Member Login
Home » Latest UK Stock Market News

Latest UK Stock Market News

Find the most recent news from the UK stock market, including market analysis and commentary from The Motley Fool investing experts.

Latest News Articles

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1,000 in Chemring shares five years ago, this is how much I’d have

| Mark Hartley

With Chemring shares up 146% in the past five years, this Fool UK contributor is calculating how much he’d have…

Read more »

Light bulb with growing tree.
Investing Articles

Passive income: my best renewable energy fund pays a 7.2% yield and is 15% cheaper now

| Tom Rodgers

Creating passive income for life is simpler than most investors think. This high-yield fund should compound my gains, says Tom…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

Here’s how to invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7%+ dividend yield!

| Dr. James Fox

Discover which companies pay a 7%+ dividend yield and what to consider before investing a considerable sum of money in…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

Down 50%+, is the Atlantic Lithium share price too cheap following Monday’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Atlantic Lithium's lowly share price trend could be attractive for long-term UK share investors.

Read more »

Logo outside Admiral offices
Investing Articles

A rare opportunity to buy shares in this FTSE 100 gem?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has been waiting for a chance to buy shares in a top FTSE 100 insurer. Could an investigation…

Read more »

Silhouette of a bull standing on top of a landscape with the sun setting behind it
Investing Articles

Ferrari’s up 45%! Should I invest more money in this top growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at a well-known growth stock that's tripled in value over the last five years. What's…

Read more »

Abstract bull climbing indicators on stock chart
Growth Shares

The Ferrari share price is surging! Should I buy the prancing horse’s stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Ferrari share price has been doing so well recently and outlines catalysts that makes him…

Read more »

Shot of a young Black woman doing some paperwork in a modern office
Investing Articles

With a 10% yield, is this dividend stock worth me buying?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko has found what he thinks could be a great dividend stock. He takes a comprehensive look at the…

Read more »

Investor looking at stock graph on a tablet with their finger hovering over the Buy button
Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 stocks are ‘buys’, according to City brokers

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 250 stocks look capable of generating attractive returns for investors in the years ahead and brokers rate…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing For Beginners

2 eye-poppingly cheap FTSE 250 investment trusts

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two FTSE 250 ideas he thinks are too cheap and could be appealing enough for value…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright doesn’t usually think of income shares for building big wealth. But he’ll make an exception in a rare…

Read more »

Side of boat fuelled by gas to liquids, advertising Shell GTL Fuel
Investing Articles

Shell’s share price is still down 12% despite strong results, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Despite strong Q4 results, Shell’s share price looks undervalued against its peers, and it remains well positioned in the fossil…

Read more »

Emma Raducanu for Vodafone billboard animation at Piccadilly Circus, London
Investing Articles

The Vodafone share price has fallen again. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After today’s quarterly results, the Vodafone share price continues to limp on. With the stock looking dirt cheap, is this…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

Did Lloyds shares just get even cheaper?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds got into a spot of bother with the FCA recently that pushed the shares downwards, but I see this…

Read more »

Abstract bull climbing indicators on stock chart
Investing Articles

Will I lose out if I don’t buy more of this FTSE 100 dividend star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock pays a high dividend that is set to get higher, has a strong core business and…

Read more »

Man putting his card into an ATM machine while his son sits in a stroller beside him.
Investing Articles

Why passive income matters to Lloyds Bank shareholders

| James Beard

With the Lloyds share price continuing to disappoint, I'm thankful that the bank's stock remains a great source of passive…

Read more »

Hand is turning a dice and changes the direction of an arrow symbolizing that the value of an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is going up (or vice versa)
Investing Articles

Why bother picking stocks when I can just invest in ETFs?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he chooses to invest his money in the shares of individual companies rather than passive index…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

£30k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £2,100 passive income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can move closer to financial freedom by generating a passive income from a stock market…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

Should I invest in Lloyds as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to tumble. But with other FTSE 100 stocks starting to rise, is now the time…

Read more »

A senior group of friends enjoying rowing on the River Derwent
Investing Articles

A ludicrously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the top performers on one level in a decade, yet the shares remain…

Read more »

Long-term vs short-term investing concept on a staircase
Investing Articles

An 8.7% yield but down 20%! Time for me to buy this forgotten FTSE cash cow?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 dropout yields 8.7% and recently announced plans to trim its workforce to improve margins amid broader economic…

Read more »

White ladder leaning on red wall with cut out heart shape.
Top Stocks

Best British shares to consider buying in February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a Share Advisor stalwart.

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

If I’d invested £4,000 in Lloyd shares one month ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares continue to disappoint after suffering yet another tough month. But Harvey Jones says the dividend income is a…

Read more »

Aviva logo on glass meeting room door
Investing Articles

Aviva shares: market-beating dividend yield and strong growth momentum

| Andrew Mackie

Aviva might be viewed as a boring company, but given its pipeline of growth opportunities, Andrew Mackie is looking to…

Read more »

Man writing 'now' having crossed out 'later', 'tomorrow' and 'next week'
Investing Articles

Today may be my once-in-a-decade chance to get rich from FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

I've been loading up on FTSE 100 shares because I think they're too cheap to resist at today's low valuations.…

Read more »

Hand of a mature man opening a safety deposit box.
Investing Articles

Down 40% from their high, are these FTSE 250 shares geared for gains?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko reckons this FTSE 250 company could be positioned for large profits. However, there are also risks he's noticed.

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

Diageo share price: are investors factoring in this huge risk?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has been hit by weak sales in Latin America. But that’s not the only challenge the…

Read more »

Electric cars charging at a charging station
Investing Articles

I’d buy 2,504 shares of this FTSE 250 investment trust for £1,000 in yearly passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks one FTSE 250 investment is perfectly placed to offer rising income and share price growth as the…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

Got a spare £1,000 this month? I’d consider buying 30 shares of this UK stock to aim for a million

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates staying high, Stephen Wright thinks investors might be overlooking one of the best UK shares on the…

Read more »

2024 year number handwritten on a sandy beach at sunrise
Investing Articles

How will stock markets react to this year’s elections?

| James Beard

Stock market investors don't like uncertainty. With 64 countries due to vote in 2024, is it time to think defensively?

Read more »

Smart young brown businesswoman working from home on a laptop
Investing Articles

2 picks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 250's the place to look in February for opportunities to add to his Stocks and…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Investing Articles

Could the Tesla share price reach $345?

| Stephen Wright

Weak earnings and demands from the CEO have been causing the Tesla share price to fall this year. But could…

Read more »

Young Asian man drinking coffee at home and looking at his phone
Investing Articles

With a spare £20,000, I’d buy 3,484 shares of this UK stock to aim for reliable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks now could be a great time to buy stock in a UK drinks company with a brand…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

What would Warren Buffett make of my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

Our writer speculates what Warren Buffett, possibly the most successful investor of all time, would think about the stocks in…

Read more »

Happy couple showing relief at news
Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest today for a magnificent second income in the future!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but not all have the funds to generate a life-changing one. Here's…

Read more »

Young black colleagues high-fiving each other at work
Investing Articles

Here’s how to aim for a million from FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

Can ordinary private investors hope to make a million by investing in the FTSE 100? If we have a long-term…

Read more »

Asian Indian male white collar worker on wheelchair having video conference with his business partners
Investing Articles

Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain today?

| Royston Wild

On paper, the Rolls-Royce share price looks too cheap to miss. But do the risks of buying the recovering FTSE…

Read more »

Young Caucasian girl showing and pointing up with fingers number three against yellow background
Investing Articles

3 top FTSE 100 stocks that easily pass the ‘snap test’

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that would be sorely missed if they vanished…

Read more »

The flag of the United States of America flying in front of the Capitol building
Top Stocks

Best US stocks to consider buying in February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in February, which included a familiar ride-sharing…

Read more »

Diverse group of friends cheering sport at bar together
Investing Articles

8.1% dividend yield! Should I snap up ITV shares after the latest ‘buy’ rating?

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is currently carrying a monster dividend yield and just got the nod of approval from…

Read more »