Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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The Rolls-Royce share price has halved in 2022. Is it a recovery play?

14 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price this week hit less then half what it was when 2022 began. Christopher Ruane explains why…

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Is this the perfect FTSE 100 share?

14 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 share he already owns has a lot of appeal, considering its…

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How I’d use £5 a day to earn passive income for life

12 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a fiver a day is enough to set up passive income streams that could run for decades.…

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Are Woodbois shares undervalued? 3 points to consider

11 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With Woodbois shares trading for a few pennies each, are they a bargain? Our writer explains how he would approach…

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Could spending £50 a week on FTSE shares help me build wealth?

11 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could try to improve his long-term financial health by regularly investing money in a range…

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Could investing £1,000 a month in UK shares for a decade earn me £1,000 each month for life?

10 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how by investing in UK shares today, he could aim to set up passive income streams that…

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2 shares to buy with dividends yielding more than 7%

10 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering shares to buy now for his portfolio that could provide passive income. Here are a couple…

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Why wait to start investing? I’m buying now

10 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Would now be a good time to start investing for the first time? Our writer explains why, if he had…

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No savings at 31? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

9 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Even if he was starting to invest from scratch in his thirties, our writer reckons this trio of Warren Buffett…

Down nearly 90%, is the Naked Wines share price scraping the barrel yet?

8 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Down almost 90% in a year, could the Naked Wines share price go lower? Christopher Ruane fears so and explains…

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What’s going on with the BP share price?

7 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs his slide rule over the BP share price and considers why it has been rising. Could now…

Why has the JD Wetherspoon share price jumped?

7 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price jumped in early trading today. Christopher Ruane looks at why -- and what it means…

How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn extra income for life

7 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing in the right companies through his Stocks and Shares ISA could set up lifelong passive income…

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Could I double my money thanks to today’s Rolls-Royce share price?

7 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has almost halved in a year. Our writer considers whether it can recover that lost ground…

I just bought these 2 FTSE 100 shares at big discounts!

6 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The prices of some FTSE 100 shares have been falling. Our writer explains why he bought two such stocks this…

How much would I need to invest in dividend shares to earn £100 a month?

6 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Could our writer earn a regular passive income by investing in dividend shares? He hopes so -- and explains here…

Retire at 68? Or use a stock market crash to retire early?

6 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't fear the next stock market crash. Instead he plans to use it to give him more financial…

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I can’t ignore the 8% Legal & General dividend yield!

6 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

A share price fall has pushed the Legal & General dividend yield above 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he recently…

Will the Lloyds share price stay in pennies forever?

6 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has stayed stubbornly low for years. Christopher Ruane considers where it might go from here --…

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain at 4p?

5 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

At the current Woodbois share price, our writer could pile into the name for just pennies. So why does he…

5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

5 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With the goal of earning hundreds of pounds each month in passive income, our writer explains how he would try…

A big Chinese investor just acted on the Aston Martin share price. Should I?

4 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

A major Chinese company clearly likes the Aston Martin share price, buying a big stake in the firm. Should our…

Will this investment trust maintain its 10%+ dividend?

4 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at an investment trust with a double-digit yield and considers whether now might be the time to…

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Investing for beginners: 3 steps to buying shares with a spare £250

4 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers three elements of investing for beginners he'd follow if he was dipping his toe in the stock…

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3 top FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in a recession

3 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This trio of FTSE 250 shares has caught our writer's eye as possible purchases for his portfolio. That's because he…

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How to invest in shares for the first time with £300

3 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Learning how to invest can help turn a dream into reality. Christopher Ruane explains how he could begin to do…

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No savings at 35? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

2 October, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett made most of his money after the age of 50. Our writer considers what lessons that…

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Down 50%! Two growth shares I’d buy in October

30 September, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a pair of UK growth shares that have seen their prices halve in the past 12 months…

Should I buy Woodbois shares this October?

30 September, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking at the investment case for Woodbois shares -- but isn't ready to add them to…

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What’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

30 September, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is down by over half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why this might be…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £2,000 in annual dividend income

30 September, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Ill winds in the stock market could present an opportunity for our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan…