Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Could buy-and-hold investing work well during a recession?

18 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

As a believer in buy-and-hold investing, does our writer worry about what a recession might mean for his portfolio? No!…

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Rolls-Royce shares: is now the moment to get greedy?

18 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have soared by over 60% in just a few months. So should our writer buy even more of…

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As the FTSE 100 nears record highs, can I profit?

17 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why the FTSE 100 approaching a record high isn't enough on its own to make him rotate…

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How can I find cheap shares in an expensive market?

17 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for cheap shares he can add to his portfolio. Here's why he keeps on hunting even…

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My £3.50 a day extra income strategy for 2023

17 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons he could generate some extra income by investing a few pounds each day in shares. Here's how…

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Is the boohoo share price a bargain in plain sight?

17 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

After falling 60% in a year, could the boohoo share price offer value to our writer's portfolio -- and should…

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Does a 50% fall make the Ceres Power share price a bargain?

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the Ceres Power share price and considers whether now is the time for him to invest…

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Could Alphabet stock be my smartest buy this year?

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Alphabet stock has tumbled almost a third in the past year. Our writer thinks that could turn out to be…

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Is the ITM Power share price now primed for recovery?

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Another profit warning on Monday morning sent the ITM Power share price sinking further. Christopher Ruane explains why he's not…

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Here’s how putting £3k into FTSE 100 shares could earn me £15+ in monthly passive income

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he could invest a few thousand pounds to benefit from the profits made by blue-chip FTSE…

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3 high-yield bargains I own — and would snap up more of while they’re cheap

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns this trio of high-yield shares already. Here's why he'd happily put more of his money into each…

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I’d line up a £200 weekly second income like this

16 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he could take if he wanted to earn a second income of several hundred pounds…

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New to investing? I use the Warren Buffett method as I try to get rich

15 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made billions following these investment principles. Christopher Ruane has more modest aims but is following a similar…

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With £5 a day, I’d set up lifelong passive income streams. Here’s how

14 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Putting aside a spare fiver each day to buy shares, this writer thinks he could still be earning passive income…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build long-term wealth

14 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

By taking a rational, strategic approach to using his Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer hopes he can increase his…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to scoop up cheap UK shares

13 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is using some classic elements of value investing to build his portfolio of UK shares. Here's the approach…

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The Centrica dividend could soon soar. Should I buy?

13 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks a big cash pile could end up funding a bumper Centrica dividend. But that isn't enough for…

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The stock market makes some people rich. Could I be one of them?

13 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Can investing in the stock market help make this writer rich? Possibly. But here are some important considerations he takes…

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The Superdry share price is up 50% in a month! Yet I think it’s still a bargain

12 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ended last year bullish on the Superdry share price. Even after a recent surge, he still sees possible…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares reach £10 this year?

12 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been sinking -- and might keep going down. So why would Christopher Ruane be happy to…

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Forget gold! I’d start looking for unloved FTSE 100 shares to buy for an early retirement

12 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Can finding FTSE 100 shares with fat prospects but a thin fan base among investors help our writer retire early?…

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Could hydrogen shares beat the market in 2023?

12 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Some hydrogen shares have come storming out of the gate so far in 2023. Looking at the longer-term picture though,…

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As a first-time investor, I’d take these 2 actions

12 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Looking back on his own experience as a first-time investor, this writer shares a couple of lessons that have shaped…