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As Compass Group shares surge on outstanding Q3 results, have I missed my chance to buy the stock?

| Stephen Wright

News of Q3 revenues coming in ahead of expectations and higher full-year guidance is sending shares in Compass Group higher.…

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Up 20%! Here’s why Oxford Nanopore stock topped the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

This under-the-radar growth stock in the FTSE 250 index just jumped to a 52-week high. Can it keep climbing higher…

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Is Burberry ‘back’ as a solid update drives its shares to 17-month highs?

| Royston Wild

Burberry shares have risen by more than 60% since May's forecast-beating financials. Can the FTSE 250 luxury giant keep rising?

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The Burberry share price continues to rise despite falling sales!

| James Beard

Our writer looks at how the Burberry share price responded to the company’s first-quarter trading update, which was released earlier…

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In 12 months, a £10,000 investment in easyJet shares could become…

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares have plunged in value following a profit warning on Thursday (17 July). Can the FTSE 100 travel share…

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Down 23% today! This one’s stinking out my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's wondering what to do with a problem named Ashtead Technology (LON:AT.) in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio.

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Wise shares down despite a solid Q1 from one of the UK’s top growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Wise are falling despite some strong numbers in Q1. Should investors add the company to their lists of…

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B&M shares are at record lows! Is now the time to consider buying?

| Royston Wild

The retailer, demoted from the FTSE 100 to the FTSE 250 last year, continues to struggle. But are B&M shares…

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These 2 FTSE growth stocks jumped 8% and 4.5% today!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a pair of FTSE stocks that are performing really well recently. Why are…

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Barratt Redrow share price plunges 9% on profits hit – time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says FTSE 100 housebuilders continue to suffer with the Barratt Redrow share price slumping on a profit warning.…

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The B&M share price falls 13% despite improved Q1 sales. What should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

Despite sales growing on a like-for-like basis, the B&M share price is falling yet again. So is the FTSE 250…

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Experian: still one of the UK’s top shares as strong growth continues

| Stephen Wright

Experian shares are up after the firm’s latest trading update. So should UK investors consider buying one of the FTSE…

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Analysts have upgraded this FTSE 100 stock to Buy. What should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

Associated British Foods shares have been uninspiring for some time. But is it finally time to consider buying the FTSE…

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With H1 profits back on track, is this FTSE 250 housebuilder ready to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

Operating profits are down 22% at Vistry. But as cost issues give way to government support, could the FTSE 250…

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A profit warning sends the WPP share price 16% lower!

| James Beard

The WPP share price fell heavily today as investors digested the company’s latest trading update and profit warning.

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The Jet2 share price nosedives despite record-breaking 2025 results

| James Beard

Investors sent the Jet2 share price lower in early trading today (9 July) as they reacted negatively to the leisure…

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1 of my top UK shares is up 15% in a day! Is it still a buy for me?

| Stephen Wright

Celebrus shares are soaring after strong full-year results. At a P/E ratio below 13, is it one of the best…

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Burford Capital shares jump 20%! What’s going on?

| Dr. James Fox

Burford Capital shares are soaring after the firm received two very positive pieces of news. Dr James Fox explores these…

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The JD Sports share price is up 7% today! What’s going on?

| James Beard

The JD Sports Fashion share price is having a good Friday (27 June). Our writer reckons events on the other…

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Babcock shares surge 13% on stunning FY update! Can they keep climbing?

| Royston Wild

Babcock's shares have rocketed again thanks to another robust trading statement. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE firm's…

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The Babcock share price soars 11% after it announces a big increase in profit!

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at how the Babcock share price responded to the release of the group’s latest results…

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The Ashtead share price steadies ahead of US listing move. What should investors do now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ashtead share price has soared 12,000% since 1988 in its life on the FTSE 100. As FY results come…

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The Metro Bank share price soars 14% on takeover rumours!

| James Beard

The Metro Bank share price was the top performer on the FTSE 250 by late morning today (16 June) after…

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The Entain share price jumps 14% on an upbeat report – time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

The Entain share price is outstripping every stock on the FTSE 100 today following a positive market update. Maybe it's…

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Q1 results give the Tesco share price a boost, but is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price is back in positive territory year to date after a brief dip, so what does the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have demonstrated robust growth in recent years. Dr James Fox asked whether the stock could still push higher…

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Halma shares surge on outstanding results. But is there trouble ahead?

| Stephen Wright

Strong organic revenue growth is sending Halma shares higher. But Stephen Wright is looking ahead to a potential buying opportunity…

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Excellent SMR news for Rolls-Royce shareholders today!

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce (LON:RR) shares hit a record high in the FTSE 100 on Tuesday. Ben McPoland takes a closer look at…

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Up 60% in 2 months, analysts have turned bullish on this FTSE 250 stock

| Andrew Mackie

With investors recently piling into this beaten-down FTSE 250 asset management stock, Andrew Mackie's expecting much more in the years…

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This popular UK stock is shifting to the US. Here’s what I think it means for the share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the 12% pop in the Wise share price today and flags up why the UK stock could…

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The Wise share price jumps 12% on US primary listing news

| Mark Hartley

The Wise share price was up in early morning trading after the rapidly-growing online bank announced plans for a primary…

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Why did the Wizz Air share price just fall 25%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Wizz Air share price has been down in the dumps for a few years. Should we buy after a…

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The B&M European Value share price falls heavily on results day. Is it now a buy for me?

| Andrew Mackie

With the B&M European Value share price down 10% following the release of disappointing results, this writer considers the likelihood…

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Does a 10% yield mean B&M makes my list of stocks to buy after 2024 results?

| Stephen Wright

Profits might be stalling, but is a 10% dividend yield enough to convince Stephen Wright that B&M European Value is…

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The Pennon Group share price falls on results day. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With public confidence in the water industry at a low, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the Pennon share price…

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Is this former darling FTSE 250 trust set for a massive comeback?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 investment trust spanked the market for years, but has fallen on tougher times in recent times. Should…

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Why did the Auto Trader share price plunge 14% on FY results?

| Alan Oscroft

The Auto Trader share price has been on a bull run, and we just had another year of revenue and…

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The Kingfisher share price falls despite the DIY group reporting a good start to the year

| James Beard

Our writer looks at how the Kingfisher share price reacted to the group’s first quarterly trading update of its new…

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Here’s why BAE Systems’ share price just hit a 52-week high!

| Ben McPoland

After rocketing to a fresh all-time high in the FTSE 100 index, the BAE Systems share price is now closing…

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The BT share price wobbles on FY results, but I like what I see

| Alan Oscroft

Results for 2025 make me think the recent BT share price growth might be set to slow, but we could…

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