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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

How much would it take to earn a £5,000 second income annually from dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Earning a second income from owning blue-chip shares isn't a new idea -- but it's a potentially lucrative one. Christopher…

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Here’s how someone could start buying shares for the price of a weekend break

| Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares for the cost of a quick getaway? Our writer explains how it…

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£20k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA this time last year is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

What has 12 months meant for the value of a Stocks and Shares ISA? That depends on how it has…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could actually be great for your retirement planning!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, rather than fearing a stock market crash, a long-term investor could use it to try and…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Here’s how Warren Buffett built multi-billion-dollar passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's set up passive income streams totalling billions of dollars annually. So what could someone with a modest amount…

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With the Aston Martin share price in pennies, is it in bargain territory?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aston Martin share price at a fraction of what it once was, is it a bargain? Our writer…

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What are the FTSE’s most lucrative high-yield shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer zooms in one one of a handful of high-yield FTSE 100 shares to explain why he thinks it…

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Investing Articles

Why bother with a SIPP now rather than wait 10 years?

| Christopher Ruane

Interested in a SIPP but putting it off to give yourself time to think? Christopher Ruane explains why that could…

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Here’s how someone could aim for a million with a handful of shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Are you a gambler or an investor when it comes to trying to find realistic ways to aim for a…

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Here’s how much passive income £5k invested this month could earn in years to come

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousands pounds to invest could seek to build passive income streams, thanks…

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Investing Articles

An ISA stuffed with Tesco shares a year ago would now be worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Tesco's delivered a strong share price gain and respectable dividend over the past 12 months. Is our writer too late…

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Investing Articles

Some pros and cons of buying dividend shares for passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Dividend shares can seem appealing, but they also carry risks. Christopher Ruane looks at what passive income potential -- and…

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Investing Articles

Are Diageo shares out of the woods yet?

| Christopher Ruane

Diageo's trading update this week was a mixed bag, in this writer's view. He's hanging on to his Diageo shares…

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On a P/E ratio of 5, could easyJet shares offer a bargain for the patient investor?

| Christopher Ruane

With large losses looming and questions over customer demand and fuel costs, could easyJet shares be a possible bargain for…

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Why is the Trainline share price falling when revenues are growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Today's results have sent the Trainline share price down sharply in early trading. But our writer thinks they offered reasons…

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Ever wondered why some FTSE shares have such high dividend yields?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains that FTSE shares may offer high yields for all sorts of reasons. A high yield can be…

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Could Nvidia stock still be a bargain after its 1,241% rise?

| Christopher Ruane

After a stellar few years, could Nvidia stock have further to run? This writer thinks so -- but he's also…

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Meet the income shares that have grown their dividends for over 50 years in a row!

| Christopher Ruane

Some UK income shares have a decades-long streak of annual dividend growth. That isn't guaranteed to last, but has piqued…

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How much time and money would it take to become a stock market millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to aim for a million by investing a few hundred pounds a week in the stock market?…

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Investing Articles

Want to start buying shares? How good are you at these 3 things?

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of simple questions can help provide some food for thought to anyone who wonders whether they are ready…

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Investing Articles

The biggest reason to use a SIPP is…

| Christopher Ruane

A SIPP can offer an investor both pros and cons. But there's one big advantage this writer rates highly. Did…

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5 steps that could turn £5 a day into a £500 a month passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Can a fiver a day really lay the foundation for hundreds of pounds in passive income each month? Yes, it…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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What can we learn from Warren Buffett about investing for retirement?

| Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett clearly isn't one for retiring early. But his stock market insights could help others to do…

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Investing Articles

Up 11% today, could the Magnum Ice Cream share price be an overlooked bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Based on the share price gain, the market certainly liked today's first-quarter results from the Magnum Ice Cream company. What's…

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Investing Articles

Missed the ISA deadline? Ignoring the next one could mean throwing away a £5,150 annual second income opportunity!

| Christopher Ruane

Before April disappears altogether, today is a useful one to reflect on the second income potential a new year's ISA…

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Investing Articles

How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target a £2,932 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains more than one approach someone could use as they try and turn a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been sliding. Could today’s news be a shot in the arm?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce updated the market today with an upbeat tone despite uncertain times -- so could its current share price be…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I think look undervalued heading into May

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of FTSE 100 dogs have been moving in the opposite direction from the flagship blue-chip index so far…

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Buffett at the BRK AGM
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Might it make sense to ‘go away’ from the stock market in May?

| Christopher Ruane

Drawing on Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's long-term investing approach, this writer explains why he won't be ignoring the stock…

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Aston Martin DBX - rear pic of trunk
Investing Articles

Could there be light at the end of the tunnel for the Aston Martin share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The market rewarded Aston Martin's latest quarterly update with a bit of va va voom in its share price. Is…

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Want to build a high-yield share portfolio for dividend income? 3 things to watch

| Christopher Ruane

A high yield can be very tempting -- and sometimes it can turn out to be very lucrative too. But…

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The Troat Inn on River Cherwell in Oxford. England
Investing Articles

Down 10% already this year, is there any hope for the Diageo share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Diageo shares have not had a positive start to 2026, unlike the wider FTSE 100 index. Our writer is hanging…

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Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
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Up 28% in under a month, is Nvidia stock taking off again?

| Christopher Ruane

Close to an all-time high, our writer still sees many things to like about Nvidia stock. But is the current…

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Investing Articles

Is this news a minor development for Greggs shares – or potentially a major one?

| Christopher Ruane

Could stopping some sausage rolls being stolen really make much difference for Greggs shares? Our writer explains why he sees…

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3 ways to try and build wealth using a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

An ISA can help someone try and grow their financial resources, in more ways than one. Christopher Ruane explains how…

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Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
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Here’s how a jittery stock market might help you retire years early!

| Christopher Ruane

When the stock market wobbles, some investors get nervous and panic. Others try to use the opportunities presented to their…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Down 18% in weeks, is now the time to snap up Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have sunk in recent weeks -- and not without good cause, in our writer's opinion. Could this offer…

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Investing Articles

Got a spare £3 a day? Here’s the passive income you could earn from it!

| Christopher Ruane

A few pounds a day might not seem like much. But, as our writer explains, it could help generate hundreds…

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Want to start investing in the stock market? Have a spare £200 or £300?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much does someone need to start investing? Not very much, explains Christopher Ruane, as he weighs some pros…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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1 big question to ask when thinking about what Nvidia stock could be worth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes the look of the Nvidia business. But when it comes to its stock price, he's taking a…

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