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Can the move towards renewable energy push the SSE share price higher?

Everyone seems to be talking about green energy these days. Our writer considers how the SSE share price might respond…

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Now above 540p, has the Rolls-Royce share price become a bit of a nonsense?

Taking inspiration from Edward Lear and his famous book of nonsense, our writer waxes lyrical about the Rolls-Royce share price.

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Down 43% since 16 July! Is now a good time to buy the FTSE 250’s worst performer?

Our writer asks whether the significant drop -- over the past three months -- in the share price of the…

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Some warning lights are flashing red for UK shares!

Usually a positive person, our writer explains why he’s becoming increasingly pessimistic about the short-term outlook for UK shares.

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After they fell 29% last week, should I buy Vistry shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

Some unexpected news sent Vistry shares sharply downwards. Our writer considers whether this is an opportunity to boost his Stocks…

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The Ocado share price is up 23% in a month! But I’d still avoid it like the plague!

Even though the Ocado share price has risen more than 20% over the past four weeks, our writer explains why…

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Could 5 November create fireworks for Tesla stock?

America chooses its next president in early November. Our writer considers how the result might affect the Tesla stock price.

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Will the Next share price be affected by 2 insiders selling?

With two of the retailer’s directors offloading £31.8m of shares, our writer considers what might happen to the Next share…

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It’s October! Does this mean UK stocks are going to crash?

Whisper it quietly, but four of the five biggest one-day falls in the FTSE 100 have been in the month…

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This FTSE 250 insider’s selling but 2 brokers say “buy”. What’s going on?

A director of this FTSE 250 retailer has sold £114m of stock but brokers rate its shares a Buy. Our…

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After falling 54% in 5 years, is the worst over for the Vodafone share price?

Since October 2019, the Vodafone share price has been the worst performer on the FTSE 100. But our writer thinks…

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With 45 years of 5%+ dividend growth, could this be the ultimate passive income stock?

Having grown its dividend by at least 5% each year -- for more than four decades -- this sounds like…

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After falling 39% in 12 months, should I buy the FTSE 100’s worst-performing stock?

Over the past 12 months, 19 stocks on the FTSE 100 have dropped in value. Our writer considers whether now’s…

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Record sales but its share price doesn’t move. Is ‘Spoons’ now a bargain value stock?

Despite reporting revenue of £2bn for the first time, investors seemed unimpressed with JD Wetherspoon’s results last week. But could…

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All yielding over 9.6%, which of the FTSE 250’s top 5 passive income stocks is the ‘best’?

In the UK’s second tier of listed companies, there are plenty of great income stocks. Here are those that offer…

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Is it time for me to buy the FTSE’s most shorted share?

Nearly 10% of the shares of this member of the FTSE 250 have been borrowed making it the UK’s most…

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Will the BP share price ever hit £5 again?

The BP share price was last above 500p in May. After falling 26% since then, our writer considers whether it…

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Down 8.5% in a week, what’s going on with the JD Sports share price?

This week’s movement in the JD Sports share price surprised our writer. But he still thinks the company’s well positioned…

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With 144 years of combined payout growth, are these the 3 best UK dividend stocks of all time?

Our writer’s found three dividend stocks that have been steadily increasing their payouts to shareholders for decades. But are they…

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All yielding over 6%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 10 passive income stocks is the best?

There are plenty of Footsie shares paying generous levels of passive income. Our writer looks at those offering the biggest…

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This FTSE 250 legend just got 26% cheaper. But should I buy?

The share price of Aston Martin, the FTSE 250 luxury car maker, crashed 26% on Monday (30 September). Is now…

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Rupert Murdoch wants to own this FTSE 100 stock, but I don’t!

Since attracting the interest of a high-profile investor at the start of September, this FTSE 100 stock’s risen 13.6%. But…

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Up 28% in 3 months, the IAG share price is starting to take off. But will it last?

The International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE:IAG) share price is now 58% above its 52-week low. There's a number of reasons…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through until 2026

Based on predictions prepared by analysts, dividends from Lloyds shares are expected to grow steadily over the next three years.

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Up 33% in a year, where next for the share price of this FTSE 100 retailer?

Our writer explains why he recently bought the stock of a FTSE 100 company that’s one of the UK’s best…

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After falling 14% in a week, is this FTSE 250 stock the bargain of the century?

The share price of this FTSE 250 British icon has fallen to levels never seen before. But does it mean…

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With a yield of 18%, should I buy this under-the-radar energy stock for passive income?

In his quest for passive income, our writer takes a look at a little known energy stock that’s currently yielding…

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Could small modular reactors cause the Rolls-Royce share price to explode?

Our writer doesn’t think the Rolls-Royce share price offers value for money at the moment. But he likes the look…

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Could SpaceX help the Scottish Mortgage share price take off?

After last week’s first private space walk, SpaceX is attracting a lot of interest. But will this help the Scottish…

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With a yield of 4.5% and a P/E ratio of 14.2, could this FTSE 100 member be a hidden gem?

With its above-average yield and low P/E ratio, there's lots to like about this FTSE 100 stock. But our writer’s…

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With its share price crashing 87% in less than 4 years, is this now a bargain basement growth stock?

Our writer has a soft spot for this British legend that’s fallen on hard times. But will its reputation for…

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Is it time to look at the FTSE 100’s own ‘Magnificent 7’?

Much has been written about the seven stocks that dominate the US tech sector. But our writer’s been looking at…

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Is now the time to pile into cheap UK stocks?

Our writer considers a report that claims UK stocks are currently underpriced. And he finds one share in particular that…

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Yielding more than 8%, do these 4 FTSE 100 dividend shares offer tremendous value?

Our writer’s been looking at some of the highest-yielding dividend shares among the UK’s largest listed companies. But is it…

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After rising 118% in 12 months, is there anything left to say about the Rolls-Royce share price?

After an amazing post-pandemic recovery, much has been written about the Rolls-Royce share price. But our writer wants to come…

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Could today be the start of a new beginning for the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price?

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price is up after the company raised more money. Our writer considers whether the stock…

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With a P/E ratio of 3.4, is the cheapest stock on the FTSE 100 index a bit of a bargain?

After applying a popular valuation technique to all the stocks on the FTSE 100 index, our writer’s found the cheapest.…

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Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s most shorted stock?

Five investors have borrowed 5.66% of this FTSE 100 stock in the hope that it falls in value. Our writer’s…

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Rightmove and Rentokil are 2 FTSE 100 shares in the news. Should I buy?

Two FTSE 100 shares hit the headlines today (11 September) for very different reasons. Our writer ponders whether now could…

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The Vodafone share price is treading water. But for how much longer?

The Vodafone share price has gone nowhere since September 2023. Our writer considers whether the group’s restructuring will help push…

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