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Best British value stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in May, including two mining behemoths.

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FTSE 100 shares: has a once-a-decade chance to build wealth ended?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index has had a strong 2025. But that doesn't mean there might not still be some bargain…

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Is this FTSE 250 retailer set for a dramatic recovery in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 retailer WH Smith is moving on from the accounting issues that have weighed on it in 2025. But…

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Down 38% with a 4% yield and P/E below 12! Are Greggs shares now a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

Greggs’ shares have cooled over the last year, but the FTSE 250 stock got a fresh burst of energy after…

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As the Lloyds share price heads towards a pound, is it still a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has been on a roll over the past few years. Our writer gives his take on…

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UK shares look cheap — but the market might be about to take notice

| Stephen Wright

UK shares have traded at a persistent discount to their US counterparts. This can create huge opportunities, but investors need…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken an absolute beating from his investment in Diageo shares but is still wrestling with the temptation…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 5 years ago is now worth this much…

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco share price growth has been just part of the total profit picture, but can our biggest supermarket handle the…

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2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks set for a potential turnaround in 2026

| Ben McPoland

These famous retail stocks from the FTSE 250 index have crashed in 2025. Here's why 2026 might turn out to…

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Down over 30% this year, could these 3 UK shares bounce back in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into a trio of UK shares that have performed poorly this year in search of possible bargains…

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Up 7.5% in a week but with P/Es below 8! Are JD Sports Fashion and easyJet shares ready to take off?

| Harvey Jones

easyJet shares have laboured in 2025, but suddenly they're flying. The same goes for JD Sports Fashion. Both still look…

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Time to start preparing for a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

2025's been an uneven year on stock markets. This writer is not trying to time the next stock market crash…

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Move over Lloyds, are Barclays shares the ones to go for in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

As we head into 2026 with inflation and interest rates set to fall, what does the banking outlook offer for…

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Will a Bank of England interest rate cut light a rocket under this forgotten UK income stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 100 income stock could get a real boost once the next interest rate cut lands.…

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Is Diageo quietly turning into a top dividend share like British American Tobacco?

| Harvey Jones

Smoking may be dying out but British American Tobacco remains a top dividend share. Harvey Jones wonders if ailing spirits…

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Is it time to consider gobbling up these 3 FTSE 100 Christmas turkeys?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the pros and cons of buying three of the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE:UKX) worst performers over the…

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The best time to buy stocks is when they’re cheap. Here’s 1 from my list

| Stephen Wright

Buying discounted stocks can be a great way to build wealth and earn passive income. But investors need to be…

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Looking for shares to buy as precious metals surge? 3 things to remember!

| Christopher Ruane

Gold prices have been on a tear. So has silver. So why isn't this writer hunting for shares to buy…

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Up 27% in 2025, might this penny share still be a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane's happy that this penny share he owns has done well in 2025. But it's still cheaper now than…

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Would I be mad to buy more Diageo shares near £16?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon owns Diageo shares in his ISA and he's sitting on an ugly loss after the recent share price…

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Down 67%, is there any hope of a recovery for easyJet shares? Some analysts think so!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks for evidence to back analysts' expectations of a 28% gain for easyJet shares in 2026. Reality, or…

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In 2025, the Marks and Spencer share price has turned £5,000 into…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2025 has been a poor year for the Marks and Spencer share price. However, Edward Sheldon believes that it can…

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Can the stock market continue its strong performance into 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Will the stock market power ahead next year -- or could its recent strong run come crashing down? Christopher Ruane…

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How little is £1k invested in Greggs shares in January worth now?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how much value have Greggs shares lost this year -- and why has our writer been putting his money…

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This cheap FTSE 100 stock outperformed Barclays, IAG, and Games Workshop shares in 2025 but no one’s talking about it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has delivered fantastic gains in 2025, outperforming a lot of more popular shares. Yet going into 2026,…

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100 Lloyds shares cost £55 in January. Here’s what they’re worth now!

| Christopher Ruane

How well have Lloyds shares done in 2025? Very well is the answer, as our writer explains. But they still…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock be the next to make a 200% gain in one year?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the spectacular recovery of one of the fastest growing stocks on the FTSE 100 and identifies a…

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3 Warren Buffett investing ideas I plan to use in 2026

| Christopher Ruane

After decades in the top job at Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is preparing to step aside. But this writer will…

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High yields and low prices: why I think UK shares offer value you won’t find elsewhere

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the stock market's discounting UK shares at the moment. And that could mean opportunities for investors who…

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Here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA strategy for 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright weighs up the merits of adding new names to his Stocks and Shares ISA vs doubling down on…

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£5,000 invested into Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for those holding Greggs shares, might 2026 finally serve up something tastier for investors? Ben…

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How on earth did Lloyds shares explode 75% in 2025?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been pleasantly surprised by the blistering performance of Lloyds shares over the last year or two. Will…

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Down 56% with a 4.8% yield and P/E of 13 – are Diageo shares a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones bought Diageo shares he never dreamed they'd perform this badly. Now he's wondering if they're just too…

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I asked ChatGPT if we’ll get a stock market crash or rally before Christmas and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asks artificial intelligence if the run-up to Christmas will be ruined by a stock market crash, and finds…

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Up 30% in 2025 and still cheap! Is this former stock market darling the best share to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been hunting for the best shares to buy for his SIPP, and found what he thinks is…

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FTSE shares: a simple way to build long-term wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some factors he thinks an investor should consider when trying to build wealth by investing in FTSE…

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From hero to zero: are Lloyds shares a ticking time-bomb after a 70% gain in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2025, Lloyds shares have produced around 10 years’ worth of average stock market gains. Could they be heading for…

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Which stock market is best: the UK or US? Here’s how British investors can benefit regardless

| Mark Hartley

Stock market diversification helps spread risk and capitalise on growth and income. Mark Hartley considers the options for British investors.

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Could a 2026 stock market crash be on its way?

| Christopher Ruane

Will the stock market crash next year? Nobody knows for sure, including our writer. Here's what he's doing now to…

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FTSE 100 shares are up 17% this year. Is it too late to invest?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index of leading British blue-chip shares is up by close to a fifth since the start of…

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What would $1,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares when Warren Buffett took over be worth now?

| Christopher Ruane

Just how good has Warren Buffett been in driving up the value of Berkshire Hathaway shares in over six decades…

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