks at three things he thinks could influence the Rolls-Royce share price in future -- and explains his…

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Can I find shares to buy now that could rise 1,000%?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible for our writer to find shares to buy now for his portfolio that might rise 1,000% in…

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Is the Reckitt share price a bargain?

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Consumer goods giant Reckitt has reported positive sales trends. Our writer asks whether the Reckitt share price is a bargain…

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Should I act on the sinking Aston Martin share price?

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The Aston Martin share price has plummeted even while its sales have boomed. Does this provide our writer a chance…

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2 practical investing lessons from ‘The Big Short’

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Can 'The Big Short' offer lessons for a private investor buying UK shares? Christopher Ruane thinks so -- and explains…

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Can the BP share price hit £5 in 2022?

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The BP share price has grown over 40% in just 12 months. Our writer considers whether it can hit £5…

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My £10 a day plan to retire a passive income millionaire

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Can our writer retire a passive income millionaire by investing £10 a day in dividend shares over decades? Here he…

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This UK medtech share has tumbled 60%. Why would I keep buying?

| Christopher Ruane

After this UK medtech share lost three fifths of its value in one year, our writer assesses whether he ought…

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

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Can it be worthwhile using £1,000 to invest in shares? Christopher Ruane thinks it could be -- and explains how…

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The Abrdn share price has sunk 28%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Abrdn share price has fallen close to 30% in just one year, could now be the time for…

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My 3-point plan to build passive income streams with £35 a week

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Our writer explains the three simple steps he would take to try and generate passive income with £35 a week…

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Down 80%! Is this a UK share to buy now?

| Christopher Ruane

After this company's stock price sank 80%, our writer considers whether it might be a UK share to buy now…

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Down 20%, should I act on the JD Sports share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports share price has fallen over 20% so far this year. Christopher Ruane assesses what this means for…

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How I’d target £10,000 a year in passive income from dividend shares

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Could investing in dividend shares earn our author £10,000 in annual passive income? He hopes so -- and explains how…

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20%+ dividend yield as this FTSE 100 share plunges! Should I buy right now?

| Christopher Ruane

After a share price collapse today, this FTSE 100 share has a 20%+ dividend yield. Christopher Ruane weighs buying it…

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I’d buy this share in a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reveals one UK share he is considering purchasing for his portfolio if its price is pushed further down…

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2 simple Warren Buffett techniques I use to try and boost my ISA returns

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he uses two techniques from investing guru Warren Buffett to try and improve the returns from…

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How I would invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares

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Our writer sets out the principles he would use to invest £20,000 in UK dividend shares today -- along with…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice and buy these 2 UK shares right now

| Christopher Ruane

Applying lessons from investor Warren Buffett, our writer has identified two UK shares he would consider buying for his portfolio…

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Is this passive income idea too good to be true?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a passive income idea and considers whether it merits a place in his portfolio of dividend…

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Deep dive: can the crumbling ITM Power share price recover?

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The ITM Power share price has more than than halved in a year. Christopher Ruane looks at what might come…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy the best UK shares

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Our writer explains three ways he uses Warren Buffett wisdom when hunting for leading UK shares he wants to add…

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UK shares to buy: how I’d invest £1,000 today

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Our writer reckons £1,000 would be enough to start building his portfolio of UK growth and income shares. Here is…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

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Our writer has a list of five UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here he explains what he…

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Here’s how I’d use £400 a month to create passive income investments

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to create passive income streams by investing £400 a month in dividend shares.

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What does the BATS dividend increase mean for this high yielder?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS dividend is set to increase again. Here, shareholder Christopher Ruane looks at the details and what it means…

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As the boohoo share price makes it a penny stock, I’m buying

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The beaten down boohoo share price has led Christopher Ruane to add it to his portfolio. Here he explains his…

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Can Warren Buffett investing techniques work even better with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett applies his investment techniques to large sums of money. But our writer thinks they might help him even…

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Has the Lloyds share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

After increasing 41% in a year, has the Lloyds share price started to run out of steam? Our writer investigates…

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How I’d invest £500 in dividend shares

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Our writer explains how he would put £500 to work in the stock market today by buying a couple of…

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How I’d target £500 in monthly passive income

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With a target of £500 in monthly passive income, our writer explains why and how he would start investing in…

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5 ways I can invest more like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies a handful of practical Warren Buffett techniques when making his own investment decisions.

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My easy plan to earn £250 a month in passive income

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Can our writer invest in dividend shares to target monthly passive income of £250? He thinks so and explains his…

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Here’s why I doubt the Photo-Me share price can keep climbing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer previously saw upside potential in the Photo-Me share price. He explains why he no longer does -- and…

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Is the 4.9% GSK yield a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

With the GSK yield close to 5%, our writer considers whether he ought to buy shares in the pharmaceutical giant…

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Could this 6.7% dividend share be about to get better?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a dividend share which already yields 6.7% might be about to become more attractive for his portfolio.…

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How I’d build passive income streams with £35 a week

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Our writer thinks he can set up passive income streams by using £35 a week. Here he explains how he…

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The Ferrexpo share price now yields 12%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Ferrexpo share price declined 11% in a year, the miner now yields more than 12%. Should Christopher Ruane…

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2 penny shares I would buy now

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Our writer highlights two UK penny shares he would consider buying for his portfolio at the moment -- and explains…

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How I’d aim to build passive income streams with £45 a week

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With £45 a week to invest, our writer explains how he would seek to build passive income streams by buying…

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