Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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5 great lessons from the latest Warren Buffett letter

1 March, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been poring over the latest shareholder letter from investor Warren Buffett. Here's a handful of stock market…

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This share helps me earn a second income — and it sells for pennies

1 March, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of one share he owns primarily for its potential to help boost…

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With a spare £9K, here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £1K+ annually in dividends

1 March, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach and finding high-quality shares to buy can help unlock the passive income potential of a Stocks…

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Down 41% in months, is Tesla stock overvalued or undervalued?

1 March, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After Tesla stock has lost over two-fifths of its value in under three months, is it looking like a bargain?…

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Aim for a million with just a few shares? Here’s my approach!

28 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

It may not be easy to aim for a million from a standing start but it is possible. Christopher Ruane…

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Here’s how I find blue-chip shares to buy and hold for a decade!

28 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer walks through some of the steps he takes when hunting for shares to buy and illustrates his approach…

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Down 98%, will the Aston Martin share price ever bounce back?

28 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Following another weak set of results this week, Christopher Ruane revisits the Aston Martin share price. Is the stock a…

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Up 189% so far in 2025! What’s going on with the EUA share price?

28 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining has had a stunning stock market run so far in 2025, with the EUA share price almost tripling.…

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Up just 8% in 5 years, what’s going on with the National Grid share price?

27 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Over five years, the National Grid share price has grown -- but far less than the benchmark index of which…

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Barclays shares have passed £3. Can they get to £5?

27 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has sat on the sidelines while Barclays shares have soared. He thinks they may keep going higher. So,…

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Rolls-Royce shares are already up 24% in 2025. Is another bumper year on the way?

27 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Following this morning's blockbuster results and forecast, the Rolls-Royce share price has soared. Should Christopher Ruane buy into the engineer?

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The Aviva dividend grew 7% last year – can it keep getting bigger?

27 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Aviva announced another strong increase in its annual dividend as part of today's annual results. Christopher Ruane reckons there could…

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Down 90%! Is the Ocado share price a rare tech bargain?

27 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks there are good reasons to explain the poor-performing Ocado share price, but sees some potential glimmers of…

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Could 2025 be the turning point for NIO stock?

26 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has lost over 90% of its value in the past four years. Christopher Ruane sees plenty of risks…

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Here’s how much £500 put into Nvidia stock a year ago is worth today

26 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane learns some lessons from Nvidia stock's performance over the past 12 months alone and considers whether to buy…

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Up 47%, does the BT share price have more room to grow?

26 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane unpicks the telecom giant's recent performance and explains why a soaring BT share price doesn't grab his attention…

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The Next share price is up 36% in a decade. Should I buy now for the next decade?

25 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Next share price has risen over the past decades. Our writer explains why he doesn't regret not investing then…

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The Lloyds share price is already up 24% in 2025! Can it hit £1?

25 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the Lloyds share price may move higher still, but he's sceptical as to whether it might hit…

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Are Diageo shares the ultimate recovery play?

25 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

It has been one bit of bad news after another for the FTSE 100 drinks giant, but Christopher Ruane has…

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Is the Vodafone share price a bargain in plain sight?

25 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Vodafone share price has nearly halved in five years. But as the telecoms giant streamlines itself, is this a…

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Has the Smith & Nephew share price finally turned the corner?

25 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Smith & Nephew share price jumped today after the company announced a strong performance last year. Is this writer…

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The FTSE 100 is riding high – time to buy?

24 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he continues to hunt for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy even after the blue-chip index…

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Here’s how a £100k SIPP could turn into a £1m+ SIPP in 30 years

23 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a SIPP as an ideal vehicle for long-term investment. Here he explains how an investor could aim…

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£2K in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

23 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

With a spare couple of thousands pounds, a stock market beginner could start investing. Our writer shares some thoughts to…

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3 rookie ISA mistakes to avoid

23 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Seemingly small choices can have big impact on the long-term valuation of a Stocks and Shares ISA. This writer identifies…

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FTSE shares: 3 reasons I’m buying this February

23 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that now is as good a time as any for him to buy specific FTSE 100 shares.…

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Is this Warren Buffett favourite a share for me to buy in 2025?

23 February, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane zooms in on a share that has performed brilliantly for mega-investor Warren Buffett -- and considers whether to…