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Here’s why the HSBC share price just powered to a 5-year high!

| Ben McPoland

The HSBC share price is nearing 700p after the Asia-focused bank released its first-quarter earnings today. Is the stock still…

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A Q1 trading update pushes the Beazley share price up a bit more. Is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Beazley share price has been motoring up in what might turn out to be the start of a 2024…

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The Microsoft share price surges after results. Is this the best AI stock to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the jump in the Microsoft share price after the latest results showed strong demand for AI…

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Are Persimmon shares a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Paul Summers

Persimmon shares have struggled in 2024, so far. But today's trading update suggests sentiment in the housing market's already improving.

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is soaring after Q1 earnings

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright isn’t surprised to see the Unilever share price rising as the company’s Q1 results show it’s executing on…

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Barclays’ share price jumps 5% on Q1 news. Will it soon be too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has been having a great time this year, as a solid Q1 gives it another boost.…

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The AstraZeneca share price lifts 5% on a top-and-bottom earnings beat

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price reached £120 today and helped push the FTSE 100 higher. Would I still buy this flying…

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Meta stock slumps 13% after poor results. Here’s what I’ll do

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the reasons behind the fall in the Meta stock price overnight, along with his take on…

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After profits plunge 28%, should investors consider buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds has seen its shares wobble following the release of its latest results. But is this a chance for investors…

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Something’s changed in a good way for Reckitt in Q1, and the share price may be about to take off

| Kevin Godbold

With the Reckitt share price near 4,475p, is this a no-brainer stock? This long-time Fool takes a closer look at…

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This new boost in assets might just get the abrdn share price moving again

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price has lost half its value in the past five years. But with investor confidence returning, are…

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As revenues rise 8%, is the Croda International share price set to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

The latest update from Croda International indicates that sales are starting to recover from the end of 2023, so is…

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Q1 results boost the Bunzl share price: investors should consider the stock for stability

| Ben McPoland

As the Bunzl share price edges higher, our writer considers whether this so-called boring FTSE 100 stock looks like a…

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Down massively in 2024 so far, is there worse to come for Tesla stock?

| Paul Summers

Tesla stock has been been stuck in reverse gear. Will the latest earnings announcement see the share price continue to…

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The Anglo American share price dips on Q1 production update. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Anglo American share price has fallen hard in the past two years, after a very tough 2023. But I…

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Why is the FTSE 100 at all-time highs?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up two reasons for the jump in the FTSE 100 over the past week, also pointing out…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises on housing market ‘stability’. Time to consider buying?

| Paul Summers

The 2024 Taylor Wimpey share price hasn't been in great form, so far. But Paul Summers remains cautiously optimistic for…

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3 shares set to be booted from the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Each quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. These three…

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Beating the S&P 500? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Paul Summers

Beating the S&P 500's tricky, but Paul Summers is optimistic on this FTSE 250 stock's ability to deliver based on…

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The easyJet share price is taking off. I think it could soar!

| Paul Summers

The easyJet share price is having a very good day. Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading update…

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As the Rentokil share price dips on Q1 news, I ask if it’s time to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Rentokil Initial share price has disappointed investors in the past 12 months. Could this be the year we get…

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Is this news just what the Entain share price needs for a fresh boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price has fallen in the past few years. But the latest Q1 update suggests the future is…

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Why the stock market is down 1.4% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several reasons for the fall in the stock market today, with examples of stock that are…

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The Darktrace share price jumps 8% today! Has the firm finally turned a corner?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest trading update and the benefit it provides to the Darktrace share price, as well…

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Is Imperial Brands’ share price set to soar on an upbeat H1 trading update?

| Simon Watkins

Imperial Brands’ share price looks very undervalued against its peers but may be boosted by a positive H1 trading update…

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Investing Articles

1 unstoppable FTSE 100 stock to consider buying before 5 April

| Stephen Wright

As its latest acquisition takes the stock to an all-time high, Stephen Wright thinks investors should seriously consider buying Diploma…

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As strong trading pushes the Ocado share price up, is it now time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

An early 8% rise in the Ocado share price after the latest news? Could forward-looking shareholders finally be set to…

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This FTSE 100 is quietly soaring after stellar FY results! Time to buy?

| Sumayya Mansoor

I reckon this FTSE 100 has been going under the radar, and recently posted excellent full-year results. Should I buy…

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After FY results, the Kingfisher share price might mean a cheap passive income buy

| Alan Oscroft

We have a good dividend yield, and a new share buyback, even in a down year. It make me think…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently near its 52-week low?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores what’s happening with the collapsing Reckitt Benckiser share price and whether now's the time to buy the…

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New dividend policy sends the Phoenix Group share price up 10%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

A progressive and sustainable dividend policy, with a 10%+ yield? No wonder the Phoenix Group Holdings share price climbed on…

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Prudential share price falls on FY results. Time to buy for growth?

| Alan Oscroft

Prudential returns to profit, as new business in Hong Kong booms. But the share price has responded weakly as new…

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After an impressive trading update, I’d buy shares of this FTSE 250 company now

| Muhammad Cheema

Trainline recently provided investors with a strong trading update. It might be time for me to take a closer look…

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The Vodafone share price is up, despite a 50% cut in dividend!

| James Beard

The Vodafone share price has responded well following news that the dividend will be cut. Our writer investigates this apparent…

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The Berkeley Group share price is steady after a trading update. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

In what looks like another tough year for the housing market, the Berkeley Group Holdings share price is holding up.…

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Market Movers

Can this new £1bn buyback send the Scottish Mortgage share price climbing?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage share price fell when the Nasdaq slumped. Yet now that the tech index is up again, the…

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Shell share price falters as green energy targets reduced. Should I be concerned?

| Mark Hartley

After the company downgraded its energy targets due to low confidence in its initial estimates, I’m looking at how this…

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This trading update makes me think the Halma share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

Halma has been on a strong earnings growth spell for the past few years. The share price has lagged a…

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Persimmon share price falls on FY results. A new chance to buy cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price fell, as the firm warned of another year just like the last one. So we can…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock just tanked despite posting higher profit. What’s going on?

| Paul Summers

The Domino's Pizza share price has dropped like a stone in early trading. Paul Summers takes a closer look at…

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