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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Is it crazy to load up on growth shares ahead of a recession?

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Our writer is thinking about buying growth shares for his portfolio. What might a recession mean for his plan?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. So is it a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't see the Rolls-Royce share price as a bargain. So why has he been buying the stock?

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett about investing for the future

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How does Warren Buffett incorporate an uncertain future into his investment strategy? Christopher Ruane explores what he's learnt from the…

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The Alphabet share price has fallen 25%. Time to buy?

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The Alphabet share price has fallen sharply in 2022 -- and our writer scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to target yearly dividends of £1,350

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Our writer reckons he could invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate substantial dividend income. Here's how he…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest a £1,000 lump sum

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Our writer highlights some shares to buy now for his portfolio that he hopes offer both growth and income prospects.

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Two things I like about Woodbois shares – and three I don’t

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been thinking about both the positive and negative points of Woodbois stock. Here he shares some insights.

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3 Warren Buffett techniques to build my wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of Warren Buffett investing habits he hopes can help him build his own wealth.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is just pennies. Am I missing something?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price lingers in penny stock territory, our writer revisits the investment case that has attracted him…

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5 steps to monthly passive income streams of £500

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Aiming for regular passive income streams, our writer walks through five key steps he would take.

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain – or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

The Woodbois share price has seen big swings recently. Our writer considers why and explains his response.

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The JD Wetherspoon share price has fallen 45% — should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price has shed almost half its value in the past year. Should our writer buy another…

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Down 50%, is the Scottish Mortgage share price a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has lost half its value in recent months. Is it now a bargain for our…

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The Centrica share price is up 65%. Here’s why I sold

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has soared nearly two-thirds in a year. So why has our writer dumped his shareholding?

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As the Howden Joinery share price falls, I’d buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

The Howden Joinery share price has been falling. But Christopher Ruane likes its business model and is weighing adding it…

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The tumbling Persimmon share price means an 11.3% yield! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A falling Persimmon share price has pushed the dividend yield into double-digits. Our writer considers his next move.

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2 dirt cheap UK growth shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns these two UK growth shares. Here he explains why he would consider buying more for his portfolio.

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Two Warren Buffett shares I’d buy for a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of Warren Buffett shares he would consider buying for his portfolio now, ahead of a…

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10 compelling recession shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks these 10 recession shares could help prepare his portfolio for whatever the economy has in store.

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build personal wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how the Warren Buffett approach to investing mirrors his own attempts to become richer over time.

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3 tech bargains I’d snap up for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Christopher Ruane shares a trio of tech stocks to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks they…

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After falling 60%, is the Ocado share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has fallen heavily in the past year. But our writer is still not buying it for…

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As the stock market recovery stalls, should I wait to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Has the stock market recovery run out of steam? If so, what does that mean for our writer's portfolio? Here…

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Are Tesco shares a good choice for my pension?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some of the pros and cons of Tesco shares as a possible addition to his pension portfolio.

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My 7-step passive income plan to target £500 each month

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Our writer lays out seven concrete steps he would take to try and earn a regular amount by putting his…

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Is the future Rolls-Royce dividend a reason to buy the shares for pennies now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at prospects for the Rolls-Royce dividend and considers whether the shares could make an attractive pick for…

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Three investing lessons from the Woodbois share price doubling in one month

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The Woodbois share price briefly soared this year. Our writer shares three lessons from the episode he applies to his…

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3 recession stocks I’d buy in a hurry

| Christopher Ruane

With the economic outlook getting worse, our writer highlights a trio of recession stocks he would consider buying for his…

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How I follow Warren Buffett to find cheap tech stocks to buy

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Can our writer find tech shares to buy now for his portfolio using the Warren Buffett method? Here's how he's…

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Three growth shares I’d buy today for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer picks a trio of growth shares he thinks could make attractive purchases right now for his Stocks and…

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As the Lloyds share price falls, should I sell – or buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price is 10% lower than a year ago. Our writer considers what he should do now.

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5 steps to target a monthly £300 passive income

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With his eyes on a target of monthly passive income, here are five steps our writer would take to try…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try to get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a couple of lessons from the Warren Buffett playbook could help him improve his investment returns over…

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The Lloyds dividend yield is growing. What now?

| Christopher Ruane

A falling share price has boosted the Lloyds dividend yield. This shareholder explains why that hasn't convinced him to buy…

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9.6% yield! How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer lays out an actionable basket of UK shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that…

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My £35 a month passive income plan

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Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams for little more than a pound a day. Here is…

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Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies — should I keep buying?

| Christopher Ruane

With Rolls-Royce shares now in penny stock territory, our writer sees an opportunity for his portfolio.

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How I’d use a stock market fall to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Could a stock market fall help our writer put his feet up years earlier than planned? He thinks so --…

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Stock market correction? Passive income opportunity!

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Could our writer take advantage of a stock market correction to boost his passive income streams? He thinks so and…

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How I’d invest a £10,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for £500 of dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a handful of blue-chip shares to buy now for his Stocks and Shares ISA that could boost…

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