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3 hot FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Alan Oscroft

There's a lot of news from FTSE 250 companies right now. Will we see a mid-cap stock surge, when the…

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As the THG share price climbs 6%, is it a best-buy growth stock?

| Alan Oscroft

Could shareholders be set to profit from a new bull run for the THG share price? Here's a look at…

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Is this FTSE small-cap company about to crack the American market?

| Kevin Godbold

Exciting FDA approval could help this FTSE business grow in the US and drive the stock higher on the back…

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Should I buy easyJet shares after record Q4 profits?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares are still trading way below their highs, despite the fact that profits are soaring. Are they worth buying?…

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St James’s Place shares are down 16% today. What’s going on?

| James Beard

St James's Place shares continue to come under pressure. Has the time come to pick up a bargain, or is…

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Why the easyJet share price looks set to grow

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about the easyJet share price and the business is that both are doing well and there’s likely…

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Are these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares NOW too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Footsie and FTSE 250 indices are packed with fallen angels following recent market volatility. Are these UK shares trading…

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The YouGov share price rises over 10% on good results, but is the stock still a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

YouGov’s earnings growth and falling share price have met in a sweet spot for the valuation and I think the…

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Can the JD Wetherspoon share price continue its recovery?

| Kevin Godbold

It’s a well-loved brand, but can the performance of the JD Wetherspoon share price make the company a good investment…

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As the Metro Bank share price crashes, is it a penny stock to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Metro Bank share price has dropped 70% so far this year. Eek! Now the headlines say there's a financial…

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What on earth’s going on with the Imperial Brands share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Does strong cash flow and dividends overcome the risks investors face from the pressure on the Imperial Brands share price?

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Will it soon be too late to buy Tesco shares cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have had a good year so far in 2023, and they got an extra boost from rising first-half…

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Should investors consider buying this soaring FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether investors should consider snapping up this flying FTSE 100 stock.

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Why has this FTSE stock shot up over 100% in two weeks?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool noticed that a FTSE stock has soared in the past couple of weeks. What’s happening and is now…

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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As many FTSE 100 shares struggle, here’s one soaring stock to consider buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite the collective struggles of many FTSE 100 shares in recent times, one has managed to perform well. Our writer…

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Why Ocado, Smith & Nephew, and Diageo shares fell in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights some of the FTSE 100’s biggest losers in September, including Diageo shares, and looks at what went…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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FirstGroup shares are hot in 2023. Should I buy some?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FirstGroup shares are in a strong uptrend at the moment thanks to strong results. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Why Ocado shares spiked 5% today to top the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Ocado (LSE:OCDO) stock was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100 today. What caused this share price jump on a…

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The Whitbread share price is on fire in 2023! Should I buy some stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Whitbread share price is enjoying a strong uptrend right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether the hotel stock…

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Down 14%! Should I buy the dip in the AstraZeneca share price?

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price has been falling in recent weeks and oil giant Shell has quietly regained the FTSE 100…

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Psst… these FTSE 100 shares have quietly jumped to 52-week highs!

| Paul Summers

While some top-tier companies hog the headlines, other FTSE 100 shares are busy setting new highs. Is there more to…

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If I’d bought £1k of Centrica shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have continued to absolutely thrash the market and prove our writer wrong. Is he finally ready to buy?

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What’s going on with the Beazley share price?

| Kevin Godbold

With decent half-year results from FTSE 100 insurer Beazley, is the share price weakness a buying opportunity for investors?

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Here’s why I think the Direct Line share price could soar by 2025

| Alan Oscroft

The Direct Line share price just got a boost from some good news. I think we might be seeing the…

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Should I buy Man United shares after they just crashed 18%?

| Ben McPoland

Man United shares got hammered across the pond in New York after the football club's long-running takeover saga took yet…

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Down 5%! Should I buy the dip in the Darktrace share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Darktrace share price slipped 5% after the FTSE 250 cybersecurity company released its full-year earnings. Does that make it…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the best buy on the FTSE 100 right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are rising strongly right now and investors are profiting. Could they be the best buy in the FTSE…

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Here’s why the Ashtead share price dipped 5% today

| Ben McPoland

The Ashtead share price dropped 5% today after the plant hire group posted its Q1 results. Does this dip represent…

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The Prudential share price rises on H1 results. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price puts it on a high valuation for the sector. But the ambitious chase for Asian growth…

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Up 78% in a year, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer looks at whether it’s too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock for her holdings after its excellent…

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Should I sell Fundsmith Equity and buy a dirt cheap S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

Terry Smith's flagship vehicle Fundsmith Equity has smashed markets since launch in 2010 but can he carry on winning?

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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This small-cap UK stock just crashed 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a UK stock with big growth potential but going through a downturn due to stock market weakness? This…

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BP shares are tempting, but I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Paul Summers

BP shares scream value and offer a tidy income stream. So why is our writer reluctant to buy? And which…

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BHP Group shares are down 20% in six months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Mining stocks are dropping as metals and minerals prices fall, and BHP Group shares have dipped in 2023. Here's what…

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Up 40% in a month, here’s one FTSE 250 stock to consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock which has seen its share price soar in the past month.

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How the Marks and Spencer share price could double within two years

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is working and the Marks and Spencer share price is responding well. Here’s why I’d buy it now,…

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Here’s why I think Aviva shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares rise on expectation-busting first-half results. But if the firm's refocus pays off, I could see a lot more…

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