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Up 14% today! Here’s one growth stock that Elon Musk likes

| James Beard

A UK growth stock has signed another contract with SpaceX. But does this mean it deserves a place in my…

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Legal & General shares jump 8% as investors celebrate buyback and dividend bonanza!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is feeling the love for his Legal & General shares once again, as the board thrills investors with…

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My favourite FTSE dividend stock just jumped 17%! So why am I sad?

| Ben McPoland

This investor has mixed feelings today as a quality dividend stock from the FTSE 250 surged higher in his portfolio.…

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Here’s why AstraZeneca stock jumped nearly 6% in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 heavyweight AstraZeneca helped propel the blue-chip index to a record high today. Here's what investors were cheering.

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Up 10% today, I think this FTSE 250 growth share could continue to surge!

| Royston Wild

Babcock International's flying after upgrading its full-year forecasts. I think the FTSE 250 defence share might just be getting started.

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The GSK share price jumps 6% on positive FY 2024 results. Is it a stock to consider now?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the growing potential in GSK as its share price makes rare gains following a promising set…

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GSK shares leap 5% as results top forecasts and guidance is upgraded! Can they keep rising?

| Royston Wild

Strong full-year trading and an improving outlook have propelled GSK's share price higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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As the share price falls after Q3 results, DCC is still my top FTSE 100 stock to buy

| Stephen Wright

As the DCC share price falls after an uninspiring trading update, Stephen Wright still sees an opportunity to add to…

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This Q3 revenue boost could be just what the Vodafone share price needs

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone reported a rise in Q3 revenue and plans more shareholder returns, but the share price hasn't reacted well so…

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As weak sales and tariff threats drive the Diageo share price lower, is it time for investors to consider cutting their losses?

| Stephen Wright

The Diageo share price has been falling for a while and the company’s latest update is a good reminder that…

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Here’s the FTSE 100’s top performer in 2025! Can it keep flying?

| Royston Wild

Airtel Africa has put other FTSE stocks in the shade since 1 January, rising by almost a quarter. Can it…

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Airtel Africa share price surges 10% on Q3 results but foreign currency remains a key risk

| Mark Hartley

Airtel Africa’s share price enjoyed an impressive rally this morning with a huge boost in pre-tax profit but this Fool…

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Dividend rise and buyback help keep the Shell share price up. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

As Shell lifts its annual dividend beyond inflation and posts yet another quarterly share buyback, is the share price too…

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As Tesla stock rises on more robotaxi claims, what should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

Tesla stock's up 4% after Elon Musk – again – announced that robotaxis are imminent. But is this really happening…

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Looking for UK shares to buy? This 19p small-cap down 5% today may be worth considering

| Ben McPoland

For investors searching for shares to buy in February, this small UK firm might be worth considering for inclusion in…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I like better than Greggs

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 250 has several household names for UK investors to consider. And Stephen Wright thinks one in particular is…

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Dr Martens’ shares get a kicking after the bootmaker’s latest update

| James Beard

Dr Martens' share price was down after the company’s Q3 trading update. Our writer thinks now’s the time to address…

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Up 20% in a month, will this FTSE 100 stock continue to soar?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall has been watching the FTSE 100 make gains this month. And there's one big-name stock that has caught…

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The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price dips after guidance cut. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Even the country's cut-price clothing stores are feeling the pinch, as the Associated British Foods' share price weakness shows.

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Why the Netflix share price surged 14% after the market closed

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over why the Netflix share price has rocketed higher and explains why he's optimistic about the direction…

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JD Wetherspoon: are rising sales enough to offset higher costs for the FTSE 250 pub chain?

| Stephen Wright

The UK’s low-cost pub chain is still Stephen Wright’s top FTSE 250 stock to buy, even with the prospect of…

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The easyJet share price hits a little turbulence despite a positive trading update

| James Beard

The easyJet share price didn’t respond well to the airline’s update for the quarter ended 31 December. Our writer tries…

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Up 23% today! Has the death of this FTSE stock been greatly exaggerated?

| James Beard

Investors reacted well to the latest trading update from this FTSE stock, despite fears that the industry in which it…

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FTSE 100 stocks just set a new record!

| James Beard

Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, the index of FTSE 100 stocks hit an all-time high today (17 January).…

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Why has the FTSE 100 just reached a new daytime high?

| Alan Oscroft

We're just a few weeks into 2025, and the FTSE 100 is already setting new records in spite of our…

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Up 10% today, is it time to consider buying this unloved FTSE 250 value stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at a top performer in the FTSE 250 today, with the move coming from strong results from…

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Why the Lloyds share price surged 6.3% on Wednesday

| Stephen Wright

Inflation coming in lower than expected caused the Lloyds share price to jump 6.3% on Wednesday. But should long-term investors…

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After a positive Q4 update, is the Vistry share price set to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

The Vistry share price has been falling sharply as a result of cost issues in its South Division. But the…

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Games Workshop share price falters on half-year results as fears of US tariffs loom

| Mark Hartley

The Games Workshop share price suffered a dip this morning after releasing interim results. Is there more room for growth…

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The JD Sports share price is down 10% today! Time to consider getting involved?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the JD Sports share price has fallen but also talks through why taking a step back…

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Will ‘biggest ever Christmas’ help keep the Tesco share price climbing in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price had a great year in 2024. And if 2025 trading continues in the same way, we…

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Next shares: the best FTSE 100 stock money can buy?

| Paul Summers

Next shares have performed brilliantly in recent years. Today's numbers suggest this momentum could continue into 2025, thinks Paul Summers.

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Ashtead’s share price topples 10%! Is this a dip-buying opportunity for me?

| Royston Wild

A disappointing trading update has sunk Ashtead Group's share price. Should our writer now fill his boots with the FTSE…

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What’s going on with the Direct Line share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Direct Line share price is surging on the back of a preliminary agreement that will see the business join…

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Down 13% today on results, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

After slumping to multi-year lows, is FTSE 250 share Pets at Home now an excellent value stock to consider? Royston…

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After FY results, why is the easyjet share price still less than half what it used to be?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong set of results, our writer digs into why the easyJet share price is still far lower than…

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The Compass Group share price looks ready for growth after positive 2024 results

| Mark Hartley

The Compass Group share price is up 4% today following positive full-year results. Our writer considers its prospects in 2025…

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As the Kingfisher share price drops on Budget fallout, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Kingfisher share price was on a strong 2024 run until the DIY group warned us of the possible effects…

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Down 15% today, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap for me to miss?

| Royston Wild

JD Sports' share price has tanked after the FTSE 100 share released another profit warning. Is this the opportunity I've…

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Up 8% today, is this FTSE 100 growth stock a slam-dunk buy for me?

| Royston Wild

Halma's share price is soaring thanks to another headline-grabbing trading update. Is the FTSE 100 stock now too good for…

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