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My favourite UK growth share crashed 20% this morning – should I sell or buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes when he bought this growth share but they have been dashed and dashed again. What…

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Why has the Phoenix Group share price fallen 7% today?

| James Beard

Investors sent the Phoenix Group share price lower today (8 September) after the long-term savings and retirement business published its…

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Are 8.5%-yielding Phoenix shares an unmissable bargain after today’s surprise 5% drop?

| Harvey Jones

While Phoenix's shares have taken quite a knock from today's results, Harvey Jones thinks this could still be an opportunity,…

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Down 30%, here’s a fallen FTSE 100 share to consider today

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 builder Berkeley Group's shares have dropped almost a third over the last year. Could this be a bargain…

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Today’s fall in the Ashmore Group share price pushes its yield to 10.3%!

| James Beard

The Ashmore Group share price fell in early trading today after the group released its results. It means the stock’s…

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What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price has slumped reflecting the company’s less-than-perfect trading update. Dr James Fox spies a value investment.

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Up 50%, here’s one of the FTSE 100’s best recovery shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

Ashtead's shares have risen after another reassuring trading update. Here's why it's one of my favourite FTSE shares right now.

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Is this an easy way of identifying potentially cheap FTSE shares?

| James Beard

Our writer thinks large FTSE share price falls are worthy of further investigation. Who knows, there could be a bargain…

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As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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The Ashtead share price edges higher after Q1 results. Is it worth considering for the long term?

| Mark Hartley

The Ashtead share price rose after Q1 results showed steady revenue growth, but profit pressures remain. Mark Hartley weighs the…

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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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