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easyJet’s released forecast-beating financials, so why has its share price sunk?

easyJet's share price has dropped again despite it beating full-year forecasts. What's going wrong at the FTSE 100 airline?

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The Babcock share price falls slightly despite another strong set of results

James Beard takes a look at the half-year results of Babcock International Group, the rapidly-growing FTSE 100 defence contractor.

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Thank goodness I own this FTSE 100 share that’s up 13% today!

Just 91 words was all it took to send this excellent FTSE 100 company's share price soaring 13% to another…

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JD Sports’ share price slumps on forecast cut! What next?

JD Sports' share price has tumbled by almost a third over the past year Royston Wild considers whether this is…

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Games Workshop’s share price surges 12.5% on stunning results! What’s next?

The Games Workshop share price has risen in double-digits again, making it the FTSE 100's strongest performer. Can it continue…

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Down 43% in 3 months! Does today’s news mean the WH Smith share price is now in bargain territory?

Three months ago, the WH Smith share price crashed following an accounting debacle. Today (19 November), further details have been…

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Why did this FTSE 250 growth star just plunge 14%, and is it cheap now?

The FirstGroup share price has been one of the brightest stars in the FTSE 250 over the past five years,…

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Why did the ICG share price just jump 10%+ to lead the FTSE 100?

Strong first-half results combined with a new strategic partnership might have just made the ICG share price outlook a good…

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For how long might the Imperial Brands dividend keep growing?

Tobacco firm Imperial Brands has raised its interim dividend today and yields well above the FTSE 100 average. Should our…

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FY results cap another great year for the Imperial Brands share price!

Imperial Brands confirms its status as a high-yield FTSE 100 income stock, after another year of share price and dividend…

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3i Group shares plunge 15% on today’s results – is this the ultimate FTSE 100 buying opportunity?

It always stings when a key portfolio holding slumps, and Harvey Jones is hurting today as 3i Group shares plunge.…

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The Burberry share price is surging following a return to profit. Is the turnaround on?

After a positive set of results lift the Burberry share price, Andrew Mackie thinks the turnaround plan is starting to…

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Burberry’s sales return to growth. But what next for its share price?

The Burberry share price jumps after the release of the fashion group’s interim results. James Beard takes a closer look…

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Aviva share price dips after Q3 results, buybacks resume as growth momentum continues

The Aviva share price is up an astonishing 40% in 2025. But with a dip on results day after a…

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The BAE share price is tipped to blast through £21! Can it?

Fresh trading news on Wednesday (12 November) underlines the bullish outlook for FTSE 100 defence firm BAE's share price.

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Why did this hot FTSE 250 share just jump 15%?

This FTSE 250 stock is storming ahead after surprising the market with a nicely upgraded outlook for full-year revenue and…

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As the Vodafone share price jumps on H1 results, is this just the start?

The Vodafone share price is climbing back now the new CEO's transformation plans are bearing fruit. We've had a strong…

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As the IAG share price falls after the latest results, is it time to load up?

Third-quarter operating profit up, IAG share price down. Long-term investors who buy airlines should maybe take a closer look.

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Is ITV still a good dividend shares pick after today’s trading update?

ITV has long been a firm favourite among UK investors hunting for top dividend shares. But is it still a…

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The BT share price jumps almost 5% despite today’s shaky results. What’s going on?

Harvey Jones is completely baffled by the fact that the BT share price is jumping this morning, when its results…

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Is it game over for the Diageo share price after today’s results?

The Diageo share price is falling again after a disappointing set of first quarter results and Harvey Jones wonders if…

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Up 28%, and with a strong earnings update, is there more in the tank for the BP share price?

Andrew Mackie explains why he is growing increasingly optimistic on the BP share price and what could drive its next…

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ABF share price hits FTSE 100 spotlight on FY25 results and talk of Primark-Food split

With ABF's share price under scrutiny, pur writer explores whether a Primark-Food split could be the catalyst for long-term growth…

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Should I buy more BP shares after the energy giant beats Q3 earnings expectations?

James Beard considers what he should do with his BP shares following this morning’s (4 November) release of the group’s…

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Is the Meta share price falling on Q3 earnings the start of a stock market crash?

Meta’s share price is falling as investors are becoming wary of its huge AI spending. But could this be the…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in WPP a year ago when the share price was 827p! 

Down 16% today and 63% year to date, the shocking WPP share price is now in crisis mode. What on…

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The Standard Chartered share price has soared, and Q3 results hint at why

As buybacks at Standard Chartered are still going strong and plans are ahead of schedule, are we missing a share…

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As natural gas results drive profits higher, is the Shell share price a bargain?

Despite volatile natural gas prices driving strong trading results in Q3, Shell’s share price is unmoved. Should investors consider piling…

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The Next share price rises 6% as the retailer announces a special dividend

Next has announced an earnings upgrade and a one-off dividend. Not surprisingly, the retailer’s share price has responded positively today…

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The Aston Martin share price is largely unchanged despite another disappointing set of results

After looking at the latest earnings release from Aston Martin, James Beard considers the prospects for the iconic brand’s share…

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As the HSBC share price shrugs off Q3 profits miss, is it too late to buy cheap?

Investors were fearing bad things for the HSBC share price from the current Bernie Madoff case... but underlying Q3 results…

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After the Fresnillo share price crash, is this FTSE 100 stock now too cheap to ignore?

The Fresnillo share price has fallen sharply, but with silver still near an all-time high, this writer believes the FTSE…

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With a yield of 7.3%, is it time to consider ITV shares?

The price of ITV shares fell today (22 October) after a major shareholder halved its stake. James Beard looks at…

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The Hochschild share price slumps 12% in 1 week! Is it now a screaming buy?

Harvey Jones says investors who feared they'd missed their chance to buy gold may have a second shot as the…

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The B&M share price has just tanked. But look what’s happened to the stock’s yield

Following another profit warning today, the B&M share price fell sharply. But it’s helped push the retailer’s yield well into…

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Down 8%, is Whitbread’s share price now a brilliant bargain to consider?

Whitbread's share price plunges after a poor reaction to latest trading numbers. Royston Wild takes a look at the FTSE…

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Up 74%, can this soaring growth share keep rising after CMA news?

CVS shares are bouncing again after positive news from the competition watchdog. Is buying this growth share now a no-brainer?

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Today’s ‘hottest’ stock on the FTSE 100 index has plenty of high-profile backers

The biggest riser on the FTSE 100 index today (15 October) has been helped by an earnings release from one…

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My favourite FTSE growth stock has jumped another 10% on a huge contract win!

Harvey Jones woke up to the news that his number one growth stock has done it again, after some really…

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Lloyds shares drop on car loan news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

Lloyds shares have dropped after it warned of higher provisions for the mis-selling of car loans. Is the FTSE 100…

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