Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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FTSE shares: a bargain way to start building wealth in 2025?

11 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, by buying FTSE 100 shares at what he thinks are bargain prices, he hopes to build…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid in 2025

11 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines a trio of mistakes investors can make in their ISA, to their cost, and explains why he’s…

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On a P/E ratio of 6, is the Centrica share price a bargain?

8 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Centrica price-to-earnings ratio is in the mid-single digits. This writer weighs some pros and cons of adding the share…

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Can this 10.8% yield from a FTSE 250 share last?

8 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE 250 share now has a dividend yield not far off 11%. Our writer digs into the business…

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Down 95%, could the THG share price bounce back in 2025?

8 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has tanked in the past year -- and before, too. So will our writer buy in…

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10.9%+ yield! Here’s my 2025-2027 M&G dividend forecast

8 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although the M&G dividend yield already tops 10%, he's hopeful it could move even higher over…

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5 things to consider when assessing a penny stock

8 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

While this writer dreams of penny stock riches, he also weighs risks carefully. Here's a handful of pointers he considers…

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Has Tesla stock had its best days already?

7 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has jumped around 70% in just a couple of months. Our writer likes the business -- but he's…

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In 3 steps, a new investor could start buying shares with just £500

7 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a trio of moves he thinks someone with a spare few hundred pounds could consider if they…

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Up 513%! Can the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring in 2025?

7 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price could go either way this year. Here's why he has no…

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Here’s how a stock market beginner could get going in 2025 with a spare £300!

6 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some approaches and principles he thinks might help someone with a few hundred pounds spare to start…

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Here’s how I’ll aim for a million in 2025 and beyond buying just a few shares!

6 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that by investing regularly in proven blue-chip companies, he can aim for a million in coming decades.…

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9%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2025

6 January, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares he thinks income-focussed investors should consider for the coming year…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares smash £10 in the coming year?

31 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

After a stellar 2023, Rolls-Royce shares have again delivered in spades for investors in 2024. Our writer considers what might…

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This FTSE share has soared 41% in 2024 despite falling sales. Why?

31 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has seen earnings per share rise strongly in 2024. Its share price has rocketed too. Is…

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The IAG share price is up 93% in 2024! What next?

31 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

The share price of British Airways owner IAG has certainly gained altitude this year. Our writer thinks it could head…

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Up 82% in 2024, could NatWest shares keep rising into 2025?

30 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

NatWest shares have been among the FTSE 100's strongest performers this year. Our writer considers why and whether he ought…

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Could this FTSE 250 share bounce back in 2025?

30 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why one FTSE 250 share that has had a bad 2024 could see things continue poorly in…

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3 reasons an investment trust can be a good investment idea

29 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

The investment trust is a common stock market vehicle. Our writer explores some potential pros and cons of such trusts…

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Is it possible to start investing with £80 of Christmas money? Yes – here’s how!

29 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Even with under £100, this writer thinks someone with stock market ambition could start investing. Here's the approach he suggests…

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I’ll aim for a million buying just a few shares

29 December, 2024 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons less may be more when it comes to investing. Here's how he hopes to aim for a…