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Why the Experian share price is soaring after Q4 results

The Experian share price is at all-time highs after the company’s latest trading update. But does 6% revenue growth justify…

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A 7.8% yield and growing! Is the Imperial Brands dividend a passive income bargain?

The Imperial Brands dividend is growing -- and the tobacco company already offers a juicy yield compared to many FTSE…

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Imperial Brands’ share price is on fire! Time to buy following HY results?

The Imperial Brands share price is flying right now! Is the FTSE 100 cigarette giant starting to break out of…

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Why I think Burberry’s share price is simply too cheap to ignore right now

Burberry’s share price has dropped 50% in a year. Roland Head reviews the latest numbers and explains why he’s buying.

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Vodafone approves a €2bn stock buyback – can the share price soar?

Will the full-year results report kick-start a turnaround for the Vodafone share price and its restructuring underlying business?

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Why the Diploma share price is surging after a strong trading update

The Diploma share price is up 7% after a strong earnings report. As the company keeps growing, is there still…

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Airtel Africa’s share price sinks on profits hit! Time to buy?

Airtel Africa's share price has plunged as news of currency devaluations spook investors. Is this a great dip buying opportunity?

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Is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain after the company’s latest trading update?

The J D Wetherspoon share price is up 3% after the company’s latest trading update. Beyond the immediate issues, Stephen…

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A mixed Q1, but I’m now ready to buy InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) shares

InterContinental Hotels Group shares are down today after the FTSE 100 firm reported Q1 earnings. This looks like the dip…

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What’s going on with the GSK share price as Q1 profit falls?

The GSK share price pushed upwards in early trading on Wednesday despite the pharmaceuticals giant registering falling profits in Q1.

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

The HSBC share price rose on 30 April after the company beat earnings expectations. But what else is going on…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps on ‘good momentum’. Is the worst over?

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is finally showing signs of life following a positive trading update. Paul Summers wonders whether…

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Can this latest news help stop the St James’s Place share price rot?

The St James's Place share price has collapsed since its highs of 2021. But as we hit the first quarter,…

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Here’s why the HSBC share price just powered to a 5-year high!

The HSBC share price is nearing 700p after the Asia-focused bank released its first-quarter earnings today. Is the stock still…

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A Q1 trading update pushes the Beazley share price up a bit more. Is it still cheap?

The Beazley share price has been motoring up in what might turn out to be the start of a 2024…

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The Microsoft share price surges after results. Is this the best AI stock to buy?

Jon Smith flags up the jump in the Microsoft share price after the latest results showed strong demand for AI…

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Are Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?

Persimmon shares have struggled in 2024, so far. But today's trading update suggests sentiment in the housing market's already improving.

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is soaring after Q1 earnings

Stephen Wright isn’t surprised to see the Unilever share price rising as the company’s Q1 results show it’s executing on…

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Barclays’ share price jumps 5% on Q1 news. Will it soon be too late to buy?

The Barclays share price has been having a great time this year, as a solid Q1 gives it another boost.…

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The AstraZeneca share price lifts 5% on a top-and-bottom earnings beat

The AstraZeneca share price reached £120 today and helped push the FTSE 100 higher. Would I still buy this flying…

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Meta stock slumps 13% after poor results. Here’s what I’ll do

Jon Smith flags up the reasons behind the fall in the Meta stock price overnight, along with his take on…

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After profits plunge 28%, should investors consider buying Lloyds shares?

Lloyds has seen its shares wobble following the release of its latest results. But is this a chance for investors…

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Something’s changed in a good way for Reckitt in Q1, and the share price may be about to take off

With the Reckitt share price near 4,475p, is this a no-brainer stock? This long-time Fool takes a closer look at…

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This new boost in assets might just get the abrdn share price moving again

The abrdn share price has lost half its value in the past five years. But with investor confidence returning, are…

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As revenues rise 8%, is the Croda International share price set to bounce back?

The latest update from Croda International indicates that sales are starting to recover from the end of 2023, so is…

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Q1 results boost the Bunzl share price: investors should consider the stock for stability

As the Bunzl share price edges higher, our writer considers whether this so-called boring FTSE 100 stock looks like a…

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Down massively in 2024 so far, is there worse to come for Tesla stock?

Tesla stock has been been stuck in reverse gear. Will the latest earnings announcement see the share price continue to…

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The Anglo American share price dips on Q1 production update. Time to buy?

The Anglo American share price has fallen hard in the past two years, after a very tough 2023. But I…

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Why is the FTSE 100 at all-time highs?

Jon Smith flags up two reasons for the jump in the FTSE 100 over the past week, also pointing out…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises on housing market ‘stability’. Time to consider buying?

The 2024 Taylor Wimpey share price hasn't been in great form, so far. But Paul Summers remains cautiously optimistic for…

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3 shares set to be booted from the FTSE 100!

Each quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. These three…

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Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

Beating the S&P 500's tricky, but Paul Summers is optimistic on this FTSE 250 stock's ability to deliver based on…

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The easyJet share price is taking off. I think it could soar!

The easyJet share price is having a very good day. Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update…

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As the Rentokil share price dips on Q1 news, I ask if it’s time to buy

The Rentokil Initial share price has disappointed investors in the past 12 months. Could this be the year we get…

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Is this news just what the Entain share price needs for a fresh boost?

The Entain share price has fallen in the past few years. But the latest Q1 update suggests the future is…

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Why the stock market is down 1.4% today

Jon Smith runs through several reasons for the fall in the stock market today, with examples of stock that are…

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The Darktrace share price jumps 8% today! Has the firm finally turned a corner?

Jon Smith runs through the latest trading update and the benefit it provides to the Darktrace share price, as well…

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Is Imperial Brands’ share price set to soar on an upbeat H1 trading update?

Imperial Brands’ share price looks very undervalued against its peers but may be boosted by a positive H1 trading update…

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1 unstoppable FTSE 100 stock to consider buying before 5 April

As its latest acquisition takes the stock to an all-time high, Stephen Wright thinks investors should seriously consider buying Diploma…

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As strong trading pushes the Ocado share price up, is it now time to buy?

An early 8% rise in the Ocado share price after the latest news? Could forward-looking shareholders finally be set to…

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