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Why did the AstraZeneca share price just fall, and what should we do?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price just took a hit as President Trump announced a price war against the US pharmaceutical industry.

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Here’s why some parts of the stock market rallied on Monday

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market saw an uneven rally on Monday as companies with exposure to China surged on news coming out…

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Here’s the growth forecasts for Next shares through to 2028!

| Royston Wild

Next's shares have risen in price again after another forecast-raising trading statement. Is the FTSE 100 company a white hot…

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Here’s why the Next share price is rising again today

| Roland Head

The Next share price keeps climbing, but should investors like me consider buying? Roland Head looks at today’s news and…

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Here’s the growth forecast for BAE Systems shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

I think BAE Systems could be one of the hottest growth shares to consider right now. Here's why I'm a…

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The Card Factory share price sinks after reporting its 2025 results

| James Beard

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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$3.5bn buyback boosts the Shell share price. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Does the Shell share price make it look like a cash-cow bargain right now? That could depend a lot on…

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As the Persimmon share price barely moves on positive trading, is the market missing a chance?

| Alan Oscroft

How much longer will the Persimmon share price remain depressed? This latest update suggests things are looking up this year.

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Genus rockets 27% in the FTSE 250! Should I buy this UK stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has had this under-the-radar UK stock on his watchlist for a few months now. Why did it suddenly…

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As the GSK share price bounces back, Q1 results raise hopes for more to come

| Alan Oscroft

The GSK share price took a dive in response to US import tariffs, but the company says it should be…

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Here’s why the Smith & Nephew share price jumped 7% in the FTSE 100 today!

| Ben McPoland

The Smith & Nephew share price was marching higher today, topping the Footsie index in the process. Is this cheap…

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

| James Beard

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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Here’s why the AstraZeneca share price dipped 3.7% in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

Despite AstraZeneca’s falling share price today, this writer believes the London-listed pharmaceutical giant could be worth a closer look.

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Are Associated British Food shares now one of the FTSE 100’s greatest bargains?

| Royston Wild

Associated British Food (ABF) shares have slumped on news of tough retail conditions. Is the FTSE 100 stock now too…

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As H1 results send the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price down 8%, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

This blip in the ABF share price on interim results day might be just the buying opportunity that patient long-term…

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Will these Q1 results mark the turning point for the BP share price?

| Alan Oscroft

BP's low-carbon aims were not a success for the share price. But we're at the start of a strategic reversal…

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The HSBC share price dip pushes the dividend to 6.1%. Here’s what Q1 earnings say

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price has wobbled in the aftermath of the escalating US-China tariff war. Can Q1 results help settle…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 growth stock for investors to consider

| Paul Summers

Shares in this FTSE 100 stock have tumbled over the last year. But is all the bad news priced in…

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$1bn a day! This S&P 500 share still looks like a stock market bargain after Q1 earnings

| Ben McPoland

The owner of Google and YouTube just announced strong results to the stock market, including another massive $70bn share buyback.

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Gold prices soar while the Fresnillo share price slumps. What gives?

| Andrew Mackie

With a gold bull market in full swing, this Fool argues that the falling Fresnillo share price may not remain…

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Why isn’t the Tesla share price crashing after Q1 earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into a few reasons why the Tesla share price is set to rise rather than nosedive following…

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Here’s my preview for Tesla stock, down 5.75% yesterday, with earnings due today

| Jon Smith

With the quarterly earnings due out today, Jon Smith runs through three key points that he's watching out for that…

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As the Sainsbury share price bucks the price-war trend on FY results, I examine the dividend prospects

| Alan Oscroft

The J Sainsbury share price has been regaining ground, despite growing fears of intense competition in the supermarket sector.

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After collapsing 28% today, are Bunzl shares too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

A poor trading statement has sent Bunzl shares to multi-year lows. Could now be a good time to consider investing…

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As WH Smith shares rise despite its H1 loss, I still think they’re good value

| Stephen Wright

Shares in retail companies have been having a tough time recently, but does the latest FTSE 250 stock to report…

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Here’s why the B&M share price just jumped 5%

| Alan Oscroft

The B&M share price has had a tough 12 months. But the latest upbeat year-end trading update makes me think…

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Are Tesco shares a screaming buy after sinking to 9-month lows?

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares continue to experience price weakness as signs of mounting competition grow. But is it now too cheap to…

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The JD Sports share price is up 10% on today’s upbeat results but still dirt cheap with a P/E of just 5.2!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the JD Sports Fashion share price rocket following an impressive set of results given…

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10 FTSE shares falling today after President Trump’s tariffs bombshell!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why JD Sports Fashion from the FTSE 100 and a diverse bunch of other UK stocks are…

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Down 11% today, is this FTSE 250 share NOW a top dip buy?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share has lost around a fifth of its value during the last 12 months. Is it now…

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What’s happening to the Lloyds share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained 31% in the past 12 months, but it could be facing its sternest…

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Down 13% in the FTSE 250! Why did Pets at Home stock sell off today?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the worst-performing stock in the FTSE 250 today to see what has gone wrong and whether…

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Up 46% in a fortnight! Is this soaring ex-penny stock still a FTSE gem at 59p?

| Ben McPoland

SRT Marine Systems (LON:SRT) has been one of the very best FTSE small-cap stocks to own after surging 132% in…

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This FTSE 100 fashion icon just broke the £1bn profit ceiling! What’s next?

| Mark Hartley

FTSE 100 fashion retailer Next posted £1bn annual profit in this morning's results. In light of recent trade tariffs, is…

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Record £1bn profit gives the Next share price a boost. Is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next share price has been soaring ahead of sector rivals, and the latest full-year results might just give us…

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An activist thinks the Smiths Group share price is too low. These first-half results might show why

| Alan Oscroft

The Smiths Group share price has had a solid five years, and City analysts are predicting yet more years of…

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As the Kingfisher share price falls 12% on FY results, is it too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The economic pinch is pressuring big-ticket DIY sales, but the Kingfisher share price might just have fallen too far on…

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Down 11% in a day, this FTSE 250 stock is a buy for me

| Stephen Wright

As shares in JD Wetherspoon fall 11% despite like-for-like sales growing 5%, Stephen Wright is looking to keep buying the…

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The Prudential share price continues its recovery after 2024 profits rise 10%. Where’s it heading this year?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment case for Prudential after positive 2024 full-year results could prompt further share price growth in…

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Up 12% today, here’s a great FTSE 250 growth share to consider!

| Royston Wild

Softcat's share price is soaring following a blockbuster first-half trading announcement. Here's why the FTSE 250 share is worth a…

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