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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1k each month

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With a straightforward strategy and long-term investing mindset, this writer thinks he could build a four figure monthly passive income…

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I’d spend £5K on these 5 shares to target a £400 second income

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Our writer shares a handful of FTSE 100 shares he would happily buy today as a way of building a…

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Investing Articles

Can the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing for decades?

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Christopher Ruane sees large risks for the cigarette business. So why does he think the British American Tobacco dividend might…

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Investing Articles

The Games Workshop dividend strikes again! Buying time?

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The latest quarterly trading update brought great news about the Games Workshop dividend. Our writer considers whether to invest.

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Is the ITV share price as dirt cheap as it seems?

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Christopher Ruane reckons the ITV share price continues to look cheap. But could he be missing something other investors aren't?

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Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price is its highest in years. Time to buy?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has hit its highest point since before the pandemic. Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be optimistic…

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Investing Articles

Up 110% this year! Could buying Aston Martin shares turbocharge my portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

After more than doubling so far this year, our writer thinks Aston Martin shares might have more good road ahead.…

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5 things to understand before you start investing

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Christopher Ruane lays out a handful of principles he would bear in mind if he was to start investing for…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £5k in Tesla shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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The past decade has been stellar for Tesla shares. Our writer doesn't own them but draws some lessons from their…

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Investing Articles

I’d aim to retire early by spending £120 a week on UK shares

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Christopher Ruane explains how he could use a combination of regular saving and long-term investment to try and bring forward…

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Investing Articles

I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

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Warren Buffett has a portfolio that yields vast dividend income. Our writer explains how he'd apply the Oracle of Omaha's…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest £20,000 in these 3 shares to target a £3,650 annual second income

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Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach to investing could hopefully help him generate £10 a day in second income…

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Is this 4.8%-yielding penny stock a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This penny stock looks cheap, has a dividend yield approaching 5%, and is profitable. Is that enough to tempt our…

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Investing Articles

I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA like this to target £1,600 in yearly dividends

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Christopher Ruane outlines his plan to put a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to work in today's market and target…

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Investing Articles

I’d target a £250 monthly passive income by investing £30,000 like this

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Our writer sets out how he would aim to build ongoing passive income streams by investing in quality blue-chip companies…

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Warren Buffett got rich doing this

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Christopher Ruane considers one simple investment principle from Warren Buffett that he thinks can help him build up his own…

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Investing Articles

Will Superdry shares ever hit £1 again?

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Christopher Ruane considers whether to hold or sell his Superdry shares following publication of the company's full-year accounts.

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Investing Articles

7%+ yield! I’d buy this FTSE 250 share today

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Christopher Ruane sets out his reasoning for buying into a FTSE 250 share that sells for pennies despite a strong…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend stocks I’m eyeing for September

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Our writer explains why this pair of dividend stocks has caught his eye as potential additions to his portfolio in…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best UK value share to buy right now?

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This British value share has caught our writer's attention. He already owns and it would happily buy more. Here's why…

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Investing Articles

Is the Kainos share price set for a golden decade?

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Christopher Ruane considers the latest news from software provider Kainos -- and the long-term outlook for the share price.

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Investing Articles

Is the Kodal Minerals share price heading for a fall?

| Christopher Ruane

The Kodal Minerals share price has soared and crashed in the past few months. What’s going on -- and should…

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Investing Articles

8%+ yields! A pair of income shares I’d buy today to hold for decades

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Christopher Ruane explains why he sees strong future dividend potential from a couple of income shares that both offer yields…

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Investing Articles

Up 27% so far this year, could the easyJet share price keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some factors weighing on the outlook for the easyJet share price after its strong performance so far…

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With this UK tech share price in pennies, is it doomed?

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Christopher Ruane has been watching the S4 Capital share price tumble while deciding whether to sell or hold. What should…

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Investing Articles

Does the Marks & Spencer dividend forecast look tempting?

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Christopher Ruane mulls the dividend forecast for Marks & Spencer and considers whether he ought to add the shares to…

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I’m loading up on cheap FTSE shares while I can

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Although the headline FTSE 100 hit a high point this year, this writer reckons there are still bargain shares to…

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Investing Articles

5 cheap shares I’m eyeing for September

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Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of cheap shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in coming weeks if he had…

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Has there ever been a better time to buy Vodafone shares?

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With Vodafone shares changing hands for pennies, Christopher Ruane explains what he likes about the shares -- and some of…

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Investing Articles

3 key investing lessons that could help me build wealth

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This trio of investing lessons help guide our writer when he chooses shares to buy for his portfolio. Here, he…

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Investing Articles

Is now the time to sell my Persimmon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in Persimmon. Given recent signals about the direction of the housing market, should he cut his…

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Investing Articles

Looking for great shares to buy? 3 factors to consider

| Christopher Ruane

These three considerations help guide our writer's choices when he is choosing shares to buy for his portfolio. Below he…

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Dividend Shares

Turning an empty ISA into extra income of £18,000 per year!

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Christopher Ruane outlines how he would combine regular investment and a long-term horizon to target an £18,000 extra income each…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d start investing today with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would start investing from scratch today if he had never bought shares before and…

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Aim for a million by investing £100 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains how he could try to aim for a million by making regular investments in the stock market…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares I’ve bought to hold for 10 years

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Christopher Ruane digs into two FTSE 100 shares he's bought recently and explains why he thinks he's bagged a couple…

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5 steps to earning a £500 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains the handful of steps he'd take to build a second income by investing in blue-chip, dividend-paying shares.

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 to target a four-figure passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd take advantage of current stock market valuations to boost his long-term passive income streams.

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Investing Articles

No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

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Christopher Ruane picks out some lessons from the career of famous investor Warren Buffett that he hopes can help him…

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Investing Articles

Is now the right time to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Christopher Ruane explains why he is putting spare cash in his Stocks and Shares ISA to work in the dog…

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