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Inflation falls to 6.8%! Here’s what it means for investors

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in over 17 months, but the FTSE 100 remains flat. Here's what this…

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Here’s why Persimmon shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

Persimmon shares are down 50% in five years. But on the back of H1 results, it looks like 2023 could…

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This FTSE 250 share looks like a once-in-a-decade bargain to me!

A weak housing market is impacting sentiment for this FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) stock. But our writer thinks it now offers…

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Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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Why are F&C Investment Trust shares not beating the FTSE All-World index?

F&C Investment Trust shares are down slightly after the company reported that it had failed to beat the benchmark in…

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Investing Articles

I’d buy London Stock Exchange Group shares after today’s pullback

London Stock Exchange Group shares have pulled back to the 8,000p level after delivering H1 results. Edward Sheldon sees this…

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Here’s why Rolls-Royce shares could be the FTSE 100’s best growth buy

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the past year, and results have only gone and beaten expectations again! Is there more…

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Should I buy Rightmove shares at £5 after strong earnings?

Rightmove shares fell 2.5% on Friday morning, despite the online property website recording its highest first-half revenue growth since 2018.

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Why Ocado soared 12% higher in the FTSE 100 today

Shares of the FTSE 100 online grocer are now up 43% in the last month alone. Is the stock still…

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Should investors buy Rolls-Royce shares?

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a roller-coaster journey in recent times. Our writer takes a look at whether now is…

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These FTSE 250 shares have quietly rocketed!

Look beyond the performance of the index and plenty of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks have been on fire. Our writer…

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Investing Articles

The largest FTSE 100 stock just fell 8%! Should investors buy?

The biggest FTSE 100 stock by market capitalisation fell 8% in yesterday's trading. Could this be a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Up 16% in days! Should I buy Serco Group shares?

Serco Group is still growing despite the ending of Covid-related contracts last year. The shares are trading cheaply. So is…

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Up 20%! Is now the time to buy Wise shares as profits triple?

Wise shares have exploded higher after the UK payments group reported surging profits. Does this make the stock a buy…

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Here’s why the Games Workshop share price jumped above £100 today

The Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) share price is rising after the figurine maker updated the market this morning. But is there…

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Investing Articles

Why has the 888 share price soared back above £1 today?

The 888 share price has collapsed over the last 18 months. However, the shares have skyrocketed in the last couple…

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At under 345p, are Ocado shares London’s biggest bargain?

Ocado shares have had a wretched few years, plunging by 62% in 12 months and collapsing by 84% over three…

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Should I buy ASOS shares after reports of a £1bn takeover bid?

Media reports suggest that suitors have been circling the struggling online fashion retailer. Could the shares be ready to surge…

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This week on the stock market: inflation and Nvidia

Inflation is expected to be the theme that drives a lot of stock market action this week. But investors will…

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After a 20% fall, how much lower can the ASOS share price go?

The ASOS share price just fell, again. This time it's in response to disappointing H1 results. Might it finally have…

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Why the boohoo share price is falling 10% today

The boohoo share price has been declining for some time now. But today it's down even further. What on earth's…

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2 UK stocks with massive insider buying or selling!

Insiders bought or sold millions of pounds' worth of these two UK stocks in recent weeks. Our writer looks at…

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3 key stock market events to watch this week!

Investing experts Russ Mould and Danni Hewson of AJ Bell expect these stock market events to guide UK investors in…

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These were the FTSE 100’s dogs and stars in April!

The FTSE 100 had a good month, gaining 3.1% in April. However, some Footsie stocks slumped, while others soared. Here…

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Why is everyone talking about Glencore stock?

Glencore stock has bounced higher recently as the Swiss miner continues to make headlines. What's going on here and should…

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21 UK stocks Citadel is betting will drop like flies!

Citadel, a major hedge fund, is short-selling 21 UK stocks, hoping their prices will drop. I plan to buy one…

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FTSE 100 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

FTSE 100 stocks outperformed during 2022, but this momentum seems to have died down. These shares saw the biggest ups…

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FTSE 250 stocks: winners and losers in Q1 2023

FTSE 250 stocks fell by double digits in 2022, but the index seems to have stabilised. Here are the top…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares are on sale this week!

FTSE 100 shares were punished late in the week on problems at US-based banks. These two suffered, but while their…

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The 5 best-performing UK shares in February 2023

Here’s how I rate the top five performing UK shares in February and whether I’d watch, buy, or avoid them…

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2 penny stocks that could hit 100p before year end

Jon Smith talks through a lithium hotshot and a 'human capital' specialist as two penny stocks he feels could gain…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in March

Our writer picks out a trio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that look likely to hit the headlines next month.…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares have exploded! Is now the time to buy?

Rolls-Royce shares have shot up after the firm reported its latest full-year earnings. So, here's why now could be a…

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Down 6% in a day! What’s going on with the NatWest share price?

The NatWest share price crashed 6% yesterday in response to the bank's 2022 results. Initially, our writer couldn't understand the…

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Earnings: time to buy Centrica shares after bumper profits?

After a few years of falling profits, Centrica shares have been on an upwards run. That's now been cemented by…

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Down 8% in a day! What’s going on with the Barclays share price?

The Barclays share price crashed 8% yesterday. Our writer examines the reasons behind the fall, and considers whether he should…

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Earnings: why the Barclays share price just fell 10%

The Barclays share price had been recovering, as the FTSE 100 keeps setting new records. But it's just suffered a…

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Earnings: here’s what’s happening to TUI shares

TUI shares were hammered during the pandemic. But Q1 figures show passenger numbers growing, and we could see profit this…

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FTSE 100 live: market movers on Tuesday 14th February

What happened in early trade when markets went live today, across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM indices?

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14 UK stocks JPMorgan is betting will crash and burn!

Finance giant JPMorgan is betting against these 14 UK stocks. Am I considering buying any of these shorted companies for…

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