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Best British value stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in May, including two mining behemoths.

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The stock market could crash in 2026. Here’s my plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets the scene for possible stock market volatility this year and beyond. How does he plan to try…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 3 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares continue to rise, surpassing many investors' expectations. They have one huge factor in their favour, and that's momentum.

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Up 25% with a 5% yield and a P/E of 12! Is this forgotten dividend growth share about to surprise us all?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been monitoring this under-performing FTSE 100 growth share for the last two or three years. The recovery…

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The FTSE 100: can it reach 12,000 points in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stocks topped the FTSE 100 success charts in 2025, but I wonder if the focus for 2026 might be…

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Could 2026 be the year the Greggs share price recovers?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the Greggs share price and explores whether there's any value left in…

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Melrose shares could be the FTSE 100’s biggest winner in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has a lot of faith in Melrose shares with the stock poised to deliver on its turnaround…

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3 reasons why the BP share price could outperform Shell’s in 2026

| James Beard

The last year in which the BP share price did better than that of its closest rival was 2022. But…

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Near-20% gains? Here’s where analysts see the IAG share price climbing to in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price took off in 2025. And City analysts expect it to keep flying in 2026 too, fuelled by…

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These FTSE 100 stocks tanked in 2025. Consider buying before they rebound

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE stocks were poor performers in 2025. However, they all have plenty of potential in the long run and…

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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 at last – but these shares are still dirt cheap!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the FTSE 100 put on a fireworks show in 2025, but he says plenty…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock is my first buy in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright expects strong profit growth and capital returns from shares in a FTSE 250 company that’s down 50% from…

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Here’s the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares as we move into a new year.…

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Can rampant HSBC and NatWest shares do it again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Last year was another stunner for HSBC and NatWest shares, which also rewarded investors with dividends and buybacks. But Harvey…

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£20,000 invested in Barclays shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

If you've been watching the FTSE 100 you'll be aware that Barclays shares have continued to surge in recent months,…

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Can the Glencore share price smash Diageo in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones's SIPP has taken a beating as both Diageo and Glencore share prices have dropped lately, but now he…

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How little is £3k invested in Tesco shares 3 months ago worth today?

| Harvey Jones

After a brilliant run, Tesco shares appear to have run out of steam. Harvey Jones examines whether pressure on the…

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Down 55%, are Diageo shares the ultimate turnaround play in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen a long way from their highs. With a new CEO on board, are they poised for…

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

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have continued to push on to new post-pandemic heights. Dr James Fox wonders whether there might be better…

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This theme could send BAE Systems’ shares surging in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems' shares have surged in recent years on increased long-term government defence and security spending after the invasion of…

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Could 2026 be a strong year for UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

2025 was an excellent year for the index of leading UK shares. But not all of its members did so…

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The FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 in 2025. 3 reasons why UK shares could do it again in 2026

| James Beard

Perhaps surprisingly, UK shares outperformed their American cousins in 2025. But James Beard reckons history could be repeated again this…

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Lloyds’ shares are doing great… but these two banks could outperform in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox holds Lloyds' shares and has done for some time. However, his attention is being drawn towards two…

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Warren Buffett has retired. Could his investing approach still work today?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has handed over the reins at Berkshire Hathaway. He's been investing for decades and the world has changed.…

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Prediction: Tesco shares could soon climb another 17%

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong run for Tesco shares, analysts are optimistic for the start of 2026. Well, most of them are,…

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Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026?

| Muhammad Cheema

Barclays shares had a spectacular return in 2025, rising by 76.8%. Muhammad Cheema takes a look to see if they…

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I asked ChatGPT for its top FTSE 100 stock for 2026, and it said…

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema asked ChatGPT for its top FTSE 100 pick, and its response surprised him. He thinks he’s found an…

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Can the dirt-cheap Diageo share price double in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has high hopes for the Diageo share price, and wonders if the FTSE 100 stock is due a…

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£5,000 invested in BP shares could generate this much dividend income in 2026…

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie weighs up whether BP shares’ attractive dividend yield is reason enough for him to keep holding the stock…

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How little is £1,000 invested in Diageo shares at the start of 2025 worth now?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at just how bad 2025 has been for holders of Diageo's shares. Will things…

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After a terrible 2025, can the Aston Martin share price bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has shed 41% of its value in 2025. Could the coming year offer any glimmer…

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Want to aim for a million with a spare £500 per month? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible for a stock market novice to aim for a million? Our writer…

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3 reasons the Lloyds share price could keep climbing in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Out of 18 analysts, 11 rate Lloyds a Buy, even after the share price has had its best year for…

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2 high risk/high reward stock market picks to consider in 2026

| Mark Hartley

The coming year could bring about lots of stock market opportunities for brave investors willing to stomach risk. Mark Hartley…

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Want to be a hit in the stock market? Here are 3 things super-successful investors do

| Christopher Ruane

Dreaming of strong performance when investing in the stock market? Christopher Ruane shares a trio of approaches used by some…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1.30 in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Can the Lloyds share price reproduce its 2025 performance in the year ahead? Stephen Wright thinks investors shouldn’t be too…

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Could these FTSE 100 losers be among the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Paul Summers

In the absence of any disasters, Paul Summers wonders if some of the worst-performing shares in FTSE 100 this year…

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Brokers think this 83p FTSE 100 stock could soar 40% next year!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at the factors driving high expectations for one major FTSE 100 retail stock – is…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2026, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Whatever an individual investor's favourite strategy, I reckon there's something for everyone among the shares in the FTSE 100.

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I asked ChatGPT for 3 top value FTSE 250 stocks for 2026, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

If 2026 is the year smaller-cap FTSE 250 stocks head back into the limelight, it could pay to find some…

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£10,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

Legal & General shares remain a retail favourite with a near double-digit dividend yield! But can they keep delivering passive…

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