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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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What’s going on with the Standard Chartered share price?

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Standard Chartered was one of the biggest FTSE 100 fallers on Monday. Christopher Ruane looks at what's happening with the…

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Is the Vodafone share price heading to penny stock territory?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Vodafone share price mean the telecom company becomes a penny stock? Our writer considers the outlook.

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How I choose green shares to buy

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Christopher Ruane explains his approach when it comes to finding and selecting green shares he would consider adding to his…

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Two passive income ideas I’d consider now

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Christopher Ruane highlights two UK dividend shares on the list of passive income ideas he would consider buying for his…

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5 things I look for in penny shares

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Our writer shares his checklist of five key investment criteria he uses when assessing penny shares for his portfolio.

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3 Warren Buffett qualities I look for when choosing shares

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Our writer looks at three simple investing principles of Warren Buffett he hopes can help his own investment returns.

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Could growing US cigarette sales boost the BATS share price?

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Will surprising news this week about cigarette consumption rates in the US boost the BATS share price? Our writer shares…

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How I’d target £100 a week in passive income from UK dividend shares

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Our writer explains in detail how he would seek to generate £100 each week in passive income by investing in…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares right now

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After the bank raised full-year guidance today, Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily buy more Lloyds shares for his…

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Is now the time to buy green shares?

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With a surge in ESG investing, is now the right time to invest in green shares? Our writer explains his…

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Will the falling easyJet share price keep falling?

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The easyJet share price has been on a downward trajectory in recent months. Our writer considers whether it will keep…

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How I’d start investing in UK shares with just £100

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Christopher Ruane reckons it is possible to start investing in UK shares with as little as £100. Here he explains…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge this week?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks an announcement later this week could lead to a change in the Lloyds share price. Here he…

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How safe is the 9%+ M&G yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With the M&G yield now over 9%, how well covered is it? Christopher Ruane considers the dividend coverage and his…

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What’s going on with the Reckitt share price?

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The Reckitt share price jumped today after performing weakly over the past year. Our writer looks at why - and…

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Should I buy this lithium penny stock?

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A London-listed penny stock in the lithium sector currently has a takeover bid. Christopher Ruane assesses whether to buy it…

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4 simple passive income ideas and why I like them

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Our writer sets out four well-known UK dividend shares he's considering for his portfolio as passive income ideas and explains…

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Warren Buffett’s biggest mistakes

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is open about some of his big mistakes. Here Christopher Ruane applies Buffett's lessons to his…

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How I’d aim to start earning passive income for £15 a week

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With just £15 a week to spare, Christopher Ruane explains how he would invest in UK dividend shares to start…

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Why I think the Unilever share price is great value

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The Unilever share price has been falling over the past year. Is now the time for Christopher Ruane to add…

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I’d buy this UK penny share for its dividend growth potential

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With its long-term track record of double-digit dividend growth, Christopher Ruane would consider buying this UK penny share for his…

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Two 8%+ dividend yielders I’d consider buying

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Christopher Ruane reckons both of these 8%+ dividend yields could merit a place in his portfolio. Here he explains why.

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,500

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Our writer explains how he would invest £1,500 in his portfolio. He's selected three UK shares to buy now, each…

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Which Domino’s Pizza shares should I buy?

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Christopher Ruane has been thinking about buying Domino's Pizza shares for his portfolio. Here he considers three different Domino's shares…

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Should I buy the falling Abrdn share price?

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The Abrdn share price has been falling lately. Christopher Ruane examines the company to consider whether this is a buying…

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What’s going on with the Centrica share price?

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The Centrica share price has soared by over 50%. Our writer looks into the reasons for the surge and considers…

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How I’d use UK dividend shares to start earning passive income

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Our writer explains in detail how he would start trying to generate passive income streams by investing in UK dividend…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for my ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been considering adding Rolls-Royce shares to his ISA. Here he explains why he won't be buying any…

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What’s going on with the Coats share price?

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After a successful run, the Coats share price has started sliding. Our writer considers what's going on and what might…

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Has the Boohoo share price started its recovery?

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After losing 20% in a year, does an uptick in the Boohoo share price suggest a recovery is beginning? Christopher…

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5 shares under £5 I’d buy now

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If he had a fiver per share to add a handful of UK stocks to his portfolio, our writer reveals…

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5 penny shares to buy now

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Christopher Ruane looks at five companies from his list of penny shares to buy now for his portfolio and explains…

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A Warren Buffett share I’d buy today

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Christopher Ruane looks at a share held by legendary investor Warren Buffett and explains why he would add it to…

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How I’d aim to generate passive income with £20 a week

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Our writer explains how, with £20 a week, he would start to build passive income streams investing in UK dividend…

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3 UK penny shares I’d buy and hold

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Christopher Ruane looks at the investment case for three UK penny shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

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3 passive income ideas I’d consider

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Our writer looks at three UK dividend shares he would consider adding to his portfolio to boost his passive income…

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My 3-step plan to targeting £50 passive income a month

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Our writer rates UK dividend shares among his favourite passive income ideas. Here are the three steps he'd take to…

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Should I buy oil shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With energy prices recently hitting multi-year highs, is now the time for Christopher Ruane to add more oil shares to…

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Can the Lloyds share price top 60p?

| Christopher Ruane

After a 67% rise in the Lloyds share price over the past year, can it keep growing and hit 60p?…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share that’s 20% cheaper than a year ago

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This well-known FTSE 100 share has tumbled 20% in a year. Christopher Ruane explains why he would consider buying it…

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