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The Drax Group share price tanks after FCA investigation launched

| James Beard

Investors sent the Drax Group share price lower after an announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority is to carry out…

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Gold’s soaring yet the Hochschild Mining share price tanks 16%. What’s going on?

| James Beard

Despite the price of gold being close to its 52-week high, our writer wants to know why the Hochschild Mining…

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The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

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The JD Sports share price is up despite a mixed sales picture

| James Beard

After the first hour of trading today (27 August), the JD Sports share price was up around 5% following the…

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Here’s why retail stocks sold off heavily in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

The share prices of Kingfisher, Associated British Foods, and Games Workshop all fell in the FTSE 100 index today. What's…

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New £47m SpaceX order! Is Filtronic worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This UK small-cap flew 8% higher today after bagging yet another order with SpaceX. Does this make it a candidate…

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The Bunzl share price jumps 4% on H1 results. Is it ready for a resurgence?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning in April hammered the Bunzl share price. But just a few months later, the company's suspended share…

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BHP shares rise on strong trading update! Is it time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

BHP shares are up thanks to a strong operational update in tough conditions. Discover why I believe they could continue…

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This ex-penny stock jumped 16% today! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer revisits a small-cap UK stock that he passed up on last year for his Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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As Aviva releases another hot update, have I left it too late to buy more shares?

| Royston Wild

Aviva's operating profit surged 22% in the first half, driving its shares to fresh multi-year highs. So is it too…

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The Aviva share price does it again! Just how high can it go?

| Harvey Jones

The only way is up for the Aviva share price after today's strong half-year results, but Harvey Jones wonders just…

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Down 53% with a 5.4% yield! Is the Persimmon share price now impossible to ignore?

| Harvey Jones

The Persimmon share price has taken a beating in recent years, but Harvey Jones can see plenty of positives in…

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What should I do with my Persimmon shares after today’s earnings release?

| James Beard

Despite announcing a solid set of results, the price of Persimmon shares fell today (13 August). Our writer considers whether…

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As the Beazley share price dips on catastrophe losses, is it time to consider buying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Beazley share price might be down after the company lowered its guidance, but it's still provided strong five-year growth…

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This FTSE 250 investment trust has just smashed the S&P 500!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE 250 trust that has been easily outperforming its benchmark lately, with a helping hand from…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s valuation looks tempting, as FY sales beat guidance

| Alan Oscroft

The Bellway share price is lagging behind the FTSE 250 this year, but the latest trading update fuels ambitions for…

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Here’s one of the UK’s best dividend growth shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

Discover one of the FTSE 250's most exciting dividend growth shares. Annual payouts are tipped to rise roughly 20% this…

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Shares in this brilliant FTSE 100 dividend stock have just jumped 17% — time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this dividend stock is a FTSE 100 income superstar. Today, it's delivering bags of growth as well,…

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Entain H1 results boost barely moves the share price — is it one to consider buying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price has been climbing since upgraded guidance earlier this year, and the first-half saw an impressive performance.

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Here’s what the new 15% sales tax could mean for Nvidia stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest news that has caused Nvidia stock to move lower, but offers a voice of…

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Is this FTSE 250 growth share an unmissable bargain after plunging 68% in 5 years?

| Harvey Jones

There are some exciting opportunities on the FTSE 250 right now, Harvey Jones says, including this beaten down growth share.…

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming the S&P 500 so far this year. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the FTSE 100 may keep on beating the S&P 500. But instead of 'buying the index', he's…

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Will the Legal & General share price ever get its act together?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is disappointed by the performance of the Legal & General share price, but he loves the dividends. What's…

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The Glencore share price falls on disappointing earnings. Is it now a buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Glencore share price down over a quarter in a year, Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take…

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Up 134% in 2025, is this FTSE stock the new Rolls-Royce?

| Andrew Mackie

With gold prices shooting to the moon, Andrew Mackie examines whether this cash cow of a FTSE 100 stock can…

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The Smith & Nephew share price is up 14% today. Here’s why the FTSE 100 stock could be just getting started

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 healthcare stock Smith & Nephew remains well below its pre-Covid highs. But it’s now starting to motor higher…

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This FTSE 100 share’s rocketed 15% today! Is it a top momentum stock to buy?

| Royston Wild

Smith & Nephew's share price has soared again at the start of August! Can this FTSE 100 turnaround share keep…

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Up 25% from April lows, are BP shares about to sparkle?

| Andrew Mackie

With its strategy reset in full swing and with improving financials, Andrew Mackie examines the case for investing in BP…

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Could investing in Diageo shares be akin to Warren Buffett’s 1980s Coca-Cola bet?

| Andrew Mackie

With the recent departure of its CEO and its shares at a 10-year low, Andrew Mackie assesses whether Diageo has…

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The BP share price has finally found its footing — but can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says today's results have given the BP share price a lift, but investors remain sceptical about the FTSE…

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The Diageo share price leaps 6% despite profits drop. Is the recovery back on?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is celebrating an unaccustomed jump in the Diageo share price this morning but remains sceptical about the FTSE…

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Does a win in the Supreme Court mean the Lloyds share price is set to explode?

| Stephen Wright

The Court of Appeal’s ruling against lenders in the motor loans case was overturned last Friday. And the Lloyds share…

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Are investors having second thoughts about the IAG share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was settling down to another fun-packed day for the IAG share price, but suddenly the mood has shifted…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be at the centre of the AI revolution?

| Andrew Mackie

After both revenue and profit increase at this FTSE 100 stock, Andrew Mackie foresees a bright future for this behind-the-scenes…

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The Melrose share price jumps 6% on strong results. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is pleased to see the Melrose share price performing strongly today. But it has a long way to…

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Is the Intertek share price in deep bargain territory after falling 8% on today’s results?

| Harvey Jones

The Intertek share price slumped after today's first-half results, leaving Harvey Jones slightly baffled. Were they really that bad? He…

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Meet the FTSE 100 juggernaut that’s smashing Nvidia shares in 2025! 

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) has done it yet again, and the shares were on the move in the FTSE 100 today. But…

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After Shell announced another huge buyback, are its shares undervalued?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the long-term case for owning Shell shares, which are up 150% in 5 years and accelerating…

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I said I’d consider buying London Stock Exchange Group shares on a dip. Is this it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been monitoring the London Stock Exchange Group share price waiting for a dip. And this morning it…

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The Shell share price gains on $3.5bn buyback news, but is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Shell share price has been having an erratic year. But investors who bought when it looked like oil might…

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