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Up 19% in a day, is there more to come from the surging Diploma share price?

| Stephen Wright

Diploma’s share price is storming higher. But does the stock offer safety in an uncertain market, or is buying at…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £2,000 a month of passive income?

| Harshil Patel

With a bit of maths, our writer illustrates how an investor could shrink their initial ISA investment while supersizing dividend…

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The FTSE 100’s full of value shares at the moment. Here are 3 to consider

| James Beard

Recent events have taken their toll on the share prices of some of the UK’s biggest companies. But it also…

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Should I buy beaten-down UK growth stocks today or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100 is packed with cut-price growth stocks after recent volatility. Should investors buy now or…

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£5,000 invested in Fresnillo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Fresnillo shares have pulled back sharply from recent highs in the FTSE 100. Is this a chance to consider buying…

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Down 15%, are Lloyds shares simply too cheap to miss now?

| Alan Oscroft

Have the wheels come off the long-term growth story for Lloyds Bank shares, or are they dipping into bargain territory…

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Are investors taking a massive gamble by chasing the BP share price higher?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who thought the BP share price would continue to rocket as the Iran war intensifies may have been surprised…

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Down 23%, consider this FTSE 250 share that’s boosted profit forecasts!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 tech share's leapt 8% on Wednesday (18 March) after it raised full-year profit forecasts. Is now the…

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4 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might be headed to £24

| John Fieldsend

Could the Rolls-Royce share price double from around £12 to closer to £24? Here are a few reasons why it…

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How much passive income can you earn by investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

With dividend yields up to 10%, REITs might be some of the top passive income opportunities for UK investors in…

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Diageo shares are back at 2012 levels. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen around 65% from their highs and now trade at levels not seen for well over a…

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Softcat: a FTSE 250 tech stock offering growth, dividends and value

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, the share price of FTSE 250 IT company Softcat is well off its highs. And at current levels,…

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3 huge pieces of news that could impact the Nvidia share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some key reveals and implications for the Nvidia share price from the company conference taking place…

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This FTSE stock is now trading at the lowest level since the 1990s! Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE share is currently at multi-decade lows and might surprise some with his decision on…

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Down 21% in less than 2 months, this FTSE small-cap stock’s worth a look today

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising 8% yesterday, this 177p growth stock from the FTSE AIM 100 Index is significantly lower than where it…

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Down 78% with a P/E of 6.5, is this a rare chance to buy a cheap UK share?

| James Beard

The stock of this FTSE 250 finance provider trades on a multiple of close to six. Does this make it…

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4 great reasons to consider BAE Systems shares today!

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems shares have surged more than a third in value over the past year. Can the FTSE 100 company…

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Why I’m worried about this hidden risk causing a stock market crash

| Ken Hall

Global markets have been rattled by the Iran war and surging oil prices. Ken Hall thinks there's another risk hiding…

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An unmissable chance to get an eye-popping second income from FTSE shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors hunting for a generous second income from FTSE 100 dividend stocks may find that now's a…

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£5,000 worth of BP shares bought when the year began are now worth…

| Mark Hartley

BP shares are on the up as global unrest sends oil prices skyrocketing. Our writer calculates this year's gains and…

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Down 23%, are Barclays shares back in the bargain bin?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have plunged by almost a quarter since their February high. However, higher energy prices could boost profits for…

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I asked ChatGPT to settle the ISA v SIPP debate once and for all. It said…

| Harvey Jones

Instead of working out whether an ISA or SIPP is the better tax wrapper, Harvey Jones called the robots in.…

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Amazon shares: overpriced or a possible bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Amazon shares look pricier than he normally likes -- but also reckons they could be a potential…

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In a jittery market, could Tesco shares be a defensive choice?

| Christopher Ruane

Could Tesco shares be a safe haven in nervous markets, given that consumers always need to eat? Our writer is…

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How much might £10,000 in Rolls-Royce shares soon be worth? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

Do Rolls-Royce shares look like a good buy after recent price falls? City analysts still appear bullish, but global events…

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Take a deep breath! £10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Someone who bought Greggs shares a year ago is nursing a paper loss. Our writer digs into the reasons why…

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Whatever happened to the stock market crash?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market refuses to crash, despite the Iran war. But Harvey Jones says lots of FTSE 100 shares have…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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These 4 red flags mean I’m avoiding easyJet shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares have slumped by around a quarter during the past month. Does this represent a dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild…

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Warren Buffett bought this FTSE 100 stock 20 years ago. Here’s why it’s still worth considering today

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett bought shares in Tesco 20 years ago. And the FTSE 100 firm still has a lot of the…

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How on earth is this FTSE 100 household name trading at 6 times earnings?

| John Fieldsend

A recent downturn has made some FTSE 100 stocks look bizarrely cheap, perhaps none more so than this well-known airline…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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I’m considering 2 explosive UK penny stocks while they’re still cheap!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment case for two London-listed companies with soaring prices. They might not be in the penny…

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£7,500 invested in Nvidia stock 18 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has run out of steam lately despite profits still soaring. Could this be a lucrative buying opportunity…

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Should I buy easyJet shares near 52-week lows on a P/E ratio of 5.6?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have tanked amid the Iran conflict and the associated spike in oil prices. Is there a value investing…

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Below 40p, Aston Martin’s shares are sinking fast. How low could they go?

| James Beard

Aston Martin’s share price has crashed 98% since IPO. Could it hit zero, or will something come along and change…

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This FTSE 100 stock has an above-average yield and sells on a P/E ratio of 6. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

Is this FTSE 100 stock the apparent bargain it seems? Or could events beyond its control hurt profits and potentially…

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Here’s why 8.8%-yielding Legal & General shares remain my top pick for a high-income retirement portfolio

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have delivered years of rising income for my family — and new forecasts suggest the payouts…

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Around £45, is it time for me to buy this overlooked FTSE growth gem on the dip after strong results?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 growth share looks far cheaper than its fundamentals merit — and if the market wakes up to…

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These 5 red flags mean I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Thinking about buying Rolls-Royce shares on the dip? Royston Wild thinks risk-averse investors should consider avoiding the FTSE 100 stock.

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