Motley Fool Premium

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

US stocks: 2 NASDAQ companies I’d buy as a UK investor

| Conor Coyle

US tech stocks have boomed in the last 12 months. Here are two tech companies I would add to my…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Two passive income streams I use

| Christopher Ruane

These two passive income streams are among my favourite. They are genuinely passive and have supplied me with regular income.

Read more »

Investing Articles

FTSE 100 investing: 2 bargain buys I’d consider today

| Manika Premsingh

While the FTSE 100 index remains elevated, these two shares look like long-term bargain buys to Manika Premsingh.

Read more »

Sun setting over a traditional British neighbourhood.
Personal Finance

Stamp duty holiday set for 3-month extension

| Sean LaPointe

The government is reportedly planning to extend the stamp duty holiday by three months. Here's what we know so far…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I followed Warren Buffett’s approach in buying this share

| Christopher Ruane

I recently bought these shares by using investment lessons I learnt from Warren Buffett. Here I explain how I chose…

Read more »

Investing Articles

A FTSE 100 share I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

As the overall macroeconomic scenario improves, Manika Premsingh thinks this FTSE 100 is set to make huge gains. But what…

Read more »

Investing Articles

My 3 favourite dividend shares right now

| Karl Loomes

When looking to invest for income, here are my three favourite dividend shares.

Read more »

Investing Articles

Stocks to buy: this FTSE 250 energy company’s rising dividend yield is near 4.4%

| Kevin Godbold

I think this is a stock to buy because of its strong niche in the UK's modern-day energy infrastructure and…

Read more »

Investing Articles

FTSE 100 risers: this one grew 30% in a month. I think it could add 30% again

| Christopher Ruane

I've selected one of this year's FTSE 100 risers I think could grow another 30% this year. Here I outline…

Read more »

An airplane on a runway
Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares: is it the right time to buy?

| Royston Roche

Rolls-Royce shares have risen in the past few months. Royston Roche takes a deeper look into the company's prospects.

Read more »

Man reading green book
Personal Finance

Freetrade’s top 5 investing tips to make the most of lockdown savings

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Freetrade have passed on some of their top investing tips to help you make the most of lockdown savings and…

Read more »

Hand arranging wood block stacking as step stair on paper pink background
Investing Articles

DS Smith shares are rising. Here’s what I’m doing

| Nadia Yaqub

DS Smith shares are in the limelight with speculation of a potential takeover. But should I buy the shares now?

Read more »

A mother and daughter collecting their home grocery delivery.
Investing Articles

Can Ocado stock stay strong in a post pandemic world?

| Dylan Hood

With normality on the horizon, what’s next for Ocado stock? Dylan Hood is optimistic for this company's future performance.

Read more »

Investing Articles

ISA millionaires are buying these FTSE 100 stocks today

| Harvey Jones

Building a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks may not make me an ISA millionaire, but it should help me build…

Read more »

Hedge shaped as the pound symbol inside a glass piggy bank
Personal Finance

Why the vegan market is set to double in just 5 years

| Sean LaPointe

With one in eight Brits now identifying as vegetarian or vegan, we take a look at the growth of the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I buy these two FTSE 100 UK shares on merger rumours?

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 companies have an improved outlook and could make attractive additions to a diversified portfolio of UK shares.

Read more »

Investing Articles

This is why the Aston Martin share price has spiked 10%!

| Royston Wild

The Aston Martin share price has just jumped to multi-week peaks. Here's why the luxury carbuilder has rocketed higher in…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Stock market rally! 5 reasons why I’m buying UK shares today

| Harvey Jones

UK shares have underperformed lately but I think there are good reasons why they can shrug off the pandemic and…

Read more »

Investing Articles

UK stock investing: the best FTSE 100 growth share to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 growth stock could be a potential acquisition for investors looking at UK stock investing opportunities today.

Read more »

Investing Articles

This new UK share looks set to stride into the FTSE 100. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) reshuffle is fast-approaching and this new stock could already be in line for a promotion. Paul…

Read more »

Stressed Asian Senior Couple using calculator and calculate family budget
Personal Finance

1 in 5 Brits have delayed retirement plans due to coronavirus

| Kate Anderson

Just under a fifth of Brits have delayed their retirement plans because of coronavirus. We break down how to go…

Read more »

Several plastic food containers with leftovers.
Personal Finance

How to save both money and time by batch cooking!

| Sam Robson

Why batch cooking can be a cheaper, quicker, and potentially healthier alternative to both daily meal prep and takeaways.

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Aston Martin share price jumps! Should I buy the stock today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Aston Martin share price is rising after the company published its results for 2020, but is this an opportunity…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price: would I buy the stock today?

| Conor Coyle

Can the Lloyds share price recover in a very uncertain world after dropping 38% over the last five years? Here's…

Read more »

Vacation travel planning concept with map.
Personal Finance

When can I book a holiday?

| Sean LaPointe

Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown has greatly boosted holiday prospects this summer. But when can you actually book a…

Read more »

Typical street lined with terraced houses and parked cars
Investing Articles

The Royal Mail share price is up 150% in 1 year. Here’s what I’d do now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Royal Mail share price continues to surge as online spending increases. Zaven Boyrazian looks at how the firm is…

Read more »

Investing Articles

I’m buying dirt-cheap UK shares like these for the stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

As recovery stocks burst into life on the London market, here are some of the shares I'm targeting to hold…

Read more »

Investing Articles

A popular FTSE 100 stock: would I buy shares in this company today?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 stock B&M European Value (LON:BME) has seen its share price soar, but does it look a good long-term…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I’d ignore the Cineworld share price and buy other UK shares for my ISA

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has just spiked to significant new highs. But here's why I'd rather buy other UK shares…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I’d invest £20k in dividend shares now to help make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in dividend shares could be a better means of making a passive income compared to other income-producing assets.

Read more »

Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Stock investing: a UK share I think will thrive after Covid-19

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for UK shares that will thrive once the pandemic is over. Here's a British stock I think has…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why I think FTSE 100 medical tech stock Smith & Nephew looks a good investment

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like the investment case for FTSE 100 medical tech stock Smith & Nephew. It's been hammered by the pandemic…

Read more »

Investing Articles

HSBC share price: I think this potential event could send shares higher

| Jay Yao

With HSBC’s annual results for 2020 in the rear view mirror, Jay Yao writes why he thinks this potential event…

Read more »

Young woman preparing home budget, using laptop and calculator
Personal Finance

Should I make a full and final settlement offer?

| Stephanie Sparrow

A full and final settlement lets you make repayment offers to the entirety of your obligations, sharing out the lump…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Carnival share price: up 160% since the market crash. Can it rise more?

| Manika Premsingh

The Carnival share price is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in today’s trading with an almost 10% increase. Is it…

Read more »

Thoughtful anxious asian business woman looking away thinking solving problem
Personal Finance

Lost track of your pension pots? You’re not alone…

| Anne East

If you've lost track of your pension pots, you're not alone - more than a third of us have. Here's…

Read more »

Investing Articles

My best airline shares to buy

| Royston Roche

Airline shares are rising as the UK prepares to exit lockdown. Royston Roche analyses three UK airline shares.

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price spiked to 41p before falling today! Would I buy LLOY now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price jumped 2p in early trading Wednesday, before giving up this gain. At 39p, would I buy…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 blue-chip UK shares I’d pick now for a growing income

| Christopher Ruane

A growing income from UK shares is attractive to me - and I think these two blue-chip UK shares could…

Read more »

Investing Articles

FTSE 250 investing: 2 shares I could buy in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index is rising faster than the FTSE 100 as optimism about the UK market grows. Here are…

Read more »