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Market Movers

Today’s ‘hottest’ stock on the FTSE 100 index has plenty of high-profile backers

The biggest riser on the FTSE 100 index today (15 October) has been helped by an earnings release from one…

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Growth Shares

£10,000 invested in this S&P 500 icon 5 years ago is now worth…

James Beard looks at the recent stock price performance of a fallen S&P 500 giant. And he reckons the green…

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Investing Articles

Experts reckon generative AI could add billions to the value of these 5 FTSE 100 stocks

These FTSE 100 stocks stand to gain from the fourth industrial revolution that’s disrupting many industries. James Beard takes a…

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Investing Articles

At 4.2%, the yield on this dividend share isn’t the highest, but it’s been the FTSE’s most reliable

A stock’s dividend yield is a popular measure. But our writer explains why sometimes it might not be the best…

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Investing Articles

How much do you need in an ISA to target £587 of extra income each week?

To try and generate an extra income stream, our writer invests in the UK stock market. But what does he…

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Investing Articles

Want to aim for a second income of £2,095 a month? Here’s how…

Our writer looks at how a newbie investor could try and aim for a monthly four-figure second income. And he…

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Investing Articles

After crashing 54% in a year, are these among the cheapest UK shares to consider buying today?

Beaten-down stocks can sometimes be great shares to buy. But what about these two that have halved in value since…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to consider making my SIPP greener?

Our writer makes a confession about his Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and then considers what options he has to try…

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Investing Articles

Could Ferrari’s disappointing earnings forecast help the Aston Martin share price?

The Aston Martin share price has crashed 97% since the luxury car maker’s IPO in 2018. But could a rival's…

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Investing Articles

Could the Vodafone share price hit 100p by Christmas?

Our writer speculates on what needs to happen for the Vodafone share price to reach three figures in time for…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 stocks have never been higher… and the Bank of England’s getting nervous

The Bank of England has issued a warning that some equity valuations are looking stretched. Our writer considers the implications…

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Investing Articles

Has Lloyds (and its share price) had a lucky escape?

Following an announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority, investors breathed a sigh of relief and sent the Lloyds share price…

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Investing Articles

The HSBC share price isn’t having a good day, but I don’t think shareholders should be alarmed

Our writer reflects on today’s (9 October) fall in the HSBC share price. But he still thinks the UK’s most…

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Investing Articles

Could the BT share price take off?

Since October 2020, the BT share price has risen over 70%. But has the business made any progress since its…

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Investing Articles

To take advantage of a soaring gold price, is it time to consider this little-known UK growth share?

Our writer takes a closer look at an under-the-radar growth share that’s seen its price rocket by more than 230%…

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Investing Articles

The Mondi share price crumples 14% after a disappointing trading update!

The Mondi share price fell heavily today (6 October) after the FTSE 100 international packaging and paper group warned of…

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Investing Articles

Down 96% since IPO. Is it time to consider buying this FTSE 250 fallen icon?

This FTSE 250 car manufacturer made its stock market debut on 3 October 2018. Our writer takes a closer look…

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Investing Articles

Down 53% and 30% over the past year, is it time to consider these 2 beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks?

Our writer looks at two of the worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks since October 2024. But could either of them be…

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Investing Articles

The Vodafone share price could be 58% undervalued!

Based on other valuations in the telecoms sector, our writer thinks the Vodafone share price undervalues Britain’s largest mobile provider.

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Investing Articles

The JD Wetherspoon share price falls in early trading despite a 4.5% increase in EPS

Unimpressed investors sent the JD Wetherspoon share price lower today (3 October) after the pub chain released its preliminary results.

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Investing Articles

Should passive income hunters consider Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce Holdings has been the FTSE 100’s top performer over the past five years. But what’s the stock like for…

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Investing Articles

If this oil price forecast is right, the BP share price could double over the next 5 years!

There’s one particular oil price forecast that’s caught the attention of our writer. If it’s right, the BP share price…

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Investing Articles

By August 2026, the Lloyds share price could turn £10,000 into…

A few months ago, our writer thought the Lloyds share price rally would run out of steam. But he was…

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Investing Articles

1 week after the retailer reported its interim results, what’s happened to the JD Sports share price?

Our writer looks at what’s happened to the JD Sports Fashion share price since the publication of the athleisure retailer’s…

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Investing Articles

At £11.90, the Rolls-Royce share price isn’t cheap. But here’s why I’m not selling

Acknowledging that he was late to the party, our writer still thinks there’s value left in the Rolls-Royce Holdings share…

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Investing Articles

European defence stocks are booming so what has the FTSE 100 got to offer?

Defence stocks are doing rather well at the moment. Our writer takes a look at the three members of the…

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Investing Articles

This income share’s yielding 6.1% but I won’t touch it with a bargepole!

There’s an income share in the FTSE 100 that’s increased its dividend each year for over a quarter of a…

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Investing Articles

Elton John reckons gold is timeless but could it help target £1m from a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA?

After watching a documentary made by the World Gold Council, our writer wonders if the precious metal could help transform…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I think Frasers Group is still one of the cheapest FTSE stocks around!

I believe this FTSE stock offers tremendous value for money. But those holding 91.84% of the group’s shares don’t appear…

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Investing Articles

The JD Sports share price underreacts to the group’s interim results!

Our writer looks at how the JD Sports Fashion share price has responded to the release of the retailer’s latest…

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Investing Articles

Could Diageo do what Rolls-Royce shares have done over the past 5 years?

Since September 2020, Rolls-Royce shares have soared while Diageo’s stock is down 29%. But is a comeback on the cards…

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Investing Articles

Should I follow the crowd and buy these 2 UK shares?

After looking at the most popular UK shares on one particular trading platform, our writer is pleased with what he…

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Investing Articles

Could Nvidia help the Rolls-Royce share price?

Our writer wonders whether recent comments made by the boss of the world’s most valuable company could indirectly aid the…

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Investing Articles

It’s a case of good week, bad week for these 2 FTSE 250 growth shares!

Our writer takes a closer look at two strongly contrasting FTSE 250 retailers whose share prices performed very differently last…

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Investing Articles

Is this newly-promoted FTSE 100 share about to come back in fashion?

After a year’s absence, Burberry has returned to the FTSE 100 share index. Could this give the recent recovery in…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to consider this 15.2%-yielding passive income opportunity?

It’s unusual for smaller companies to offer opportunities to earn generous levels of passive income. But there’s one AIM share…

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Investing Articles

Down 21%, this FTSE 100 income stock offers a 7.4% dividend yield for investors!

This unloved income stock offers one of the highest yields on the FTSE 100. But with a falling share price,…

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Investing Articles

The Moonpig share price flies higher after the group issues its latest trading update!

For drama and excitement, forget about watching TV. Instead, just follow the Moonpig share price whenever it makes a stock…

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Investing Articles

Today’s results give a small boost to the Barratt Redrow share price

The Barratt Redrow share price has fallen significantly over the past year. Our writer looks at the group’s latest results…

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Investing Articles

With a massive yield of 24.2% and a dirt cheap P/E ratio of 5.2, should I buy this dividend share?

Our writer looks at a dividend share that appears to offer a dream combination of a high yield and a…

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