Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Is the bear case for Alphabet stock persuasive?

24 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Alphabet stock is over a fifth cheaper than it was a year ago. As some investors shun the shares, our…

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Here’s how buying a few FTSE 100 shares could help me build wealth

24 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

By choosing certain types of FTSE 100 shares to buy for his portfolio, our writer hopes to improve his financial…

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Can the Warren Buffett method still help me get rich in 2023?

22 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The world has changed a lot since Warren Buffett started investing. Christopher Ruane sees that as an opportunity rather than…

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How I’d build lifelong passive income – for £20 a week

22 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he can build long-lasting passive income streams for the equivalent of a few pounds per day. Here's…

Scottish Mortgage shares could be rewarding. How’s the risk?

21 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying Scottish Mortgage shares for his portfolio might turn out to be rewarding. But he also sees…

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Ocado shares have halved. Why am I still not buying?

20 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Today, Ocado shares are half the price of a year ago. But Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't adding them…

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Where next for the Lloyds share price? Here are 3 scenarios

20 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

This writer thinks the current Lloyds share price might end up offering him good value. So what's holding him back…

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Why I’m preparing now for a 2023 stock market correction

20 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't know when the next stock market correction will be. That's precisely why he's preparing a shopping list…

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20+ years of growing dividends! 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy

19 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a pair of FTSE 100 shares that have consistently grown their dividends for several decades -- and…

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Tesla stock’s up 19% in 2023! Should I invest?

19 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

So far in 2023, Tesla stock has jumped by almost a fifth. Our writer considers the longer-term picture -- and…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 5 to 10 shares!

19 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

To aim for a million, our writer would do less not more! Here's why he's inspired by Warren Buffett to…

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Can the THG share price ever recover?

18 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The THG share price is down more than 90% in under two years. Christopher Ruane remains unconvinced it will reach…

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Stock market investment for beginners: 3 things I wish I’d known

18 January, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Looking back on his past mistakes, Christopher Ruane shares three lessons he applies today when investing in the stock market.

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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…