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

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

7 UK shares I’d buy now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

New economic data hints that a stock market recovery could be on the horizon, but what are the best shares…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Tesco dividend forecast for the years ahead and discusses whether he would buy the stock…

Read more »

Young mixed-race woman looking out of the window with a look of consternation on her face
Investing Articles

Will National Grid shares rebound after the recent drop?

| Charlie Carman

Our writer considers the impact of new wind power investment plans on National Grid shares, balanced against the company's debt…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Income stocks: should I buy Marks & Spencer, Greggs and Halfords?

| Roland Head

These high street chains are all popular income stocks, but they're under pressure from rising inflation.

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market recovery looks like it’s already happening and I've been searching for stocks to buy, such as these.

Read more »

Investing Articles

I’d aim for a million from UK shares with as little as £500 a month

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares as an asset class offer real potential to transform personal wealth over a working lifetime. Here's how I'd…

Read more »

Shot of a young Black woman doing some paperwork in a modern office
Investing Articles

I’ve bought these 2 FTSE 250 shares for fat dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 shares have taken a knock in 2022, after hitting highs earlier this year. But I'd happily…

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

Lloyds shares or Barclays stock: which would I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling in 2022, Barclays and Lloyds shares both look cheap to me. But which bargain bank share would I…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Lifelong passive income for £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

For a few pounds a day, our writer thinks he can set up passive income streams that could pay him…

Read more »

Shot of an young Indian businesswoman sitting alone in the office at night and using a digital tablet
Investing Articles

A high-dividend stock I’d buy in August!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best high-dividend stocks to add to my shares portfolio. Here's one I think could yield huge…

Read more »

pensive bearded business man sitting on chair looking out of the window
Investing Articles

Five FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to hold

| Christopher Ruane

Looking years ahead, what shares would our writer want in his portfolio -- and should he buy now? Here are…

Read more »

Investing Articles

When will the FTSE 100 be on fire again?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 is in positive territory over the past year -- but the growth has hardly been explosive. Christopher…

Read more »

Playful senior couple in aprons dancing and smiling while preparing healthy dinner at home
Investing Articles

2 UK dividend shares I’m buying to hold through volatile times!

| Finlay Blair

These two UK dividend shares offer high sustainable yields. That is why I'm turning to them to boost my passive…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Dividend forecasts make me want to buy these bank shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the gloomy economic outlook, banking sector dividend forecasts are looking strong. And first-half updates will be with us soon.

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 cheap growth shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

I see plenty of cheap-looking growth shares out there right now. They all come with their own risks, but I…

Read more »

Happy young female stock-picker in a cafe
Investing Articles

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…

Read more »

Smiling senior white man talking through telephone while using laptop at desk.
Investing Articles

Could buying Rolls-Royce shares double my money?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are soaring in value right now. If I buy the FTSE 100 firm today could I potentially double…

Read more »

Investing Articles

3 cheap income shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

When share prices fall, they can push dividend yields up. And periods of stock market weakness can be great times…

Read more »

A pastel colored growing graph with rising rocket.
Investing Articles

Here’s why I just bought Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have been falling hard, as many of the US companies it holds are suffering in…

Read more »

Investing Articles

How I’m hoping to turn £6.62 a day into a £12,000 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares can unlock the potential to generate a £12,000 passive income with minimal capital. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

Read more »

A young woman sitting on a couch looking at a book in a quiet library space.
Investing Articles

Is 30 too late to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it too late to start investing at the age of 30? Our writer's answer is an emphatic no --…

Read more »

Bearded man writing on notepad in front of computer
Investing Articles

Are my Lloyds shares a bargain buy or value trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After I bought Lloyds shares last month, they kept falling for a fortnight. Do they still stack up as a…

Read more »

Shot of an young Indian businesswoman sitting alone in the office at night and using a digital tablet
Investing Articles

2 cheap income stocks to buy (including an 11.2% dividend yield!)

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to boost my passive income by buying some top dividend stocks. I think these two income stocks are…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing Articles

Could Royal Mail shares double my money in a year?

| Royston Wild

Royal Mail shares have slumped this year as a range of difficulties have emerged. But should I buy the business…

Read more »

Road trip. Father and son travelling together by car
Investing Articles

Why these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be bargains

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks offer great value and dividend income for patient investors, Roland Head believes.

Read more »

Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
Investing Articles

I’m forgetting Bitcoin and aiming to make a million following Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm investing the Warren Buffett way and aiming for a million without buying alternative assets such as Bitcoin.  

Read more »

Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

2 penny stocks I’d buy before the market recovers

| Paul Summers

The long-term outlook is positive for these two penny stocks, thinks Paul Summers.

Read more »

Female analyst sat at desk looking at pie charts on paper
Investing Articles

The Tesla share price is rising! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Its Q2 results bumped up the Tesla share price this week. However, our writer explains why he's still not sure…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Should I buy BP shares for the big dividend?

| Royston Wild

BP shares have slumped in value as concerns over oil demand have grown. Is now the time for me to…

Read more »

Woman using laptop and working from home
Investing Articles

2 high-yield income stocks to supercharge my portfolio and build long-term wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

As inflation eats away at my portfolio, I'm looking at income stocks that can help me fight back. So, here…

Read more »

Smartly dressed middle-aged black gentleman working at his desk
Investing Articles

Director dealings: Aviva, Royal Mail, Deliveroo

| John Choong

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

Read more »

Entrepreneur on the phone.
Investing Articles

Today’s record FTSE 100 share buybacks are making me want to buy too

| Alan Oscroft

Are FTSE 100 share buybacks a good indicator of shares to buy? Not on their own, but I think they…

Read more »

Young brown woman delighted with what she sees on her screen
Investing Articles

A dividend aristocrat I’d buy to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top dividend stocks. Here's one I think could supercharge my long-term passive income.

Read more »

Cheerful young businesspeople with laptop working in office
Investing Articles

2 top growth stocks I’d buy right now without any hesitation

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he finds these two growth stocks so attractive and how their earnings records prompt him to…

Read more »

A couple celebrating moving in to a new home
Investing Articles

How I’d invest £300 in UK shares each month to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing in high-quality UK shares can push a portfolio into millionaire territory. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

Read more »

Aerial shot showing an aircraft shadow flying over an idyllic beach
Investing Articles

Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has remained depressed for a good bit longer than I'd expected, while others have been recovering…

Read more »

Close up of two senior females hiking together
Investing Articles

How to use dividend shares to earn passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Often the best dividend shares aren't the highest yielding ones. Our writer considers how to find the best options for…

Read more »

a couple embrace in front of their new home
Investing Articles

Should I buy this FTSE 250 home improvement stock?

| Jabran Khan

Could this FTSE 250 home improvement business be a good stock to buy currently? Jabran Khan investigates and weighs up…

Read more »

Mindful young woman breathing out with closed eyes, calming down in stressful situation, working on computer in modern kitchen.
Investing Articles

I bought Royal Mail shares. They went up. Do I buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought Royal Mail shares in late June. They immediately dived another 6%. However, they have since rebounded, so would…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is the Pets at Home share price a bargain or one to avoid?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at the Pets at Home share price and weighs up whether he should add…

Read more »