Member Login
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

Young Black woman looking concerned while in front of her laptop
Investing Articles

Are Aviva shares in danger of a fresh price collapse?

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have been on the march again in recent weeks. But is the FTSE 100 life insurer now at…

Read more »

Businesswoman calculating finances in an office
Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 share looks too cheap to ignore!

| Christopher Ruane

Selling for pennies and with a big dividend coming, this FTSE 100 share could be a value trap. Our writer…

Read more »

Young woman holding up three fingers
Investing Articles

I’d stuff my ISA with bargains by looking for these 3 things!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he aims to find real long-term bargain buys for his ISA by considering a trio of…

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

Up over 50% in 2024, could this penny share keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

This penny share has more than tripled in a couple of years. Our writer sees some reasons to like it…

Read more »

Bus waiting in front of the London Stock Exchange on a sunny day.
Investing Articles

Could the stock market keep rising in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that although some stock market indexes have been doing well, he can still find potential bargains for…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds share price reach 60p in 2024?

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price has got off to a strong start in 2024. But could it reach 60p by the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

What’s going on with Tesla shares?

| Gordon Best

There's little doubt that Tesla shares are one of the most widely discussed and controversial on the market, but am…

Read more »

Google office headquarters
Growth Shares

Betting on the future: 3 AI stocks I’ve gone ‘all in’ on

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has built up large positions in these AI stocks as he feels that they're going to be good…

Read more »

Person holding magnifying glass over important document, reading the small print
Investing Articles

1 big-cap stock to consider buying with the FTSE 100 above 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

The tide looks set to turn for this unloved FTSE 100 business and the stock may perform well in the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Up 20,000% in 10 years, has Nvidia stock run its course?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has proved itself an incredible investment over the last 10 years. But is there any more value left…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price has stalled. Is now a chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

After going on a tear, the Rolls-Royce share price seems to be slowing down. But could this present an opportunity…

Read more »

Young Asian woman with head in hands at her desk
Dividend Shares

Vodafone shares: here’s how I saw the big dividend cut coming

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares will be paying less income this year. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he saw the dividend cut coming…

Read more »

Investing Articles

If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Keough

National Grid shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the last five years. But from £5,000, how much would this…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman at the street withdrawing money at the ATM
Investing Articles

HSBC’s share price of over £7 still looks a huge bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Despite its recent rise, HSBC’s share price still looks very undervalued to me, pays a high dividend yield, and the…

Read more »

Long-term vs short-term investing concept on a staircase
Investing Articles

How much passive income would I make from 179 shares in this FTSE dividend star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE commodities giant pays a high dividend that could make me significant passive income and looks set to benefit…

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock yields 9.5%. Should I buy it for passive income?

| Charlie Keough

After searching the FTSE 250, this stock's impressive dividend yield caught the eye of this Fool. But is its yield…

Read more »

Black father and two young daughters dancing at home
Investing Articles

I think these FTSE 100 stocks are amazing investments for powerful passive income

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100's full to the brim with stocks offering meaty dividend yields. Here, this Fool explores two he likes…

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

3 penny stocks Fools actually love for the long term!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Many speculate on which penny stocks might rapidly soar in price. But it’s worth reiterating that our favourite holding period…

Read more »

Hand of person putting wood cube block with word VALUE on wooden table
Value Shares

2 dirt cheap UK stocks to consider buying as the FTSE 100 hits new all-time highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is on a tear at present. But there are still plenty of opportunities for those who…

Read more »

happy senior couple using a laptop in their living room to look at their financial budgets
Investing Articles

Why did the Phoenix Group share price jump 7% last week?

| Mark David Hartley

Phoenix Group is a large-cap FTSE 100 insurance stock with a share price that saw some solid gains last week.…

Read more »

Group of young friends toasting each other with beers in a pub
Investing Articles

Is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain after the company’s latest trading update?

| Stephen Wright

The J D Wetherspoon share price is up 3% after the company’s latest trading update. Beyond the immediate issues, Stephen…

Read more »

Light bulb with growing tree.
Investing Articles

If I invest £10,000 in Shell shares, how much passive income could I receive?

| Stephen Wright

With the company avoiding investing in solar and onshore wind generation, are Shell shares a viable choice for those seeking…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 magnificent dividend shares for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing journey to £150,000 a year in passive income, I have built a portfolio of high-yielding stocks. Here…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Up 25% in 1 month this FTSE 100 stock has explosive potential

| Andrew Mackie

After struggling for traction over the last three years, this FTSE 100 stock is beginning to make a move. This…

Read more »

Investing Articles

With its 7% dividend yield, I think this undervalued FTSE 250 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Mark David Hartley

This high-yield dividend payer is a solid FTSE 250 value share with decent growth potential. Not only that, but it's…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 cheap growth stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

These hot growth stocks have soared during 2024. But they still offer good value for money at current prices, says…

Read more »

artificial intelligence investing algorithms
Investing Articles

With Nvidia leading the way in the AI space, these UK stocks have my interest

| Jesse Williamson

Are there any UK names to snap up with Nvidia’s stock up 70% this year? Jesse Williamson takes a closer…

Read more »

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

£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

With the right strategy, it’s possible to create a substantial passive income with a portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE…

Read more »

Young female business analyst looking at a graph chart while working from home
Investing Articles

Looking for top FTSE 100 value shares? Here’s one I’d buy without hesitation

| Royston Wild

There are still lots of FTSE 100 shares on sale despite the index's recent gains. Here's a top pharma stock…

Read more »

Midnight is celebrated along the River Thames in London with a spectacular and colourful firework display.
Investing Articles

Up 37% in 2024, the Barclays share price is thrashing the market!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has soared almost 50% since bottoming out on 13 February. At long last, this stock is…

Read more »

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

Apple just announced a share buyback bigger than most FTSE companies

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple has become so dominant and cash generative that its Q2 share buyback was larger than nearly every company in…

Read more »

Young black man looking at phone while on the London Overground
Investing Articles

I love the look of this FTSE 100 giant

| Gordon Best

I'm always on the hunt for investments that look like a bargain, and I haven't been this interested in a…

Read more »

The Troat Inn on River Cherwell in Oxford. England
Investing Articles

This unloved UK stock could rise 38%, according to a City broker

| Ben McPoland

This UK stock has fallen from £30 in 2019 to just £11.50 today. But analysts at Deutsche Bank think it…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Up 10% in a day! Is this the start of a rally for this FTSE 100 stock?

| Mark David Hartley

It’s not every day that a share on the FTSE 100 jumps 10%. This Fool is on a mission to…

Read more »

Young woman working at modern office. Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart and stock trading computer screen background.
Investing Articles

Why I’d ignore Nvidia and buy this AI growth share

| Royston Wild

Nvidia stock looks massively overvalued, according to our Foolish writer Royston Wild. He'd rather invest in other AI growth shares…

Read more »

Frustrated young white male looking disconsolate while sat on his sofa holding a beer
Investing For Beginners

Down 14% in a month, this well-known FTSE 250 stock could keep falling fast

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why recent results show an ongoing transformation for this FTSE 250 stock, but one he feels won't…

Read more »

Dividend Shares

Yielding 9.3%, are abrdn shares a good buy for passive income in 2024?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares have fallen significantly and currently offer a gigantic dividend yield. Is this a great income investing opportunity?

Read more »

Young Asian man drinking coffee at home and looking at his phone
Investing Articles

Here’s where I see Scottish Mortgage shares ending 2024

| Charlie Keough

With Scottish Mortgage shares gaining pace in 2024, this Fool wants to look forward to where they could potentially finish…

Read more »

Young Caucasian woman holding up four fingers
Investing Articles

4 top UK shares for passive income right now

| Kevin Godbold

These top-quality UK dividend-paying stocks could contribute to a diversified portfolio for passive income-seekers today.

Read more »

artificial intelligence investing algorithms
Investing Articles

Should investors consider buying these stocks to get exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution?

| Charlie Keough

Many investors are on the hunt for stocks to buy linked to artificial intelligence. Should they consider these two?

Read more »