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

Investing Articles

Gold’s soaring yet the Hochschild Mining share price tanks 16%. What’s going on?

| James Beard

Despite the price of gold being close to its 52-week high, our writer wants to know why the Hochschild Mining…

Read more »

Workers at Whiting refinery, US
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

Two business people sitting at cafe working on new project using laptop. Young businesswoman taking notes and businessman working on laptop computer.
Investing Articles

The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

Read more »

Santa Clara offices of NVIDIA
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack
Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

Read more »

Ice cube tray filled with ice cubes and three loose ice cubes against dark wood.
Investing Articles

Just released: August’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

Read more »

many happy international football fans watching tv
Investing Articles

The JD Sports share price is up despite a mixed sales picture

| James Beard

After the first hour of trading today (27 August), the JD Sports share price was up around 5% following the…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

Read more »

piggy bank, searching with binoculars
US Stock

How I’m dealing with this red flag that suggests we could be due a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges concern from some investors about the risk of a stock market crash in the US, but talks…

Read more »

Two business people sitting at cafe working on new project using laptop. Young businesswoman taking notes and businessman working on laptop computer.
Growth Shares

Down 45%, this new penny stock is a great value purchase to consider

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a company that has just become a penny stock and trades at 3p, but might not…

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept
Investing Articles

33% down from its 7 October high, is Glencore’s share price set to soar on stunning earnings growth forecasts?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has fallen a lot this year, but analysts forecast that earnings growth will be supercharged this year…

Read more »

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

Here’s how investors could target £2,338 in dividend income from 353 shares in this FTSE giant…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight delivers a good dividend yield that's forecast to rise substantially, and it also looks very underpriced…

Read more »

piggy bank, searching with binoculars
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

ISA coins
Investing Articles

How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

Read more »

Content white businesswoman being congratulated by colleagues at her retirement party
Investing Articles

Building a retirement fund: why AI stocks might power a SIPP

| Mark Hartley

Could artificial intelligence stocks boost a SIPP? With tax perks, compounding and global exposure, here’s how investors might benefit.

Read more »

Business man pointing at 'Sell' sign
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT which high P/E growth stock was worth it

| John Fieldsend

Sometimes the growth stocks with weighty valuations end up being some of the best. Can ChatGPT help our Foolish author…

Read more »

Queen Street, one of Cardiff's main shopping streets, busy with Saturday shoppers.
Investing Articles

Here’s why retail stocks sold off heavily in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

The share prices of Kingfisher, Associated British Foods, and Games Workshop all fell in the FTSE 100 index today. What's…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is this the FTSE 250’s best ‘unicorn’ stock?

| John Fieldsend

The London Stock Exchange isn’t packed to the brim with what some call ‘unicorn’ stocks, but this FTSE 250 biotech…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart
Investing Articles

Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

| Stephen Wright

Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

Read more »

House models and one with REIT - standing for real estate investment trust - written on it.
Dividend Shares

2 REITs that could give an investor high, long-term passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights two real-estate-focused trusts with dividend yields in excess of 7% he believes can offer sustainable passive income.

Read more »

Night Takeoff Of The American Space Shuttle
Investing Articles

New £47m SpaceX order! Is Filtronic worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This UK small-cap flew 8% higher today after bagging yet another order with SpaceX. Does this make it a candidate…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Investing Articles

3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Paul Summers

Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

Read more »

Finger clicking a button marked 'Buy' on a keyboard
Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock offers a huge 12% dividend yield. Can we afford to miss it?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is home to a couple of stocks with double-digit forecast dividends. Analysts think this one could have…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
US Stock

3 investing mistakes from Warren Buffett that I want to avoid

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flips the script when trying to learn from Warren Buffett and instead decides to look at his investing…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Growth Shares

Here are the latest analyst forecasts for the BT share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the mixed forecasts and targets for the BT share price, and adds his own…

Read more »

Three signposts pointing in different directions, with 'Buy' 'Sell' and 'Hold' on
Investing Articles

The Bunzl share price jumps 4% on H1 results. Is it ready for a resurgence?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning in April hammered the Bunzl share price. But just a few months later, the company's suspended share…

Read more »

Futuristic front of NIO car in Norwegian showroom
Investing Articles

Up 37% in less than 2 weeks! Is NIO stock set for a stunning comeback?

| Ben McPoland

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock’s been rising quietly over the past year, though it still has some way to go to reclaim…

Read more »

The words "what's your plan for retirement" written on chalkboard on pavement somewhere in London
Investing Articles

My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I buy more BAE Systems shares while they’re down 11%?

| Ben McPoland

While BAE Systems shares have absolutely trounced the FTSE 100 index since 2022, they’ve hit some recent selling pressure.

Read more »

One English pound placed on a graph to represent an economic down turn
Investing Articles

2 undervalued UK shares with dividend yields above 7%

| Mark Hartley

Looking for income stocks? These cheap UK shares pay big dividends and could be undervalued opportunities in the stock market.

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025
Dividend Shares

Trading around a record high, this 5.2%-yielding passive income gem still looks packed with value to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial gem generates a high passive income stream and also looks very undervalued to me, especially after…

Read more »

piggy bank, searching with binoculars
Investing Articles

Is it worth investors now considering National Grid, with its share price down 5% from April?

| Simon Watkins

National Grid’s share price has dipped from its 12-month traded high, which could mean a bargain to be had. I…

Read more »

Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre
Investing Articles

This penny share has soared 85% in 2025. Is it the start of something big?

| Alan Oscroft

Technology-based companies that have fallen into penny share territory often scare me away. But this one's fortunes might be about…

Read more »

Runner standing at the starting point with 2025 year for starting in new year 2025 to achieve business planing and success concept.
Investing Articles

These 3 UK stocks will smash Lloyds shares over the next year, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds' shares are doing well right now. But City analysts see far more potential in these three other British stocks…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says buying this stock could be a smart move

| Ben McPoland

The founder of the world's largest company reckons this growth stock is world-class. But is it worth a look at…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

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

Up 70% since April, is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Paul Summers

Some FTSE 100 shares have staged remarkable recoveries since Donald Trump's tariff-related shocker. Paul Summers takes a close look at…

Read more »

UK supporters with flag
Investing Articles

Here’s how a 40-year-old could target a £743,338 retirement fund with UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK stocks could be an effective way to build long-term wealth and deliver financial independence in retirement.

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept
Investing Articles

Here’s where experts think the stock market will be heading in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Analysts see cautious optimism for the stock market in 2026, with AI-driven growth and easing inflation shaping the outlook. Our…

Read more »