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Brammer plc is bailed out with a cash offer: Will these companies be next?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two companies which could receive takeover offers, following today's bid for Brammer plc (LON:BRAM).

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The supreme characteristic to look for in shares

| Kevin Godbold

This thing provides protection against the downside and drives the upside.

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CMC Markets plc’s 29% profit fall masks appeal of spread-betting stocks

| Peter Stephens

CMC Markets plc (LON: CMCX) could perform well in 2017.

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Should investors in Thomas Cook Group plc pack their bags?

| Paul Summers

Just how grim are the latest set of results from the beleaguered travel operator?

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Are defensive shares a tonic for the Trump presidency?

| Peter Stephens

Defensive shares may outperform cyclicals thanks to their robust business models, higher yields and lower volatility.

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Why Sirius Minerals plc has all the hallmarks of a multi-bagger

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could double or even triple your money.

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You’re running out of time to buy BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB) could be set to explode higher over the next…

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Could Lloyds Banking Group plc get burned by a European banking meltdown?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is unlikely to trigger a banking crisis but it could get caught up in…

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Will the Vodafone Group plc share price ever be worth more than £2?

| Harvey Jones

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) has been dialling the right numbers lately but generating future growth could prove a tough…

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Why I’m not even considering these growth shares just yet

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why now might not be the best time to buy these two growth shares.

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After recent declines, is this one of the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income champion now the most attractive stock in the index?

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Is Premier Foods plc the next Unilever plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could tiddler Premier Foods plc (LON: PFD) become the next Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) or are its problems too great…

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Forget the huge yields and dump these Footsie frighteners

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why the risks outweigh the potential rewards at two Footsie big yielders.

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It’s not too late to buy these FTSE 100 rockets

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that should keep shooting skywards.

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Shares are the remedy for Brexit-induced inflation worries

| Peter Stephens

Buying shares now could help to protect your wealth as inflation rises.

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Are these the cheapest defensive stocks in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two key defensive stocks that appear to be trading cheaply.

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Is Spectris plc your next big dividend stock after 18% sales rise?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy Spectris plc (LON: SXS) for its income potential?

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Profits jump 13% but should investors sell Big Yellow Group plc before Brexit?

| Paul Summers

Should you jettison this storage star from your portfolio?

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Are Royal Dutch Shell plc shares overvalued?

| Jack Tang

Shell's B shares are up 37% year-to-date – should you buy or sell?

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Renew Holdings plc looks set for further growth after 10% rise in earnings

| Alan Oscroft

Renew Holdings plc (LON: RNWH) is growing earnings, but the shares are lagging behind.

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Are these retail results a good omen for the UK high street?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the revenues outlook of two London retail giants.

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Why it could be time to take profits on multibaggers Homeserve plc & Victoria plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks whether it's time for investors to take profits on top performers Homeserve plc (LON:HSV) and Victoria plc…

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The S&P 500 just hit a record high. Is the FTSE 100 next?

| Ian Pierce

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is closing in on all time highs but is the rally about to peter out?

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Why I’d sell Rotork plc and Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc after today’s results

| Peter Stephens

Rotork plc (LON: ROR) and Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc (LON: SPX) appear to be overvalued.

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Record H1 results from Halma plc, but is it time to sell?

| Alan Oscroft

Halma plc (LON: HLMA) shares have had a good year, but they could be a bit too expensive now.

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Why Telecom Plus plc could beat the competition

| Roland Head

Why upstart Telecom Plus plc (LON:TEP) could continue to outperform heavyweight peers in the utility and telecoms sectors.

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More evidence that pubs don’t make good investments?

| Peter Stephens

Should investors steer clear of the pub industry?

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

| Ian Pierce

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

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Should you catch falling knives Essentra plc and Sepura Plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are Essentra plc (LON: ESNT) and Sepura plc (LON: SEPU) worth buying or should they be avoided?

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Babcock International Group plc looks cheap after posting solid growth

| Alan Oscroft

We could be looking at a cheap growth opportunity in Babcock International Group plc (LON: BAB).

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Intertek Group plc shows more evidence of Brexit benefits as sales soar 18%

| Peter Stephens

Intertek Group plc (LON: ITRK) has posted positive sales growth due in part to weak sterling.

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Is this 2016’s last overlooked opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who are willing to take a punt on the gambling sector should look closely at this stock, says Harvey…

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Are these 2 stocks the income heroes your portfolio needs?

| Harvey Jones

These two stocks pay income of more than 5% a year. Harvey Jones examines whether this rate of return is…

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Don’t get caught out by value traps!

| Peter Stephens

Avoid value traps and your investment performance is likely to improve dramatically!

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2 quality small-caps that could rebound strongly in 2017

| Paul Summers

Has recent share price weakness given investors a chance to buy these great companies?

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2 stocks for your grandchildren to inherit

| Ian Pierce

These shares may reward your grandchildren as much as you.

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Are these 2 stocks in terminal decline?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the earnings outlook of two London leviathans.

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3 growth dividend stocks to buy in December

| Peter Stephens

These three companies offer the potential for rapidly rising dividends.

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What Brexit means for the market

| Peter Stephens

Here's how Brexit could impact share prices.

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Are global share prices at the end of a bull run?

| Peter Stephens

Will global stock markets now enter a bear phase?

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