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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Passive income ideas I’d use to try and earn £100 a month

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Aiming to receive £100 a month in income, Christopher Ruane outlines three passive income ideas he would consider using.

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How I’d invest £500 in UK shares

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With £500 ready to invest in UK shares for his portfolio, Christopher Ruane picks one growth choice alongside a cash…

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2 UK shares to buy now for June

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Looking ahead to summer days and more normal hospitality, Christopher Ruane picks two UK shares to buy now that he'd…

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3 UK shares I’d buy today with £3,000

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Learn how one investor would go about investing £3,000 right now into a basket of UK shares - and the…

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UK shares to buy now: 1 pick for my ISA

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In a deep dive into one pick for his ISA, Christopher Ruane assesses whether this blue chip name should make…

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How I’d use £250 a month to create passive income

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Christopher Ruane explains his strategy for putting £250 each month into passive income investments, including two blue chip options for…

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Why isn’t the Unilever share price rising faster?

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The Unilever share price has only moved 2% compared to a year ago. Christopher Ruane looks at why and explains…

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3 side hustle ideas I’d consider – without the hustle!

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Looking for a side hustle to boost his income, Christopher Ruane shares three passive income ideas he would consider using.

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I’d buy these 2 UK stocks today using Warren Buffett principles

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Warren Buffett has set out his investment principles often. Christopher Ruane applies them to pick two shares he'd consider for…

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How I’d earn passive income for £100 a month

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With £100 a month to generate passive income, Christopher Ruane shares his plan to earn money from shares without having…

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I’d pick this share for its 6%+ dividend yield

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This FTSE 100 share has a dividend yield of over 6%. Find out what it is and why Christopher Ruane…

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Will the Admiral share price reach £35?

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The Admiral share price has added 30% in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether the insurer can keep climbing…

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Will the Aston Martin share price accelerate in 2021?

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Can the Aston Martin share price keep accelerating in 2021? Christopher Ruane looks for clues in its first-quarter results.

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My stock market crash plan

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Learn how one investor plans to deal with any stock market crash, now or in the future. From staying calm…

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Is it time to act on the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Rolls-Royce released a trading update today. Christopher Ruane considers the implications for the Rolls-Royce share price and what he should…

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3 UK shares I’d pick now for my ISA

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Christopher Ruane runs his analytical lens over a few UK shares. This is why he would consider picking them now…

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My 5 UK shares to buy now with £5,000

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Considering UK shares to buy now, Christopher Ruane lays out his approach to allocating £5,000 to five shares for his…

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Will the Lloyds share price hit 60p this year?

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What might drive the Lloyds share price to 60p this year? Christopher Ruane considers some opportunities and threats, then explains…

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Here’s how I would invest £500 in UK stocks right now

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With £500 to put into UK stocks right now, Christopher Ruane outlines how he would choose what investments to make…

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The Renewi share price has doubled. Should I buy?

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Over the past year, the Renewi share price has surged over 100%. Christopher Ruane looks at the Renewi investment case…

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5 investing mistakes to avoid

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A long-term investor reviews five potentially costly investing mistakes that could hurt his portfolio. Learn what they are and why…

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As the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price falls, here’s my next move

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) share price has fallen in recent days. Christopher Ruane explains two reasons why, and…

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Best shares to buy now for passive income: 3 on my list

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Christopher Ruane shares three names from his list of best shares to buy now to boost his passive income.

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As the metal hits an all-time high, I’d consider these copper shares

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Copper prices have surged. Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks copper shares could still increase and why he'd consider buying…

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This UK lithium stock could jump. Here’s why

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Last week these UK lithium shares jumped, but Christopher Ruane sees further potential upside. Here he explains why and what…

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Shares to watch in May

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Amid the darling buds of May, Christopher Ruane will be keeping an eye on this list of shares to watch…

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2 dirt cheap shares I’d buy for the coming decade

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Christopher Ruane looks into two stocks he sees as dirt cheap shares. He explains why he bought them to hold…

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3 common mistakes investors make with penny stocks

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On the lookout for penny stocks, Christopher Ruane shares three common mistakes he seeks to avoid when choosing them for…

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As the Lloyds share price rises, I’d still consider buying

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Why has the Lloyds share price jumped this week? Christopher Ruane shares his analysis of the FTSE 100 banking stock…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

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Learn about five UK companies in the FTSE 100 that Christopher Ruane would include on his list of shares to…

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2 UK hydrogen and lithium stocks I’m watching

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In the universe of hydrogen and lithium stocks, Christopher Ruane zooms in on two UK shares. He explains his investment…

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2 penny stocks I’d pick to ride the travel boom

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As restrictions lift, travel is increasing across the UK. Christopher Ruane picks two penny stocks he thinks could benefit.

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Passive income ideas I’d use for the cost of a beer each day

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Instead of sinking a pint at the end of the day, Christopher Ruane explains how he would put the money…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen. Should I buy?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen in recent weeks. Christopher Ruane discusses why and weighs his next move.

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3 UK shares I’d pick to hold for a decade

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Christopher Ruane would pick these three UK shares for his portfolio now - and plan to hold onto them for…

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I would pick these reopening shares

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Christopher Ruane would consider investing in a well-known hospitality group in his hunt for reopening shares. Here he details why.

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice

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Christopher Ruane has been leaning in to investment guru Warren Buffett. Here is how he is applying the share picking…

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2 UK penny stocks I’d consider picking now

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Christopher Ruane has identified a pair of UK penny stocks with well-known brands. Here he explains whether he might pick…

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These UK shares I picked have doubled in 2021. How about the others?

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Christopher Ruane picked five UK shares in January that he thought might double in 2021. One of them already has.…

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Could Elliott Management help drive the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) share price up?

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US activist fund Elliott Management has built a stake in GlaxoSmithKline. Christopher Ruane assesses what that might mean for the…

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