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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Is this UK share a Warren Buffett ‘cigar butt’?

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Christopher Ruane explains what Warren Buffett means by 'cigar butt' companies -- and considers whether one UK share is such…

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Could Dry January kickstart my passive income?

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Cutting out alcohol can pave the way for new passive income streams from dividend shares. Our writer explains why, and…

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My 2021 UK share pick rose 27%. I’d still buy

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After his top UK share pick rose 27% last year, Christopher Ruane explains why he would still buy it for…

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What will happen to UK lithium shares in 2022?

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What is the outlook for UK lithium shares in 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the prospects -- and what it means…

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Can the Easyjet share price recover in January?

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The Easyjet share price plummeted in 2021. Christopher Ruane assesses the prospects of a January bounce -- and explains his…

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As the Centrica share price soars, should I buy?

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The Centrica share price has grown over 50% in a year. Christopher Ruane considers whether he ought to buy more…

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5 easy Warren Buffett investment habits I’ll use in 2022

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The investing wisdom of Warren Buffett remains as relevant as ever. Christopher Ruane highlights five Buffett habits he'll apply in…

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Should I buy this penny share on sale?

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This UK penny share has been trading at a lower price than before. Christopher Ruane considers whether he should add…

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Two risks to the Rolls-Royce share price

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Our writer assesses a couple of key risks to the Rolls-Royce share price -- and explains while he would still…

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5 hot passive income ideas for 2022

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Christopher Ruane shares five of his top passive income ideas for 2022 among UK dividend shares he would consider adding…

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Will the Lloyds dividend 2022 be bigger than before?

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Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend 2022 level. He explains why it could increase -- but also…

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Can using a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio help me invest better?

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A lot of investors talk about a company's P/E ratio. Christopher Ruane explains what it is and how he uses…

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These are 5 of my top passive income ideas

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Our writer shares five passive income ideas from the ranks of UK dividend shares he would happily consider adding to…

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How I’d target passive income with £30 a month

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With £30 a month to invest in dividend shares, our writer explains how he would aim to set up passive…

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A key Warren Buffett lesson for 2022

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There's one Warren Buffett mindset our writer will apply to investing in 2022. Here he explains why he thinks it…

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How I’d use £300 of Christmas money to start investing

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Rather than squandering Christmas money our writer explains how he would use £300 to start investing instead.

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3 costly passive income mistakes to avoid

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Passive income can be a minefield. Our writer identifies three common mistakes he seeks to avoid in his portfolio.

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Why Warren Buffett won’t invest in many profitable companies

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Warren Buffett knowingly excludes many profitable companies from his consideration as an investor. Christopher Ruane explains why.

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in 2022?

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Christopher Ruane has been considering whether the Lloyds share price could grow by the end of 2022. Here's his verdict.

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This penny share is up 38%. I’d buy

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After a 38% increase over the past year, can this penny share keep increasing? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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3 hot UK growth shares I’d buy for 2022

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Our writer picks out three UK growth shares he would consider buying for his portfolio now hoping for continued success…

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Will the Photo-Me share price rise in 2022?

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After moving upwards in 2021, could the Photo-Me share price keep rising next year? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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Is this 9.8% high-yielder right for me?

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With a yield close to 10%, does this UK dividend share merit a place among the high-yielders in our writer's…

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3 reasons why I think Reckitt shares could outperform in 2022

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Can Reckitt shares rise in 2022? Christopher Ruane thinks they can and would consider adding them to his portfolio. Here's…

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The Ocado share price has fallen 40% since January. Can it recover?

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The Ocado share price has shed two-fifths of its value since January. Our writer considers whether it could be a…

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Should I buy falling Rolls-Royce shares?  

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen over a fifth in a few weeks. Christopher Ruane asks whether this is a…

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3 investing habits to double my passive income

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Our writer explains how he hopes three simple investing habits can help him double his earnings from passive income streams.

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Should I buy the all-time low Deliveroo share price?

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The Deliveroo share price has hit an all-time low. Our writer considers whether this an opportunity to add it to…

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2 shares I’d snap up in a stock market crash

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Our writer doesn't know if a stock market crash is coming. But he has these two UK shares on his…

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In-depth: are insurance companies the best high yield shares for my ISA?

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Some popular high yield shares are well-known insurance companies. Our writer considers whether he should hold them in his ISA.

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Apple is worth almost 3 trillion dollars. So should I buy Apple shares?

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As US tech giant Apple nears a valuation of $3 trillion, our writer assesses whether now is the right time…

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How I’d earn passive income for £10 a week

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Is £10 a week enough to generate passive income. Our writer thinks so -- and explains how he would do…

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How I’d start investing with £200

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Is it possible to start investing with only £200? Our writer thinks it is. Here he sets out how he…

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These UK tech shares rose 40% in a year. Should I still buy?

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These tech shares have seen a price surge lately. Christopher Ruane considers whether now is a good time to add…

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Will the Reckitt share price hit £70 in 2022?

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The Reckitt share price has slid in the past year. But can it rise in 2022, and hit the £70…

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5 shares to buy now with £20,000

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Our writer sets out his possible list of five blue chip shares to buy now for his portfolio if he…

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2 simple Warren Buffett habits anyone can apply

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There are two simple techniques leading investor Warren Buffett uses to help him find investments. Our writer explains why he…

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3 reasons I like dividend shares as passive income ideas

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Our writer thinks dividend shares are among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains why he feels that way.

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Here’s why the Stagecoach share price is soaring

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The Stagecoach share price has jumped in today's trading. Here our writer explains why -- and how he plans to…

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Will the JD Wetherspoon share price recover in 2022?

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The JD Wetherspoon has lost over half its value in under two years. Our writer considers whether he ought to…

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