Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Up 4,000% in five years, can Enphase Energy stock keep going?

17 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his slide rules over Enphase Energy stock and wonders whether it can continue its spectacular run of…

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I’m listening to billionaires as I buy cheap shares

16 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how lessons from investing legends are helping him find cheap shares he hopes can help him build…

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Forget gold! I’d buy shares like billionaire Warren Buffett

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is not buying gold. But he is buying shares, using some key investment principles from legendary investor Warren…

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Profits, dividend, growth! Is this the penny stock for me?

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some attractions and downsides of adding a well-known UK penny stock to his portfolio after it announced…

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Could I retire rich by drip feeding money into FTSE 100 shares?

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks regularly spending money on a selection of FTSE 100 shares could him grow long-term…

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Here’s how I’d dip my toe in the stock market with £500

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would make his first moves in the stock market on a limited budget, if he…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares offer 7%+ yields! Which one to buy?

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer has held both of these FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio at some point this year. So why…

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Are Tesco shares dead money?

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers why Tesco shares have been flat over the past year -- and whether it might make sense…

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5 steps to building a £5,000 passive income

15 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the five-step approach he'd take to building a long-term passive income stream of £5,000 annually.

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I’d invest £1,000 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build a £1,000 annual dividend income

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a regular sum to invest, our author hopes to turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into a…

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Could NIO stock ever get to $100?

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has fallen a long way from its highs. Christopher Ruane thinks it could bounce back and more --…

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Lloyds shares have fallen 29% in five years. Time to buy?

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the current price of Lloyds shares might turn out to be a bargain down the line. So,…

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I’d spend £5,000 snapping up these 5 FTSE 250 shares

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane picks a handful of FTSE 250 shares he'd be happy to pack into his stocks portfolio, given their…

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Should I buy dividend shares instead of starting my own business?

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of putting his money to work in dividend shares rather than using it…

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Why is the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soaring?

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Friday morning saw the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price soar by over a third. Our writer explains why, and whether he's…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income

14 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term strategy of buying dividend shares could hopefully help him build a growing second income.

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Above $100, Is Alphabet stock still a bargain?

13 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock in recent months. Here he explains why he likes the investment case, even…

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After doubling this year, can the Kodal Minerals share price keep rising?

13 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Already in 2023, the Kodal Minerals share price has more than doubled. Our writer thinks the shares could still rise…

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Should I buy UK value shares this April?

11 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he is taking to finding value shares he can buy for his portfolio in the…

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Should I buy Aviva shares for a 7.4% dividend yield?

11 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane mulls whether the potential to double his money in under a decade by compounding dividends means he should…

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Should I buy Hollywood Bowl shares to hold for a decade?

11 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs a rule over Hollywood Bowl shares after the company announced record H1 revenues. He likes the firm…

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No savings? I’m using this Warren Buffett tactic as I aim to get rich

8 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Using one technique from legendary investor Warren Buffett, our writer hopes to improve his long-term performance in the stock market.

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I’d set up a lifelong passive income by spending £10 a week on shares

8 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest a steady tenner each week in the stock market to build passive income streams.

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My £10-a-day approach to building a second income

7 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his approach to building a second income that, hopefully, can grow over time, by putting aside…

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How I’d invest this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

6 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer hopes these four investment principles might help him as he decides how to invest in his new Stocks…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I think can beat the market

5 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons this pair of FTSE 250 shares could be set to do well in the coming five to…

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I’d invest £12,850 in these dividend shares to target £1,000 in annual income

4 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Targeting a four-figure annual passive income, our writer zooms in on four FTSE 100 dividend shares he'd happily buy today…

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Could Saga shares be long-term winners?

4 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Owning Saga shares has rewarded some investors handsomely in the past few months. Do today's annual results tempt our writer…

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Up 58% in 2023, can the Kodal Minerals share price climb higher?

3 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The Kodal Minerals share price is just pennies -- but it is moving up fast. Our writer considers whether this…

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Is the ITM Power share price bouncing back?

3 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has tumbled badly in the past year. Christopher Ruane thinks its new strategy makes sense…

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3 Warren Buffett principles I’m using to invest in my Stocks and Shares ISA

2 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has had a spectacularly successful investment career. By applying some of his principles, our writer hopes he can…

I’d invest a regular £200 to target a monthly £500 passive income

1 April, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a few hundred pounds invested monthly could hopefully earn him £6,000 in passive income annually in…