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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

At an all-time high, what might £1,000 put in the FTSE 100 now be worth in a year’s time?

| Christopher Ruane

After it rose by more than a fifth last year, what might 2026 hold in store for the FTSE 100…

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I’ve bought this 6.6%-yielding FTSE 250 share, hoping for a 2026 price recovery

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has more than halved in the past five years. But it still offers an attractive dividend…

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On a P/E ratio of just 3, is this penny stock a deep bargain?

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Christopher Ruane previously made a profit buying and later selling this penny stock. Why has he bought it again, with…

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Tesla stock’s defied gravity before. Can it do it again?

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Could Tesla stock really be worth close to 300 times earnings -- or more? Christopher Ruane explains his thinking about…

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At an all-time high, can the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a new peak, our writer takes stock of the situation and considers whether there…

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Can Natwest shares keep going up after their 262% rise?

| Christopher Ruane

Natwest shares have more than tripled in just five years -- and still offer an attractive dividend yield. Should Christopher…

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Could the next stock market crash be round the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

With an uncertain economic outlook and ongoing geopolitical risks, could we soon be looking at a stock market crash? Our…

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Want to try and beat Warren Buffett’s investment record? Here are 4 things to consider

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's long-term track record has been exceptional. Our writer thinks a small investor could still try to beat it!…

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Can the National Grid dividend really keep up with inflation?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid aims to grow its dividend in line with inflation. That grabs this writer's attention, but will he be…

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For a £10,000 passive income from dividends, how much would you need to invest?

| Christopher Ruane

To earn a five figure passive income each year from owning dividend shares, just what would it take? Christopher Ruane…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia shares have been on an absolute tear in recent years. Why did this writer miss out -- and is…

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Barclays shares have tripled in 2 years. Is there more to come?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the strong run Barclays shares have had over the past several years and considers whether he…

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3 long-term dividend growth stocks to consider for a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for shares with dividend growth prospects to add to a SIPP for the long run? Our writer thinks these…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Could £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares now be worth £10,000 by the end of 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is sceptical that Rolls-Royce shares could double again in the coming year. But he's not ruling out the…

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Looking for dividend shares to earn passive income? 2 things to consider

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of trying to build passive income shares by sticking some money into dividend shares? Christopher Ruane has a…

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Could drip-feeding £500 a month into the FTSE 100 make someone a millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

Can someone put money into FTSE 100 shares each month and really aim for a million over time? Our writer…

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Up just 4% in a year, is the market missing something about Amazon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon shares have gone nowhere fast in the past 12 months -- unlike the company. Our writer wonders whether investors…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock had a wild 2025 -- and our writer thinks that may point to some of the ongoing hopes…

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Up 22%, is the Tesco share price still attractive?

| Christopher Ruane

Why has the Tesco share price gone up by over a fifth in just 12 months? Our writer sees some…

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How much would you need in an ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much does an investor need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and generate a…

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The stock market could crash in 2026. Here’s my plan!

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Christopher Ruane sets the scene for possible stock market volatility this year and beyond. How does he plan to try…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how it could be used to target a £3,419 second income

| Christopher Ruane

How large a second income could putting £9k into the stock market really deliver in practice? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Up 39%! Could Nvidia stock do it again in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock had a brilliant 2025 -- just the latest in a series of vintage years for the US chip…

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Here’s a £5 a day passive income plan for 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

Can a few pounds a day help to earn passive income streams for decades to come? It may do. Here,…

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Could 2026 be a strong year for UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

2025 was an excellent year for the index of leading UK shares. But not all of its members did so…

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Warren Buffett has retired. Could his investing approach still work today?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has handed over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway. He's been investing for decades and the world has changed.…

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Got a spare £20k for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how it could generate a £1,400 passive income in 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a serious source of long-term passive income. Christopher Ruane explains more about this…

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After a terrible 2025, can the Aston Martin share price bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has shed 41% of its value in 2025. Could the coming year offer any glimmer…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £3,000 per month in passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of using an ISA to try and build monthly passive income streams in four figures? Christopher Ruane explains…

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Want to aim for a million with a spare £500 per month? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible for a stock market novice to aim for a million? Our writer…

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Want to start buying shares next week with £200 or £300? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of becoming a stock market investor? Christopher Ruane explains how someone could start buying shares even on a…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for income, growth, and value in 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

As the dawn of a new year in the stock market approaches, our writer eyes a trio of FTSE 250…

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Want to be a hit in the stock market? Here are 3 things super-successful investors do

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Dreaming of strong performance when investing in the stock market? Christopher Ruane shares a trio of approaches used by some…

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Could 2026 be the year when Tesla stock implodes?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla's 2025 business performance has been uneven. But Tesla stock has performed well overall and more than doubled since April.…

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Up 184% this year, what might this FTSE 100 share do in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has almost tripled in value since the start of the year. Our writer explains why --…

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Here’s a £30-a-week plan to generate passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Putting a passive income plan into action need not take a large amount of resources. Christopher Ruane explains how it…

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Want a second income? Here’s how a spare £3k today could earn £3k annually in years to come!

| Christopher Ruane

How big can a second income built around a portfolio of dividend shares potentially be? Christopher Ruane explains some of…

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£20,000 for a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how to try and turn it into a monthly passive income of £493

| Christopher Ruane

Hundreds of pounds in passive income a month from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's how that might work…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia stock last Christmas is already worth this much!

| Christopher Ruane

A year ago, Nvidia stock was already riding high -- but it's gained value since. Our writer explores why and…

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Up 150% in 5 years! What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has had a strong five years. Our writer sees reasons to think it could go even…

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