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The B&M share price falls 13% despite improved Q1 sales. What should investors do?

Despite sales growing on a like-for-like basis, the B&M share price is falling yet again. So is the FTSE 250…

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Experian: still one of the UK’s top shares as strong growth continues

Experian shares are up after the firm’s latest trading update. So should UK investors consider buying one of the FTSE…

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Analysts have upgraded this FTSE 100 stock to Buy. What should investors do?

Associated British Foods shares have been uninspiring for some time. But is it finally time to consider buying the FTSE…

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With H1 profits back on track, is this FTSE 250 housebuilder ready to bounce back?

Operating profits are down 22% at Vistry. But as cost issues give way to government support, could the FTSE 250…

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A profit warning sends the WPP share price 16% lower!

The WPP share price fell heavily today as investors digested the company’s latest trading update and profit warning.

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The Jet2 share price nosedives despite record-breaking 2025 results

Investors sent the Jet2 share price lower in early trading today (9 July) as they reacted negatively to the leisure…

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1 of my top UK shares is up 15% in a day! Is it still a buy for me?

Celebrus shares are soaring after strong full-year results. At a P/E ratio below 13, is it one of the best…

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Burford Capital shares jump 20%! What’s going on?

Burford Capital shares are soaring after the firm received two very positive pieces of news. Dr James Fox explores these…

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The JD Sports share price is up 7% today! What’s going on?

The JD Sports Fashion share price is having a good Friday (27 June). Our writer reckons events on the other…

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Babcock shares surge 13% on stunning FY update! Can they keep climbing?

Babcock's shares have rocketed again thanks to another robust trading statement. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE firm's…

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The Babcock share price soars 11% after it announces a big increase in profit!

Our writer takes a look at how the Babcock share price responded to the release of the group’s latest results…

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The Ashtead share price steadies ahead of US listing move. What should investors do now?

The Ashtead share price has soared 12,000% since 1988 in its life on the FTSE 100. As FY results come…

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The Metro Bank share price soars 14% on takeover rumours!

The Metro Bank share price was the top performer on the FTSE 250 by late morning today (16 June) after…

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The Entain share price jumps 14% on an upbeat report – time to consider buying?

The Entain share price is outstripping every stock on the FTSE 100 today following a positive market update. Maybe it's…

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Q1 results give the Tesco share price a boost, but is it still cheap?

The Tesco share price is back in positive territory year to date after a brief dip, so what does the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 6 months ago is now worth…

Tesco shares have demonstrated robust growth in recent years. Dr James Fox asked whether the stock could still push higher…

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Halma shares surge on outstanding results. But is there trouble ahead?

Strong organic revenue growth is sending Halma shares higher. But Stephen Wright is looking ahead to a potential buying opportunity…

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Excellent SMR news for Rolls-Royce shareholders today!

Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) shares hit a record high in the FTSE 100 on Tuesday. Ben McPoland takes a closer look at…

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Up 60% in 2 months, analysts have turned bullish on this FTSE 250 stock

With investors recently piling into this beaten-down FTSE 250 asset management stock, Andrew Mackie's expecting much more in the years…

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This popular UK stock is shifting to the US. Here’s what I think it means for the share price

Jon Smith notes the 12% pop in the Wise share price today and flags up why the UK stock could…

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The Wise share price jumps 12% on US primary listing news

The Wise share price was up in early morning trading after the rapidly-growing online bank announced plans for a primary…

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Why did the Wizz Air share price just fall 25%?

The Wizz Air share price has been down in the dumps for a few years. Should we buy after a…

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The B&M European Value share price falls heavily on results day. Is it now a buy for me?

With the B&M European Value share price down 10% following the release of disappointing results, this writer considers the likelihood…

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Does a 10% yield mean B&M makes my list of stocks to buy after 2024 results?

Profits might be stalling, but is a 10% dividend yield enough to convince Stephen Wright that B&M European Value is…

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The Pennon Group share price falls on results day. Time to buy?

With public confidence in the water industry at a low, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the Pennon share price…

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Is this former darling FTSE 250 trust set for a massive comeback?

This FTSE 250 investment trust spanked the market for years, but has fallen on tougher times in recent times. Should…

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Why did the Auto Trader share price plunge 14% on FY results?

The Auto Trader share price has been on a bull run, and we just had another year of revenue and…

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The Kingfisher share price falls despite the DIY group reporting a good start to the year

Our writer looks at how the Kingfisher share price reacted to the group’s first quarterly trading update of its new…

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Here’s why BAE Systems’ share price just hit a 52-week high!

After rocketing to a fresh all-time high in the FTSE 100 index, the BAE Systems share price is now closing…

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The BT share price wobbles on FY results, but I like what I see

Results for 2025 make me think the recent BT share price growth might be set to slow, but we could…

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Déjà vu! The JD Sports share price is sinking again

After a disappointing 12 months, our writer thought the JD Sports Fashion share price had finally turned the corner. But…

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SSE’s share price rises a little after it reported flat earnings for 2025

The SSE share price didn’t change much following the release of the group’s latest results. Our writer takes a closer…

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Here’s why FY results and a share buyback could mark a turning point for the Vodafone share price

This could be a pivotal year for Vodafone as the board seeks to reset the business and reverse a long-term…

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As huge earnings send the Diploma share price up 15%, what should investors do?

As Diploma’s latest results blow expectations out of the water, the share price is surging. But what should investors make…

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After positive Q1 results, is the worst now over for the Greggs share price?

Like-for-like sales growth is starting to recover at Greggs and the share price is climbing as a result. So is…

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Ouch! This FTSE 100 stock’s facing $150m annual costs from Trump’s tariffs

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 100 company that has a growing headache from the tariff fallout and is having…

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After a strong Q3, is Diageo still a top passive income stock?

Passive income investors might be encouraged by strong sales growth at the FTSE 100’s largest drinks company. But is it…

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What’s behind the latest 20% Burberry share price spike?

The Burberry share price is climbing sharply, even though the fallen fashion giant just revealed a weak full-year performance. What's…

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7.4% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Aviva shares through to 2027!

Aviva's long been one of the FTSE 100's standout dividend shares. Does it remain a rock-solid stock to consider following…

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Here’s why UK stock Serco jumped 7% in the FTSE 250 today

This writer looks at why the Serco share price rose in the mid-cap index today. Does this UK stock interest…

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