Member Login

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

Building for the future: 3 cheap UK shares to invest in for 2022

| Garry McGibbon

There’s more growth to come in the UK housing market, which is good news for investors. Here are three cheap…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

2022 dividend forecasts: are these 3 FTSE 100 stocks a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I'm looking to see which stocks have the greatest dividend forecasts for the year ahead. Here are three I’m considering…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 brilliant UK shares I’d buy for 2022

| Andy Ross

These UK shares could be among the top performers in 2022, argues Andy Ross, and they combine a solid mix…

Read more »

Investing Articles

This UK tech stock could outperform the Nvidia share price in 2022

| Andy Ross

The NVIDIA share price has been flying this year, but could this relatively little known UK tech stock net me…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Passive income for £10 a week? Here’s how I’d aim to do it

| Christopher Ruane

With £10 a week, our writer rates dividend shares among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains the mechanics.

Read more »

Investing Articles

I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks could be in for a wild ride in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five shares are the worst performers in the FTSE 100 index over the past year. I think three could…

Read more »

Row of terrace houses.
Personal Finance

What will new mortgage lending rules mean for house prices?

| Ruby Layram

The Bank of England has announced that it may soften mortgage lending rules. Ruby Layram explores what this could mean…

Read more »

Investing Articles

My plan for generating passive income for life from a £5-a-day investment

| Kevin Godbold

For me, the most convenient way of generating passive income for life is buying selective stocks that pay dividends. Here's…

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

2 penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking for penny stocks to buy as we approach 2022. Here are two that he thinks are…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The IAG share price leapt 8% on Monday! Here’s why

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a terrible month in which it crashed 27%, the IAG share price rebounded by over 8% on Monday. What…

Read more »

Businessman looking at a red arrow crashing through the floor
Personal Finance

This could be what caused the latest cryptocurrency flash crash

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The cryptocurrency market took a nosedive over the weekend. Here are some reasons why this may have happened and what…

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

This almost-penny stock just swung back into profits. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM-listed company was a penny stock a little over a year ago. It has doubled since, but can the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Cheap UK shares to buy if the stock market crashes again!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the market for top stocks to buy if another stock market crash occurs. Here are three cheap UK…

Read more »

Woman looking at a jar of pennies
Investing Articles

This AIM-listed penny stock could be a great buy for me in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The AIM-listed penny stock has seen a 45%+ increase over the past year. And Manika Premsingh believes it could do…

Read more »

Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 stock I would buy and hold

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock he likes for his portfolio and explains why he would buy and hold…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock an opportunity not to be missed?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 stock he believes looks very cheap. Should he buy or avoid shares for his…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why is the Synthomer (LSE:SYNT) share price down 14% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Synthomer share price has fallen 14% today after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock and cut its price target. Im…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Victrex share price jumps after FY results! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan noticed how the Victrex share price jumped today after full-year results were posted. Should he buy or avoid…

Read more »

For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

The rise of the 40-year mortgage: what does it mean for house prices?

| Karl Talbot

House prices are soaring. To help with affordability, some lenders now offer ultra-long mortgage terms. But does this simply inflate…

Read more »

ESG concept of environmental, social and governance.
Personal Finance

Another £1.5 BILLION pouring into responsible investments: here’s why!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Inflows into responsible investments and funds continue to rise in 2021. Here’s why investing this way is proving to be…

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

I want this cheap Warren Buffett stock for Christmas

| Nathan Marks

Nathan Marks is considering adding a Warren Buffett favourite stock to his portfolio as Covid fears grow again. Is it…

Read more »

Surprised Black girl holding teddy bear toy on Christmas
Personal Finance

Christmas pudding – why do people put money in it?

| Anne East

Why do we put money in Christmas pudding? Find out why and what other trinkets you could crack your teeth…

Read more »

Investing Articles

7%+ dividend yields! 5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals five FTSE 100 stocks with high dividend yields he thinks could perform well in 2022 and is…

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

3 penny shares to buy if stock markets crash!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for penny stocks that should perform strongly in all weathers. Here are three low-cost UK shares I'd buy…

Read more »

Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
Investing Articles

5% dividend yield! A small-cap stock I’d buy in December

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Small-cap stocks can carry a lot of risk, but they also offer enormous growth potential. Could this be one such…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Inflation is sky-rocketing. How I am positioning my portfolio to weather the impending storm

| Andrew Mackie

As inflation rises whilst at the same time growth stocks continue their relentless upward march, how can history help me…

Read more »

Baubles On Snow With Snowy Christmas Tree
Personal Finance

What you should spend your Christmas bonus on

| Owen Watson

TMF contributor Owen Watson outlines a Foolish way to spend your year-end bonus for a Merry Christmas and a happy…

Read more »

Close up of manual worker's equipment at construction site without people.
Investing Articles

The Wickes share price just surged 11%. Is it now a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Wickes share price has been in a downward trend since its spin-off. Has the trading update on Friday made…

Read more »

Man putting a coin into a pink piggy bank
Personal Finance

Working from home can save you over £1,500 a year

| Diana Bocco

A big perk of working from home is eliminating commuting costs, and it seems Brits can save a lot of…

Read more »

Investing Articles

What does the Wise share price tell us about banking stocks?

| Garry McGibbon

The Wise share price didn’t grow last week, despite announcing growth in revenue and profits. This could inadvertently suggest there’s…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Charlie Munger says it’s crazier than the dotcom bubble right now. Is a stock market crash coming?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Charlie Munger has raised an alarm about the stock market and cryptocurrencies lately. Here’s what I’d do if a stock…

Read more »

Personal Finance

Here are the most bought and sold shares by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney takes a look at the shares most bought and sold by UK investors last week on the Hargreaves…

Read more »

Electric cars charging in station
Investing Articles

Could EV stocks Rivian and Lucid be the next Tesla?

| Yasmin Rufo

EV stocks Rivian and Lucid have soared in recent weeks, but could they be the next Tesla or are they…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is this US growth stock too cheap to pass up?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Stock markets have been weak after the emergence of Omicron, but has this caused some growth stocks to become too…

Read more »

2022 new year concept image
Investing Articles

5 UK shares to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are some of the best UK shares to buy ahead of an earnings…

Read more »

Woman using laptop and working from home
Investing Articles

Is now the time to buy Alibaba stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Alibaba stock currently offers a great opportunity to buy into China's growth story.

Read more »

Close up view of Electric Car charging and field background
Investing Articles

Should I buy NIO stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he is avoiding NIO stock even though the shares look cheap after a recent decline.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I add Rolls-Royce shares to my portfolio today?

| Dylan Hood

Rolls-Royce shares have slumped over 12% in the past 30 days due to new virus concerns. Dylan Hood takes a…

Read more »

Fans of Warren Buffett taking his photo
Investing Articles

I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for his wife’s money via an S&P 500 ETF

| Niki Jerath

Warren Buffett advised his wife’s inheritance trustees to invest 90% of her assets into an S&P 500 index fund. Could…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Darktrace share price dived 10% last week. What’s up?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Darktrace share price dropped 10% last week and has crashed almost 60% since late September. What's driving this stock…

Read more »