Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Is the Rolls-Royce dividend on its way back?

17 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Will the Rolls-Royce dividend come back when the company reports final results next week? Christopher Ruane is doubtful -- but…

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7%+ yield and a booming share price! Should I scoop up Taylor Wimpey shares?

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

With Taylor Wimpey shares gaining fast and offering a juicy dividend yield to boot, could now be the moment for…

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These UK lithium shares have jumped over 50% already in 2023! Time to buy?

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been hunting for lithium shares to buy for his portfolio. Could this penny stock with some exciting…

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If I’d invested £500 in easyjet shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

If our writer had bought easyjet shares three years ago this week, a recent price rally wouldn't have been enough…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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Down 28%! Could Scottish Mortgage shares turn around in 2023?

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bruising year. Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks they offer value and would happily…

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I’ve been loading up on Alphabet stock while it’s cheap

16 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock for his portfolio lately. Here's why he reckons it could turn out to…

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Here’s how I try to find the right stocks to buy for my pension

15 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

When investing for retirement over a long time frame, how does our writer filter for possible stocks to buy? Here…

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9%+ yield! The M&G dividend forecast has caught my eye

15 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the M&G dividend forecast is appealing, offering him close to a double-digit yield. Here he considers what…

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Does the Persimmon share price make it a high-yield bargain?

15 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

A tumbling Persimmon share price has boosted the builder's dividend yield. A change is coming, so should our writer invest…

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I’d invest £300 each month to target a £20,000 second income

15 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few hundred pounds each month, our writer thinks he can build a sizeable second income. Here's…

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Up 27% in a year, could the Centrica share price keep rising?

15 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has been rising strongly, but still sits far below where it was a decade ago. Our…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few cheap shares!

14 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use a compact portfolio to aim for a million. Here's why he focuses on buying high-quality companies…

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boohoo shares are halfway to a pound. Can they get there?

14 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

This writer has seen the value of his boohoo shares tumble. But lately they have been climbing. Could now be…

The Cineworld share price just jumped. Should I buy?

14 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

A sudden leap in the Cineworld share price this week has not convinced this writer to add the company to…

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I’m falling in love with dividend shares!

14 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

This writer is a gold digger when it comes to owning dividend shares! But he wants to get to know…

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Trading in pennies, is the Vodafone share price about to take off?

14 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Could a new development help push the Vodafone share price upwards? Shareholder Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here's why he's not…

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Could 2023 be a great year for stock market investment?

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

So far, some shares are showing strong gains this year. Christopher Ruane explains why he is ignoring the big picture…

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Could now be the moment to start buying FTSE 250 shares?

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has lost value over the past year. But from a long-term investment perspective, could that be an…

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The AFC Energy share price has leapt 43% this year. Can it keep climbing?

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what might lie behind a surging AFC Energy share price and considers whether to add the…

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I think the Games Workshop dividend could be set to soar

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is optimistic about where the Games Workshop dividend might go. So why isn't he buying the shares at…

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Can tobacco dividends realistically continue at today’s levels?

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

This writer receives a stream of tobacco dividends on a regular basis. Here he considers what he thinks might happen…

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2 Dividend Aristocrats I’ve bought for growing income

13 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has boosted his income streams by buying two Dividend Aristocrats. Here's why these investments excite him.

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Could high-yield investing help me build long-term wealth?

12 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks high-yield investing could help him build wealth, but would still pay close attention to finding quality shares…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett to find cheap UK shares

12 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made huge amounts of money following some simple investing principles. Our writer is using some Buffett wisdom…

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Will the booming IAG share price break the £2 barrier?

11 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has surged 70% in a matter of months. Christopher Ruane considers where it might go next…

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Could buying Cineworld shares be a classic beginner’s error?

11 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer won't touch Cineworld shares. But if he was an investing novice, maybe he'd think they were a bargain.…

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2 dirt-cheap shares I’ve bought to hold until the 2030s

11 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Why has our writer bought this pair of cheap shares for his portfolio? And why has he no plans to…

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Here’s how I’d allocate a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,400 in dividends per year

11 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he'd put £20,000 into a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target a four-figure annual…

Forget dropshipping! Here’s my practical passive income plan for £5 a day

11 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Passive income ideas like dropshipping lack the appeal of investing in dividend shares for this writer. Here's how he'd do…

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I could already have doubled my money this year owning Tesla stock. Why didn’t I?

10 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

In just the first few weeks of 2023, Tesla stock has covered a large range of prices. Our writer has…

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5% yield! 6% yield! 7% yield! 3 UK shares I’d buy today

10 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of quarterly-paying dividend shares that offer yields of 5% to 7%. He'd happily buy…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new highs, I’d snap up these 2 cheap shares

10 February, 2023 | Christopher Ruane

This week, the FTSE 100 index broke its previous record high. But Christopher Ruane reckons this FTSE 100 duo could…