Motley Fool Premium
Home » Latest UK Stock Market News

Latest UK Stock Market News

Find the most recent news from the UK stock market, including market analysis and commentary from The Motley Fool investing experts.

Latest News Articles

US Tariffs street sign
Growth Shares

2 UK growth stocks exposed to escalating US trade tensions

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest tariff news impacting UK companies and flags up a couple of growth stocks that could…

Read more »

Abstract bull climbing indicators on stock chart
US Stock

This good news could help to fuel a long-term Amazon share price rally

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a new deal struck regarding copper and talks through the broader positive implications it could have…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

Down 22% to under £11, is this high-tech FTSE high-flyer a screaming bargain now?

| Simon Watkins

Despite solid growth, strong margins, and rising cash generation, this FTSE tech star has dropped sharply. So is it seriously…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Investing Articles

Here’s how investors could aim for £9,532 in yearly dividend income from this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 250 high-yield gem

| Simon Watkins

A near double-digit yield backed by growing cash flow and long-term contracts makes Energean look like one of the FTSE…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
Investing Articles

At a bargain-basement valuation under £19, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 100 banking gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has reshaped its business and its balance sheet and is growing fast. With the shares still…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons
Investing Articles

How to target a growing second income by investing in dividend shares

| Stephen Wright

A portfolio of dividend shares can be a great source of extra income. But it’s best when that income stream…

Read more »

Emma Raducanu for Vodafone billboard animation at Piccadilly Circus, London
Investing Articles

Up almost 50%! Is it too late to buy Vodafone shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are back on the rise after years of decline, but can this rally continue into 2026? Zaven Boyrazian…

Read more »

Group of young friends toasting each other with beers in a pub
Investing Articles

At an 11-year low, are Diageo shares the ultimate comeback play?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are now trading at levels not seen since 2015, but with a new CEO at the helm, is…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

How little is £5k invested in Greggs shares last year now worth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Just how much money have Greggs shares lost investors in 2025? And could the stock secretly be getting ready for…

Read more »

Three generation family are playing football together in a field. There are two boys, their father and their grandfather.
Investing Articles

Here’s how my £20,000 holding in this top-flight income share could make me £7,927 a year in retirement…

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 100 income share keeps lifting payouts and buying back stock. Could it really supercharge my long term…

Read more »

Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre
Investing Articles

Is it too late to buy AI stocks?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to artificial intelligence stocks, Stephen Wright thinks investors should look to be strategic when searching for buying…

Read more »

Bus waiting in front of the London Stock Exchange on a sunny day.
Investing Articles

3 reasons Barclays’ share price could keep rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays’ share price has moved significantly higher over the last 12 months. Here are three reasons the shares could keep…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

I sold Diageo and Greggs. Should I dump this FTSE 100 stock too?

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer is keeping a close eye on one top-performing FTSE 100 company inside his Stocks and…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2026, Rolls-Royce shares could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts expect even more explosive growth for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026! Here’s how much money investors could make if…

Read more »

UK coloured flags waving above large crowd on a stadium sport match.
Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After decades of underperformance, Lloyds shares have been surging, but with a key growth catalyst around the corner, this could…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
Investing Articles

After crashing up to 42%, are these some of the best UK shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best long-term shares to buy are often among the worst short-term performers. Zaven Boyrazian explores two stocks…

Read more »

A young Asian woman holding up her index finger
Investing Articles

After already DOUBLING, is this one of the best growth shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for explosive growth shares to buy? Zaven Boyrazian's been pouring thousands into this under-the-radar UK stock that's already surged…

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

Want to be a millionaire? Investing £500 a month in FTSE shares is what it might take

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how some investors over the last 20 years have made £1.8m by just consistently investing £500 a…

Read more »

Buffett at the BRK AGM
Investing Articles

Is Warren Buffett right about this 1 thing when it comes to Barclays shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After more than TRIPLING in just over two years, is now the time to heed Warren Buffett's cautious words of…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart
Investing Articles

Down 28%, this FTSE 250 share offers a 9.5% dividend yield for investors

| James Beard

This FTSE 250 stock appears to be offering an outstanding passive income opportunity. But is its near-10% dividend yield too…

Read more »

Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
Investing Articles

Is it madness to buy S&P 500 stocks now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 continues to climb to new record highs, but with (very) frothy valuations driving up risk, is buying…

Read more »

Surprised Black girl holding teddy bear toy on Christmas
Investing Articles

Down 21%, this FTSE 250 stock offers a 10.85% dividend yield for investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling energy player's seen its share price get beaten up over the last five years. But dividends keep growing…

Read more »

Union Jack flag triangular bunting hanging in a street
Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the date the FTSE 100 hits 20,000

| John Fieldsend

How many years until the FTSE 100 crosses the 20,000 mark? Here's the surprising answer I received from ChatGPT on…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Down 25%+, are these FTSE 100 losers the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have crumbled in value over the last 12 months. Does this make them top stocks to…

Read more »

Young mixed-race woman jumping for joy in a park with confetti falling around her
Investing Articles

2 top ETFs for growth and dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best growth and dividend shares to consider buying? Purchasing them in an ETF can be a great…

Read more »

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack
Investing Articles

3 dividend stocks with the biggest FTSE 100 yields. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the largest dividend yield opportunities in the FTSE 100 today. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for…

Read more »

Middle-aged white man wearing glasses, staring into space over the top of his laptop in a coffee shop
Investing Articles

Prediction: the Diageo share price won’t rebound significantly in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's still underwhelmed by the prospects of this drinks giant. He doesn't see the Diageo…

Read more »

British union jack flag and Parliament house at city of Westminster in the background
Investing Articles

3 sectors powering the FTSE 100 in 2026 — and how investors can benefit

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 100 continues its rise, Mark Hartley looks at the three sectors driving growth and two stocks with…

Read more »

Close-up image depicting a woman in her 70s taking British bank notes from her colourful leather wallet.
Investing Articles

£10,000 invested when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price is still red hot, having surpassed everybody's expectations over the past three years. Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Two business people sitting at cafe working on new project using laptop. Young businesswoman taking notes and businessman working on laptop computer.
Investing Articles

Prediction: analysts think the AstraZeneca share price will do this in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has risen to all-time highs over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox wishes he had…

Read more »

Man thinking about artificial intelligence investing algorithms
Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE stocks to buy at the end of January! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE is still a great place to pick up bargain shares, but what does ChatGPT think? Dr James Fox…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing Articles

Prediction: analysts think the IAG share price should be worth this much…

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price has pulled back since the beginning of the year as geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices towards…

Read more »

Portrait of elderly man wearing white denim shirt and glasses looking up with hand on chin. Thoughtful senior entrepreneur, studio shot against grey background.
Investing Articles

Prediction: in 2026 the rather sad Greggs’ share price could turn £20,000 into…

| Dr. James Fox

The Greggs share price continues to suffer. Dr James Fox thinks this was inevitable with little love for the company…

Read more »

The words "what's your plan for retirement" written on chalkboard on pavement somewhere in London
Investing Articles

3 ways a SIPP can turbocharge your retirement savings

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the benefits of SIPPs for retirement saving and highlights a growth-oriented investment worth considering.

Read more »

Futuristic front of NIO car in Norwegian showroom
Investing Articles

Could buying NIO stock be like investing in Tesla a decade ago?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has been going nowhere fast lately. But as sales at the electric vehicle maker boom, should this writer…

Read more »

Woman riding her old fashioned bicycle along the Beach Esplanade at Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dividend Shares

Here’s how you could turn the stock market into a £1,055 monthly passive income machine

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses how a portfolio with a generous 7% average yield could be targeted, and points out a specific…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window
Investing Articles

Forget Lloyds: I just bought shares in another bank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are rising at the moment. But Edward Sheldon believes that this bank stock will provide better returns in…

Read more »

piggy bank, searching with binoculars
Investing Articles

If the stock market crashes in 2026, there’s 1 S&P 500 stock I’ll buy

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 index is home to loads of world-class businesses. So why does one healthcare robotics stock stand out…

Read more »

ISA Individual Savings Account
Investing Articles

What could £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA be worth 10 years from now?

| Stephen Wright

The long-term average annual return from a Stocks and Shares ISA has been around 9.5%. But how can investors look…

Read more »

A mature adult sitting by a fireplace in a living room at home. She is wearing a yellow cardigan and spectacles.
Investing Articles

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate enough passive income for a ‘comfortable’ retirement?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

An investment ISA can be a very effective retirement saving account. But how much money do you need to create…

Read more »