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                                <title>What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/06/what-next-for-the-endeavour-mining-share-price-after-a-record-breaking-set-of-results/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Beard]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Since March 2025, Endeavour Mining’s share price has risen 175%. Do the gold miner’s latest results provide any clues as to what might happen next?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/06/what-next-for-the-endeavour-mining-share-price-after-a-record-breaking-set-of-results/">What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>During the first few minutes of trading today (6 March), the <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>) share price was largely unchanged as investors reacted to the release of the West African gold miners results for the year ended 31 December 2025.</p>



<p>But do they tell us anything we don&#8217;t already know?</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-easy-peasy">Easy peasy</h2>



<p>On the one hand, being the boss of Endeavour Mining is probably among the easiest <strong><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/personal-finance/share-dealing/guides/what-is-the-ftse-100/">FTSE 100</a></strong> jobs at the moment. The soaring gold price means the group’s revenue and earnings are going up without Ian Cockerill &#8212; or his management team &#8212; having to do anything different.</p>



<p>Indeed, a look at this morning’s press release shows 2025 was a record-breaking year with free cash flow of $1.16bn, a 269% increase on 2024. As a result, the group was able to reduce its net debt by $416m. </p>



<p>Impressively, adjusted earnings per share increased by 246% to $3.23. Proudly, the group noted that it had now met guidance during 12 of the past 13 years. And with shareholder returns reaching $435m, another record was broken during the year. </p>



<p>However, given that gold soared 60% during 2025, such an impressive performance was entirely predictable. The business is, literally, a gold mine. </p>



<p>But <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/annual-reports-and-accounts/">accounts are backwards looking</a>. They tell us what&#8217;s happened rather than what will (or could) occur in the future. In some respects, the publication of the group’s 2025 numbers is largely irrelevant. We all knew they&#8217;d be good.</p>



<p>Yet this year could be even better. Since the start of 2026, the price of the precious metal has risen 18%. If it remains at this level (or goes higher), goodness knows how much cash Endeavour Mining will be able to generate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-huge-challenges">Huge challenges</h2>



<p>From an operational perspective, nothing’s really changed though. The industry remains one of the most challenging around. The group&#8217;s detailed assessment of the potential issues that it faces &#8212; things like the weather, natural disasters, strikes, changes in legislation, and political instability to name just a few &#8212; reminds us that investing in the sector is incredibly risky.</p>



<p>And, of course, the price of gold could fall. Although global uncertainty has driven precious metals prices higher, they could easily drop if things start to calm down. Endeavour Mining’s share price is then likely to decline sharply.</p>



<p>But gold markets thrive on uncertainty. Prior to this week’s events in the Middle East, with gold changing hands for around $5,000 an ounce, most economists were predicting further modest rises. Now, there’s talk that $6,000 could be in sight. And there’s no immediate sign that the rally&#8217;s coming to an end. </p>



<p>Demand from the world’s central banks remains strong and this week’s steep rise in energy prices could feed through into higher inflation if the conflict in the Middle East persists. Traditionally, gold has been seen as a hedge against rising prices. For those investors who are comfortable with the level of risk, I think Endeavour Mining’s still a stock to consider given what&#8217;s happening in the world at the moment. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/03/06/what-next-for-the-endeavour-mining-share-price-after-a-record-breaking-set-of-results/">What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>Up 170% and 470% in a year, will these 2 red-hot FTSE shares soar again in 2026?</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/23/up-170-and-470-in-a-year-will-these-2-red-hot-ftse-shares-soar-again-in-2026/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Beard]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Precious metals prices are continuing their amazing rally sending the shares of these two FTSE 100 miners higher. But how long could this last?</p>
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<p>Since January 2025, two of the <strong>FTSE 100</strong>’s star performers have been <strong>Fresnillo</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-fres/">LSE:FRES</a>) and <strong>Endeavour Mining </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>), with their share prices rising exponentially. </p>



<p>Soaring gold and silver prices are behind this incredible run. But could it last throughout 2026 or is the bubble about to burst? Let’s take a closer look.</p>


<div class="tmf-chart-multipleseries" data-title="Fresnillo Plc + Endeavour Mining Plc Price" data-tickers="LSE:FRES LSE:EDV" data-range="5y" data-start-date="2021-01-23" data-end-date="" data-comparison-value="percent"></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-all-that-glitters">All that glitters</h2>



<p>The first thing to note is that both companies have different exposures to these two metals. Endeavour Mining produces only gold from its five mines in Burkina Faso, Côte d&#8217;Ivoire, and Senegal. <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/">During the nine months ended 30 September 2025</a>, it mined 911koz (thousand ounces).</p>



<p>Fresnillo claims to be “<em>the world’s leading silver producer</em>” and one of Mexico’s largest gold miners. Over the same period, it produced roughly half as much gold and 35,429koz of silver from its eight facilities.</p>



<p>But over the past 12 months or so, this distinction hasn’t been that important. Since the start of 2025, both gold and silver prices have rocketed – by 75% and 210%, respectively &#8212; increasing earnings for these miners without them having to do anything different. Indeed, Fresnillo produced 11.7% less silver in the first six months of 2025 than it did a year earlier, yet its EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) more than doubled.</p>



<p>To further illustrate the impact of these favourable market conditions, Fresnillo says higher metals prices accounted for 69% of the $630m of <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/the-profit-and-loss-account/">extra gross profit</a> in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.</p>



<p>It also means everything under the ground is worth a lot more than previously.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-it-last">Can it last?</h2>



<p>But going forward things might be different.</p>



<p>Historically, although silver and gold prices tend to move in tandem, the former is often more volatile. And the price forecasts for the two suggest there’s more optimism surrounding gold. Looking at the predictions from analysts employed by the major banks, none are forecasting a significant price drop from its current level. Most market specialists are expecting a price of around $5,000/oz (at 22 January, it was approximately $4,830) by the end of 2026. And I can see why the gold price is predicted to go higher. It retains its status as a ‘safe haven’, which means current geopolitical uncertainty is pushing its price higher.</p>



<p>By contrast, predictions for silver prices don’t appear to be as optimistic. In fact, some analysts are forecasting a drop.</p>



<p>Of course, nobody really knows for sure, which makes the mining sector more risky than many others. To add to the uncertainty, both Africa and South America have reputations for political instability, as well as volatile currencies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>But as long as an investor is aware of the potential risks should metals prices fall or production be disrupted as a result of one of the many operational challenges, I think both are worth considering. However, I’m leaning more towards Endeavour Mining.</p>



<p>In theory, Fresnillo offers some diversification through its exposure to two precious metals but I think the gold price is likely to remain higher for longer. Demand from the world’s central banks is a key driver with the dollar appearing to fall out of favour.</p>



<p>Endeavour Mining also claims to have the third-lowest costs in the sector, which means it should do better relative to most of its closest rivals.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/23/up-170-and-470-in-a-year-will-these-2-red-hot-ftse-shares-soar-again-in-2026/">Up 170% and 470% in a year, will these 2 red-hot FTSE shares soar again in 2026?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>2 FTSE shares that could keep riding this commodities boom</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/16/2-ftse-shares-that-could-keep-riding-this-commodities-boom/</link>
                                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Smith]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Jon Smith runs through some FTSE shares linked to the precious metals mining space that are soaring due to rising prices at the moment.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/16/2-ftse-shares-that-could-keep-riding-this-commodities-boom/">2 FTSE shares that could keep riding this commodities boom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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<p>Precious metals have started 2026 as they left off in 2025. Rocketing higher! Silver started the year just above $70 per ounce and it&#8217;s now close to $90. Gold entered 2026 at around $4,300 an ounce and is now close to $4,600. I&#8217;ve mentioned before that I think we&#8217;re in the middle of a commodities boom period. Here are a couple of <strong>FTSE</strong> shares that can provide exposure to this theme.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-large-operational-leverage">Large operational leverage</h2>



<p>First up is <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>). It&#8217;s one of the largest gold producers in West Africa, with core operations in places like Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal. Naturally, the gold that it produces is worth a lot more now than it was a year ago. This is reflected in the share price&#8217;s 171% gain over the past year.</p>



<p>This rocketship has outpaced even the move higher in the precious metal. This is because the company benefits from operational leverage. What I mean is that with elevated prices, its cash flow and earnings improve because the increase in revenue isn’t always matched by equivalent increases in costs. If the price of gold jumps 10% tomorrow, revenue rises by 10%, but mining costs haven&#8217;t changed.</p>



<p>Of course, the risk is that if the gold price crashes in the future, Endeavour&#8217;s fixed costs will be hard to cut. So that&#8217;s where the firm could lose money. This volatility and uncertainty are why some investors are very cautious about buying commodity stocks. Yet, from my perspective, gold could keep rallying amid geopolitical uncertainty, lower interest rates, and investor demand for a safe haven.</p>



<p>Endeavour is well set to further capitalise on any price increase, with a diversified portfolio of producing mines and growth projects in West Africa. This is a good mix of existing revenue generators and new potential options.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-silver-giant">The silver giant</h2>



<p>Another idea is <strong>Fresnillo</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-fres/">LSE:FRES</a>). It&#8217;s widely regarded as the world’s largest primary silver miner, while also producing gold. As a result, it has benefitted from the move in silver prices, again via the operational leverage I spoke of earlier. Thanks to this, the share price is up a whopping 486% in the last year.</p>



<p>The interim <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">financial results</a> from last summer showed a 160.7% surge in gross profit. When the full-year results come out, I&#8217;d expect profit to have increased even further, given the rise in precious metals prices since then. <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/getting-started-in-investing/passive-income-ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Income investors</a> are also driving the share price due to increased dividend payouts. For example, the interim results confirmed a dividend of $0.208 cents per share, totalling $153.3m. For perspective, the dividend from H1 2024 totalled $47.2m.</p>



<p>Looking ahead, the company is well-positioned to continue growing if gold and silver continue to rise. Due to Fresnillo&#8217;s size and scale, it can capture a large share of the benefits from rising prices.</p>



<p>The company now has a price-to-earnings ratio of 139. This is very high and could reflect an overvalued stock at risk of a correction. Another concern is the large exposure it has to Mexico, which is subject to regulatory, tax and political uncertainty.</p>



<p>Even with that worry, I think both stocks could do well if precious metal prices keep soaring. Therefore, they could be worth considering for investors looking for exposure to this theme.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/16/2-ftse-shares-that-could-keep-riding-this-commodities-boom/">2 FTSE shares that could keep riding this commodities boom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>£5,000 invested in these 3 UK stocks at the start of 2025 is now worth…</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/12/18/5000-invested-in-these-3-uk-stocks-at-the-start-of-2025-is-now-worth/</link>
                                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Hartley]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Hartley breaks down the growth of three UK stocks that helped drive the FTSE 100 to new highs this year and calculates their impressive returns.</p>
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<p>Three diverse <strong>FTSE 100</strong> stocks have led an outstanding rally for UK stocks in 2025, with the index hitting record highs. Those three stocks are <strong>Fresnillo</strong>, up 367% year-to-date (YTD),<strong> Airtel Africa</strong>, up 178% YTD, and <strong>Babcock International</strong>, up 140%.</p>



<p>So if an investor split £5,000 equally among these three stocks (33.3% each) at the beginning of the year, what would it be worth now?Let&#8217;s break it down.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-crunching-the-numbers">Crunching the numbers</h2>



<p>Split equally, £5,000 becomes about £1,666.67 in each stock at the start of the year.​ A 367% gain in Fresnillo turns that into about £7,777.78. A 178% gain in Airtel Africa turns £1,666.67 into about £4,629.63, and a 140% gain in Babcock translates into about £4,000.</p>



<p>Add it all together, and the portfolio would now be worth around £16,400. Another way to look at it, is to say the combined average growth of the three stocks is 228%. That&#8217;s £5,000 + 228% = £16,400.</p>



<p>A profit of £11,400 in just one year from such a small initial investment is almost unheard of. But it&#8217;s fair to say these three stocks each enjoyed unprecedented growth in 2025. In hindsight, they&#8217;d have been great buys &#8212; but there&#8217;s no promise they&#8217;ll do that again.</p>



<p>So what could change in 2026 and, more importantly, which stocks could benefit?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winds-of-change">Winds of change</h2>



<p>2026 is gearing up to bring several key macro changes to the UK stock market. Critically, easing inflation and gradual rate cuts are setting the scene for investors to shift their focus. With the dominance of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade and US mega-caps flagging, we could see a surge in cyclicals, rate-sensitive stocks and AI adopters (rather than enablers).</p>



<p>Promising areas to watch include energy transition, utilities and digital infrastructure (particularly AI). Equally, companies that provide the structural support for these industries could benefit too, such as copper and lithium miners.</p>



<p>One stock I&#8217;ve got my eye on is <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE: EDV</a>).</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-metals-still-in-play">Metals still in play</h2>



<p>Precious metals miners still offer substantial operational leverage to gold and silver prices, which have seen record or near‑record levels in 2025 and have triggered earnings upgrades across the sector.</p>



<p>Unlike Fresnillo, Endeavour still looks relatively well-valued with a <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/pe-ratio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price-to-earnings</a> (P/E) ratio of 24. With gains that have already outpaced gold’s rise, it exhibits high leverage to the underlying commodity cycle.</p>



<p>Brokers highlight that when the metal price runs, geared producers’ earnings and cash flows can inflect sharply, creating scope for large share price moves. If it achieves expected production increases in 2026, its forward P/E could drop from high teens to single digits.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-my-verdict">My verdict</h2>



<p>While Endeavour shows a lot of promise in 2026, it isn&#8217;t without risk. As a miner, it operates in politically- and operationally-challenging regions, so there&#8217;s material risks around cost inflation, safety, ESG and localised risk. And if interest rates fall faster than expected, investors may move out of commodities, hurting the gold price &#8212; and Endeavour&#8217;s profits.</p>



<p>Still, the overall picture paints a positive outlook for the stock, so I think it&#8217;s worth considering. Investors looking to add income stability and <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/what-is-diversification/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">diversification</a> to a portfolio may also want to consider a renewables-focused and dividend-strong utility play like <strong>National Grid</strong>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/12/18/5000-invested-in-these-3-uk-stocks-at-the-start-of-2025-is-now-worth/">£5,000 invested in these 3 UK stocks at the start of 2025 is now worth…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>2 incredible FTSE 250 shares I can&#8217;t wait to buy!</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/12/08/2-incredible-ftse-250-shares-i-cant-wait-to-buy/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Royston Wild]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>These FTSE 250 heroes have delivered double- and triple-digit share price gains in 2025! Here's why they're top of my shopping list.</p>
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<p>Like many UK investors, my portfolio&#8217;s loaded with shares from the <strong>FTSE 100 </strong>and <strong>FTSE 250 </strong>index. The trouble is that I only have a limited amount of cash to spend each month, so I&#8217;m forced to leave some great investing opportunities on the table.</p>



<p>Take the following couple of shares: <strong>Endeavour Mining </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>) and <strong>AJ Bell </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-ajb/">LSE:AJB</a>). I&#8217;m targeting at least one of these mid-cap shares for my portfolio when I next have money to invest.</p>


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<p>Want to know why? Read on.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-striking-gold">Striking gold</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/market-sectors/investing-in-gold-stocks-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gold stock</a> Endeavour&#8217;s share price has leapt 134% in 2025, driven by a buoyant metal price. I think it can keep going as bullion demand shows no signs of slowing &#8212; latest World Gold Council (WGC) data showed holdings in gold-backed <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/isas-and-investment-funds/exchange-traded-funds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">exchange-traded funds (ETFs)</a> rise for their sixth straight month in November.</p>



<p>The yellow metal was trading around $2,640 an ounce just a year ago. Now it&#8217;s at $4,200 and blasting back towards October&#8217;s high of $4,381, a record that&#8217;s likely to fall sooner rather than later. </p>



<p><strong>Goldman Sachs</strong> and <strong>Bank of America</strong> have tipped prices of $5,000 by next year. This is a realistic target, in my view, given 2025&#8217;s price action. Enduring factors like interest rate cuts, poor economic growth, geopolitical uncertainty and US dollar weakness also support the case for more price gains.</p>



<p>I like the idea of buying gold stocks over physical metal or a gold-tracking ETF. This strategy exposes investors to mine production issues that can smack profitability. Gold producers also carry leverage, meaning their prices can fall more sharply if the metal drops.</p>



<p>But the leverage effect works both ways, and in bull markets this can ignite prices as we&#8217;ve seen recently. Endeavour&#8217;s share price gains have dwarfed gold&#8217;s 60% rise in 2025.</p>



<p>The FTSE 250 miner&#8217;s earnings are tipped to soar this year and next, helped by steps to ramp up gold production. This pushes its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.5 times for 2025 to a bargain-basement 7.9 for 2026.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-another-top-stock">Another top stock</h2>



<p>AJ Bell doesn&#8217;t offer the same sort of attractive value on paper. Though annual earnings are tipped to grow, the P/E multiple remains elevated on paper at 17.9 times.</p>



<p>A valuation like this can invite price weakness when news flow is anything but exceptional. This is the position the financial services provider found itself on Thursday (4 December). Despite releasing record, forecast-beating results for last year, and announcing a £50m share buyback, AJ Bell dropped as it said higher investment would hinder margins this year.</p>



<p>I personally believe this pullback represents an attractive dip-buying opportunity. The company&#8217;s shares remain 10% higher than they were at the start of the year. I expect them to continue rising, as an ageing UK population and the growing importance of financial planning drive its revenues up.</p>



<p>AJ Bell&#8217;s customer numbers leapt 19% last financial year, to 644,000. The business could also gain from upcoming Cash ISA changes, as investors look elsewhere for tax-efficient products.</p>



<p><em>Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions.</em></p>



<p>Though it faces competitive pressures, I&#8217;m optimistic the FTSE 250 company has what it takes to capitalise on this booming market, making it  top stock to consider.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/12/08/2-incredible-ftse-250-shares-i-cant-wait-to-buy/">2 incredible FTSE 250 shares I can&#8217;t wait to buy!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk">The Motley Fool UK</a>.</p>
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                                <title>With markets still looking fragile, this is the only growth share I&#8217;m considering now</title>
                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/11/25/with-markets-still-looking-fragile-this-is-the-only-growth-share-im-considering-now/</link>
                                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark Hartley]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Hartley takes a look at one growth share that's likely to keep rising even as the broader market continues to look unstable.</p>
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<p>Last week&#8217;s highly-anticipated <strong>Nvidia </strong>results gave a brief respite from market fears. However, it seems they&#8217;ve failed to shore up the market as much as many hoped.</p>



<p>Lately, I&#8217;ve written extensively about the benefits of defensive shares during periods of market instability. However, there are a few growth stocks that could also benefit.</p>



<p>Naturally, gold and precious metal miners are well-positioned, as these commodities are seen as safe havens when markets wobble. We&#8217;ve already seen this effect drive up the price of <strong>Fresnillo </strong>this year. However, with the price now 47.5 times earnings, it might already be overvalued.</p>



<p>Fortunately, there&#8217;s a small gold miner on the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> which might still be catching up. If so, it could present a compelling growth opportunity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-impressive-performance">Impressive performance</h2>



<p>With a moderate £7.7bn market-cap, <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong>‘s (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE: EDV</a>) a small player next to Fresnillo. It&#8217;s also up only 114% this year compared to Fresnillo&#8217;s astounding 262% gain.</p>



<p>That leaves it with more breathing space for extra growth if gold keeps rising. At around 20 times earnings, its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio’s only slightly above the FTSE average.</p>


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<p>Looking at the numbers, Endeavour has demonstrated exceptional operational and financial execution throughout 2025. In the first nine months of the year, it produced 911,000 ounces of gold at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of just $1,362 per ounce – meaning at current gold prices of around $4,077, the company generates roughly $2,715 in profit per ounce.</p>



<p>Year-to-date adjusted EBITDA has surged 110% to $1.634bn, with adjusted net earnings rocketing 375% to $556m. Most impressively, free cash flow totalled a stunning $680m through September, representing a 1,411% year-on-year increase.</p>



<p>Unsurprisingly with those numbers, its balance sheet is rock solid. Net debt stands at just $678m, with leverage at merely 0.2 times adjusted EBITDA – significantly below the company&#8217;s 0.5 times target. The profit growth has helped drive dividend increases, with its yield now up to 3%.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It&#8217;s an impressive performance from a company that only joined the <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-the-ftse-100/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 100</a> in June 2024.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-risks">Risks</h2>



<p>As with any investment, it&#8217;s critical to assess the risks. In the case of Endeavour Mining, regional and political volatility’s a key concern due to its operations in unstable parts of West Africa.</p>



<p>This year, Burkina Faso nationalised certain mining assets while Guinea and Mali made regulatory changes affecting Endeavour Mining&#8217;s operations. These geopolitical risks could disrupt production, impose higher taxes, or even result in partial asset loss.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Additionally, if gold prices collapse from current highs, the company&#8217;s generous <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-shares-are-taxed-2/how-dividends-are-taxed/">dividend</a> would come under pressure.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-final-thoughts">Final thoughts</h2>



<p>For a few hours last week, I really thought the AI bubble was just fear-mongering. But it seems even Nvidia&#8217;s exceptional performance isn’t enough to keep an oversaturated market climbing. When taking into account additional factors such as US debt, tariff concerns and geopolitical risks, I think gold will keep climbing for some time still.</p>



<p>For investors looking for exposure to rising gold prices without holding physical gold, a stock like Endeavour may be worth considering. While it faces regional- and sector-specific risks, the combined income potential and low valuation make it highly attractive, in my opinion.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/10/25/as-gold-stocks-falter-here-are-3-ideas-to-consider/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephen Wright]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Concern about US dollar debasement has driven gold stocks higher. Stephen Wright sets out three potential strategies for investors to consider.</p>
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<p>Gold stocks have been slipping this week. But analysts at <strong>UBS</strong> reported on Wednesday (22 October) that this doesn’t seem to be driven by anything fundamental.</p>



<p>Given this, investors might see a chance to participate in what has been an unusually strong growth story over the last 18 months. And there are lots of potential ways to do so.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gold-etfs">Gold ETFs</h2>



<p>One <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/how-to-invest-in-gold-uk/">strategy</a> is buying shares in an asset that aims to track the price of gold, such as the <strong>iShares Physical Gold ETC</strong>. And I think there’s actually a lot to like about this approach.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Warren Buffett points out that gold is an unproductive asset. Someone who buys a kilo of gold today will have a kilo of gold in 2055 and it won’t have generated any cash along the way.&nbsp;</p>



<p>That’s true – a block of gold isn’t going to start making products or providing services. But the chances of it going away are close to zero and that’s not true of a number of companies.</p>



<p>With that in mind, I think gold ETFs are worth considering. For investors just wanting to speculate on the price of gold, they’re a pretty straightforward option.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mining-companies">Mining companies</h2>



<p>For investors looking for a bit more action, shares in gold mining companies could be worth considering. One that’s listed in the <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/market-sectors/investing-in-gold-stocks-in-the-uk/">UK</a> is <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>).&nbsp;</p>


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<p>Gold miners can be riskier than ETFs and Endeavour is an extreme example. Its operations across Africa can create difficulties as governments want to control assets on their lands.</p>



<p>The big advantage, though, is that they’re a lot cheaper to run. That allows it to extract gold at a lower cost than other producers, meaning it stands to benefit more from rising prices.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Given this, investors with a bullish view on gold prices might considering buying Endeavour shares. The stock is down 10% this week, but its cost advantage hasn’t gone anywhere.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exploration">Exploration</h2>



<p>A third strategy is to look at stocks like <strong>Franco-Nevada</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/nyse-fnv/">NYSE:FNV</a>). The company doesn’t operate mines, but it provides financing in exchange for a share of what the mine produces.</p>


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<p>There’s a lot to like about this model. Most obviously, it avoids the high capital requirements associated with mining and generates a revenue stream without the associated costs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It doesn’t entirely eliminate the risk of operational issues. If a mine Franco-Nevada has a stake in has to pause production for whatever reason, the firm makes nothing until it resumes.</p>



<p>Franco-Nevada, however, owns interests in hundreds of mines around the world. So while the threat of an operational problem isn’t zero, a diversified portfolio of assets helps limit the overall risk.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gold-prices">Gold prices</h2>



<p>The main force driving gold prices recently has been the threat of US dollar debasement. And that’s also one of the biggest risks to the stock market as a whole at the moment.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Investors who expect the rally to continue have a number of choices. An asset tracking the price of gold is relatively simple, whereas miners offer more risk for more potential reward.</p>



<p>It’s easy to overlook royalty companies like Franco-Nevada in favour of producers. But I think its low capital requirements can make the stock a very attractive option to consider.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/10/18/up-134-and-71-2-ftse-250-index-shares-are-crushing-nvidia/</link>
                                <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>Forget Nvidia shares! Royston Wild believes these FTSE 250 index shares could provide stunning returns over the near term and beyond.</p>
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<p><strong>Nvidia </strong>shares have risen a healthy 32% in value since 1 January, but many <strong>FTSE 250</strong> index shares have provided even greater returns.</p>



<p>Nvidia&#8217;s long bull run continues as excitement over the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution grows. But in my view, investors don&#8217;t need to flock to the US to find top growth stocks to buy.</p>



<p>The following <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-the-market/what-is-the-ftse-250/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FTSE 250</a> companies have soared in 2025 and look set for long-term share price gains. Let&#8217;s take a look at them.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-gold-stock">The gold stock</h2>



<p>Gold has been one of the strongest-performing assets this year, with prices rising a whopping 60% over the period. It&#8217;s lifted prices of <strong>Endeavour Mining </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>) shares by 134% since 1 January, to £35.</p>


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<p>The yellow metal&#8217;s picking up pace and this week struck new peaks above $4,220 per ounce. Can it continue rising? Scores of City analysts think so, with <strong>Bank of America </strong>analysts this week joining others in tipping gold prices to take out $5,000 next year.</p>



<p>Such a move would give Endeavour&#8217;s profits an added jolt in the arm. Prices are already comfortably above the group&#8217;s all-in sustaining costs (AISC) of $1,281 per ounce.</p>



<p>There&#8217;s no guarantee gold prices will continue booming, of course. Any retracement could prove devastating for Endeavour&#8217;s share price given the leverage factor, where profit or loss movements are exaggerated by precious metal price trends.</p>



<p>But, on balance, I&#8217;m confident prices of safe-haven bullion will keep rising. Resurgent inflation, tariff tensions, and a falling US dollar alone are enough reason to expect gold to reach new, substantially greater peaks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-defence-share">The defence share</h2>



<p>The rise and rise of the defence sector has been another one of 2025&#8217;s big investing stories. FTSE 250-listed <strong>Chemring</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-chg/">LSE:CHG</a>) has increased 71% in value, outpacing the mid-cap index&#8217;s broader 7% increase.</p>


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<p>Is this a surprise given the increasingly hostile macroeconomic landscape? Probably not. War in Eastern Europe and the Middle East has caused NATO nations to increase spending at the fastest pace since the Cold War. Growing fears over Russian and Chinese expansionism means record arms expenditure should keep climbing.</p>



<p>Chemring&#8217;s latest financials underlines the strength of rearmament in the West. Sales were up 42% in the six months to April, while its order book hit new peaks of £1.3bn.</p>



<p>The company manufactures countermeasures, sensors, and explosive devices that are critical on the front line. Its flares and decoys protect ships and aircraft from missile attacks, while its threat detection systems identify dangers in the real world and online.</p>



<p>Chemring&#8217;s breadth provides multiple ways for it to benefit from rising defence budgets. It also reduces risk by avoiding reliance on one particular technology to drive earnings.</p>



<p>Today Chemring&#8217;s shares trade on a forward <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/pe-ratio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio</a> of 28.8 times. This is well above the long-term average, and leaves the company at risk of a potential correction if news flow worsens.</p>



<p>Still, I&#8217;m confident Chemring can keep climbing in the current environment. I think it&#8217;s a top FTSE 250 stock to consider alongside Endeavour Mining.</p>
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                                <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Beard]]></dc:creator>
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<p><strong>Endeavour Mining </strong>(<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>), the <strong>FTSE 100</strong> West African gold miner is proving to be… wait for it… something of a gold mine at the moment. Since the start of 2025, its share price has risen 134% on the back of soaring precious metals prices. During this period, an ounce of gold has increased in value by 60%. Imagine a business where your bottom line’s going up without having to sell more or cut costs. That’s Endeavour Mining.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-then-and-now">Then and now</h2>



<p>However, it hasn’t always been like this. Gold is on a strong rally due to increased global economic uncertainty. It’s seen as a ‘safe haven’ and a reliable store of value. The metal’s now changing hands for nearly $4,200 an ounce. But as little as three years ago, it was trading at $1,500, having more than halved during the previous 22 months.</p>



<p>In those days, like all gold miners, Endeavour was having to produce more just to stand still. Things are very different now. And to try and capitalise on these good times, the group’s been increasing its output.</p>



<p>During the first six months of 2025, it produced 38% more than in the same period in 2024. A winning combination of higher prices, more output and stable costs has resulted in an <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/what-is-ebitda/">EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation)</a> of $1.13bn &#8212; some 226% higher than in the first half of 2024.</p>



<p>And I’m sure shareholders will be delighted with the latest forecast from the <strong>Bank of America.</strong> Its analysts are predicting that gold will reach $5,000 an ounce in 2026. However, it’s warning of a “<em>near-term</em>” correction. Similarly,<strong> Goldman Sachs</strong> has a target of $4,900 by the end of next year.</p>



<p>But not everyone agrees. <strong>HSBC</strong>’s predicting little change in the spot price over the next two years. Although nobody knows for sure, the consensus appears to be that it’s unlikely to fall back sharply. And this can only be good for Endeavour’s <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/understanding-company-accounts/">earnings and cash flow</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pros-and-cons">Pros and cons</h2>



<p>However, mining is one of the most dangerous industries around. Companies in the sector are also vulnerable to production shutdowns for a variety of reasons including strikes, terrorism and the weather.</p>



<p>Significantly, the group’s operations are located in countries (Senegal, Cote d’Ivorie and Burkina Faso) that have a reputation for political instability. Unexpected increases in tax rates and volatile currencies could affect earnings. Worse, nationalisation of the group’s assets cannot be ruled out.</p>



<p>But Endeavour’s been around since 1988 and has overcome these challenges before. It also has one of the lowest all-in sustaining costs of any major producer. The group claims only three major gold miners can extract the precious metal cheaper. This means it’s better placed than most to cope should (when?) the gold price start to fall back.</p>



<p>It also has plenty of reserves. The company estimates that there’s proven &#8212; and probable &#8212; gold in its mines equivalent to nearly 23 times its 2024 production. This bodes well for its long-term earnings.</p>



<p>On balance, I think Endeavour Mining’s a stock worthy of further consideration. The current trend appears to be towards more financial uncertainty – not less – which means gold should continue to shine.</p>
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                <link>https://www.fool.co.uk/2025/10/13/looking-for-the-best-shares-to-buy-heres-what-experts-are-snapping-up/</link>
                                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaven Boyrazian, CFA]]></dc:creator>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p>These two institutions have been buying shares in two different FTSE 100 stocks in the last three months. Should investors consider doing the same?</p>
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<p>When hunting for the best shares to buy, it can often be wise to look at what the experts are up to. After all, if professional investors are throwing big money around, there must be a good reason for it. And in the last few months, quite a few big players have been buying up UK shares.</p>



<p>For example, BlackRock recently disclosed it&#8217;s increased its stake in <strong>Endeavour Mining</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-edv/">LSE:EDV</a>). Meanwhile, Norges Bank&#8217;s been snapping up shares in <strong>M&amp;G</strong> (<a class="tickerized-link" href="https://www.fool.co.uk/tickers/lse-mng/">LSE:MNG</a>).</p>



<p>So what&#8217;s behind these moves? And should investors consider following in their footsteps?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-betting-on-gold-mining">Betting on gold mining</h2>



<p>Recent regulatory filings revealed that BlackRock&#8217;s increasing its stake in Endeavour Mining. Sadly, we don&#8217;t know the exact reasons why. Still, it&#8217;s no secret that gold prices are reaching record highs right now on the back of growing geopolitical uncertainty. And with Endeavour being a top-tier gold producer in West Africa, this tailwind has proven marvellous for its earnings. Even more so as operational momentum is ramping up production volumes at a time of rising prices.</p>



<p>Looking at the latest interim results, gold volumes were up 38% and, thanks to the rise of gold prices and fixed operating costs, <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-value-shares/what-is-ebitda/">EBITDA skyrocketed</a> 226% from $349m to $1.14bn!</p>



<p>This surge in cash flow&#8217;s being allocated towards further project development as well as dividends and buybacks. And combined, the stock&#8217;s more than doubled since the start of 2025.</p>



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<p>However, while there&#8217;s a lot to be excited about, it&#8217;s essential to recognise the risks surrounding this enterprise. West Africa&#8217;s not the most politically stable region. And even if the regulatory landscape doesn&#8217;t cause disruption, Endeavour&#8217;s earnings are almost entirely at the mercy of gold prices – something management has no control over.</p>



<p>Should interest rates fall and geopolitical tensions ease, investor interest in riskier assets like stocks could result in a massive allocation <a href="https://www.fool.co.uk/investing-basics/how-to-invest-in-shares/how-to-invest-in-gold-uk/">shift out of gold</a>, dragging the price down and taking Endeavour&#8217;s earnings with it. While it can be easy to forget during the good times, gold prices are notoriously cyclical.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-opportunities-in-life-insurance">Opportunities in life insurance</h2>



<p>As with BlackRock, we don&#8217;t know precisely why Norges decided to buy more M&amp;G shares. But given the insurance giant&#8217;s high dividend yield, improving cash generation, and resilient fee-earning asset portfolio, it&#8217;s not the only investment group to have taken a liking to this business.</p>



<p>M&amp;G&#8217;s enjoying the benefits of higher interest rates as well as the structural tailwinds of an ageing UK population. With demand for retirement products rising, management has multiple avenues to seek new growth. But of course, the firm doesn&#8217;t operate in a vacuum.</p>



<p>Other UK insurance titans are seeking to capitalise on the same tailwinds, putting pressure on M&amp;G&#8217;s fees as well as client capital inflows. And with its financial assets exposed to the fluctuations of the debt and equity markets, just like Endeavour, the group&#8217;s performance may be adversely impacted by forces beyond its control.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bottom-line">The bottom line</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a lot to like about both these businesses. However personally, the risk profile&#8217;s too high for my tastes, especially given that other UK shares show far more promise, in my opinion. That&#8217;s why neither of these stocks is on my personal &#8216;buy now&#8217; list. Instead, I&#8217;m looking elsewhere for investing opportunities.</p>



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