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The Diploma share price dips despite strong revenue growth. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Diploma is a quality company, but it usually comes with a share price to match. So is the decline after…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I want to own before the next UK stock market boom

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two very different FTSE 250 stocks that, based on recent news flow, could do very well…

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The 3i Group share price rises after a positive Q1 performance update!

| Charlie Keough

The 3i Group share price is up 1.3% following the announcement of its first-quarter results. This Fool takes a look…

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Here’s why the AJ Bell share price is soaring!

| Dr. James Fox

The AJ Bell share price took off on 18 July after the company's impressive trading update. Our writer takes a…

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As the Frasers Group share price jumps 8% on FY earnings, I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The Frasers Group share price has trebled over the past five years, while other retailers have struggled. But the valuation…

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Earnings up 20%! But this UK small-cap stock may just be getting started

| Kevin Godbold

Are we about to see enduring growth from this UK small-cap business with a rising stock price ahead over the…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d give a wide berth… for now

| Sumayya Mansoor

One of the worst performers on the FTSE 250 index is a stock that Sumayya Mansoor has decided she won’t…

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Q2 production up — so what’s going on with the Antofagasta share price?

| Kevin Godbold

A 20% production rise and a falling share price for copper miner Antofagasta, so is this a buying opportunity for…

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Should UK investors buy ASML shares as the AI enabler’s earnings dip?

| Dr. James Fox

All UK investors should know about ASML shares. The company has one of the biggest monopolies in the semiconductor and…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 30% in July! Should I buy it now?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 technology stock has seen its share price rise by 30% already in July. Roland Head asks if…

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Rio Tinto’s share price slumps following production update! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Poor production news has pulled Rio Tinto's share price sharply lower again. Is the FTSE 100 mining stock now too…

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Does a 35% price drop make Trufin one of the best AIM shares to buy now?

| Ben McPoland

The Trufin share price has just fallen by over a third after Lloyds terminated a contract. Does this make it…

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The B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LSE:BME) share price gains on rising Q2 revenues. Time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Despite lower like-for-like sales, the B&M European Value Retail S.A. (LON:BME) share price is rising. What is it that the…

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The Ocado share price soars 15%. Is it finally time to buy this FTSE growth stock?

| Paul Summers

The Ocado share price has exploded. Our writer looks at why this has happened and considers whether he should buy…

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Down 15% today: what’s going on with the Burberry share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Dire trading figures and a fast change of chief executive -- is this the bottom for the share price at…

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My JD Sports Fashion share price prediction for the second half of 2024

| Roland Head

The JD Sports Fashion share price hasn't yet recovered from January’s slump. So will the retailer's stock bounce back in…

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This UK firm’s dividend is up almost 35%, but I’d consider the shares for growth

| Kevin Godbold

Strong results make the shares of this UK company look attractive as the business and the dividends deliver pacey growth.

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These 2 FTSE 250 stocks are flying, but am I too late to the party?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down why these two FTSE 250 incumbents have experienced a surge recently, and whether she could still…

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Profits down 12%, but is this FTSE 250 company a bargain for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

Difficult trading and a big dividend yield of almost 6% means I'm tempted to stock up with these shares for…

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The Barratt share price slips despite rising profits – time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks markets have been harsh as the Barratt Developments share price falls in early trading despite a halfway…

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Capita’s share price soars 20% on asset sale! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Capita's battered share price has rebounded as investors cheer news of a huge, £200m+ asset sale. Is now the time…

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I’ve moved this stock to my potential buy list after a 30% rise in earnings

| Kevin Godbold

Today's strong full-year results put this business on my radar as a stock to consider buying for its ongoing growth…

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Market Movers

This UK stock could be at risk with the French election fallout

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what the latest election results out from France could mean for UK stocks that trade and have…

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74% return! Here are the biggest winners in the FTSE 250 so far this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

We’re at the halfway point of 2024 and plenty of FTSE 250 businesses have been thriving! Zaven Boyrazian looks at…

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Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal?

| Royston Wild

The GSK share price continues to weaken despite a major vaccines deal with German company CureVac. Is now the time…

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What’s going on with Sainsbury’s share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Sainsbury's high dividend yield of 5.6% makes the recent share price weakness an opportunity for investors to consider.

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Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Consistent progress from the business behind this stock makes it look like one to consider now as a buy for…

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This penny share just fell 20%. Time to load up?

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares can often soar and slump far more dramatically than bigger stocks. And this one just did exactly that.

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As BP backtracks on green targets, is the share price set for a boost?

| Alan Oscroft

BP changes direction in an attempt to woo investors and boost its flagging share price, so let's take at look…

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Bunzl’s share price rises on profit upgrade! Time to buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Bunzl's share price is continuing its recovery after a positive revision to profit forecasts. Should investors consider the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Investing Articles

Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

| Kevin Godbold

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Operating profit up 9%: I’d consider buying this high-yielding dividend stock now

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend stock’s yielding almost 8% while the underlying business is optimising its assets for better returns.

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Can strong operational momentum keep the Informa share price rising?

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 company Informa has been performing well, but this may be just the beginning of a multi-year trend for…

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What’s going on with the Britvic share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up why Britvic's share price is surging on Friday, but believes that the company is in a…

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Investing Articles

This UK share just spiked 15% on bid news. Can we bag a quick profit?

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are having a good 2024, so far, and this one's already up 39%. Two takeover bids in…

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The FTSE 100 jumps after the Bank of England meeting. Here’s what’s next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the takeaways from the Bank of England meeting today and flags up which FTSE 100 stocks…

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Why did the YouGov share price just crash 37%?

| Alan Oscroft

The YouGov share price has been weak for a while. But that's nothing compared to what happened after this profit…

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YouGov shares collapse 37%! What’s going on with this AIM stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at why YouGov shares fell dramatically today and assesses whether this might be a chance…

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