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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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!

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

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?

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

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%?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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 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

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

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

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

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!

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?

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?

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

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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