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Glencore (LSE:GLEN) shares have drifted lower over the past week, even after gaining over 20% in the past 3 months. This has left investors weighing whether this pullback is a fresh entry point. See our latest analysis for Glencore. Zooming out, Glencore’s recent pullback comes after a strong 90 day share price return of about 22%, while its five year total shareholder return of roughly 105% points to solid long term compounding despite a weaker three year patch. If you are weighing...

If you are wondering whether Shell is still worth buying after its long run, or if the best gains are already behind it, this article will walk you through what the current share price really implies about its value. Despite a solid longer term track record, with the share price up 13.3% over the last year and 144.1% over five years, Shell has recently cooled off, slipping 3.9% over the past week and 8.1% over the last month, leaving it up a modest 3.9% year to date. Recent headlines have...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices reflecting declines amid concerns over China's economic recovery. Despite these broader market pressures, investors often find opportunities in lesser-known areas such as penny stocks. These stocks, typically representing smaller or newer companies, can offer intriguing prospects for growth when backed by strong financials and fundamentals.

It's not a stretch to say that Bunzl plc's ( LON:BNZL ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.6x right now seems...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

The Sage Group plc ( LON:SGE ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 10th of February...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market pressures, investors often find potential in smaller or newer companies known as penny stocks. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can still offer surprising value and opportunities for growth when they possess solid financial foundations.

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experience downward pressure due to weak trade data from China, investors are increasingly cautious about the global economic landscape. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks like Concurrent Technologies can offer opportunities for those looking to navigate market volatility with a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader challenges.

As European markets navigate a mixed landscape, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower and varied performances across major indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40, investors are closely watching economic indicators for cues on future growth. Amidst this backdrop, understanding insider activity can offer valuable insights into potentially undervalued small-cap stocks that may be poised to capitalize on these market conditions.

Allergy Therapeutics plc ( LON:AGY ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 30% share price jump in the...

When it comes to investing, there are some useful financial metrics that can warn us when a business is potentially in...

Bisichi PLC ( LON:BISI ) will pay a dividend of £0.03 on the 6th of February. Based on this payment, the dividend yield...

The truth is that if you invest for long enough, you're going to end up with some losing stocks. But the last three...

XP Factory Plc ( LON:XPF ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine some...

Low-cost index funds make it easy to achieve average market returns. But across the board there are plenty of stocks...

Zegona Communications plc ( LON:ZEG ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the...

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...

The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But in any portfolio, there will be mixed results...

Short term share performance and recent moves Unilever (LSE:ULVR) has drifted lower over the past month but ticked slightly higher today, a pattern that raises the question of whether this sideways action is masking a better long term entry point. See our latest analysis for Unilever. That recent dip sits against a softer year to date share price return, but still positive multi year total shareholder returns. This suggests sentiment has cooled slightly even as the long term compounding story...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.2x Barratt Redrow plc ( LON:BTRW ) may be sending very bearish signals...

The UK market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index recently closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic challenges. Amid such market conditions, investors often seek opportunities in lesser-known areas like penny stocks, which are typically associated with smaller or newer companies. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these investments can still offer value and growth potential when backed by strong financials.

In the current global market landscape, small-cap stocks have garnered attention as the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts have propelled indices like the Russell 2000 to new highs, highlighting their sensitivity to monetary policy shifts. With concerns about labor market risks and tech sector valuations influencing broader sentiment, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities in sectors that may benefit from these dynamics. In this context, a good stock often...

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...