Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Down 50%! Is the Meta share price a screaming bargain?

14 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Meta share price has halved. Our writer has been thinking about adding it to his portfolio and shares his…

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3 defensive UK shares to buy today

14 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer selects a trio of UK shares he likes for their potentially defensive qualities.

A dividend every month! 3 income shares to buy now

14 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three income shares to buy now for his portfolio he thinks could help him earn regular…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price has halved. Could it now double?

14 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Falling tech stocks have wiped over 50% off the Scottish Mortgage share price. Could that be a buying opportunity for…

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How I’d seize on a stock market fall to try and retire early

14 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees a stock market fall as a long-term opportunity for his personal finances. Here he explains why.

3 shares to buy now with inflation-busting dividends

10 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Inflation is high -- and increasing. Our writer is eyeing this trio of shares to buy now for his portfolio,…

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Should I react like Warren Buffett to falling share prices?

10 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at how Warren Buffett handles falling share prices and whether it might help his own investment strategy.

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3 dividend shares to buy now for a 7%+ yield

9 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three dividend shares to buy for his portfolio, each of which could boost his passive income.

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4 key elements of my passive income strategy

9 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares four things he considers as part of his passive income strategy.

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Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA in June – or wait?

9 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs up whether he should wait and see what happens to the market before investing further in his…

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The Exxon stock price has doubled. Why did I sell?

9 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

After the Exxon stock price doubled in a year to top $100, our writer explains why he's out.

How I’d target £1,000 in annual passive income from 5 blue-chip shares

8 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

By investing in a handful of blue-chip shares, our writer thinks he could aim for £1,000 in passive income each…

Are Woodbois shares a beauty — or a beast?

8 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the bull and bear case for Woodbois shares then weighs up whether to add them to…

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3 recession shares I’d scoop up now

8 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Could these three recession shares help our writer's portfolio weather an economic downturn? Here is why he thinks so.

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How to target £300 a month with a 3-step passive income plan

7 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Could this simple passive income plan help our writer hit his monthly target for extra pocket money? He explains how…

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This defensive share has already soared 30%. Should I buy it right now?

7 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer has seen this defensive share he owns jump 30% in a year. Here's why he'd consider buying more.

With the Rolls-Royce share price in pennies, is now the time to buy?

7 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is valued in pennies. Here, our writer explains why he sees that as a buying opportunity…

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2 former penny stocks that grew over 50,000% I’d still buy today!

7 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

This pair of one-time penny stocks have both grown immensely -- so why would our writer still buy them today?

How I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target growing dividend streams

6 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

With the objective of earning growing dividend income from his Stocks and Shares ISA, this is what our writer would…

The AO World share price has crashed 70%. Should I buy?

6 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

The AO World share price has tumbled 70% in a year. Our writer considers whether it is now a bargain…

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Four 7%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in June

6 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights some dividend shares he would consider buying for his portfolio this month, each offering a juicy yield.

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2 things I’d learn from Warren Buffett when finding shares to buy

6 June, 2022 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines two elements of Warren Buffett's investment philosophy he thinks he can apply to his own share buying.