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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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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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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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St James’s Place shares are down 16% today. What’s going on?

| James Beard

St James's Place shares continue to come under pressure. Has the time come to pick up a bargain, or is…

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Why the easyJet share price looks set to grow

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about the easyJet share price and the business is that both are doing well and there’s likely…

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Are these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares NOW too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Footsie and FTSE 250 indices are packed with fallen angels following recent market volatility. Are these UK shares trading…

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The YouGov share price rises over 10% on good results, but is the stock still a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

YouGov’s earnings growth and falling share price have met in a sweet spot for the valuation and I think the…

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Can the JD Wetherspoon share price continue its recovery?

| Kevin Godbold

It’s a well-loved brand, but can the performance of the JD Wetherspoon share price make the company a good investment…

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As the Metro Bank share price crashes, is it a penny stock to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Metro Bank share price has dropped 70% so far this year. Eek! Now the headlines say there's a financial…

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What on earth’s going on with the Imperial Brands share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Does strong cash flow and dividends overcome the risks investors face from the pressure on the Imperial Brands share price?

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Will it soon be too late to buy Tesco shares cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have had a good year so far in 2023, and they got an extra boost from rising first-half…

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Should investors consider buying this soaring FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether investors should consider snapping up this flying FTSE 100 stock.

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Investing Articles

Why has this FTSE stock shot up over 100% in two weeks?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool noticed that a FTSE stock has soared in the past couple of weeks. What’s happening and is now…

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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Investing Articles

As many FTSE 100 shares struggle, here’s one soaring stock to consider buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite the collective struggles of many FTSE 100 shares in recent times, one has managed to perform well. Our writer…

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Market Movers

Why Ocado, Smith & Nephew, and Diageo shares fell in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights some of the FTSE 100’s biggest losers in September, including Diageo shares, and looks at what went…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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Market Movers

FirstGroup shares are hot in 2023. Should I buy some?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FirstGroup shares are in a strong uptrend at the moment thanks to strong results. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Why Ocado shares spiked 5% today to top the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Ocado (LSE:OCDO) stock was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100 today. What caused this share price jump on a…

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