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Market Movers

Why the Diageo share price is down 13% today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has just registered a double-digit fall. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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With an 8.5% dividend, is the Taylor Wimpey share price set to surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price is recovering, but the dividend yield is still massive. I'm looking at locking in some…

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As the Marks & Spencer share price climbs 10%, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Marks & Spencer share price has doubled in the past year after the company stormed back into the FTSE…

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Has the Persimmon share price bottomed out?

| Stephen Wright

After 18 months of declines, the Persimmon share price is rising. But should investors worry about lower revenues due to…

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Down 28% in a year, could this FTSE 100 stock stage a turnaround?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how this FTSE 100 stock could turn around its recent poor share price performance amid market volatility.

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As the Persimmon share price rises, should we buy before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price is still down in the dumps after collapsing in 2022. But we have a flicker of…

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3 huge opportunities in the stock market to look at right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Whether one is investing for growth or income, the stock market is throwing up some exciting opportunities right now, says…

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Down 20% in 2023, is the Prudential share price a major investment opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Earlier in the year, the Prudential share price was near 1,400p. Today however, it’s under 900p. Is this a great…

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The easyJet share price rally stalls! Is it time to buy the dip?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer examines why the easyJet share price dipped after a recent good run and whether it presents a buying…

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As the BT share price jumps 6%, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has made a good start to the day as the telecoms giant beat first-half expectations. Is…

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Is the Shell share price just getting started?

| Paul Summers

As the Shell share price rises on a positive update, Paul Summers considers whether the stock can continue is stellar…

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2 falling FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With so much market volatility, this Fool explains why buying these falling FTSE 100 stocks now could be a shrewd…

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Which is better value, the AstraZeneca or GSK share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The GSK share price has fallen behind in the past few years. But do Q3 earnings mean we should expect…

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Time for me to buy more as the BP share price dips on Q3 results?

| Simon Watkins

The BP share price fell as Q3 results missed net income forecasts, but it operates in a bullish trading space…

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Investing Articles

This beaten-down FTSE 250 growth stock just jumped 25%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth investors haven't really had much to shout about in 2023. But could this FTSE-leading share price spike change all…

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The downtrodden Pearson share price is on the way up. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

With earnings growth and cash flow looking better, I wonder if the Pearson share price could be set for a…

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At 449p, is the Glencore share price a no-brainer for dividends?

| Ben McPoland

The Glencore share price has been under pressure this year. But the miner's latest production numbers look solid. So should…

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The beaten-down NatWest share price just fell 10%. Is it a top contrarian buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest share price fall just got worse, as Q3 figures disappointed. But might it just make it party time…

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This FTSE 250 stock looks too cheap 

| Kevin Godbold

A dividend yielding over 5% and earnings growth ahead means this FTSE 250 stock might have been oversold in the…

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Do Unilever share price falls make this a great value FTSE 100 buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

What should we do when a long-term cash-cow stock falls out of favour? That's what I'm asking about the Unilever…

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1 stock in the FTSE 100 that looks like a bargain hiding in plain sight

| Kevin Godbold

This cheap-looking FTSE 100 stock has an anticipated dividend yield around 6% and City analysts expect growth in earnings ahead.

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Here’s why Fresnillo could be an overlooked FTSE 100 value stock right now

| Alan Oscroft

Value stocks can often be hidden from view by short-term ups and downs. And this candidate looks expensive in the…

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This fallen FTSE 100 darling could be one of the best shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Which are the best shares to buy as we approach the end of 2023 and a new year? I put…

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Is the Lloyds share price doomed?

| Kevin Godbold

A strong third-quarter trading update from Lloyds Banking Group has failed to lift the share price and here’s why that…

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Is Bunzl an overlooked dividend stock to consider now?

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 dividend stock Bunzl has been growing its shareholder payment at a compound annual growth rate of an attractive…

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Down 14%! Is Softcat stock a buy-the-dip bargain on the FTSE 250?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 growth stock plunged 14% in the market today after posting its annual results. What caused this massive…

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The Barclays share price drops on results day, but is the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

For income-hunting investors, does the 7.4% anticipated dividend yield justify ignoring the recent Barclays share price decline?

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Investing Articles

Why is the FTSE 100 down this week?

| Alan Oscroft

Why is the FTSE 100 up this week? Why is the FTSE 100 down this week? It gets asked all…

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Why the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) share price has been soaring

| Kevin Godbold

Despite strong progress already, the clever business behind InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) could drive the share price higher. 

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Investing Articles

Is a 12% drop in the Rightmove share price the cue for investors to start buying?

| Stephen Wright

The Rightmove share price is under pressure as news of tougher competition is emerging. But Stephen Wright doesn’t think investors…

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Is the Deliveroo share price heading back up to 200p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Deliveroo share price has been creeping up in anticipation of earnings ahead. Can the business and stock momentum continue?

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Market Movers

Will GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy hurt UK stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The use of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic could have implications for a range of industries. Could UK stocks…

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Investing Articles

Are Barratt Developments shares a falling knife?

| Andrew Mackie

After another disappointing trading update, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Barratt Developments' shares are a buy for his ISA portfolio.

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The Whitbread share price is on a roll. I think there’s more to come

| Paul Summers

Outperforming the FTSE 100 in 2023, the Whitbread share price is recovering. Paul Summers takes a look at its half-year…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that have tanked…but should bounce back!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last six months, these FTSE 100 stocks have fallen between 21% and 32%. Edward Sheldon expects them to…

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Is Bellway a dividend stock worth buying?

| Kevin Godbold

This housebuilding company could be a dividend stock worth buying if the business can hold firm through the sector downturn.

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3 hot FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Alan Oscroft

There's a lot of news from FTSE 250 companies right now. Will we see a mid-cap stock surge, when the…

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As the THG share price climbs 6%, is it a best-buy growth stock?

| Alan Oscroft

Could shareholders be set to profit from a new bull run for the THG share price? Here's a look at…

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Is this FTSE small-cap company about to crack the American market?

| Kevin Godbold

Exciting FDA approval could help this FTSE business grow in the US and drive the stock higher on the back…

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Market Movers

Should I buy easyJet shares after record Q4 profits?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are still trading way below their highs, despite the fact that profits are soaring. Are they worth buying?…

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