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Best British value stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in May, including two mining behemoths.

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Where might the BP share price go from here?

| Christopher Ruane

BP's share price performance over the past five years seems strong at first glance. Taking a wider viewpoint though, is…

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Stock market volatility looming? Here’s how I’m getting ready

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer continues to see bargains in the current stock market. Nonetheless, he's also got an eye on the potential…

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Are the FTSE 100’s banks really cheap at the moment?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at the FTSE 100’s five banking stocks and considers whether the sector currently offers good…

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As UK shares soar, is it time to consider selling?

| Alan Oscroft

After the US stock market has been through a bit of a growth stock wobble, I wonder if UK shares…

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These could be among the cheapest FTSE stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Cheap can mean several things, but in this article Dr James Fox explores stocks that appear to be trading at…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs' shares have massively underperformed over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox explores why and asks what might happen…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have outperformed many a technology stock over the past two years. Dr James Fox looks at the trends…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays' shares have performed extremely well in 2025, adding to a momentum built and sustained throughout 2024. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' shares have outperformed most investors’ expectations over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explains why this has happened.

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3 Warren Buffett concepts that can be as useful when investing £100 as £100m!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett may be a multi-billionaire but that doesn't mean his investing lessons can't help investors on a far, far…

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The Greggs share price has crashed 50% in a year! Is it now too cheap to resist?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones feels that he was right to turn his nose up at the fast-rising Greggs share price as it…

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Hedge funds are betting against this FTSE 100 stock

| Stephen Wright

As the short interest in FTSE 100 retailer Sainsbury grows to around 7%, should long-term investors see a buying opportunity,…

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It’s been a terrible week for the FTSE 250’s WH Smith!

| James Beard

Our writer reflects on a disastrous period for a well-known FTSE stock that’s uncovered a major accounting problem on the…

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I think these could be 3 of the ‘best’ stocks in the UK market today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the UK stock market's near all-time highs, there are still plenty of opportunities for investors. Here are three stocks…

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Would I be mad to buy shares in WH Smith after news of an accounting irregularity?

| Stephen Wright

As the stock crashes 42% after a profits warning and an uncertain outlook, is it Foolish or foolish to consider…

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Up 50% in 2025, is there no stopping the Lloyds share price surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Supreme Court decision on car loans has helped push the Lloyds Bank share price up 200% over five years.…

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The stock market may be overheating, but these shares don’t look overvalued

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market might be heating up, but these two UK companies could offer investors a chance to beat the…

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An undervalued stock with operating momentum… tell me more!

| Dr. James Fox

This undervalued stock could be a real winner for AIM investors. Dr James Fox highlights its earnings progression and strong…

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Revealed: 1 of the FTSE 100’s best recovery stocks to consider

| Royston Wild

While the FTSE 100 index of shares has risen strongly in 2025, this unloved housebuilder has headed in the opposite…

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3 ways to try and grow an ISA’s value faster

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of techniques he applies as he tries to grow the long-term value of his Stocks…

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This UK stock might satisfy Warren Buffett’s investment criteria

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is renowned for his focus on quality investments and finding a margin of safety. Dr James Fox knows…

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These UK shares look like potential takeover targets, but should investors consider buying?

| Stephen Wright

Some UK shares have been boosted by news of takeover offers. But which other names look like possible targets and…

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Warren Buffett holds just a single FTSE 100 stock and it looks cheap

| John Fieldsend

The portfolio of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is almost entirely US-focused except with one, cheap-looking, exception on the FTSE 100.

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Down 43%, Greggs is the worst-performing stock on the FTSE 250 this year. Can it recover?

| Mark Hartley

Greggs shares have fallen 43% in 2025, making it the worst-performing stock on the FTSE 250. Our writer examines the…

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I sleep easier at night because of these FTSE 100 defensive stocks

| Mark Hartley

As geopolitical risks continue to threaten the global economy, here are three FTSE 100 defensive stocks I feel comfortable holding…

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Here’s what a £10,000 investment in NatWest shares 5 years ago is now worth

| Stephen Wright

NatWest's been one of the FTSE 100’s best-performing shares over the last five years. Stephen Wright looks at what's behind…

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Beware! Traders are betting these UK shares will fall

| Paul Summers

It's always worth keeping an eye on which UK shares are popular with short sellers. Paul Summers highlights the top…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock be like buying Rolls-Royce shares back in 2023?

| Stephen Wright

A strong recovery since 2023 has resulted in Rolls-Royce leading the FTSE 100. Is this FTSE 250 company be set…

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Analysts think this AIM stock could be on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The AIM’s largest stock is undervalued by 32.9% according to analysts. If it were to join the main market, it…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for a golden decade?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks artificial intelligence (AI) could prove to be a double-edged sword, and this may boost the appeal of…

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Is this FTSE 100 share about to soar around 40%? City analysts think so!

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE share is tipped to explode in value -- and why I'm planning to hold it in my…

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Down 50%, is this the most discounted FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been steadily climbing in recent years, so a 50% fall over the same period might be…

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Here’s why IAG shares are up 69% since April

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have surged since 3 April, with investors flocking to invest in the European aviation giant. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 18 months ago is now worth

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have surged over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox deeply regrets not investing in the telecommunications stock…

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At a P/E of 7, this FTSE 250 stock offers a near-7% yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling FTSE 250 value retailer's been thrown into the gutter and now trades at a dirt cheap P/E ratio!…

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Prediction: in 12 months Glencore and Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says his Diageo shares have shown signs of life lately, and even his holding in FTSE 100 miner…

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The world’s largest investor loves this FTSE 250 share!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The world's largest investor controls a vast fund worth £1.42trn ($1.92trn). This fund invests heavily in UK shares, especially this…

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Could this be the best banking stock to buy in the UK?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox doesn't think the best banking stock is Barclays, Lloyds or NatWest. He feels this smaller British peer…

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2 FTSE shares taking on US tech giants — and quietly gaining ground

| Mark Hartley

US tech stocks dominate headlines, but two UK tech firms are proving that FTSE shares can deliver strong growth, reliable…

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Prediction: in 12 months, Taylor Wimpey and Lloyds shares could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines the income and growth forecasts for Lloyds shares and Taylor Wimpey to decide which FTSE 100 stock's…

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