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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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3 reasons I’d consider buying Tesco shares

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With a yield close to 5% and a falling stock price, should our writer buy Tesco shares right now? Here's…

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Meta stock is down 66%! Time to buy?

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Meta stock has plummeted. Christopher Ruane digs into the reasons why -- and whether this is a buying opportunity for…

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Should I pounce on Scottish Mortgage shares now – or keep waiting?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have almost halved in value in one year. Christopher Ruane thinks they may fall more -- but…

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Should I stuff my pension with cheap FTSE shares?

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Christopher Ruane owns quite a few FTSE shares in his pension. Is this a good move? Here he explains some…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy this December — for less than a year ago!

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These two FTSE 100 shares have both lost value in the past 12 months. So why would our writer add…

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Will 2023 be a rewarding year to own Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares are cheaper than they were a year ago -- but our writer thinks the company is in better…

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I’d act now to set up a 2023 passive income — for just £5 a day!

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Christopher Ruane explains how starting to put aside a fiver a day now to buy dividend shares could generate passive…

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I’d buy Alphabet stock today for the coming decade

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Our writer takes a look at the long-term outlook for Alphabet stock -- and likes what he finds. Here's why…

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A lifelong second income for £15 a week? Here’s how

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With £15 a week to spare, our writer sets out how he would take a long-term approach to building a…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target an 8% dividend yield

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Our writer explains the steps he would take to try and generate £1,600 in dividends each year by investing £20,000…

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How I’d aim for £700 a month in dividend income using the Warren Buffett method

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Christopher Ruane sets out three Warren Buffett investing principles he follows as he tries to boost his passive income streams…

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Is the Scancell share price set to rocket in 2023?

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The Scancell share price has more than doubled in under two months. Our writer considers whether it can keep soaring…

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Will Lloyds shares recover in 2023?

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Could Lloyds shares come roaring back in 2023 after a disappointing 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the possibilities -- and decides…

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I’d aim for a million buying under a dozen shares

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Christopher Ruane explains how a simple investment principle of Warren Buffett's could help him to aim for a million as…

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Will the IAG share price soar in 2023?

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The IAG share price has fallen over the past year, despite improving business performance. Christopher Ruane considers whether that gives…

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3 UK shares I’d buy after each fell over 40% this year

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Our writer owns two of these three UK shares already. They've had a torrid 2022 so far, but he'd buy…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend shares to target a 7% yield

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By investing £1,000 in dividend shares, our writer believes he could earn £70 per year in passive income. Here's how…

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Is the greatly reduced NIO share price a bargain?

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The NIO share price has fallen almost two thirds, but Christopher Ruane isn't ready to invest. Here he explains why…

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With almost no savings at 30, I’d start buying cheap shares to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Buying cheap shares over the course of decades is one way our writer could try to build his wealth. Here…

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Could a 2023 stock market crash give me a big opportunity?

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Christopher Ruane explains why he does not spend time trying to time the next stock market crash but instead is…

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How I’d build passive income streams for life – on £5 a day

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Can a fiver a day form the foundation of long-term passive income streams? Christopher Ruane thinks so -- and details…

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With no investments in my late 30s, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

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This trio of investment principles from Warren Buffett could help investors at any stage, our writer reckons. Here's why he's…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares help me ride the next tech boom?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have halved in price in the past year. Our writer explains why he'd buy now to position…

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a 7% dividend yield

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Can our writer generate £1,400 in annual passive income streams by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He…

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After falling 95% in five years, can Superdry shares recover?

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Christopher Ruane added Superdry shares to his portfolio this week, despite risks he sees for the company. Here he explains…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy in December

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Our writer explains why he would add this trio of cheap UK shares to his portfolio in coming weeks if…

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What’s going on with the Renalytix share price?

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The Renalytix share price rose sharply yesterday but has still lost 90% in a year. Christopher Ruane looks into why…

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Could a December sales boost help Tesco shares?

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With the busiest shopping season of the year upon us, should our writer add Tesco shares to his basket? He…

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Is the Lloyds share price the bargain it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price is close to where it was a year ago, while profits are falling. Is it a…

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Up 14% in November, can Rolls-Royce shares hit £1 in December?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into why Rolls-Royce shares have performed strongly in November and what the business outlook means for his…

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I bought these 6.6% yielding dividend shares this month

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In November, our writer bought more dividend shares for his portfolio. Here he explains the investment rationale behind one of…

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With no savings at 40, I’d start buying cheap UK shares to build wealth

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Buying UK shares is part of Christopher Ruane's approach to building wealth. Here's why he thinks such investing could improve…

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Here’s why I think December is a good month to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

As we head towards the final month of the year, our writer explains why he would be happy to start…

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Is a dividend yield too good to be true? 3 things to watch

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What does a high dividend yield tell an investor? The answer is not always the same, according to our writer.…

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Up 40% in two months, can IAG shares keep soaring?

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The IAG share price has rallied strongly in recent months. Christopher Ruane considers what's driving this -- and what his…

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To retire early, I’d invest £100 each week in FTSE 100 shares

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Our writer outlines why he would make regular investment in FTSE 100 shares part of his financial strategy to try…

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Down 75%, is the ITM Power share price now good value?

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After watching the ITM Power share price crash. Christopher Ruane still has no plans to invest. Here he outlines his…

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Up 20% in a month, has the Aston Martin share price bottomed?

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After jumping a fifth in a matter of weeks, could the Aston Martin share price ascent continue? Christopher Ruane is…

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Is a 2023 stock market crash coming?

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Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the stock market could fall at some point, perhaps in 2023. But that isn't…

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With £10 a day, here’s how I’d build an income-generating portfolio of dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare tenner each day, our writer thinks he could earn extra money by buying dividend shares. Here's the…

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