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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

Could investing £1,000 a month in UK shares for a decade earn me £1,000 each month for life?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how by investing in UK shares today, he could aim to set up passive income streams that…

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2 shares to buy with dividends yielding more than 7%

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering shares to buy now for his portfolio that could provide passive income. Here are a couple…

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Why wait to start investing? I’m buying now

| Christopher Ruane

Would now be a good time to start investing for the first time? Our writer explains why, if he had…

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No savings at 31? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Even if he was starting to invest from scratch in his thirties, our writer reckons this trio of Warren Buffett…

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Down nearly 90%, is the Naked Wines share price scraping the barrel yet?

| Christopher Ruane

Down almost 90% in a year, could the Naked Wines share price go lower? Christopher Ruane fears so and explains…

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What’s going on with the BP share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs his slide rule over the BP share price and considers why it has been rising. Could now…

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Why has the JD Wetherspoon share price jumped?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price jumped in early trading today. Christopher Ruane looks at why -- and what it means…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn extra income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing in the right companies through his Stocks and Shares ISA could set up lifelong passive income…

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Could I double my money thanks to today’s Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has almost halved in a year. Our writer considers whether it can recover that lost ground…

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I just bought these 2 FTSE 100 shares at big discounts!

| Christopher Ruane

The prices of some FTSE 100 shares have been falling. Our writer explains why he bought two such stocks this…

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How much would I need to invest in dividend shares to earn £100 a month?

| Christopher Ruane

Could our writer earn a regular passive income by investing in dividend shares? He hopes so -- and explains here…

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Retire at 68? Or use a stock market crash to retire early?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't fear the next stock market crash. Instead he plans to use it to give him more financial…

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I can’t ignore the 8% Legal & General dividend yield!

| Christopher Ruane

A share price fall has pushed the Legal & General dividend yield above 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he recently…

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Will the Lloyds share price stay in pennies forever?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has stayed stubbornly low for years. Christopher Ruane considers where it might go from here --…

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain at 4p?

| Christopher Ruane

At the current Woodbois share price, our writer could pile into the name for just pennies. So why does he…

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5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With the goal of earning hundreds of pounds each month in passive income, our writer explains how he would try…

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A big Chinese investor just acted on the Aston Martin share price. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

A major Chinese company clearly likes the Aston Martin share price, buying a big stake in the firm. Should our…

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Will this investment trust maintain its 10%+ dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at an investment trust with a double-digit yield and considers whether now might be the time to…

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Investing for beginners: 3 steps to buying shares with a spare £250

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers three elements of investing for beginners he'd follow if he was dipping his toe in the stock…

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3 top FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of FTSE 250 shares has caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio. That's because he…

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How to invest in shares for the first time with £300

| Christopher Ruane

Learning how to invest can help turn a dream into reality. Christopher Ruane explains how he could begin to do…

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No savings at 35? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett made most of his money after the age of 50. Our writer considers what lessons that…

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Down 50%! Two growth shares I’d buy in October

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a pair of UK growth shares that have seen their prices halve in the past 12 months…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares this October?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking at the investment case for Woodbois shares -- but isn't ready to add them to…

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What’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is down by over half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why this might be…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £2,000 in annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Ill winds in the stock market could present an opportunity for our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan…

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With FTSE 100 shares on sale, I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

Many FTSE 100 shares have tumbled in price -- but are the businesses less promising than before? Our writer is…

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How much would I need to invest to live off dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Could investing in dividend shares enable our writer to cover his living costs, either now or upon retirement? He thinks…

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Could the Tesco share price defy a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesco share price has fallen over a fifth in 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why a recession might hurt…

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Could the Deliveroo share price fall beneath 50p?

| Christopher Ruane

Having lost over 70% in one year, will the Deliveroo share price fall further? Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks…

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Would investing £100 in Lloyds shares in January have earned me money yet?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had bought Lloyds shares at the start of the year, he'd now have a paper loss. He…

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Does a weak pound mean I should sell my UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is not too concerned about the impact a declining pound might have on the UK shares he owns.…

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5 steps to earn £500 in passive income a month

| Christopher Ruane

In just five steps, our writer thinks he can put a passive income plan into action that over time could…

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Why is the Scottish Mortgage dividend yield so small?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage dividend yield is below 1%. Christopher Ruane explains why, on its own, that wouldn't stop him from…

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Can my investment approach survive a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his plan for the next stock market crash, whenever it may come.

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How much would I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn £100 each month?

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in dividend stocks, our writer hopes to boost his passive income streams. Here's how he might target a…

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As the pound tumbles, I’d keep buying this UK stock

| Christopher Ruane

The pound has been losing value against currencies including the dollar. Our writer identifies one UK stock that might benefit,…

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The AO World share price is in pennies. Should I start buying?

| Christopher Ruane

The AO World share price has collapsed. Our writer still sees promise in its business model -- but is he…

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Will there ever be an Aston Martin dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

There hasn't been an Aston Martin dividend since the company listed in 2018. Our writer considers whether that might change…

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When will the Smith & Nephew dividend start growing again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Smith & Nephew dividend yield has caught our writer's eye as he considers adding the shares to his portfolio.…

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