Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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The more Apple stock falls, the more tempting it looks!

9 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After a 16% drop this year, Christopher Ruane has been eyeing adding some Apple stock to his portfolio. But has…

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Is the Lloyds share price taking a breather before its next move up?

9 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After an outstanding few years of performance, the Lloyds share price seems to have run out of steam in recent…

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Here’s how long it’s taken £1k of Nvidia stock to turn into £10k today!

8 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how money invested in Nvidia stock less than three years ago has grown in value over tenfold…

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The Rolls-Royce share price hit an all-time high last week. Too late to buy?

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane tries to put the soaring Rolls-Royce share price into perspective as he weighs whether he's too late to…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn £1,400 in passive income next year – and every year

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the practicalities of using a Stocks and Shares ISA to start generating sizeable annual passive income…

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Invest like Warren Buffett? Here are 3 simple ways to do it

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett’s spent decades investing. Our writer discusses a trio of his investment principles he’s applying himself.

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How much should a 40-year-old invest to target a monthly second income of £1,000?

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 40 year-old could aim to build a sizeable second income over time by buying dividend…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how to aim for passive income of £228,688!

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be an absolute passive income goldmine over the long term. Our writer explains…

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FTSE 100 shares: a long-term chance to get rich?

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

This writer believes it is possible to build long-term wealth by building a portfolio of carefully chosen, attractively priced FTSE…

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What sort of shares can make sense to buy for a SIPP?

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Thinking about the right shares to buy for a SIPP can involve a long-term view and some self-awareness. Here, our…

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Here’s how £20k of savings could one day generate £841 of monthly passive income

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A passive income plan built around investing in dividend shares could be a simple but potentially lucrative way to earn…

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These two FTSE 250 shares yield 8.9% and 9.3%. Can that last?

4 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two high-yield FTSE 250 investment funds that are both focused on the…

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Nvidia stock just hit an all-time high. So could it still make sense to buy?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high today. Our writer reckons it may still be cheap from a long-term perspective.…

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As Rolls-Royce shares smash record after record, could they be a bargain even now?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have performed incredibly in recent years. This writer reckons they may yet go even higher -- here's his…

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5 dividend shares yielding 5.9%+ to consider in July

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discussed a handful of FTSE dividends shares yielding close to 6% or higher that he reckons investors should…

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Up 50% in just 1 year, can the NatWest share price keep going?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a couple of ways to evaluate the Natwest share price and decide whether it offers a…

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Down 21%, here are 3 things that could boost the BP share price

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has grown in the past five years, but it's been left in the dust by rival…

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2 cheap shares I’m eyeing to buy again this July

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons these two UK shares look cheap. He already owns them, but is hoping to buy more in…

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Down 17% this year, is Apple stock poised to bounce back?

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Apple stock's been a weak performer in the first half of the year. Our writer likes the business -- so…

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The Barclays share price is up 186% in 5 years. But might it still be a bargain?

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Barclays share price has almost tripled over the past five years. Our writer thinks there are good reasons for…

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Looking for AI stocks to buy? 3 strategies to consider

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers a trio of different approaches an investor might take when trying to find stocks to buy to…

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Greggs shares still look temptingly cheap to me!

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane bought Greggs shares this year -- but so far their performance hasn't been too tasty. Ought he to…

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Some UK shares have already doubled this year. I’m trying to find the next ones!

2 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a couple of UK shares. One's down so far in 2025 and the other's more than doubled.…

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FTSE shares: a simple way to retire early in future?

1 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how buying FTSE 100 shares could help someone build up a cash pile that may potentially help…

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5 reasons buying shares in an investment trust can be a good idea

30 June, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs through a handful of possible benefits that investment trusts in general may offer investors -- though specific…

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Earn a second income while you sleep? Here’s how to start this July, with £500

30 June, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Using a few hundred pounds to set up second income streams this summer could pay rewards for decades to come.…

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Up 97% in 5 years! Time to invest in the S&P 500?

30 June, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The S&P 500 index has almost doubled in just five years. Ought our writer to put some money into an…