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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Hunting for shares to buy as the market trembles? Remember this!

| Christopher Ruane

After a choppy week in global stock markets, our writer goes back to basics in his hunt for bargain shares…

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3 simple principles to help build wealth in an ISA

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As a new tax year opens up new ISA allowances for many investors, our writer shares a trio of things…

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£20K invested in Tesla stock last April is now worth…

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Despite all the bad headlines lately, Tesla stock has put in a storming performance over a 12-month timeframe. Is this…

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If a 40 year old invests £600 a month in a SIPP, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Christopher Ruane

With no retirement savings at 40, an investor could put £600 a month into a SIPP and grow its value…

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Why hasn’t its 9.9% yield boosted the Phoenix share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Phoenix Group has a dividend close to double digits, but saw a weak share price performance in recent years. Christopher…

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Nvidia stock is down 24% this year. Time to buy the dip?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been eyeing Nvidia stock as a potential addition to his portfolio for a while. Is a recent…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hit £13 in the coming year?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stunning couple of years for the Rolls-Royce share price, can it keep up its recent momentum? This writer…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could produce £1,580 of passive income in the next year

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A Stocks and Shares ISA stuffed with dividend shares can be a lucrative source of passive income. Christopher Ruane explains…

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2 investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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These two investment trusts have a different focus -- but our writer sees both as worth considering, one more for…

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2 things to remember when stock markets are turbulent

| Christopher Ruane

US trade policy has rattled the stock markets in New York, London and elsewhere. Our writer outlines a couple of…

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Up 900%, could penny share Kodal Minerals have further to run?

| Christopher Ruane

Over five years, this penny share has increased in value by a factor of 10. Could the latest news persuade…

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Up 272% in just a year, is Palantir stock just getting started?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer recognises that Palantir has grown its business very well -- but does the stock price offer him an…

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Up 279% in 5 years, could Meta stock keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Meta stock has more than tripled in five years. This writer sees lots to like about the business but also…

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The M&G dividend yields over 10% — and could get higher!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the M&G dividend yield and would happily buy the…

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This FTSE 250 share offers a juicy 9.8% yield. Will it last?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 250 share has a percentage dividend yield approaching double digits. Should Christopher Ruane add the income share…

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Up 19% in 2 weeks, can the Tesla share price rebound further?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla's first-quarter delivery numbers came out today. Will they help persuade our writer to invest his money at the current…

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Up 95% this year, why has the Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price now crashed?

| Christopher Ruane

The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price has been on a wild ride so far this year. What's going on and…

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With a £20K ISA, an investor could earn £1,500 a year from FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shows how an investor could aim to earn £1,500 annually by stuffing a Stocks and Shares ISA with…

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Is the Aston Martin share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, despite the Aston Martin share price having fallen dramatically in recent years, he won't be investing.

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Is the 8.8% Legal & General dividend yield a golden opportunity or a red flag?

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is edging towards 9%, with the payout set to keep growing. This writer explains…

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Greggs shares just keep on getting cheaper. Could they be a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, even though he sees some risks, Greggs shares continue to strike him as a potential bargain…

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2 stock market bargains to consider for April

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a pair of FTSE 100 shares, with prices that have been performing weakly recently, that he thinks…

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Ahead of this week’s ISA deadline, here’s what a spare £10k could achieve!

| Christopher Ruane

Ahead of the annual ISA contribution deadline, our writer considers some of the potential gains and risks for an investor…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate £1k of passive income each month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how an investor could earn a four-figure monthly passive income from buying high-quality dividend shares.

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The Rolls-Royce share price might keep moving up for these 3 reasons!

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared in recent years -- and this writer sees reasons it may go even higher.…

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Tesla stock has crashed. Could it be a long-term bargain?

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Tesla stock has plummeted in a matter of months. Our writer considers some different approaches to valuation -- and explains…

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Here’s how an investor could target a £1,027 monthly second income by investing £80 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, with no investments today, an investor could still build a four-figure monthly second income over the…

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Greggs shares are down 37% in a year. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the worst may not yet be over for Greggs shares. But as a long-term investor, he reckons…

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Last week confirmed my view on the Rolls-Royce share price!

| Christopher Ruane

Although our writer sees a lot to like in the Rolls-Royce business, recent events at Heathrow have underlined why its…

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With gold at record highs, I’m ignoring it and investing in the UK stock market!

| Christopher Ruane

The gold price has been at record highs lately, but so too has the UK stock market's index of leading…

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Up 25% in a year, is the Apple share price now too high?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Apple is a phenomenal business -- but he's much less excited about the tech giant's share price.…

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A fortnight before the ISA deadline, 2 mistakes to avoid!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains a couple of potentially costly mistakes he is aiming to avoid with his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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3 things to look at when buying shares for a SIPP!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of considerations he thinks investors should take into account when considering shares to buy for…

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With £20k of savings, here’s how an investor could target passive income of £451 a month

| Christopher Ruane

£20k could form the basis of a £450+ monthly passive income over the long term. Our writer explains how that…

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Could Tesla stock crash below $100?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has crashed in a matter of months -- and our writer reckons it may have a long way…

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Up 36% in a year, could the Lloyds share price move even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has soared in the past year. Our writer sees some reasons that could potentially lift it…

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How much would an investor need to put into UK shares for a £700 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, starting from nothing, an investor could aim to build a sizeable monthly passive income stream by…

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Could buying Nvidia stock now be like buying Amazon for pennies in 2000?

| Christopher Ruane

History isn't a predictor as to what happens next in the stock market, but our writer thinks it can still…

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Down 73%, can the ITM Power share price ever recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a lot to like about ITM Power, but reckons the share price is where it is for…

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The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price is up 181% this year! What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

The Eurasia Mining (LSE:EUA) share price has had a simply stunning 2025 so far. What's going on -- and is…

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