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Lloyds shares are up over 10% in 2023! Is it time to buy?

Lloyds shares have had a strong start to 2023. Here, this Fool explains why he's looking to add to his…

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Are Lloyds shares still a buy despite falling profits?

Despite a drop in profits in its latest results, this Fool explains why he still believes Lloyds shares would be…

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I’d rush to buy Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p!

With a strong dividend yield and low valuation, this Fool explains why he'd buy Lloyds shares their current price.

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Here’s my plan for building lifelong passive income!

This Fool is looking to create a stream of passive income that can serve him for the future. Here's how…

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Have we seen the worst of the 2022 stock market crash?

2022 has been a turbulent year for markets, but things seemed to have eased since July. Dylan Hood takes a…

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Lloyds shares are down 8%: should I buy now?

Interest rates and inflation have been weighing on Lloyds shares so far this year. As rates continue to rise, is…

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Is the Lloyds share price low enough to buy now?

At 43p, the Lloyds share price looks like good value. But with large challenges ahead, can it return to being…

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Earnings preview: Rio Tinto, Barclays, NatWest

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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Earnings preview: Lloyds, Shell, Unilever

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a buy?

Lloyds shares have failed to excite in recent times. However, trading for 43p, could it be time for this Fool…

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Director dealings: Rolls-Royce, Lloyds, Vodafone

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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At 42p, are Lloyds shares a bargain or a value trap?

There are two cases to be made for the Lloyds share price. Here, I weigh the pros and cons of…

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At 41p, are Lloyds shares now too cheap to miss?

As interest rates rise, Andrew Woods asks if now is the time to load up on Lloyds shares.

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The Lloyds share price is down. Where will it go next?

In this article, this Fool looks at where the Lloyds share price could be heading, and whether it can return…

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At 157p, is the Barclays share price now too low to miss?

Andrew Woods asks if rising interest rates and low P/E ratios outweigh an uncertain economic environment with regard to the…

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Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

With Lloyds shares struggling to take off in 2022, this Fool weighs up if now would be a good time…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, IAG, SSE

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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Director dealings: HSBC, National Grid, Taylor Wimpey

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, BP

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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2 stocks to avoid and 1 to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in this bear market

With fears of an economic recession later this year, here are two stocks I'm avoiding for my Stocks and Shares…

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What comes next for the Lloyds share price?

The Bank of England has just increased interest rates to 1%. As banking stocks stand to gain from rate hikes,…

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Should I be buying cheap Lloyds shares?

With Lloyds shares down 8% in 2022, Charlie Keough takes a look at why he thinks this may mean an…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares today!

With Lloyds shares down over 10% year-to-date, in this article Charlie Keough explains why he thinks this fall represents a…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price is down 25%

Bank stocks are meant to do better when interest rates go up, but the Barclays share price has been underperforming…

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Where will the Lloyds share price move in the future?

After gaining momentum, the Lloyds share price seems to be falling. Dylan Hood takes a look where this stock could…

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The Metro share price is down 25% in 1 month. Should I buy now?

The Metro share price dropped after reporting record losses, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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UK bank shares – worthy investments for 2021?

Ben Watson looks at the potential in the UK banking sector for 2021.

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Is the Barclays share price signalling value?

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) share price seems to indicate value as the risks of Brexit subside.

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How low can the Lloyds share price go?

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) have fallen by 11% since the start of the year. Do they…

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Why I’d stash banking stocks and pharma stocks in my 2018 ISA

Here's why the banking and pharmaceutical sectors could provide great long-term ISA investments.

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Is Barclays plc a buy after Q3 results?

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has finally completed its mammoth restructuring. Is the re-forged operation a buy after Q3 results?

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This growth stock could be a better buy than Barclays plc

Paul Summers thinks growth-focused investors should check out this alternative to Barclays plc (LON: BARC)

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks with exciting momentum

Looking for quality companies with strong fundamentals? Then check out these two under-the-radar growth stocks.

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10 telling metrics from Lloyds Banking Group plc’s results

Despite the difficult trading environment, Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON:LLOY) latest results show the bank is performing well.

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2016 in review: HSBC Holdings plc

A look at the major developments of 2016 for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA)... and some questions for 2017.

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Challenger bank CYBG plc’s first profit makes it a better buy than RBS

CYBG plc (LON: CYBG) returned to profitability in 2016 while Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) is still…

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Does Barclays plc or Standard Chartered plc offer the best dividend growth potential?

Investors in Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) are suffering as dividend glory is deferred yet…

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When will it be safe to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc again?

Royston Wild considers whether the time is right for investors to pile back into Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Are these the FTSE 100’s worst growth stocks?

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks in danger of prolonged earnings pain.

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Should you ditch Lloyds Banking Group plc before next week’s results?

Royston Wild explains why Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) could be about to drop even lower.

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