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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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Investing Articles

This small-cap UK stock just crashed 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a UK stock with big growth potential but going through a downturn due to stock market weakness? This…

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Investing Articles

BP shares are tempting, but I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Paul Summers

BP shares scream value and offer a tidy income stream. So why is our writer reluctant to buy? And which…

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Investing Articles

BHP Group shares are down 20% in six months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Mining stocks are dropping as metals and minerals prices fall, and BHP Group shares have dipped in 2023. Here's what…

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Investing Articles

Up 40% in a month, here’s one FTSE 250 stock to consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock which has seen its share price soar in the past month.

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Investing Articles

How the Marks and Spencer share price could double within two years

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is working and the Marks and Spencer share price is responding well. Here’s why I’d buy it now,…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why I think Aviva shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares rise on expectation-busting first-half results. But if the firm's refocus pays off, I could see a lot more…

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Market Movers

Inflation falls to 6.8%! Here’s what it means for investors

| John Choong

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in over 17 months, but the FTSE 100 remains flat. Here's what this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Persimmon shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Persimmon shares are down 50% in five years. But on the back of H1 results, it looks like 2023 could…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 share looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me!

| Paul Summers

A weak housing market is impacting sentiment for this FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) stock. But our writer thinks it now offers…

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Investing Articles

Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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Investing Articles

Why are F&C Investment Trust shares not beating the FTSE All-World index?

| Ben McPoland

F&C Investment Trust shares are down slightly after the company reported that it had failed to beat the benchmark in…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy London Stock Exchange Group shares after today’s pullback

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

London Stock Exchange Group shares have pulled back to the 8,000p level after delivering H1 results. Edward Sheldon sees this…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could be the FTSE 100’s best growth buy

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the past year, and results have only gone and beaten expectations again! Is there more…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Rightmove shares at £5 after strong earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Rightmove shares fell 2.5% on Friday morning, despite the online property website recording its highest first-half revenue growth since 2018.

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Investing Articles

Why Ocado soared 12% higher in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

Shares of the FTSE 100 online grocer are now up 43% in the last month alone. Is the stock still…

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Investing Articles

Should investors buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller-coaster journey in recent times. Our writer takes a look at whether now is…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 shares have quietly rocketed!

| Paul Summers

Look beyond the performance of the index and plenty of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have been on fire. Our writer…

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Investing Articles

The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Up 16% in days! Should I buy Serco Group shares?

| Ben McPoland

Serco Group is still growing despite the ending of Covid-related contracts last year. The shares are trading cheaply. So is…

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Investing Articles

Up 20%! Is now the time to buy Wise shares as profits triple?

| Ben McPoland

Wise shares have exploded higher after the UK payments group reported surging profits. Does this make the stock a buy…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Games Workshop share price jumped above £100 today

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) share price is rising after the figurine maker updated the market this morning. But is there…

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Investing Articles

Why has the 888 share price soared back above £1 today?

| Ben McPoland

The 888 share price has collapsed over the last 18 months. However, the shares have skyrocketed in the last couple…

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Investing Articles

At under 345p, are Ocado shares London’s biggest bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Ocado shares have had a wretched few years, plunging by 62% in 12 months and collapsing by 84% over three…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy ASOS shares after reports of a £1bn takeover bid?

| Ben McPoland

Media reports suggest that suitors have been circling the struggling online fashion retailer. Could the shares be ready to surge…

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Investing Articles

This week on the stock market: inflation and Nvidia

| Andrew Mackie

Inflation is expected to be the theme that drives a lot of stock market action this week. But investors will…

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Investing Articles

After a 20% fall, how much lower can the ASOS share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price just fell, again. This time it's in response to disappointing H1 results. Might it finally have…

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Investing Articles

Why the boohoo share price is falling 10% today

| Ben McPoland

The boohoo share price has been declining for some time now. But today it's down even further. What on earth's…

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Investing Articles

2 UK stocks with massive insider buying or selling!

| Mark Tovey

Insiders bought or sold millions of pounds' worth of these two UK stocks in recent weeks. Our writer looks at…

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Investing Articles

3 key stock market events to watch this week!

| Alan Oscroft

Investing experts Russ Mould and Danni Hewson of AJ Bell expect these stock market events to guide UK investors in…

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Investing Articles

These were the FTSE 100’s dogs and stars in April!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 had a good month, gaining 3.1% in April. However, some Footsie stocks slumped, while others soared. Here…

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Investing Articles

Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

| Ben McPoland

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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Investing Articles

21 UK stocks Citadel is betting will drop like flies!

| Mark Tovey

Citadel, a major hedge fund, is short-selling 21 UK stocks, hoping their prices will drop. I plan to buy one…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 stocks outperformed during 2022, but this momentum seems to have died down. These shares saw the biggest ups…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 250 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 250 stocks fell by double digits in 2022, but the index seems to have stabilised. Here are the top…

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Investing Articles

These 2 FTSE 100 shares are on sale this week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 shares were punished late in the week on problems at US-based banks. These two suffered, but while their…

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Investing Articles

The 5 best-performing UK shares in February 2023

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I rate the top five performing UK shares in February and whether I’d watch, buy, or avoid them…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks that could hit 100p before year end

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a lithium hotshot and a 'human capital' specialist as two penny stocks he feels could gain…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in March

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out a trio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that look likely to hit the headlines next month.…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares have exploded! Is now the time to buy?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares have shot up after the firm reported its latest full-year earnings. So, here's why now could be a…

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