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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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How I’d target passive income of £500 a month

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UK dividend stocks are among our writer's favourite passive income ideas. Here is how he would use them to try…

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The Ceres Power share price has more than doubled. Should I buy?

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The Ceres Power share price has been falling lately but it's still doubled in the past 12 months. Christopher Ruane…

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5 top UK stocks to buy now with £5,000

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How would our writer invest £5,000 in top UK stocks right now? Christopher Ruane considers five top UK stocks to…

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British Pennies on a Pound Note
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2 UK penny stocks to buy in August

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Christopher Ruane identifies two UK penny stocks and explains why he would consider adding them to his portfolio in August.

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Where next for the Legal & General dividend?

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The Legal & General dividend has been raised by 5% in the company's interim results. Christopher Ruane considers what might…

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As the Royal Mail share price falls, should I buy?

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The Royal Mail share price has fallen over 20% in the past couple of months. Christopher Ruane considers the stock…

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What do the Rolls-Royce results mean for its share price?

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Christopher Ruane pores over the Rolls-Royce results published on Thursday for clues to what they might mean for the share…

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2 top UK stocks I would buy for the coming decade

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Looking ahead a decade, Christopher Ruane picks two top UK stock he would consider buying today and holding in his…

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With £1,500 to invest, I’d buy these 3 top UK stocks

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Our writer explains why he would choose these three top UK stocks for his portfolio today if he had £1,500…

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Is the tumbling Cineworld share price a buying opportunity?

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The Cineworld share price has lost 45% in recent months. Here our writer discusses whether that presents a buying opportunity…

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3 Warren Buffett shares to buy right now

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Our writer explains why he would consider buying a trio of Warren Buffett shares for his portfolio, and selects two…

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This UK growth share hit a new high yesterday

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Shares in this UK growth share have hit new heights, but Christopher Ruane still sees a buying opportunity for his…

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3 investing trends I think could benefit FTSE 100 shares

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Our writer identifies three investing trends he considers when looking at FTSE 100 shares to buy or sell in his…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price rise in August?

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With the company due to publish its interim results this week, Christopher Ruane assesses what it might mean for the…

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5 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares – and why I’m not

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Rolls-Royce shares have been trading as a penny stock. Here Christopher Ruane considers five reasons to like the shares -…

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3 UK penny stocks I’d buy now

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Christopher Ruane digs into three UK penny stocks to buy now for his portfolio, looking at some pros and cons…

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5 dividend shares I’d pick for passive income

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Christopher Ruane shares five UK dividend shares he would consider using as passive income ideas and adding to his portfolio.

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Warren Buffett’s investing style and the S4 Capital share price

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Warren Buffett has an investment thesis about advertising agencies. Here our writer considers its relevance for the S4 Capital share…

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4 UK alternative energy shares I considered buying

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Christopher Ruane has run the slide rule over four UK alternative energy companies. Here he explains why he won't be…

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As the Boohoo share price falls, should I buy?

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The boohoo share price has fallen 18% so far in 2021. Christopher Ruane examines why it has been tumbling and…

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3 UK shares I’d buy with £1,000

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If he had £1,000 to invest in the UK stock market right now, here are three companies which would be…

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The top FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now

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Christopher Ruane puts two of the top FTSE dividend stocks in the spotlight and explains why he would buy them…

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2 penny stocks to buy today

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Christopher Ruane looks at two penny shares to buy now for his portfolio, both of which he thinks could benefit…

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ESG investing for financial return

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ESG investing is touted for its focus on environmental, social, and governance issues - but could it also offer attractive…

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3 shares with over twice the average FTSE dividend yield

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These three shares offer more than double the average FTSE dividend yield. Christopher Ruane digs into the investment case for…

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How low can the Rolls-Royce share price go?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen by a third since the start of December. Christopher Ruane considers whether it has…

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5 freedom day shares to buy

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With 'freedom day' fast approaching, Christopher Ruane considers five UK shares to buy now for the benefit of his portfolio.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy today

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Learn what our writer considers to be three shares to buy today for his portfolio, drawn from the ranks of…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £50 a week

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Christopher Ruane explains why some of his favourite passive income ideas are UK shares - and highlights three he would…

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Stocks to buy: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

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Our writer considers how he would invest £1,000 in UK shares now, highlighting two companies as stocks to buy now…

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2 UK shares to buy today at a discount

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With a value investor hat on, Christopher Ruane identifies two UK shares to buy today for his portfolio which trade…

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I’d consider buying this share using Warren Buffett principles

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Using the investment principles of Warren Buffett, Christopher Ruane identifies a UK share he is considering buying for his portfolio.

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Why is the Ceres Power share price falling?

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With the Ceres Power share price already 30% down since the start of 2021, our writer examines why - and…

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5 penny stocks with dividends

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Christopher Ruane digs into five penny stocks with dividends and considers whether he should add them to his portfolio.

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My 5 UK shares to buy now with £5,000

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With £5,000 to invest, Christopher Ruane discusses five appealing UK shares that he would consider buying for his portfolio today.

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Why is Rolls-Royce a penny stock?

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With the iconic engine maker now a penny stock, Christopher Ruane considers the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price and…

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4 top UK stocks I’d buy today

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Christopher Ruane identifies four top UK stocks he would consider buying today for his portfolio to aim for both growth…

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A UK penny share I’d buy today

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Christopher Ruane explains why he would consider buying more of this UK penny share for his portfolio after a recent…

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2 penny stocks to buy in July

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Christopher Ruane weights up the pros and cons of two penny stocks listed on the London exchange to buy now…

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Here’s how I’d use £200 a month to create passive income from investments

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Our writer explains how he would start building his portfolio of passive income investments by putting aside £200 a month.

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