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Value Shares

£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who's owned Lloyds shares for the last decade may wish to stop reading right now as returns have been…

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Investing Articles

Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 2 that I think could surge in 2025!

| Royston Wild

With an eye on value, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourite UK stocks for investors to consider buying…

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Investing Articles

At a P/E ratio of 15, Greggs shares look like a once-in-a-decade opportunity for me

| Stephen Wright

Outside of the pandemic, shares in Greggs haven’t been this cheap in 10 years. But with its growth faltering, is…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 2 UK stocks it would sell in a heartbeat. I didn’t expect this!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had a bit of fun by asking ChatGPT which UK stocks it would sell in short order if…

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Can FTSE 100 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

| Christopher Ruane

The blue-chip share index may have been on fire this month but that does not mean that all FTSE 100…

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As the FTSE rides high, is now the time to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit a new all-time high last week. What might that mean for someone who'd hoped…

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Aim for a million buying just 7 or 8 well-known shares? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how an investor can aim for a million by buying a limited number of outstanding blue-chip companies…

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Down 16% and 18% – are my 2 biggest FTSE 100 losers about to rally hard?

| Harvey Jones

Two FTSE 100 stocks in Harvey Jones' portfolio have suffered double-digit losses. He's standing by them for now, but he's…

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Investing Articles

3 heavily discounted UK shares to consider buying in February

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the Footsie is near all-time highs, there are still opportunities for British value investors. Here’s a look at three…

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Investing Articles

ChatGPT says these FTSE 100 stocks could benefit from the Trump presidency

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 stocks aren’t the obvious beneficiaries of a Trump presidency, but artificial intelligence believes there are several that could…

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8.1x earnings & 0.67 PEG: this growth-focus FTSE bank could skyrocket

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE banks have delivered incredible returns over the past 12 months, buoyed by a recession-free UK and a slow pace…

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The FTSE 100 hit an all-time high this week — but I still loaded up on this share!

| Christopher Ruane

In a ground-breaking week for the index, why has our writer been buying more of a FTSE 100 share that…

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5 pieces of Warren Buffett wisdom for new investors – and very old ones!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a handful of lessons from billionaire investing legend Warren Buffett he uses himself in the stock market.

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Investing Articles

The time is ripe for the FTSE 100 to outperform the S&P 500

| Andrew Mackie

After back-to-back year gains of more than 20% for the S&P 500, Andrew Mackie believes that better value is now…

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I think 2025 could be the year these low-P/E FTSE 100 shares come good

| Alan Oscroft

Some of our FTSE 100 stocks have been on very low P/E valuations for years. If the economy brightens, might…

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Investing Articles

Have I called the BP share price completely wrong?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken advantage of the slump in the BP share price to pile into this FTSE 100 oil…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays’ shares have absolutely skyrocketed over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox has several key takeaways and shares his…

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£5,000 invested in IAG shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have been one of the best performers on the FTSE 100 over the past six months. Dr James…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 3 cheap shares with massive recovery potential – I own two of them!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided to use a little artificial intelligence to supplement his own. After asking ChatGPT to tip three cheap…

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Growth potential? These FTSE 100 shares are trading below their intrinsic value

| Mark Hartley

Our writer identifies two shares on the FTSE 100 that appear to be trading below fair value. However, digging deeper…

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Is the Lloyds share price recovery finally kicking off thanks to the Treasury?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained almost as much so far in 2025 as it did over the whole…

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Nuclear energy is on-trend: are Rolls-Royce shares my best option?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged in recent years, but investors are keen to see whether the engineering giant can capitalise on…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a cheap UK stock that could soar while Donald Trump’s US President

| Royston Wild

Looking for UK stocks that might benefit from Donald Trump's second term as US President? Here's a value share to…

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Investing Articles

Is the BP share price on the way up again?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has gained 13% over the past few weeks. Christopher Ruane considers why and explains his long-term…

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Investing Articles

What’s wrong with the Unilever share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price looked like it was about to kick into gear... but it's idling again. Harvey Jones now…

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Investing Articles

Beaten-down FTSE 250: a chance to get rich in 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 250 stocks have endured a tough few years, with these typically UK-focused businesses suffering amid broad macroeconomic challenges.

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Investing Articles

Preparing for profit: 3 ways investors could thrive in a stock market crash

| Mark Hartley

The stock market can be a scary place for those who aren’t prepared. Our writer outlines three ways we might…

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Investing Articles

2 UK shares trading below book value

| Stephen Wright

A low price-to-book multiple doesn’t always make a stock a bargain. But Stephen Wright thinks a pair of UK shares…

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Investing Articles

Is the stock market broken?

| Stephen Wright

According to David Einhorn value investors have a problem with the way the stock market works at the moment. So…

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Investing Articles

2 things that could sink the Lloyds share price in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some strengths in the bank's business model, but a couple of risks make him fear the Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

Greggs shares have slumped 21% in 2025. Time to consider buying?

| Christopher Ruane

The famed sausage roll maker's share price has had the stuffing knocked out of it in recent weeks. Should our…

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Value Shares

This FTSE 100 stock’s down 45% in 4 months and the CEO just bought £99k worth of shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The CEO of a major FTSE 100 business just bought nearly £100k of shares in the company. Edward Sheldon views…

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Value Shares

Aim for a million buying just a few shares? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to aim for a million by taking a long-term approach to investing and buying…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares trading below book value

| Stephen Wright

Buying shares below book value can look like a recipe for successful investing. But as Stephen Wright points out, it…

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It’s down 45% — but I’m buying this FTSE gem

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane's been adding to his holding of a well-known FTSE 100 share after a string of profit warnings sent…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how one penny share soared 83% in a year

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why a former penny share has soared 83% in the past year and tries to learn…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 hits new record highs — what do I do now?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 seems to show investors aren’t as worried about things like the economy, inflation, or interest rates as…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares that could be takeover targets in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

These cheap shares may be takeover targets in 2025, and as such, potentially offer shareholders the chance to earn outsized…

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Value Shares

3 mistakes to avoid when looking for shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of mistakes he has learnt to try and avoid when looking for shares to buy…

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Investing Articles

As merger rumours swirl, should I pounce on Glencore shares?

| Christopher Ruane

After reported early stage talks between two giant miners emerged, our writer has been revisiting the long-term investment case for…

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