Christopher Ruane, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Here’s how £9,000 in savings could be used to target £343 a month of passive income

19 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a passive income plan that he reckons could help someone make sizeable sums over time without…

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As the FTSE 100 hits an all-time high, is it time to reconsider the S&P 500?

16 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why a surging FTSE 100 has not yet made him focus more on the potential of S&P…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here are 3 ways an investor could target a £2k annual passive income

16 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks there is more than one way to try and skin a cat when it comes to earning…

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Up 83% in months, could Micron stock be the next Nvidia?

16 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Chipmaker Micron Technology's stock price has surged by over 80% in just a few months. Could this be a possible…

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Is there a ‘best age’ to start buying shares?

14 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some possible pros and cons of waiting to start buying shares for the first time, versus starting…

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Want to earn £1k+ in annual passive income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Consider this!

13 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out some points to consider when trying to target a four-figure income from one year's Stocks and…

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3 risks to the Rolls-Royce share price, after its 979% climb

13 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After a 979% growth in the Rolls-Royce share price, our writer still sees things to like in the business. But…

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Can Warren Buffett principles help when looking for AI stocks to buy?

13 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Billionaire Warren Buffett has made a fortune by applying old investing principles to new industries. Can our writer learn some…

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The Nvidia share price hit an all-time high this week. But could it still be a bargain?

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The Nvidia share price has soared 1,466% in just five years. This writer reckons the best may yet be to…

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How much does someone need to invest to target a second income of £15k – or £150k?

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A second income from dividend shares? It's a well-worn path -- and this writer sees some attractions to the approach.…

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Could the stock market crash in the second half of 2025?

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

As the FTSE 100 hits a new high, could a stock market crash be coming? Our writer thinks there's a…

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Start investing this summer with a spare £250? Here’s how!

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how an investor with a few hundred pounds to spare and no prior experience could look to…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I think look undervalued

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 may be hitting record highs but there are still bargains to be had on the index. I…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how to target £841 of passive income each month

12 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Passive income plans don't need to be complicated. Our writer explains how someone could target a sizeable second income buying…

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3 shares that could help a SIPP double in value

11 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a trio of FTSE 100 shares that he thinks investors should consider for their long-term potential to…

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Rolls-Royce shares are close to reaching £10. Is it too late to buy?

10 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have come a long way. With the price within spitting distance of £10, our writer considers whether he…

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The more Apple stock falls, the more tempting it looks!

9 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After a 16% drop this year, Christopher Ruane has been eyeing adding some Apple stock to his portfolio. But has…

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Is the Lloyds share price taking a breather before its next move up?

9 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

After an outstanding few years of performance, the Lloyds share price seems to have run out of steam in recent…

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Here’s how long it’s taken £1k of Nvidia stock to turn into £10k today!

8 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how money invested in Nvidia stock less than three years ago has grown in value over tenfold…

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The Rolls-Royce share price hit an all-time high last week. Too late to buy?

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane tries to put the soaring Rolls-Royce share price into perspective as he weighs whether he's too late to…

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Here’s how a £20k ISA could earn £1,400 in passive income next year – and every year

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the practicalities of using a Stocks and Shares ISA to start generating sizeable annual passive income…

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Invest like Warren Buffett? Here are 3 simple ways to do it

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett’s spent decades investing. Our writer discusses a trio of his investment principles he’s applying himself.

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How much should a 40-year-old invest to target a monthly second income of £1,000?

6 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a 40 year-old could aim to build a sizeable second income over time by buying dividend…

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With a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how to aim for passive income of £228,688!

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could be an absolute passive income goldmine over the long term. Our writer explains…

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FTSE 100 shares: a long-term chance to get rich?

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

This writer believes it is possible to build long-term wealth by building a portfolio of carefully chosen, attractively priced FTSE…

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What sort of shares can make sense to buy for a SIPP?

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Thinking about the right shares to buy for a SIPP can involve a long-term view and some self-awareness. Here, our…

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Here’s how £20k of savings could one day generate £841 of monthly passive income

5 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

A passive income plan built around investing in dividend shares could be a simple but potentially lucrative way to earn…

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These two FTSE 250 shares yield 8.9% and 9.3%. Can that last?

4 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two high-yield FTSE 250 investment funds that are both focused on the…

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Nvidia stock just hit an all-time high. So could it still make sense to buy?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has hit an all-time high today. Our writer reckons it may still be cheap from a long-term perspective.…

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As Rolls-Royce shares smash record after record, could they be a bargain even now?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have performed incredibly in recent years. This writer reckons they may yet go even higher -- here's his…

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5 dividend shares yielding 5.9%+ to consider in July

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discussed a handful of FTSE dividends shares yielding close to 6% or higher that he reckons investors should…

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Up 50% in just 1 year, can the NatWest share price keep going?

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a couple of ways to evaluate the Natwest share price and decide whether it offers a…

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Down 21%, here are 3 things that could boost the BP share price

3 July, 2025 | Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has grown in the past five years, but it's been left in the dust by rival…