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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price jumps as £5.4bn takeover is agreed

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price has spiked in morning trading following the announcement of a £5.4bn takeover by private equity.

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Wall Street was right about the Beazley share price

Beazley's share price surged following its half-year results announcement, but Wall Street still thinks this stock's undervalued.

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The Spirax Group share price just dropped to a 52-week low! Time to buy the dip?

The Spirax Group share price has plummeted after weak first-half results, but is the FTSE 100 manufacturing stock now a…

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After earnings, is the Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price due a bounce?

After reporting the latest round of earnings, the Hikma Pharmaceuticals share price is on the move. So what's next for…

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The Persimmon share price jumps after a strong first half. Is there more to come?

The Persimmon share price is up almost 40% in 12 months. Based on today's interim results, Paul Summers thinks this…

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Down 62% is the Entain share price an unmissable bargain after today’s upbeat results?

Harvey Jones has been keen to take advantage of the sharp drop in the Entain share price. He's ready to…

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After reporting earnings, the Vodafone share price looks tempting

The Vodafone share price is down 20% in the last year, but with signs of a turnaround plan in the…

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Legal & General shares are flat after H1 results, but is the 10% yield too good to ignore?

Investors seem wary about Legal & General shares. Roland Head asks if the generous dividend yield is supported by recent…

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As the Coca-Cola HBC share price dips 3% despite a strong H1, should I invest?

The Coca-Cola HBC share price fell today, leading this Fool to ask himself: is now the right time to buy…

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Up 30% in a year, should I be watching the InterContinental Hotels Group share price?

The hospitality sector had a tricky few years, but seems to be recovering. Here's why I'm watching the InterContinental Hotels…

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What on earth is happening to the FTSE today?

The FTSE is in freefall today following a dramatic decline in Asian markets and weak US economic data. But what…

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Why this FTSE 250 stock was climbing despite Monday’s falls

Ken Hall explores why this FTSE 250 stock is bucking the trend of this morning's market sell-off as investors fear…

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This FTSE 100 stock has slumped 66% in a year! Is it now a bargain or one to avoid?

The past 12-months have been an interesting time for many FTSE 100 stocks. Is one of the victims of volatility…

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Why the latest results from below-the-radar FTSE stock Intertek could support further share price gains

Intertek’s share price remains below historic highs, but these results suggest the company's gaining momentum, says Roland Head.

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Melrose’s share price sinks again! Is this a top dip-buying opportunity?

Melrose's share price looks exceptionally cheap compared to that of another major FTSE 100 aerospace stock. Is now the time…

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The Shell share price has a juicy European discount! But it may not go higher

The Shell share price pushed upwards after it announced $6.3bn of adjusted earnings for Q2. Our writer explains what this…

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Haleon’s share price leaps 3% as first-half results reveal 11% profit increase. Is it time I buy?

The share price of lesser-known GSK offshoot Haleon is up today after the company's H1 2024 earnings results. I'm considering…

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The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) share price just hit a 52-week high. I’m backing it to climb even higher

The London Stock Exchange Group share price is on fire right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going on…

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With first-half sales up 8%, I think the Next share price has further to climb

The Next share price is rising as the firm raises profit guidance, posts higher sales, and issues a positive outlook…

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Is the discounted F&C Investment Trust share price a no-brainer after H1 results?

The F&C Investment Trust share price gives investors exposure to 'Magnificent 7' stocks like Nvidia and Amazon plus other important…

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Down from a 52-week high, is the BAE Systems share price cheap after H1 results?

The BAE Systems share price didn't move much after the latest news, despite the company's raised outlook for the full…

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The Rolls-Royce share price jumps 9% as dividends are reinstated and profits rise by 74%

The Rolls-Royce share price has climbed almost in double digits on the release of its half-year results. This Fool delves…

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Down 15% this year, is the Rio Tinto share price too cheap to miss after H1 results?

At H1 time, Rio Tinto believes it's at an inflection point in its growth -- what might that mean for…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price inches up on H1 results, is it still cheap?

Now we know how the first half went for Taylor Wimpey, what things might send the share price higher in…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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The falling Croda International share price is getting difficult to ignore

The Croda International share price is at its lowest level since 2017. It’s a quality business, but is this a…

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Dividend up 10%! Is the BP share price just too low?

Decent half-year results, a dividend rise, and a yield above 5% may get the BP share price moving higher in…

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The St James’s Place (STJ) share price just jumped 25%. Here’s what you need to know

After a terrible few years, this latest news suggests the St James's Place share price could finally be on the…

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Down 10% on FY24 results, surely the Diageo share price is now a no-brainer bargain?

This writer looks at the reasons for the huge sell-off in the Diageo share price to decide whether he should…

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Do these H1 results make the Fresnillo share price look dirt cheap?

The Fresnillo share price has been volatile as the prices of gold and silver have been up and down. Here's…

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As the Reckitt share price falls another 8%, what should investors do?

The Reckitt share price is down 8% as the uncertainties around the company’s liabilities intensifies. But is this an opportunity…

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Up 20% in 2024, and now a decent update from this UK company — should I buy the stock?

I'm keen on this great UK stock, which has been performing well and is backed by an expanding business in…

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The Pearson share price dips 4% on H1 results! Is this now a FTSE 100 bargain?

The Pearson share price may be down today, but this Fool wonders whether artificial intelligence (AI) makes this FTSE 100…

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10% dividend increase! Is IMI one of the best stocks to buy in the FTSE 100 index?

To me, this firm's multi-year record of well-balanced progress makes the FTSE 100 stock one of the most attractive in…

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NatWest, an outperforming dividend stock I’d buy back in a flash

This dividend stock has massively outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past 12 months. Our writer takes a closer look…

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As the NatWest share price jumps 7% on H1 results, here’s what you need to know

The NatWest share price had already reached a 52-week high before Friday's H1 results report. And it's now set a…

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Does the latest earnings report make the Rightmove share price a bargain?

With revenues growing 7%, Stephen Wright thinks investors should listen to Warren Buffett when it comes to the Rightmove share…

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AstraZeneca, a mega-cap growth stock that just got cheaper!

Our writer takes a closer look at this growth stock -- which also happens to be the largest company of…

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ITV shares down after revenue guidance cut in first-half interim results

After releasing results this morning, the ITV share price slumped. But with several metrics looking positive, how will this effect…

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The BT share price is far too cheap, analysts say!

The BT share price fell on Thursday 25 July after the company's Q1 results. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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