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

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?

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 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?

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 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?

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! 

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 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 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?

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

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What’s going on with the Unilever share price?

Harvey Jones is happy to see the Unilever share price idle, having offloaded the FTSE 100 stock in March. Have…

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The Anglo American share price falls in response to a huge dividend cut. Is it time to sell out?

After a disappointing set of results, Andrew Mackie assesses whether a new streamlined business can help rejuvenate the Anglo American…

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The Schroders share price jumps almost 5% in positive half-year results. Is the recovery finally on?

Harvey Jones has been monitoring the Schroders share price for signs of life. Today, he's finally seen some. Is the…

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Rentokil Initial shares are on fire after H1 results! Is the stock ready to bounce back?

Shares in Rentokil Initial are up 11% after the FTSE 100 firm’s H1 report. But it’s still down 5% since…

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The Rolls-Royce share price surges 10% as H1 smashes expectations. What next?

Rolls-Royce Holdings just stunned the market with another cracking set of results, but the share price valuation is getting a…

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Here’s why BAE Systems, JD Sports, and HSBC shares all fell 3% today

HSBC is an Asia-focused bank, JD Sports sells trainers, and BAE is in defence. So why are all three FTSE…

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Could BAE shares be about to crash?

BAE shares have delivered huge gains for investors over the last few years. But does a drop in the price…

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Is the Glencore share price about to go gangbusters?

Up 51% in 3 months and now with a major cost initiative in place, this writer sees further increases in…

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The BAE Systems share price falls despite an upgrade in the defence group’s profit forecast!

The BAE Systems share price is down even though the company has improved its earnings outlook. Our writer considers why…

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As the HSBC share price wobbles on H1 results, here’s what you need to know

The HSBC Holdings share price has rewarded investors well in the past five years. But it's a bit shaky after…

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Affordability issues in the housing market dent the Taylor Wimpey share price

The Taylor Wimpey share price fell sharply in early trading today (30 July) after the builder released its results for…

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Is the aberdeen share price primed for explosive growth?

After hitting an all-time low in 2025, and with 10 years in the doldrums, could the aberdeen share price be…

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The Rio Tinto share price dips again as earnings and cash flows fall. But it still offers a stellar yield

It's been a tricky few years for the Rio Tinto share price and today's results have failed to ignite the…

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More bad news sends the Aston Martin share price into reverse

The Aston Martin share price fell in early trading today (30 July) after the company released its half-year results. Our…

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Just what will it take to turn around the plummeting Croda share price?

Andrew Mackie examines the likelihood of a turnaround in the Croda share price, which is down 8% after another disappointing…

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My favourite UK stock rose 5% today and topped the FTSE 100 index!

The Games Workshop (LON:GAW) share price jumped over 5% in the FTSE 100 index today. Our writer takes a closer…

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Are we entering a golden era for Barclays shares?

Up 55% in a year and with profits continuing to surge, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him…

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Greggs shares slip 5%! Should I dump the FTSE 250 stock after today’s results?

As Greggs shares slide further following lacklustre first half results, our writer considers what value remains in the FTSE 250…

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These results make the ConvaTec share price one I just can’t ignore

The ConvaTec share price has had a volatile few years. But solid first-half progress provides a boost for strong growth…

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Can this latest news kickstart AstraZeneca’s share price momentum?

The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for the past few years, but first-half results add strength to rising…

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Are Barclays shares a no-brainer buy as first-half profits jump by £1bn?

It's had a strong run lately, but the Barclays share price is still able to deliver fireworks. Harvey Jones examines…

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With the bank’s income, margin and earnings higher, the NatWest share price continues where it left off!

Post-pandemic the NatWest share price has been the third-best performer on the FTSE 100. Our writer looks at the bank’s…

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This S&P 500 firm just crushed Q2! Time to buy the stock?

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) continues to trade at a discount to the S&P 500 index. Our writer asks whether it's worth considering…

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Up 20% this year, can results keep the Centrica share price going?

The past five years have seen a terrific upwards run for the Centrica share price, but a warm summer means…

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As 3i shares hold steady after the firm’s Q1 update, what should investors do?

After 3i reports steady progress in Q1, is it still one of the best FTSE 100 shares for investors seeking…

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As silver prices approach $40, should I take advantage of the 8% correction in Fresnillo shares?

With the price of Fresnillo shares more than doubling over the past 12 months, Andrew Mackie assesses the long-term potential…

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The JD Wetherspoon share price reacts positively to the latest trading update

Our writer looks at how the JD Wetherspoons share price responded to the release of its latest sales figures. And…

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As Informa shares climb on strong growth, here’s what I’m doing

Informa shares are on the up after a strong six-month report. Stephen Wright owns the stock, here’s what he thinks…

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The market continues to ignore strong results from one of my favourite UK shares. What should I do?

Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon is one of the UK’s most underrated shares. With sales up…

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This FTSE 250 stock hit 5-year highs today! Can it keep soaring?

This FTSE 250 stock's risen almost 40% since last summer. Can it keep up its impressive momentum? Royston Wild thinks…

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