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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

I’d turn next week’s ISA deadline to my advantage!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is keen to maximise his contributions for the present tax year before the upcoming ISA deadline, even if…

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Investing Articles

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

| Christopher Ruane

This writer hopes to reach a million by taking a disciplined, rigorous approach when searching for shares to buy for…

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I’m piling up cheap shares in 2023 while I can

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been hunting for cheap shares to buy and what he looks for when assessing their…

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds dividend be a long-term goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the prospects for the Lloyds dividend over the coming decade. Does the balance of risk and reward…

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I’d use £20,000 in the next stock market crash to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s not worrying about a stock market crash, but instead is proactively preparing to use one…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons to start buying shares this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks that right now is a great time to start buying shares, or to buy more as an…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend shares to buy in April for 6%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month, both with juicy yields and…

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Investing Articles

Value shares – or value traps?

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When are value shares not the bargain they may initially seem? Christopher Ruane outlines some of the factors he considers…

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Investing Articles

This UK stock soared 156% in 5 years. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a UK stock that has had an explosive track record of creating shareholder value. Can it…

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Investing Articles

At 14.5%, is this share a high-yield bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some pros and cons of a high-yield share with an innovative business model. Is he persuaded enough…

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Investing Articles

3 great FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of FTSE 100 shares to buy for his portfolio in April. He thinks they offer…

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Investing Articles

Should Tesco shares be in my ISA shopping basket?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes this leading supermarket business. But does it make sense for him to add Tesco shares to his…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to build generational wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the approach he takes to trying to use his Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle…

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Alphabet stock is over $100 again. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks Alphabet stock is undervalued, despite recent investor worries over advertising spend and AI.

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I’d buy while the S4 Capital share price suffers

| Christopher Ruane

Is the strong revenue growth revealed yesterday enough to boost the flagging S4 Capital share price? Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers…

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NIO stock is below $10. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has fallen a long way. Our writer thinks the company might yet do very well -- but is…

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Should I load up my ISA with penny shares?

| Christopher Ruane

As our writer considers how to allocate his ISA, he revisits his investing strategy and explains the role he sees…

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Dividend Shares

2 reasons the National Grid dividend doesn’t attract me

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains what's stopping him from taking advantage of the National Grid dividend as a passive income idea.

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These 3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares could turbocharge my ISA income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would happily buy each of these three FTSE 100 shares for his ISA. Here's why he likes their…

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Could Airtel Africa shares help me profit from this massive trend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the rise of digital payments could be great news for Airtel Africa shares. Here's why -- and…

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Investing Articles

Should I  buy Scottish Mortgage shares near their 12-month low?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped sharply in price and now trade well below their net asset value. Our writer spies…

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8%+ yields! Two dividend shares on my April shopping list

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 dividend shares he thinks could make attractively-priced additions to his portfolio in…

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Investing Articles

J D Wetherspoon shares are soaring – but still look like a bargain!

| Christopher Ruane

Shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks J D Wetherspoon shares continue to offer value even after jumping 50% in…

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Investing Articles

Up 76% in 2023, is Tesla stock now fairly valued?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is impressed by the electric carmaker's business growth, so could now be the time to buy some Tesla…

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I’d start generating lifelong extra income by putting aside £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to build extra income for the coming decades though regular investment in blue-chip dividend…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Ceres Power shares to ride the hydrogen energy boom?

| Christopher Ruane

Ceres Power shares have dropped more than 50% over the past year. Our writer thinks it could do well, so…

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Investing Articles

I’d use my first ISA to start investing in cheap shares like this!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains what he would do now using an ISA to buy shares for the first time, based on…

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Here’s how I’d use my ISA to build a lifelong second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could use his ISA allowance this year to target a four-figure annual second income for…

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Investing Articles

7 investing habits that made Warren Buffett a billionaire

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane uses these elements of Warren Buffett's method when choosing shares for his own portfolio. Here's why he thinks…

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Investing Articles

Up 56% in a year, has the Rolls-Royce share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether the Rolls-Royce share price already accounts for a lot of engineer's positive potential as travel demand…

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Investing Articles

My £8 a day passive income game plan

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd target growing passive income streams by using a daily saving habit to invest in dividend…

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Investing Articles

£1,600 annual dividend income from a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the approach he would take if he wanted to try and generate sizeable ongoing dividend income…

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Investing Articles

Alphabet stock is above $100 again. I’d still buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already owns Alphabet stock. It has been moving up over the past couple of weeks -- but he…

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Investing Articles

Could the next stock market crash actually help me build wealth faster?

| Christopher Ruane

Is a stock market crash always bad news for investors? Christopher Ruane doesn't think so -- and is preparing for…

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Investing Articles

As HSBC shares slide, should I jump in and buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some pros and cons of adding HSBC shares to his portfolio. Will he decide to take the…

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Investing Articles

This market is throwing up high-yield bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sees some high-yield bargains in today's market. Here's how he's trying to spot them, while avoiding value traps.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to target £250 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would target over £5 a week on average in income by investing a few…

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Could these 3 renewable energy stocks surge as lithium demand grows?

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of renewable energy stocks could each benefit from growing demand for lithium. This writer likes one best, but…

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Down 30%, are Airtel Africa shares now undervalued?

| Christopher Ruane

Despite a solid business performance, Airtel Africa shares have been losing value. Our writer considers why and ponders his next…

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Investing Articles

Should I scoop up UK shares right now – or wait?

| Christopher Ruane

UK shares might be about to get cheaper. With global banks throwing up some nasty surprises, this writer is sitting…

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