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Here’s why the Greggs share price rose 11% in 2023!

| Ben McPoland

The Greggs share price delivered a resilient performance last year in the face of high inflation and weak consumer confidence.

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Why the Apple share price climbed 54% in 2023

| Stephen Wright

Despite falling revenues and profits, the Apple share price surged 54% in 2023. What did investors see in Warren Buffett’s…

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Why JD Sports could be the hottest FTSE 100 dip buy after its share price collapse!

| Royston Wild

JD Sports' share price has slumped by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild explains why he plans to buy the FTSE 100…

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Why the JD Sports share price is down 24% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the sharp drop in the JD Sports share price today and explains both the reasons behind…

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The Next share price just jumped. Is £100 in sight?

| Paul Summers

It's been a great start to 2024 for the Next share price. Paul Summers takes a closer look at the…

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Why the Shell share price surged 57% in 2023

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks different approaches to the energy transition is why the Shell share price rose in 2023 as BP’s…

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Is this struggling FTSE 250 stock primed for a turnaround?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Economic volatility and a cost-of-living crisis have hampered this FTSE 250 retailer but are better times around the corner?

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Here’s why I see stock markets struggling in 2024, but would still buy

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK stock market had a weak 2023, with the FTSE 100 only 3% higher. Meanwhile, the US S&P 500…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest fallers in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the final trading session over, the FTSE 100 is up by under 3% in 2023. However, these Footsie stocks…

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These are the FTSE 100’s best-performing shares in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up less than 3% in the last 12 months. Meanwhile, these star stocks have thrashed…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 in January?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 surged after central banks last week gave further suggestions that interest rates may soon start falling. Is…

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Is this unloved FTSE 250 ‘bargain’ share about to double in price?

| Royston Wild

The Currys share price has leapt more than 10% following the release of interim results. Is this FTSE 250 stock…

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Up 226% this year, will Nvidia’s share price continue to soar in 2024?

| Royston Wild

Nvidia's rocketing share price has been one of the greatest stock market stories of 2023. Will it continue rising or…

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These are the FTSE 100’s 5 biggest flops in a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up 1.6% over the past month. Meanwhile, the share prices of these five Footsie flops have…

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Down 11%, a brilliant FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy on the dip!

| Royston Wild

I think Games Workshop shares are a brilliant dip buy following last week's slump. Here's why it's one of my…

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After a strong first half, this is one of my top FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2024

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for FTSE stocks to buy as we get close to 2024. This one, with a healthy outlook for…

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This FTSE 100 share price just jumped 15%. Is it one of the best buys for 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

We're all thinking about the best FTSE shares to buy for 2024, right? I know I am, and this one…

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The DS Smith Group share price is down, but is the FTSE 100 firm a good investment now?

| Kevin Godbold

A low-looking valuation and decent forward-looking prospects make the fallen DS Smith Group share price look attractive to me.

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The Games Workshop share price is down 10% today! What’s the story?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at the just-out trading update that's causing the Games Workshop share price to drop…

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The British American Tobacco share price has plummeted 6%! Is this a rare chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

The British American Tobacco share price took a hit as its full-year update failed to meet investor expectations. But is…

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What’s on the cards for the BT share price in 2024?

| Sumayya Mansoor

After a turbulent few years, could the BT share price experience a better year ahead and how? This Fool investigates.

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Is the British American Tobacco (BAT) share price NOW too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The BAT share price has sunk again after another chilly market update. But is the company now a brilliant bargain…

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This FTSE 100 stock could continue to soar but it still looks undervalued!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she thinks this FTSE 100 stock looks attractive despite its share price rising, thanks to its…

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UK shares could soar in 2024! Time to buy the dip now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at whether it would be shrewd to snap up cheaper UK shares ahead of…

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Dr. Martens: is this collapsing FTSE 250 stock now a contrarian buy?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this well-known FTSE 250 firm just dropped to a record low following a poorly received report. Is this…

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Up 20% in November! Is the Rolls-Royce share price just getting started?

| Ben McPoland

The Rolls-Royce share price was up again today after the firm released some bullish mid-term targets. Is £3 now on…

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Is buying one of the best performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2023 wise right now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Volatility has hurt many FTSE 100 stocks. Is one of the better performing shares on the UK’s premier index a…

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Is the easyJet share price set to soar in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price is lower today than in the 2020 stock market crash. Can that be right? Might it…

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I can’t believe how far these FTSE 100 shares have fallen!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is up 0.7% over six months, these five Footsie flops have collapsed 26% to 40%. But…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying Vodafone shares and Nvidia stock

| Dr. James Fox

Vodafone shares were the most bought among Hargreaves Lansdown investors last week, closely followed by Nvidia. Dr James Fox explores…

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The Diageo share price continues to fall! Time to buy the dip?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Why has the Diageo share price been struggling? Does its recent descent present a buying opportunity? Our writer investigates.

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Up 5%, does the Rightmove share price make it one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Results and trading updates can help us find the best stocks to buy. And Rightmove shares have just gained after…

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Up over 5% in one day! Should I buy this recovering FTSE 100 stock? 

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 100 stock is shooting higher today on a positive trading update. But can this big-cap keep rising in…

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These are the dogs of the FTSE over 12 months

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has added a mere 0.2% over the past year. Meanwhile, these five struggling Footsie shares have crashed…

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Is the soaring Shell share price an opportunity, or am I too late to the party?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the Shell share price hits all-time highs, our writer wants to know if she can still buy shares and…

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With an 8.6% dividend, is the Legal & General share price set for a 2024 surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price is down in 2023, along with its insurance peers. But the underlying business looks…

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One UK stock with a growth agenda worth considering now

| Kevin Godbold

To this writer, this UK stock ‘smells’ like a potential multi-bagger in the coming years. But can it deliver from…

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Ashtead shares fall after a profit warning! Time to buy the dip?

| Sumayya Mansoor

After a trading update a few days ago, Ashtead (LSE: AHT) shares dipped. Is this the opportunity our writer has…

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This is one of my top FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider buying today

| Alan Oscroft

We're getting lots of news from FTSE 100 stocks right now. But who says the top index is only for…

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Earnings: is Virgin Money UK a dividend stock to buy or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

An acceptable set of full-year results and a positive outlook make this dividend stock worth consideration by adventurous investors.

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