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Up 105% In 3 Months! Here’s Our Top Growth Stock For July 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

One AI tailwind just sent this stock up 105% in 3 months... and we think our top growth stock is…

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Just Released: Our Top Value Stock For ISAs In June 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We've just named our top value stock for June 2026 with 31 years of dividend growth under its belt, still…

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An Important Update From The Motley Fool UK

| Mark Rogers

The future of The Motley Fool UK is here.

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Just Released: Our Top Defence Stock For ISAs In May 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Just Released: Our Top Growth-Focused Stock For ISAs In April 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

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Just Released: A Lower-Risk, Passive Income Stock Recomendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Passive income Ice stock picks will tend to be more conservative and are designed for investors looking to protect their…

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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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Just Released: A Higher-Risk, High-Reward Stock Recommendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares have carried on where they left off in 2024, by climbing far faster than the FTSE 100. Harvey…

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Lloyds shares are up over 10% in 2023! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have had a strong start to 2023. Here, this Fool explains why he's looking to add to his…

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Are Lloyds shares still a buy despite falling profits?

| Charlie Keough

Despite a drop in profits in its latest results, this Fool explains why he still believes Lloyds shares would be…

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I’d rush to buy Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p!

| Charlie Keough

With a strong dividend yield and low valuation, this Fool explains why he'd buy Lloyds shares their current price.

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Here’s my plan for building lifelong passive income!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to create a stream of passive income that can serve him for the future. Here's how…

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Have we seen the worst of the 2022 stock market crash?

| Dylan Hood

2022 has been a turbulent year for markets, but things seemed to have eased since July. Dylan Hood takes a…

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Lloyds shares are down 8%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Interest rates and inflation have been weighing on Lloyds shares so far this year. As rates continue to rise, is…

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Is the Lloyds share price low enough to buy now?

| Michelle Freeman

At 43p, the Lloyds share price looks like good value. But with large challenges ahead, can it return to being…

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Earnings preview: Rio Tinto, Barclays, NatWest

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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Earnings preview: Lloyds, Shell, Unilever

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have failed to excite in recent times. However, trading for 43p, could it be time for this Fool…

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Director dealings: Rolls-Royce, Lloyds, Vodafone

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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At 42p, are Lloyds shares a bargain or a value trap?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

There are two cases to be made for the Lloyds share price. Here, I weigh the pros and cons of…

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At 41p, are Lloyds shares now too cheap to miss?

| Andrew Woods

As interest rates rise, Andrew Woods asks if now is the time to load up on Lloyds shares.

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The Lloyds share price is down. Where will it go next?

| Charlie Keough

In this article, this Fool looks at where the Lloyds share price could be heading, and whether it can return…

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At 157p, is the Barclays share price now too low to miss?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks if rising interest rates and low P/E ratios outweigh an uncertain economic environment with regard to the…

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Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares struggling to take off in 2022, this Fool weighs up if now would be a good time…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, IAG, SSE

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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Director dealings: HSBC, National Grid, Taylor Wimpey

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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Director dealings: Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, BP

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's director dealings from three of the…

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2 stocks to avoid and 1 to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA in this bear market

| John Choong

With fears of an economic recession later this year, here are two stocks I'm avoiding for my Stocks and Shares…

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What comes next for the Lloyds share price?

| John Choong

The Bank of England has just increased interest rates to 1%. As banking stocks stand to gain from rate hikes,…

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Should I be buying cheap Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares down 8% in 2022, Charlie Keough takes a look at why he thinks this may mean an…

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Why I’d buy Lloyds shares today!

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares down over 10% year-to-date, in this article Charlie Keough explains why he thinks this fall represents a…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price is down 25%

| John Choong

Bank stocks are meant to do better when interest rates go up, but the Barclays share price has been underperforming…

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Where will the Lloyds share price move in the future?

| Dylan Hood

After gaining momentum, the Lloyds share price seems to be falling. Dylan Hood takes a look where this stock could…

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The Metro share price is down 25% in 1 month. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Metro share price dropped after reporting record losses, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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UK bank shares – worthy investments for 2021?

| Ben Watson

Ben Watson looks at the potential in the UK banking sector for 2021.

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Is the Barclays share price signalling value?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) share price seems to indicate value as the risks of Brexit subside.

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How low can the Lloyds share price go?

| Jack Tang

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) have fallen by 11% since the start of the year. Do they…

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Why I’d stash banking stocks and pharma stocks in my 2018 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why the banking and pharmaceutical sectors could provide great long-term ISA investments.

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Is Barclays plc a buy after Q3 results?

| Zach Coffell

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has finally completed its mammoth restructuring. Is the re-forged operation a buy after Q3 results?

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This growth stock could be a better buy than Barclays plc

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks growth-focused investors should check out this alternative to Barclays plc (LON: BARC)

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks with exciting momentum

| Jack Tang

Looking for quality companies with strong fundamentals? Then check out these two under-the-radar growth stocks.

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10 telling metrics from Lloyds Banking Group plc’s results

| Jack Tang

Despite the difficult trading environment, Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON:LLOY) latest results show the bank is performing well.

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2016 in review: HSBC Holdings plc

| Jack Tang

A look at the major developments of 2016 for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA)... and some questions for 2017.

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Challenger bank CYBG plc’s first profit makes it a better buy than RBS

| Ian Pierce

CYBG plc (LON: CYBG) returned to profitability in 2016 while Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) is still…

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Does Barclays plc or Standard Chartered plc offer the best dividend growth potential?

| Harvey Jones

Investors in Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) are suffering as dividend glory is deferred yet…

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When will it be safe to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc again?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether the time is right for investors to pile back into Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Are these the FTSE 100’s worst growth stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks in danger of prolonged earnings pain.

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