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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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3 easy steps I would take to start investing

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Our writer explains three simple steps he would take if he decided to start investing. They may seem simple, but…

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1 growth share down 70% that I would buy

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This UK growth share has lost 70% over its value in just 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why he would…

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Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend boost the share price?

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Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend lead to the bank's share price increasing? Christopher Ruane reckons it could and plans to…

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2 hot tech shares to buy now as they fall

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Tech stocks have been falling recently. Our writer has identified two tech shares to buy now for his portfolio that…

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

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Christopher Ruane explains how he would aim to start to build passive income streams by investing £5 a day in…

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Without savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett technique in 2022 to build financial security

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Our writer explains how he would try to build financial security over time even if he started without savings, using…

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Two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares I’d buy with £500

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Our writer details how he would invest £500 in two well-known UK dividend shares today to try and benefit from…

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1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2022

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Our writer explains why he reckons this UK share could perform well in future and what makes him consider adding…

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What shares might do well in a stock market crash?

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While many shares can tumble in a stock market crash, some might actually perform well. Our writer explains why that…

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5 investing habits to increase my passive income

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Our writer reckons he can develop investing habits that will help increase his passive income streams. Here he shares five…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

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Christopher Ruane explains how his approach to buying cheap UK shares reflects some of the investing lessons he has learned…

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2 passive income ideas I think can help me beat inflation

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As UK annual inflation hits a three-decade high, our writer shares two passive income ideas he think might help him…

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Should I buy this tumbling UK tech stock?

| Christopher Ruane

After a 44% fall in this UK tech stock price over the past year, our writer considers whether now is…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

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With £100 a month to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer explains what his strategy would be…

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As supercar sales boom, should I buy Aston Martin shares?

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Sales have been soaring at supercar makers including Aston Martin. Our writer considers whether he ought to buy Aston Martin…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is applying the investing wisdom of Warren Buffett to his own portfolio. Here are five lessons he hopes…

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My plan to earn £300 a month in passive income

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With the hope of earning £300 a month in passive income, our writer sets out how he thinks buying dividend…

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8% dividend yield! I’d buy this UK share in 2022 and hold it for 10 years

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This UK share has a dividend yield in excess of 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he would buy it for…

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Am I too late to act on the soaring BATS share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS share price has surged more than 20% in under two months. Our writer considers whether he should add…

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3 UK shares I think can grow in 2022

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Our writer selects three UK shares he would consider buying now for his portfolio because he reckons they have good…

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice in 2022

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Christopher Ruane shares one investing lesson from Warren Buffett he thinks could help him boost his portfolio in 2022.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in UK growth shares

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Our writer explains how he would invest £20,000 in UK growth shares for his portfolio right now, highlighting the eight…

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One Warren Buffett tip I’d use to start investing

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a daily habit that is key to his investing approach. Our writer explains why he…

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Should I act on the booming Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Lloyds share price hits a new 12-month high, our writer considers whether he ought to sell his holding…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £500

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With £500 to invest, our writer shares two passive income ideas he would consider using to try and boost his…

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2 shares I’d buy to start investing

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Our writer explains how he would start investing. He details his first move and highlights two shares he would buy…

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Why the easyJet share price fell 20% in 2021

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The easyJet share price lost altitude in 2021. Our writer looks at why as the continuing pandemic meant the recovery…

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What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage Trust (SMT) share price?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stellar performance in recent years, the SMT share price has lost ground lately. Our writer explains why --…

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How I’d target passive income with £30 a month

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Is it possible to earn passive income investing £30 a month in dividend shares? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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My plan to earn £200 a month in passive income

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Hoping to earn £200 a month on average in passive income, our writer explains how he would aim for this…

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Should I act on the Pennon share price?

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The Pennon share price has fallen in the past year -- but there was a reason for that. Christopher Ruane…

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Is the plunging ITM Power share price a buying opportunity?

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The ITM Power share price has fallen over a third in the past year. Our writer still won't buy it…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy and hold for a decade

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Our writer has been looking for penny stocks to buy and hold in his portfolio for years to come. Here…

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Could the Royal Mail share price hit a new high in 2022?

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The Royal Mail share price had a strong 2021 but is still below its all-time highs. Christopher Ruane looks at…

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3 easy Warren Buffett investment techniques I use

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Investor Warren Buffett has been a successful share picker for decades. Our writer explains three of his techniques he applies…

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4 practical ways to profit from a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can be scary. Our writer offers four practical tips he uses to see a crash as…

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

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Looking for passive income streams, our writer explains how he would allocate £20,000 across 10 UK dividend shares in his…

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My £2 a day passive income plan

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Is it possible to set up a passive income stream by using £2 a day? Christopher Ruane thinks it is.…

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3 no-brainer shares I’d buy in a tech crash

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Our writer has a shopping list of shares to buy for his portfolio in the event of a tech crash.…

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Why I’d start investing today – even with just £100

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Is £100 enough to start investing in shares? Christopher Ruane thinks it is and explains the approach he would take…

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