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Why Fresnillo’s share price could bounce back as headwinds ease

FTSE 100 miner Fresnillo is unloved, but profits are expected to recover in 2024. Roland Head reckons the share price…

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Why the easyJet share price is rising despite a first-quarter loss of £126m

Beneath easyJet’s headline figures, positive momentum is happening in the business and it’s driving the share price higher.

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What’s going on with the abrdn share price?

The abrdn share price dropped further on Wednesday 24 January after the firm announced £12bn of net outflows and that…

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Forget Primark, 51% of Associated British Foods shares’ sales come from other businesses!

Exceptional depth of brand talent makes Associated British Foods shares a top FTSE 100 company, according to our writer Royston…

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After a tough year, is this overlooked FTSE 250 stock set to climb?

This FTSE 250 share price has stayed way down, while others in the same sector have been climbing back. Is…

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Strong trading could mean good news for the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price has climbed in the past year. Here's why I think there could be…

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This FTSE 250 stock jumped today! Here’s why!

Our writer breaks down the events that have led to this FTSE 250 incumbent seeing its shares spike today and…

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Profit up almost 35%. No wonder this UK stock is rising!

This UK stock delivered a great performance in 2023 and its record of success suggests more to play for in…

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Watches of Switzerland shares just fell 37%. Should investors buy the dip?

Watches of Switzerland shares have just crashed for the second time in less than a year, this time triggered by…

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These are the dogs of the FTSE 100 this week!

The FTSE 100 has dropped 1.6% over the last five days, continuing earlier weakness. Meanwhile, these five Footsie stocks have…

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Harbour Energy share price slump: is it time to buy?

The Harbour Energy share price is down, but this FTSE 250 firm now offers a 7% yield and is poised…

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With production strong, is the BHP Group share price heading for good times?

The BHP Group share price has had a good few years. And the company's latest production update shows no sign…

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Up 50% in a year as revenue climbs, does the Sage share price have more to give?

The Sage Group share price was a runaway success in 2023. And the software tech firm has just released strong…

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Sales are down, but I’d consider buying this FTSE 250 stock as a recovery play

This unloved FTSE 250 firm offers a 5% dividend yield and could be a profitable buy to consider at current…

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On these results, Pearson shares could be set for a new bull run

It looks like 2023 was a good year for this educational publisher, with sales and profit rising. But Pearson shares…

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Can these results give the Antofagasta share price a long-term boost?

Copper prices are high, and the Antofagasta share price has been erratic. With strong 2024 guidance, will the stock have…

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Safestore shares are up 60% in 5 years. I’m still bullish after today’s results!

The long-term track record of Safestore shares is impressive. But recent performance has been lacklustre. Our writer digs into some…

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Can Vodafone’s $1.5bn AI deal with Microsoft move the share price?  

Vodafone signs $1.5bn Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT and the move could help to drive the share price…

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Will the Experian share price beat the FTSE 100 again in 2024?

The Experian share price is on the move and has now doubled in just seven years. How is 2024 looking…

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There’s great value right now in the FTSE 250, especially in stocks like this one

Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could soar in the coming years as operational progress drives higher earnings.

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Will the Burberry share price rise again soon?

Is all the bad news out now, making FTSE 100 luxury brand owner Burberry a good candidate for a share…

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The Tesco share price is near a 52-week high. Have I missed the boat?

The Tesco share price finished 2023 in style, thanks to strong trading over Christmas. Would Paul Summers still buy now…

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Is the Marks and Spencer share price drop a buying opportunity?  

The Christmas update caused the Marks & Spencer share price to fall, but sales are higher, so I’d research the…

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The Persimmon share price is on a roll. I think there’s more to come!

After a pretty awful couple of years, the Persimmon share price is showing signs of life. Paul Summers is cautiously…

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The Greggs share price is up again! Can this juggernaut continue to grow?

Here’s why I think Greggs is a best-in-class operation and the share price looks set to continue its long-term uptrend…

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The Hays share price is one of the FTSE 250’s biggest fallers! Here’s why

It's not nice when a stock I like becomes one of the biggest FTSE 250 losers of the day. Then…

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I’m hoping to buy B&M shares following their price drop! Here’s why

The B&M share price looks like an attractive buy following recent weakness. Royston Wild looks at the FTSE 100 firm's…

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Here’s why the Greggs share price rose 11% in 2023!

The Greggs share price delivered a resilient performance last year in the face of high inflation and weak consumer confidence.

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Why the Apple share price climbed 54% in 2023

Despite falling revenues and profits, the Apple share price surged 54% in 2023. What did investors see in Warren Buffett’s…

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Why JD Sports could be the hottest FTSE 100 dip buy after its share price collapse!

JD Sports' share price has slumped by double-digit percentages. Royston Wild explains why he plans to buy the FTSE 100…

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Why the JD Sports share price is down 24% today

Jon Smith flags up the sharp drop in the JD Sports share price today and explains both the reasons behind…

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The Next share price just jumped. Is £100 in sight?

It's been a great start to 2024 for the Next share price. Paul Summers takes a closer look at the…

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Why the Shell share price surged 57% in 2023

Stephen Wright thinks different approaches to the energy transition is why the Shell share price rose in 2023 as BP’s…

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Is this struggling FTSE 250 stock primed for a turnaround?

Economic volatility and a cost-of-living crisis have hampered this FTSE 250 retailer but are better times around the corner?

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Here’s why I see stock markets struggling in 2024, but would still buy

The UK stock market had a weak 2023, with the FTSE 100 only 3% higher. Meanwhile, the US S&P 500…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest fallers in 2023

With the final trading session over, the FTSE 100 is up by under 3% in 2023. However, these Footsie stocks…

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These are the FTSE 100’s best-performing shares in 2023

The FTSE 100 index is up less than 3% in the last 12 months. Meanwhile, these star stocks have thrashed…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 in January?

The FTSE 100 surged after central banks last week gave further suggestions that interest rates may soon start falling. Is…

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Is this unloved FTSE 250 ‘bargain’ share about to double in price?

The Currys share price has leapt more than 10% following the release of interim results. Is this FTSE 250 stock…

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Up 226% this year, will Nvidia’s share price continue to soar in 2024?

Nvidia's rocketing share price has been one of the greatest stock market stories of 2023. Will it continue rising or…

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