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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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2 UK dividend aristocrats I’d buy

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These two UK dividend aristocrats have increased their payouts annually for over 25 years. Christopher Ruane would consider both for…

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My favourite Warren Buffett stock for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Of all the Warren Buffett stocks he has considered for his portfolio in 2022, this is the one that Christopher…

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What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has headed into negative territory over the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why -- and…

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Is the rising BT share price still a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The BT share price has grown more than half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether it is too…

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How I’d set up passive income streams with £50 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the three-step plan he would use to set up passive income streams for only £50 a month…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in dividend shares to target £500 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £500 of passive income annually by investing £5,000 into three UK…

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How I’d use £35 a week to build passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to set up passive income streams for a fiver a day? Our writer thinks so and…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares today

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in the stock market after recent turbulence, our writer picks four shares he would buy for…

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As the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price crashes, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has lost almost a quarter of its value already in 2022. Could this be a…

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2 hot shares to buy for February

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to February and beyond, our writer highlights two well-known shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

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After the Direct Line share price jumped, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Direct Line share price shot up 18% in under a couple of months. Christopher Ruane assesses whether he ought…

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10 UK shares to buy now with £10,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out a list of 10 UK shares to buy now for his portfolio with £10,000, including picks…

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How I could start investing with £300

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he could start investing even without large amounts of capital. Here he explains how he would do…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and snapping up cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he applies lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when hunting for cheap UK shares he can…

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My £2 a day 2022 passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how his 2022 passive income approach could let him start generating money for just £2 a day…

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Is the tumbling Scottish Mortgage share price a buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been sliding in recent months. Christopher Ruane explains why he still is not adding…

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How I’d target £250 a month in dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains in detail how he would aim to earn £250 each month in dividend income by investing regularly…

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3 investing lessons from the 1929 stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

The infamous stock market crash of 1929 has lessons for today's investors. Our writer shares three that inform his own…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

With £3 a day to set up passive income streams, our writer explains why and how he would start investing…

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The Helium One share price almost doubled this month. Should I buy as it falls?

| Christopher Ruane

The Helium One share price has surged in January, at one point showing a 94% gain in a few weeks.…

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Is it really worth me using £45 a week to build passive income streams?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks he can use £45 a week to set up passive income streams by buying dividend shares. But…

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Why is the Rolls-Royce yield zero?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce yield at zero, our writer explains what has happened to the engine maker's dividends -- and whether…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to find cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been applying the Warren Buffett method to identify cheap UK shares he could buy for his portfolio.…

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How I’d use a stock market crash to boost my passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash does not need to be bad for everyone. Our writer explains his plan to use a…

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The leading UK share I bought in my ISA this week — and why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer added a well-known UK share to his ISA recently. Here he explains why he reckons the company could…

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The ITM Power share price has halved in a year. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the ITM Power share price lost over half its value in the past year, our writer takes another look…

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Should I buy lithium shares in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

Lithium shares have become a popular investing theme. Our writer considers whether he ought to buy some for his portfolio…

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3 easy steps I would take to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains three simple steps he would take if he decided to start investing. They may seem simple, but…

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1 growth share down 70% that I would buy

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share has lost 70% over its value in just 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why he would…

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Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend boost the share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend lead to the bank's share price increasing? Christopher Ruane reckons it could and plans to…

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2 hot tech shares to buy now as they fall

| Christopher Ruane

Tech stocks have been falling recently. Our writer has identified two tech shares to buy now for his portfolio that…

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How I’d use £35 a week to build passive income streams

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Christopher Ruane explains how he would aim to start to build passive income streams by investing £5 a day in…

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Without savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett technique in 2022 to build financial security

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to build financial security over time even if he started without savings, using…

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Two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares I’d buy with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer details how he would invest £500 in two well-known UK dividend shares today to try and benefit from…

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1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he reckons this UK share could perform well in future and what makes him consider adding…

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What shares might do well in a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

While many shares can tumble in a stock market crash, some might actually perform well. Our writer explains why that…

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5 investing habits to increase my passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can develop investing habits that will help increase his passive income streams. Here he shares five…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how his approach to buying cheap UK shares reflects some of the investing lessons he has learned…

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2 passive income ideas I think can help me beat inflation

| Christopher Ruane

As UK annual inflation hits a three-decade high, our writer shares two passive income ideas he think might help him…

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Should I buy this tumbling UK tech stock?

| Christopher Ruane

After a 44% fall in this UK tech stock price over the past year, our writer considers whether now is…

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