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What’s going to happen to the BP share price over the next 5 years?

Our writer takes inspiration from a fellow Fool and considers how the BP share price might perform between now and…

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Déjà vu! The JD Sports share price is sinking again

After a disappointing 12 months, our writer thought the JD Sports Fashion share price had finally turned the corner. But…

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FTSE stocks use this earnings measure that Warren Buffett says is misleading

Many FTSE companies emphasise EBITDA when announcing their results. Our writer looks at one example to explain why this approach…

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Is it time to look again at this fast-growing UK stock?

Since its 2024 IPO, Raspberry Pi’s share price has nearly doubled. But at one point, it was up over 275%.…

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I still don’t understand the Vodafone share price!

Twenty-four hours later, our writer remains surprised by the reaction of the Vodafone share price to the telecoms giant’s latest…

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SSE’s share price rises a little after it reported flat earnings for 2025

The SSE share price didn’t change much following the release of the group’s latest results. Our writer takes a closer…

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This FTSE 250 icon’s been very quiet. What’s going on?

Since its IPO in February 2021, our writer’s been following this FTSE 250 legend with interest. But lately, he notices…

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This growth stock’s up over 50% in a year. But could there be more to come?

Our writer looks at the prospects for a UK growth stock that’s recently joined the FTSE 100. But he acknowledges…

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This £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could generate passive income of £1,500 in year 1

Our writer believes investing in the FTSE 100 via an ISA is a great way of creating an additional income…

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I asked ChatGPT if Warren Buffett was the best investor of all time. Here’s what it said

Warren Buffett’s made billions from the stock market. I consulted a popular AI tool to see whether it believes he’s…

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This FTSE 250 stock could be about to take off!

Our writer reflects on a difficult year for a FTSE 250 stock. However, he reckons it could be one of…

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Only 5 of UK brokers’ FTSE 100 picks have outperformed the index in 2025

At the start of the year, an investment platform compiled a league table of FTSE 100 tips made by analysts.…

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The FTSE 100’s best performer over the past year is… a bit of a surprise to me!

The increase in price of this FTSE 100 stock has comfortably beaten its peers over the past 12 months. Our…

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Here’s how much £10,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

Although he doesn’t own any National Grid shares, our writer’s a bit of a fan of the stock. Here, he…

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The Burberry share price rises despite reporting a post-tax loss of £75m!

Our writer’s surprised how the Burberry share price has reacted following the release of the luxury fashion brand’s latest results.

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Help! What am I to make of this FTSE 250 income stock?

Our writer looks at one particular FTSE 250 stock to explain why he’s sometimes frustrated with the financial information presented…

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1 share to consider for those new to the stock market (and other investors too)

Our writer looks at how those wanting to start investing in the stock market could go about things. But he…

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Is the FTSE 100 good for passive income?

Our writer considers whether investing in the UK’s largest listed companies could help generate generous levels of passive income.

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These 10 FTSE income stocks could generate £33,137 a year in dividends

Our writer looks at the highest-yielding income stocks on the FTSE 350 and considers what level of return they might…

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What’s the point of investing in Vodafone, the FTSE 100’s 31st most valuable stock?

Our writer’s becoming increasingly frustrated with the share price performance of this FTSE 100 stock that was once the most…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ isn’t a fan of UK shares (except this one)

Terry Smith, founder and CEO of Fundsmith, has been described as a 'British Warren Buffett'. But he’s not that keen…

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I’m pinning my hopes on this activist investor kickstarting the BP share price

Elliott Investment Management reckons the BP share price doesn’t reflect the true potential of the energy giant. Our writer takes…

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The Card Factory share price sinks after reporting its 2025 results

Our writer considers why the Card Factory share price responded negatively to this morning’s results announcement and latest trading update.

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4 reasons why I think the Shell share price fell on rumours the group wants to buy BP

The Shell share price responded negatively after newspaper stories emerged claiming that the energy giant’s considering buying its smaller rival.

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Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price could do well even if interest rates continue to fall

Our writer considers the argument that the Lloyds share price could come under pressure if the Bank of England continues…

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The JD Sports share price could undervalue the FTSE 100 retailer by up to 95%

Despite rallying over the past three weeks, our writer thinks the JD Sports Fashion share price has further to go.…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s up 40% in a week! What’s going on?

Our writer takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock that’s comfortably outperformed all others on the index over…

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£20,000 invested in this Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

Our writer looks at the typical returns on an ISA over the past five years. But with a bit of…

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I’m no Einstein but these 5 dividend shares could deliver £3,658 of passive income a year

Our writer claims you don’t have to be a genius to see how a handful of dividend shares can help…

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This £20,000 ISA could deliver £8,499 of passive income a year

According to our writer, using an ISA to buy high-yielding FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares is a great way of generating…

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1 month after ‘Liberation Day’, here are the FTSE 100’s winners and losers

On 2 April, President Trump caused chaos after announcing a massive increase in tariffs. One month on, our writer looks…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price reacts to the group’s latest trading update

Our writer looks at how the Taylor Wimpey share price responded following the release of the housebuilder’s update for the…

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Despite Trump’s tariffs, could this FTSE 250 trust be a long-term winner?

Decisions in the White House are badly affecting one FTSE 250 investment trust. But has this turbulence created a buying…

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I reckon a bull market’s coming! Here’s what I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Hoping to capitalise on what he believes is an undervalued UK stock market, our writer’s added more of this FTSE…

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The UK stock market looks undervalued to me. Here’s 1 growth stock to consider for a SIPP

Our writer explains why he thinks the UK stock market’s currently in bargain territory, and identifies one share potentially worthy…

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Here’s a 5-stock high-yielding portfolio that could generate passive income of £1,500 a year

Those wanting to earn generous levels of passive income from their Stocks and Shares ISA could take a closer look…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth…

The price of Lloyds shares has more than doubled over the past five years. However, our writer’s cautious about the…

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Could this ‘average’ FTSE 100 stock be one to consider in these difficult times?

Our writer celebrates being average and looks at one FTSE 100 stock that could help investors navigate their way through…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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Some wise investment advice (but Warren Buffett didn’t say it first)

Warren Buffett’s come up with plenty of memorable quotes. But our writer’s found some sensible words from someone who the…

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