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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

£9k of savings? Here’s how an investor could aim to turn it into a second income of £560 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the theory and numbers of how an investor could target a chunky monthly second income of…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how an investor could target £980 of passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

With a £20k pot to deploy, our writer outlines how a long-term investor could target almost £1k a month in…

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FTSE shares: a bargain way to start building wealth in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, by buying FTSE 100 shares at what he thinks are bargain prices, he hopes to build…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines a trio of mistakes investors can make in their ISA, to their cost, and explains why he’s…

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On a P/E ratio of 6, is the Centrica share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica price-to-earnings ratio is in the mid-single digits. This writer weighs some pros and cons of adding the share…

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Can this 10.8% yield from a FTSE 250 share last?

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE 250 share now has a dividend yield not far off 11%. Our writer digs into the business…

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Down 95%, could the THG share price bounce back in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has tanked in the past year -- and before, too. So will our writer buy in…

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10.9%+ yield! Here’s my 2025-2027 M&G dividend forecast

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although the M&G dividend yield already tops 10%, he's hopeful it could move even higher over…

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5 things to consider when assessing a penny stock

| Christopher Ruane

While this writer dreams of penny stock riches, he also weighs risks carefully. Here's a handful of pointers he considers…

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Has Tesla stock had its best days already?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has jumped around 70% in just a couple of months. Our writer likes the business -- but he's…

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In 3 steps, a new investor could start buying shares with just £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a trio of moves he thinks someone with a spare few hundred pounds could consider if they…

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Up 513%! Can the Rolls-Royce share price  keep soaring in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price could go either way this year. Here's why he has no…

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Here’s how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with a spare £300!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some approaches and principles he thinks might help someone with a few hundred pounds spare to start…

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Here’s how I’ll aim for a million in 2025 and beyond buying just a few shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that by investing regularly in proven blue-chip companies, he can aim for a million in coming decades.…

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9%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares he thinks income-focussed investors should consider for the coming year…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares smash £10 in the coming year?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stellar 2023, Rolls-Royce shares have again delivered in spades for investors in 2024. Our writer considers what might…

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This FTSE share has soared 41% in 2024 despite falling sales. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has seen earnings per share rise strongly in 2024. Its share price has rocketed too. Is…

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The IAG share price is up 93% in 2024! What next?

| Christopher Ruane

The share price of British Airways owner IAG has certainly gained altitude this year. Our writer thinks it could head…

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Up 82% in 2024, could NatWest shares keep rising into 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

NatWest shares have been among the FTSE 100's strongest performers this year. Our writer considers why and whether he ought…

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Could this FTSE 250 share bounce back in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why one FTSE 250 share that has had a bad 2024 could see things continue poorly in…

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3 reasons an investment trust can be a good investment idea

| Christopher Ruane

The investment trust is a common stock market vehicle. Our writer explores some potential pros and cons of such trusts…

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Is it possible to start investing with £80 of Christmas money? Yes – here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Even with under £100, this writer thinks someone with stock market ambition could start investing. Here's the approach he suggests…

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I’ll aim for a million buying just a few shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons less may be more when it comes to investing. Here's how he hopes to aim for a…

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2 brilliant (but very different) shares I want to buy if they get cheaper in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

This contrasting pair of businesses has caught our writer's eye. But he is not ready to buy the shares at…

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3 steps to start buying shares with a spare £250

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains three simple but important principles he thinks people should consider when they start buying shares, even with…

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FTSE 100 shares: bargain hunting to get richer!

| Christopher Ruane

After hitting a new high this year, might the FSTE 100 still offer bargain shares to buy? Our writer thinks…

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Investing Articles

How to try and turn a £50K SIPP into a £250K retirement fund

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach and careful share selection could potentially help an investor quintuple the value of…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through his plan for next year and beyond of squirreling away and investing a few pounds a…

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5 Warren Buffett investing moves I’ll make in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

I’m planning to channel Warren Buffett in 2025. I won’t necessarily buy the same stocks as him, but I’ll track…

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Here’s how an investor could use £10 a day to target a £2,348 second income

| Christopher Ruane

For just a tenner a day, our writer illustrates how an investor could build a four-figure annual second income over…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Can Rolls-Royce shares keep on soaring in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

2024 so far has been another blockbuster year for Rolls-Royce shares. Our writer thinks the share could still move higher.…

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Could a 2025 penny share takeover boom herald big profits for investors?

| Christopher Ruane

When penny share owners get caught up in a takeover battle, what might happen? Christopher Ruane looks at some potential…

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Here’s how an investor could start buying shares with £100 in January

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains some of the things he thinks investors on a limited budget should consider before they start buying…

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Here’s how an investor could start building a £10,000 second income for £180 per month in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer illustrates how an investor could put under £200 each month into shares and build a long-term five-figure passive…

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Here’s how I’m finding bargain shares to buy for 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a fairly simply approach when it comes to hunting for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how an investor could turn that into passive income of £5k a year

| Christopher Ruane

A £20k lump sum, invested in a mix of blue-chip shares with a long-term approach, could generate thousands of pounds…

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An investor could start investing with just £5 a day. Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor could start investing in the stock market with limited funds, by following some simple…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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What can Warren Buffett teach an investor with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Although Warren Buffett’s a billionaire, his investing lessons can be applied to far more modest portfolios. Our writer explains some…

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Down 43%, could the ITM share price start rising again in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

After news of the latest sales deal being inked, our writer revisits the ITM share price and considers if the…

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Up 107% in 2024, can this FTSE 250 star keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 share that has more than doubled in price so far in 2024 and…

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