Motley Fool Premium
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

Investing Articles

Should I buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

These two FTSE 250 firms have strong historical results, so do they both have places in my long-term portfolio?

Read more »

Buffett at the BRK AGM
Investing Articles

Here’s how Warren Buffett has found UK shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at real-life lessons on finding UK shares to buy from investor Warren Buffett.

Read more »

Woman pulling baffled face
Personal Finance

5 investing basics that you should teach your teens ASAP

| Atanas Nikolaev

Investing is a key principle, but we hardly discuss it with our children. Here are five investing basics worth teaching…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why the Tesco share price may be heading higher

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical earnings and a recent sales increase, will the Tesco share price soon rise?

Read more »

Solar panels fields on the green hills
Investing Articles

Here’s why I’m invested in renewable energy stocks

| Paul Summers

Recent news has made Paul Summers even more sure that he needs to hold renewable energy stocks in his portfolio.

Read more »

Personal Finance

4 reasons why I kept investing in index funds while markets were falling

| Atanas Nikolaev

A look at the four reasons why I kept investing in index funds during the last few months of market…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

How I’d invest £20,000 in a new Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Got £20,000 burning a hole in your back pocket that you could invest in a new 2022-23 ISA? Here's what…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why Rolls-Royce shares could rally to 150p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why there's potential for Rolls-Royce shares to hit 150p in the future, but does note some risks…

Read more »

Man Feet Up At Desk
Investing Articles

3 top dividend shares for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When dividend shares are placed in an ISA, all income is tax-free. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses three UK dividend stocks…

Read more »

Passive income text with pin graph chart on business table
Investing Articles

2 ridiculously cheap passive income stocks to buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Several leading passive income stocks are now trading at exceptionally low P/E ratios with high dividend yields. Is now the…

Read more »

British pound coins in birds' nest
Investing Articles

3 strong dividend growth shares I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he reckons these three companies could add more dividend growth prospects to his portfolio.

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 UK growth stocks to buy before the market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK growth stocks have been hit hard in recent months, but now could be the perfect time to start buying.…

Read more »

Sale agent deal to car loan contract with customer.
Investing Articles

Should I buy Aviva shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva looks set to pay out some huge dividends in the years ahead. But there are risks to the investment…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I think high oil prices and stock buybacks could send the BP share price soaring

| Stephen Wright

Oil prices are over $100 per barrel. and BP is using excess cash to repurchase shares. Stephen Wright thinks this…

Read more »

Image of person checking their shares portfolio on mobile phone and computer
Investing Articles

3 uranium stocks to buy in April for ‘nuclear’ growth

| Roland Head

The uranium price is rising as investors bet on nuclear power. These related stocks could be big winners, argues Roland…

Read more »

Investing Articles

This dividend stock is a must-have in my portfolio

| Renato Neves

Rio Tinto currently yields over 10%; here’s why I’m a happy shareholder and believe this dividend stock won’t cut that…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Discovery’s share price has fallen over 65% and is now ripe for picking

| Peter McMullan

With Discovery's share price down significantly, and the streaming space heating up, the company's merger looks like an exciting opportunity.

Read more »

Investing Articles

5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy in April

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at some cheap UK shares with high dividend yields he's looking for his portfolio ahead of the…

Read more »

Ao World
Investing Articles

Why I buy and hold in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of trading frequently, our writer takes a buy-and-hold approach to investing as it can save him money and focus…

Read more »

View over businesslady shoulder seated at workplace desk look at computer screen
Personal Finance

Is it time for AGMs to become more accessible?

| Karl Talbot

An investment charity has called for AGMs to become more inclusive in order to widen the number of participants. So,…

Read more »

ESG concept of environmental, social and governance.
Personal Finance

Impact investing: investors prioritise social factors over environmental ones

| Sean LaPointe

Social or environmental impact investing: which one do investors prefer? And is impact investing actually profitable? Sean LaPointe has the…

Read more »

Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
Personal Finance

How will the stock market fare in Q2?

| Karl Talbot

The big FTSE indexes experienced mixed fortunes during the first quarter of 2022. So, how is the stock market likely…

Read more »

One English pound placed on a graph to represent an economic down turn
Personal Finance

Confidence or arrogance? Investors are backing British shares in buckets!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

After record outflows in 2021, investor confidence seems to be returning as UK shares gain in popularity. Is this new…

Read more »

Paper fortune teller investment opportunities
Personal Finance

Five investment options for a ‘buy and forget’ ISA portfolio

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you a hands-off ISA investor? If so, a 'buy and forget' strategy including these five funds and investment trusts…

Read more »

Scene depicting the City of London, home of the FTSE 100
Personal Finance

These were the biggest FTSE 100 risers in March

| Karl Talbot

With another month drawing to a close, let's take a look at the FTSE 100 constituents that saw their share…

Read more »

Businessman using laptop for analyzing data stock market, forex trading graph, stock exchange trading online, financial investment concept. All on laptop screen are design up.
Personal Finance

What are the top 10 shares bought by global fund managers?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Rio Tinto, British American Tobacco and AstraZeneca top the list, but which other shares are global fund managers buying for…

Read more »

Hispanic man using laptop in home office and drinking coffee
Personal Finance

Here’s why half of Brits believe the current credit score system is flawed

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why nearly half of Brits think the current credit score system is flawed and how you can…

Read more »

Chalk outline of two arrows pointing in opposite directions
Personal Finance

Cash ISA rates nudge up: is it worth ditching your stocks and shares ISA?

| Karl Talbot

Cash ISA rates are creeping up. So, is now the time to rethink your plans to open a stocks and…

Read more »

Older Man Reading From Tablet
Investing Articles

Here’s why the Brewin Dolphin share price just jumped 60%

| Dr. James Fox

The Brewin Dolphin share price shot up by more than 60% on Thursday morning. Here's why!

Read more »

Investing Articles

I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE stocks now. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE All-Share index is trading near its all-time highs, showing a smart comeback after a recent dip. But even…

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

2 nearly penny stocks to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

I think these almost penny stocks could help me make lots of cash over the long term. Here's why I'd…

Read more »

Investing Articles

5 cheap shares I’d buy in April for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five cheap shares are dividend dynamos, offering market-beating cash payouts to patient investors. I'd buy and hold all five…

Read more »

Senior woman wearing glasses using laptop at home
Investing Articles

2 British shares to buy now with a spare £500

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare £500 to invest in his Stocks and Shares ISA, Christopher Ruane regards this duo as British shares…

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 Articles

Is the BP share price too cheap to ignore?

| Dr. James Fox

The BP share price tanked following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but is it right for my portfolio?

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

This penny stock could be primed for huge growth ahead!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a penny stock that has released excellent FY results and could be on the road to delivering…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I’m bullish on the Cineworld share price

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is down by 65% from the past year. But there is reason to believe that the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Could I retire early with this share?

| Christopher Ruane

Looking to retire early? Our writer reckons this UK share might help him do just that.

Read more »

Investing Articles

After recent falls, is the BT share price too low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has crashed steeply since topping £5 in late 2017. But it bounced back in 2021 and…

Read more »

Environmental technology concept.
Investing Articles

A FTSE 350 technology stock that I think could soar in 2022!

| Daniel Moore

Fool contributor Daniel Moore has his sights set on a technology stock in the FTSE 250 that could boost his…

Read more »

Businessman using laptop for analyzing data stock market, forex trading graph, stock exchange trading online, financial investment concept. All on laptop screen are design up.
Personal Finance

The majority of ISA holders shun stocks and shares ISAs: here’s why it matters

| Karl Talbot

A new survey reveals that the majority of ISA holders are staying clear of stocks and shares ISAs. Karl Talbot…

Read more »