Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Up 13% in just 1 month, could Chevron stock have further to run?

19 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Chevron stock has moved up in the past month -- and over the past few years. It also has an…

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Here’s what would have to happen for me to buy Tesla stock

19 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the Tesla business but is not yet ready to buy its stock. What would have to happen…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA earn over 20 years?

19 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

How big a money spinner can a Stocks and Shares ISA be when it comes to passive income? Christopher Ruane…

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Down 58%, this FTSE 250 stock has a 6.4% dividend yield!

19 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

After a brutal 12 months, this FTSE 250 share still offers a dividend yield well above the index. Can it…

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Could buying NIO stock be like investing in Tesla a decade ago?

18 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has been going nowhere fast lately. But as sales at the electric vehicle maker boom, should this writer…

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Is £300 enough money to start buying shares?

18 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Is it really possible to start buying shares with a few hundred pounds? Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here are a…

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3 reasons buying UK shares can produce a huge passive income stream

18 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes owning UK shares to try and generate passive income. Here are three reasons he sees serious potential…

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Want to aim for a million by 2045? Here’s how!

18 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons a realistic, long-term approach to aim for a million starting from zero today is possible. Here's how…

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Could this January be a good time to start investing?

17 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, for someone who wants to start investing, this month could potentially be as good a time…

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How much would £5,000 put into Nvidia stock 5 years ago be worth now?

17 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has been on fire over the past few years. Christopher Ruane reviews its performance -- and weighs his…

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Worried about a volatile stock market? Here’s Warren Buffett’s approach

17 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, even when the stock market looks volatile, he tries to follow the Warren Buffett approach to…

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Am I missing something about Greggs shares?

17 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

This writer owns Greggs shares and reckons they are still priced as a potential bargain. Yet many investors seem to…

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How big an ISA do you need to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

16 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn a couple of thousand pounds per month in passive income from an ISA? Our writer…

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How much would someone need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?

15 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Fancy earning a weekly second income of hundreds of pounds from owning blue-chip dividend shares? Christopher Ruane explores how that…

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Want to earn £1k each month in dividends from an ISA? Here’s how

15 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

An ISA can be a long-term money spinner when it comes to passive income in the form of dividends. Christopher…

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Could the Greggs share price double in 5 years?

14 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

The Greggs share price has more than halved since late 2021. Our writer explains why he thinks it might ultimately…

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£20,000 invested in Amazon shares just a month ago is already worth…

13 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investment in Amazon just a few weeks ago would already show a paper profit --…

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The THG share price is up 96% since June. Is the recovery on?

13 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has tanked over the long term, but in recent months it's been on a tear. Could…

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What’s the right balance of growth and income shares for a SIPP?

13 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Thinking about how best to choose between growth and dividend share allocations in a SIPP? Our writer shares some of…

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At an all-time high, what might £1,000 put in the FTSE 100 now be worth in a year’s time?

13 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

After it rose by more than a fifth last year, what might 2026 hold in store for the FTSE 100…

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I’ve bought this 6.6%-yielding FTSE 250 share, hoping for a 2026 price recovery

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share has more than halved in the past five years. But it still offers an attractive dividend…

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On a P/E ratio of just 3, is this penny stock a deep bargain?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane previously made a profit buying and later selling this penny stock. Why has he bought it again, with…

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Tesla stock’s defied gravity before. Can it do it again?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Could Tesla stock really be worth close to 300 times earnings -- or more? Christopher Ruane explains his thinking about…

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At an all-time high, can the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring?

12 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

As the Rolls-Royce share price hits a new peak, our writer takes stock of the situation and considers whether there…

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Can Natwest shares keep going up after their 262% rise?

10 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Natwest shares have more than tripled in just five years -- and still offer an attractive dividend yield. Should Christopher…

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Could the next stock market crash be round the corner?

10 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

With an uncertain economic outlook and ongoing geopolitical risks, could we soon be looking at a stock market crash? Our…

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Want to try and beat Warren Buffett’s investment record? Here are 4 things to consider

10 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's long-term track record has been exceptional. Our writer thinks a small investor could still try to beat it!…

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Can the National Grid dividend really keep up with inflation?

9 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

National Grid aims to grow its dividend in line with inflation. That grabs this writer's attention, but will he be…

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For a £10,000 passive income from dividends, how much would you need to invest?

9 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

To earn a five figure passive income each year from owning dividend shares, just what would it take? Christopher Ruane…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia shares 5 years ago is now worth…

9 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Nvidia shares have been on an absolute tear in recent years. Why did this writer miss out -- and is…

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Barclays shares have tripled in 2 years. Is there more to come?

8 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the strong run Barclays shares have had over the past several years and considers whether he…

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3 long-term dividend growth stocks to consider for a SIPP

7 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Looking for shares with dividend growth prospects to add to a SIPP for the long run? Our writer thinks these…

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Could £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares now be worth £10,000 by the end of 2026?

7 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is sceptical that Rolls-Royce shares could double again in the coming year. But he's not ruling out the…

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Looking for dividend shares to earn passive income? 2 things to consider

7 January, 2026 | Christopher Ruane

Ever thought of trying to build passive income shares by sticking some money into dividend shares? Christopher Ruane has a…