Twelfth Magpie 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

Investing Articles

Will tobacco stocks increase in price in future?

| Christopher Ruane

With high yields and cheap looking valuations, our writer explains why he hopes share price growth in tobacco stocks can…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The IAG share price is down nearly 15% in 2 weeks. What happened?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has fallen steeply since 5 November, dropping by 13.8% in under two weeks. What's happened to…

Read more »

Investing Articles

When will the Lloyds Bank share price touch 60p again?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has strengthened in November, which gives this Fool hope that there are even better days…

Read more »

happy senior couple using a laptop in their living room to look at their financial budgets
Personal Finance

Two million Brits get less than £100 a week in State Pension: here’s how to boost yours

| Sean LaPointe

New figures from the DWP show that two million pensioners are currently receiving less than £100 a week in State…

Read more »

Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy and hold until 2030

| Paul Summers

Posting another set of record half-year results today, Paul Summers reckons this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock might be the ultimate…

Read more »

Two women friends sightseeing in summer while on vacation.
Personal Finance

Graduates: you may have to start paying back your student loans sooner than you think

| Selin Oguz

The income threshold at which graduates start paying back their student loans could potentially be lowered by more than £4,000…

Read more »

Environmental technology concept.
Investing Articles

Here’s what I think investors are missing about the Vodafone share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Vodafone share price is undervalued today considering its potential as a European telecoms…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I reckon Shell is still a top passive income FTSE 100 stock – for now

| Harvey Jones

The Shell share price has been on fire lately, but unless it faces up to climate change concerns, its future…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why did the EnQuest share price crash today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The EnQuest share price plummeted by double-digits this morning after a disappointing operations update. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Here’s why Cineworld stock is my contrarian pick for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has disappointed in recent months on Covid-19-related uncertainty. But this Fool believes that it can do…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Nvidia’s (NVDA) results are in and they’re explosive!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Nvidia (NVDA) released its third-quarter results last night, and they were explosive! Dan Appleby analyses the results to see if…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

I wish I’d learnt this Warren Buffett investing strategy earlier

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There’s a lot that can be learned from the Oracle of Omaha, better known as Warren Buffett. I wish I'd…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 5%-yielding dividend shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool looks at two FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy with 5% yields and potential for earnings growth over…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Royal Mail share price is rocketing! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock now?

| Paul Summers

The Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) share price is flying after an encouraging set of results. Has Paul Summers changed his…

Read more »

Investing Articles

dotDigital’s share price just fell below 200p. Is it time to buy this UK tech stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After starting the week near 250p, dotDigital's share price has fallen below the 200p mark. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is Rivian (RIVN) a sign that the dotcom bust could repeat?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After its recent IPO, Rivian (RIVN) has reminded this Fool of the dotcom bubble. Is the stock worth a closer…

Read more »

Stack of British pound coins falling on list of share prices
Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Rotork share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rotork share price is down by almost double-digits after today's trading update. Zaven Boyrazian explores what's going on.

Read more »

Piggy bank being carried by balloon
Personal Finance

Living costs could go up £1,800 before end of year: Here’s how to cut expenses now

| Diana Bocco

Higher costs are likely to prove challenging for households ahead of Christmas. Here’s are 5 ways to cut expenses and…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The UK’s top money managers have been buying these 3 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith, Baillie Gifford, and Blue Whale are three of the UK's top money managers. Here's a look at some stocks…

Read more »

Elderly man giving a Christmas present to his wife
Personal Finance

5 cheap homemade Christmas gift ideas to save you money

| Anne East

Christmas might be a time for giving but it can be expensive. Here are five cheap and easy homemade gift…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

The 3 top sectors (and stocks) where I’m looking for passive income right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through his favourite sectors and also his preferred stocks in each area that he'd look to for…

Read more »

Young woman sat at laptop by a window
Personal Finance

5 pro tips for starting a successful side hustle

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five expert tips to help you start a successful side hustle or improve a current project that you're…

Read more »

Young lady working from home office during coronavirus pandemic.
Personal Finance

Homeworkers could save up to £30 per month by returning to the office

| Ruby Layram

With the price of energy on the rise, Ruby Layram explores whether UK homeworkers could cut down costs by returning…

Read more »

Light bulb with growing tree.
Investing Articles

How I’d try to build a passive income with just £25 a week

| Harshil Patel

Passive income can come from carefully selected dividend shares. Harshil Patel explores a plan to invest just £25 a week.

Read more »

Investing Articles

£1,000 to invest? 4 cheap UK shares to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of adding some or all of these top-quality, ultra-cheap UK shares to my investment portfolio today. Here's why…

Read more »

Investing Articles

£1,000 to spend? Here are 2 UK shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Growth investing is this Fool’s preferred strategy. Here’s how he would invest £1,000 in two UK shares today.

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

Should I buy these penny stocks to hold to 2030?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for UK stocks I think could help make me plenty of cash over the next decade. Might these…

Read more »

Inside the Rolls Royce Trent 800 Engine
Investing Articles

Is Rolls-Royce’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen by more than a third in the past year. Is now the time for…

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

2 penny stocks to buy for £1,000 today

| Manika Premsingh

The best penny stocks to buy, according to this Fool, are those that could see rapid growth over time. These…

Read more »

father playing with his daughter pushing the shopping cart
Personal Finance

Want more money? Here’s the supermarket that pays the highest wage

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Aldi will soon become the highest-paying supermarket in the UK. Here's how much it's set to offer and how its…

Read more »

Union Jack flag in a castle shaped sandcastle on a beautiful beach in brilliant sunshine
Personal Finance

Bob Geldof: “Don’t pay your water bills!”

| Rosemary McEwen

Water companies in the UK pump raw sewage into rivers, lakes and seas every day. Is not paying our water…

Read more »

Father working from home and taking care of baby
Personal Finance

Will you pocket the average pay rise in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

The average private sector worker is set to bag a 2.5% pay rise next year. But is it enough in…

Read more »

Young man shopping with credit card and laptop computer
Personal Finance

Why Amazon won’t accept UK Visa credit cards from 2022

| Jennifer Laird

From January 2022, Amazon won't accept UK-issued Visa credit cards anymore. Here's what we know so far, and what the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

EVs in demand: is this Britain’s best lithium stock?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby looks at a UK lithium stock that he thinks could capitalise on the booming EV sector. This solid-state…

Read more »

Serious mid adult Asian woman listening on phone, sitting in office chair in dark room, holding paperwork
Personal Finance

Unemployment falls: who’s still hiring?

| Katie Royals

The latest ONS data shows unemployment has fallen once again. Katie Royals takes a look at what the new figures…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Where next for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| James J. McCombie

When deciding if the Rolls-Royce share price will go higher and lower, constructing a bear and bull case can help…

Read more »

Stack of one pound coins falling over
Personal Finance

Inflation surges to 4.2%: here’s what it means for you

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is rocketing, with the Consumer Prices Index reporting prices are now rising at a rate of 4.2%. So how…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 no-brainer bargain buys for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 index stays strong, there are increasingly fewer bargain buys around. But this Fool believes that these…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is Imperial Brands the best investment opportunity of 2022?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds looks into the British tobacco company, Imperial Brands, and finds what he thinks to be an excellent opportunity…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why is the Gamestop (GME) share price rising again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Gamestop (GME) share price has been rising again lately. Our writer considers what is going on and whether he…

Read more »