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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now with £1,000

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With £1,000 to invest, our writer explains why he considers this UK growth share among the best stocks to buy…

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5 easy passive income ideas I like

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares five passive income ideas he reckons could increase the money he gets without having to work for…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price hits £1.50, can it reach £2?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price broaching the £1.50 level, our writer considers whether it can keep going and reach the…

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Should I act on the GlaxoSmithKline share price or buy AstraZeneca instead?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether the GlaxoSmithKline share price could make it an attractive addition for his portfolio, compared to rival…

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Are these two 8%+ high yielders too risky?

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Christopher Ruane looks at two 8%+ high yielders and considers whether, despite the risks, they merit a place in his…

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Deep dive: is the Trainline share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Is the Trainline share price attractive? Our writer considers bull and bear cases when deciding whether to add it to…

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Shares to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in his portfolio and a long-term perspective, our writer examines two well-known UK shares he would…

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Is the THG share price a bargain or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

After the THG share price has taken a beating in recent weeks, our writer considers whether he should add it…

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3 reasons I find the Lloyds share price attractive

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The Lloyds share price had a challenging week. Our writer shares three reasons he would consider adding more Lloyds shares…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow to retire rich

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Our writer looks at three investing habits of Warren Buffett he reckons can improve the prospects of retiring rich through…

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2 firecracker shares with explosive potential to buy now

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On Guy Fawkes day, our writer examines two potential firecrackers in the stock market he could add to his portfolio…

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How I’d target passive income with £40 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out in simple terms how he'd try building passive income streams from dividend shares by putting aside…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in my ISA for a 6% yield

| Christopher Ruane

With £20,000 to invest with income as the objective, our writer shares 10 picks he'd buy for his ISA offering…

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How I’d start earning passive income in 3 months

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains in detail how he would invest in UK dividend shares to target passive income streams within three…

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As sales grow, should I buy Aston Martin at today’s share price?

| Christopher Ruane

With the company announcing booming sales in its latest results, Christopher Ruane explains his next move on the Aston Martin…

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1 share I’d happily buy using Warren Buffett’s investing style

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Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks a leading UK share matches the Warren Buffett investing method -- and what he'll…

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Could this hurt the IAG share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks mounting costs threaten to derail the IAG share price, even if the airline group…

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What’s going on with the Standard Chartered share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Standard Chartered was one of the biggest FTSE 100 fallers on Monday. Christopher Ruane looks at what's happening with the…

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Is the Vodafone share price heading to penny stock territory?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Vodafone share price mean the telecom company becomes a penny stock? Our writer considers the outlook.

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How I choose green shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains his approach when it comes to finding and selecting green shares he would consider adding to his…

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Two passive income ideas I’d consider now

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Christopher Ruane highlights two UK dividend shares on the list of passive income ideas he would consider buying for his…

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5 things I look for in penny shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his checklist of five key investment criteria he uses when assessing penny shares for his portfolio.

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3 Warren Buffett qualities I look for when choosing shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at three simple investing principles of Warren Buffett he hopes can help his own investment returns.

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Could growing US cigarette sales boost the BATS share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Will surprising news this week about cigarette consumption rates in the US boost the BATS share price? Our writer shares…

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How I’d target £100 a week in passive income from UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains in detail how he would seek to generate £100 each week in passive income by investing in…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares right now

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After the bank raised full-year guidance today, Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily buy more Lloyds shares for his…

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Is now the time to buy green shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With a surge in ESG investing, is now the right time to invest in green shares? Our writer explains his…

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Will the falling easyJet share price keep falling?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been on a downward trajectory in recent months. Our writer considers whether it will keep…

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How I’d start investing in UK shares with just £100

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Christopher Ruane reckons it is possible to start investing in UK shares with as little as £100. Here he explains…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge this week?

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Our writer thinks an announcement later this week could lead to a change in the Lloyds share price. Here he…

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How safe is the 9%+ M&G yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With the M&G yield now over 9%, how well covered is it? Christopher Ruane considers the dividend coverage and his…

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What’s going on with the Reckitt share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Reckitt share price jumped today after performing weakly over the past year. Our writer looks at why - and…

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Should I buy this lithium penny stock?

| Christopher Ruane

A London-listed penny stock in the lithium sector currently has a takeover bid. Christopher Ruane assesses whether to buy it…

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4 simple passive income ideas and why I like them

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out four well-known UK dividend shares he's considering for his portfolio as passive income ideas and explains…

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As the Argo Blockchain share price halves, should I buy it?

| Christopher Ruane

The Argo Blockchain (ARB) share price has halved since February. Our writer considers whether he should add it to his…

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Warren Buffett’s biggest mistakes

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is open about some of his big mistakes. Here Christopher Ruane applies Buffett's lessons to his…

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How I’d aim to start earning passive income for £15 a week

| Christopher Ruane

With just £15 a week to spare, Christopher Ruane explains how he would invest in UK dividend shares to start…

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Why I think the Unilever share price is great value

| Christopher Ruane

The Unilever share price has been falling over the past year. Is now the time for Christopher Ruane to add…

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I’d buy this UK penny share for its dividend growth potential

| Christopher Ruane

With its long-term track record of double-digit dividend growth, Christopher Ruane would consider buying this UK penny share for his…

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Two 8%+ dividend yielders I’d consider buying

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Christopher Ruane reckons both of these 8%+ dividend yields could merit a place in his portfolio. Here he explains why.

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