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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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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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The Whitbread share price is on fire in 2023! Should I buy some stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Whitbread share price is enjoying a strong uptrend right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether the hotel stock…

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Down 14%! Should I buy the dip in the AstraZeneca share price?

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price has been falling in recent weeks and oil giant Shell has quietly regained the FTSE 100…

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Psst… these FTSE 100 shares have quietly jumped to 52-week highs!

| Paul Summers

While some top-tier companies hog the headlines, other FTSE 100 shares are busy setting new highs. Is there more to…

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If I’d bought £1k of Centrica shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have continued to absolutely thrash the market and prove our writer wrong. Is he finally ready to buy?

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What’s going on with the Beazley share price?

| Kevin Godbold

With decent half-year results from FTSE 100 insurer Beazley, is the share price weakness a buying opportunity for investors?

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Here’s why I think the Direct Line share price could soar by 2025

| Alan Oscroft

The Direct Line share price just got a boost from some good news. I think we might be seeing the…

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Should I buy Man United shares after they just crashed 18%?

| Ben McPoland

Man United shares got hammered across the pond in New York after the football club's long-running takeover saga took yet…

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Down 5%! Should I buy the dip in the Darktrace share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Darktrace share price slipped 5% after the FTSE 250 cybersecurity company released its full-year earnings. Does that make it…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the best buy on the FTSE 100 right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are rising strongly right now and investors are profiting. Could they be the best buy in the FTSE…

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Here’s why the Ashtead share price dipped 5% today

| Ben McPoland

The Ashtead share price dropped 5% today after the plant hire group posted its Q1 results. Does this dip represent…

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The Prudential share price rises on H1 results. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price puts it on a high valuation for the sector. But the ambitious chase for Asian growth…

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Up 78% in a year, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer looks at whether it’s too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock for her holdings after its excellent…

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Should I sell Fundsmith Equity and buy a dirt cheap S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

Terry Smith's flagship vehicle Fundsmith Equity has smashed markets since launch in 2010 but can he carry on winning?

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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This small-cap UK stock just crashed 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a UK stock with big growth potential but going through a downturn due to stock market weakness? This…

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BP shares are tempting, but I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Paul Summers

BP shares scream value and offer a tidy income stream. So why is our writer reluctant to buy? And which…

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BHP Group shares are down 20% in six months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Mining stocks are dropping as metals and minerals prices fall, and BHP Group shares have dipped in 2023. Here's what…

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Up 40% in a month, here’s one FTSE 250 stock to consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock which has seen its share price soar in the past month.

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How the Marks and Spencer share price could double within two years

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is working and the Marks and Spencer share price is responding well. Here’s why I’d buy it now,…

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Here’s why I think Aviva shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares rise on expectation-busting first-half results. But if the firm's refocus pays off, I could see a lot more…

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Inflation falls to 6.8%! Here’s what it means for investors

| John Choong

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in over 17 months, but the FTSE 100 remains flat. Here's what this…

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Here’s why Persimmon shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Persimmon shares are down 50% in five years. But on the back of H1 results, it looks like 2023 could…

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This FTSE 250 share looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me!

| Paul Summers

A weak housing market is impacting sentiment for this FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) stock. But our writer thinks it now offers…

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Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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Why are F&C Investment Trust shares not beating the FTSE All-World index?

| Ben McPoland

F&C Investment Trust shares are down slightly after the company reported that it had failed to beat the benchmark in…

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I’d buy London Stock Exchange Group shares after today’s pullback

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

London Stock Exchange Group shares have pulled back to the 8,000p level after delivering H1 results. Edward Sheldon sees this…

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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could be the FTSE 100’s best growth buy

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the past year, and results have only gone and beaten expectations again! Is there more…

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Should I buy Rightmove shares at £5 after strong earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Rightmove shares fell 2.5% on Friday morning, despite the online property website recording its highest first-half revenue growth since 2018.

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Why Ocado soared 12% higher in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

Shares of the FTSE 100 online grocer are now up 43% in the last month alone. Is the stock still…

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Should investors buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller-coaster journey in recent times. Our writer takes a look at whether now is…

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These FTSE 250 shares have quietly rocketed!

| Paul Summers

Look beyond the performance of the index and plenty of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have been on fire. Our writer…

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The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

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Up 16% in days! Should I buy Serco Group shares?

| Ben McPoland

Serco Group is still growing despite the ending of Covid-related contracts last year. The shares are trading cheaply. So is…

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Up 20%! Is now the time to buy Wise shares as profits triple?

| Ben McPoland

Wise shares have exploded higher after the UK payments group reported surging profits. Does this make the stock a buy…

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Here’s why the Games Workshop share price jumped above £100 today

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) share price is rising after the figurine maker updated the market this morning. But is there…

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Why has the 888 share price soared back above £1 today?

| Ben McPoland

The 888 share price has collapsed over the last 18 months. However, the shares have skyrocketed in the last couple…

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At under 345p, are Ocado shares London’s biggest bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Ocado shares have had a wretched few years, plunging by 62% in 12 months and collapsing by 84% over three…

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