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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Why the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price concerns me

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Despite the stellar performance of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price in recent years, our writer is concerned it…

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My top Warren Buffett stock for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a top Warren Buffett stock and explains why he would consider adding it to his portfolio for…

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6 simple Warren Buffett tips to help retire rich

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers Investment lessons from legendary share picker Warren Buffett he reckons might help him retire with a bigger…

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Could I invest like Warren Buffett with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett works with billions of pounds. Our writer explains how he would apply Buffett thinking if he…

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Passive income for £10 a week? Here’s how I’d aim to do it

| Christopher Ruane

With £10 a week, our writer rates dividend shares among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains the mechanics.

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2 UK shares to buy with £200

| Christopher Ruane

With £200, our writer identifies two UK shares to buy now for his portfolio he reckons could perform well over…

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3 reasons dividend shares can make great passive income ideas

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks some of the best passive income ideas are dividend shares. Here he shares a trio of reasons…

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3 UK shares I wish I’d bought in the last stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers three UK shares he wish he had bought in the last stock market crash -- and what…

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How would Warren Buffett invest £350?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wanted to invest just £350, what could he learn from billionaire investor Warren Buffett? The answer might…

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As the Gamestop share price craters, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Gamestop share price crashed last week. Our writer considers whether he ought to to add it to his portfolio…

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4 UK shares to buy on sale

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a list of UK shares to buy for his portfolio if their prices suffer in a stock…

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Could a stock market crash unlock richer passive income ideas?

| Christopher Ruane

Could a stock market crash make some passive income ideas more rewarding? Our writer considers what this means for his…

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Directors are buying these renewable energy shares – should I?

| Christopher Ruane

A raft of directors have been buying these UK renewable energy shares lately. Our writer considers whether he should buy…

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I’ve stocked up on this UK share for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

One writer explains why he has taken advantage of a price tumble to grow his position in this UK share…

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My 2022 passive income plan using £50 a month

| Christopher Ruane

In three simple steps, here is how our writes hopes to use £50 a month to start generating passive income…

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UK stock market today: two 9%+ yielding bargains I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

With big falls seen in the UK stock market today, our writer identifies two shares now yielding 9% or more…

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2 hot penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two UK penny shares he reckons are currently priced at an attractive level to increase his…

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2 actionable Warren Buffett moves for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has plenty of wisdom to share on market crashes. Our writer considers two nuggets he applies…

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Should I buy shares now for a 2022 stock market boom?

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of a crash, could there be a stock market boom in 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the idea -- and…

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5 Warren Buffett habits I think could help me retire 2 years sooner

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks five simple Warren Buffett habits could help him grow his retirement portfolio faster.

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Should I use a spare £300 to generate passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income from dividend shares with only £300 to invest? Our writer thinks it is…

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Shares to invest in: an 8% yielder I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why this high-yielding financial services stock is on his list of shares to invest in now for…

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Can the Centrica share price hit £1?

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has been moving up lately. Our writer considers whether this penny share could hit the £1…

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2 Warren Buffett shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why two Warren Buffett shares -- one past and the other present -- could both merit a…

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3 reasons I’d buy McDonald’s shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks McDonald's shares could be the tastiest thing the fast food purveyor offers to an…

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How I’d target £1,000 of monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to generate £1,000 of monthly passive income by investing in a portfolio of…

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How I’d invest £3,000 following Warren Buffett principles

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons Warren Buffett's investment thinking could help him decide how to invest £3,000 in his ISA. Here he…

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How I’d invest £100 a week in UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines his thinking on how he would invest £100 a week in UK dividend shares to try and…

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My £5 a day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn a passive income by saving just £5 a day? Our writer explains how he would…

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In-depth: should I buy these two 10%+ high yield UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks into two high yield UK shares and considers whether their track record as double-digit yielders merit them…

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What can Warren Buffett teach an investor with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Can the lessons of investor Warren Buffett be applied when investing £1,000? Our writer thinks so and explains how he'd…

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Are things looking up for the Aston Martin share price?

| Christopher Ruane

A couple of developments have made our writer look afresh at the Aston Martin share price. Here's the next move…

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4 Warren Buffett tips to help retire with a larger pension

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the career of investor Warren Buffett and draws four lessons he hopes can help build his…

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Can I still buy Ryanair shares?

| Christopher Ruane

An announcement on Friday about Ryanair shares could affect UK shareholders. Christopher Ruane explains the news.

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2 penny shares I think offer income and growth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons these two UK penny shares could offer him passive income as well as the prospect of share…

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How I’d use £500 to target passive income from UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons £500 is enough to aim for passive income streams from UK dividend shares. Here he explains the…

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Is 50p a barrier for the Lloyds share price?

| Christopher Ruane

As the Lloyds share price again flirts with the 50p level, our writer considers whether its growth potential justifies its…

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Is the falling Visa share price a buying opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Visa share price falling in recent months, our writer considers whether he ought to buy it today for…

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Should I buy these 4 high yield, 10%+ dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at some pros and cons of buying four dividend shares for his portfolio which each dangle a…

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2 useful Warren Buffett tips on finding good stocks

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to investor Warren Buffett for inspiration for his own portfolio, our writer considers two tips he applies on how…

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