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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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2 filthy cheap shares I’d love to buy in an ISA in 2025

| Harvey Jones

Once Christmas is over Harvey Jones intends to go shopping for cheap shares and these two FTSE 100 dividend growth…

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What’s going on with the BT share price? Analysts say it’s undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in 2024. Dr James Fox explain why this is and what…

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A £10,000 investment FTSE 100 banks at the start of 2024 would be worth this much now

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have been one of the brightest sectors on the blue-chip index this year. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Forget short-term pain! 2 dirt cheap UK stocks to consider for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

The London stock market remains packed with bargains at the end of 2024. Royston Wild discusses two of his favourite…

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A cheap FTSE 100 share to consider buying for the next 10 years!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has pride of place in my portfolio. Here's why I think it could be a top…

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How I’ll aim to turn an empty ISA into a £100k nest egg buying cheap shares in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he thinks taking a long-term approach to buying cheap shares and holding them could help him…

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Here’s the HSBC share price forecast through to 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Shares in this FTSE 100 bank have surged in 2024, but what’s next for the HSBC share price? Dr James…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I think could fly during the Santa Rally!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 has historically delivered its best results during December. Value shares like this one could be in prime…

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Why the FTSE 100 may outperform the S&P 500 as the Santa Rally begins!

| Royston Wild

History shows us that buying FTSE shares in December can deliver brilliant returns. Here are our man Royston Wild's plans…

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Is soaring Rockhopper Exploration a hidden gem on the UK stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

This UK stock has outperformed the wider market over the past month amid renewed optimism around its Falkland Islands projects.

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Buying this UK share was my biggest ISA mistake in 2024

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for Wickes Group when he bought the shares in September. Yet instead of holding the…

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After crashing 51% this FTSE 250 stock yields a stellar 5.51% with a P/E under 10!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is tempted by this FTSE 250 stock. It may have fallen on hard times, but there's a brilliant…

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What’s the best stock for me to buy in today’s market?

| Stephen Wright

In a stock market concerned with political unrest, economic uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, Stephen Wright has a relatively uncomplicated idea.

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The Lloyds share price hasn’t peaked, analysts say

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores the forecast for the Lloyds share price as analysts remain bullish on this British banking behemoth…

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Which of these UK stocks is the better bargain in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Senior are very different UK stocks with very similar prospects. But which one offers better…

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With a 10.4% yield, P/E ratio of 9.9, and a P/B of 0.37, is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for me?

| James Beard

Using a range of popular valuation measures, this FTSE 100 stock appears to offer tremendous value for money. So is…

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Down nearly 18% from its 52-week high, is the Lloyds share price now a screaming buy for me?

| James Beard

In recent weeks, the Lloyds share price has under-performed the wider market. Could this be the buying opportunity that I’m…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks to consider in December!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 bargain shares? Here, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourites…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price faltered in November

| Stephen Wright

The threat of unspecified car loan liabilities kept the Lloyds share price in check during November. But is the market…

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Here’s 1 cheap UK share I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole!

| James Beard

Despite attracting the attention of two major investors and trading at a discount to its book value, our writer doesn’t…

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Growth vs value investing: time for value to shine?

| Andrew Mackie

Since the global financial crisis, growth has trounced value investing; but, this Fool argues, this is unlikely to be the…

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Here’s why the Persimmon share price fell 14% in November

| Stephen Wright

November wasn’t a great month for UK house building companies. But the Persimmon share price indicated it has problems the…

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Up 22% in a year, here are 2 risks I now see for the Lloyds share price

| Christopher Ruane

On common valuation metrics, the Lloyds share price looks like a potential bargain. Christopher Ruane explains some risks that hold…

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5 Stocks and Shares ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

By avoiding this handful of mistakes, our writer aims to improve the long-term wealth creation potential of his Stocks and…

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I’m hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy — and retire early!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is poring over FTSE 100 members hoping to find shares to buy that offer more…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

It's guessing game time again, as we all get out our crystal balls and try to predict where the FTSE…

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£1,000 parked in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year, would be worth this much now

| Christopher Ruane

Despite liking the profitable performance of the FTSE 100 index so far this year, Christopher Ruane explains why he bought…

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Up 13% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock set for a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in FTSE 250 footwear company Dr Martens jumped 13% on Thursday. But is an 18% revenue decline really something…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has underperformed other major indexes recently. Royston Wild explains why investing in UK blue chips could still…

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Where will the ITV share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price has been heading up and down as the TV producer and broadcaster has been making the…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider buying after the Black Friday sales

| Alan Oscroft

Whatever bargains retailers are offering for Black Friday, stock brokers aren't joining in. I reckon I see enough cheap shares…

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P/E ratio of 6! Is the Centrica share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons the current Centrica share price could be a real bargain. But as a former shareholder, will he…

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What sort of British companies has Warren Buffett invested in – and why?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has fished on both sides of the pond over the decades in a hunt for bargain shares. Our…

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Up 179%, is this penny share about to break the £1 barrier?

| Christopher Ruane

Following strong interim results from this company in the middle of a price boom, our writer weighs whether the penny…

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Direct Line shares rocketed 41% yesterday! What now?

| Paul Summers

Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our…

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What are the best value shares for me to buy in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in UK companies looking to streamline their operations could be attractive opportunities for value investors next…

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The Barclays share price has soared 72% in 2024. Is it too late for me to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for a bank stock to buy in early 2025. The 2024 Barclays share price rise has made the…

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It’s up 70%, but the experts expect the IAG share price to climb still further

| Alan Oscroft

Why didn't I buy when I was convinced the IAG share price was likely to soar? And is there still…

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Why I choose to invest in individual stocks rather than an index fund

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines the differences between stock picking and investing in index funds and why he feels there’s more to…

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I’ve got £2k and I’m on the hunt for cheap shares to buy in December

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones finally has some cash in his trading account and is hunting for cheap shares to buy next month.…

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