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BAE Systems secured substantial new contracts from the U.S. Army for M109A7 artillery units and from the U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles. The awards expand the company’s backlog of U.S. defense work and reinforce its role as a key supplier of advanced ground combat systems. For investors tracking BAE Systems (LSE:BA.), these contract wins come with the shares around £20.62 and a 5-year return of 401.3%. Over the past year, the stock is up 68.8%, with gains of...

Rio Tinto Group (LSE:RIO) and Glencore are in early merger talks that could combine the two miners into what would be the largest global mining group. The potential deal is expected to attract close review from regulators, especially in China, focused on copper and iron ore market concentration. Analysts expect the talks to involve possible asset sales, including coal operations, to address competition and ownership concerns. Chinalco's position as a key Rio Tinto shareholder is likely to be...

The London markets have recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, impacting companies tied to its economic performance. Despite these broader market pressures, penny stocks in the UK continue to offer unique opportunities for investors willing to explore smaller or newer companies. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, they remain relevant as an investment area where strong financial health can lead...

BP (LSE:BP) is under UK government review over its decision to use Chinese steel for the taxpayer backed Net Zero Teesside carbon capture project. Officials are examining how a contract labelled as green steel was awarded to a Chinese supplier rather than domestic producers. At the same time, Meg O’Neill is preparing to take over as BP’s new CEO during a key phase for the company’s energy transition plans. BP is one of the largest integrated energy companies, with operations spanning oil,...

Shell (LSE:SHEL) and Mitsubishi are considering selling significant portions of their stakes in the LNG Canada project. The potential sale would alter the ownership structure of one of North America’s largest LNG developments. The review focuses on a major asset within Shell’s global LNG portfolio. LNG Canada is a core liquefied natural gas export project that sits at the intersection of global gas demand, long term supply contracts and capital intensive infrastructure. For Shell, which has...

It's easy to match the overall market return by buying an index fund. While individual stocks can be big winners...

Recent performance snapshot Diageo (LSE:DGE) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 0.3% move over the past day, a 2% decline over the past week, and negative returns over the month and past 3 months. Over longer horizons, the stock shows a 1.4% gain year to date but negative total returns over the past year, 3 years, and 5 years, which may influence how you weigh its current valuation and income profile. See our latest analysis for Diageo. At a share price of £16.31, Diageo’s...

If you are wondering whether Rolls-Royce Holdings shares still offer value after a strong run, the key question now is how the current price compares with what the underlying business might be worth. The stock closed at £12.81, with a 7 day return of a 1.8% decline, a 30 day return of 9.5% and a 1 year return of 118.4%. This naturally has investors asking whether the recent performance reflects lasting change or simply shifting sentiment. Recent headlines have focused on Rolls-Royce as a...

If you are wondering whether Glencore’s current share price still offers value, you are not alone. This article walks through what the numbers say about where the stock stands today. Glencore shares last closed at £4.82, with returns of 2.5% over 7 days, 23.7% over 30 days, 17.9% year to date and 30.3% over 1 year. That compares with a 1.4% decline over 3 years and a 141.9% gain over 5 years. Recent moves in the share price have come alongside ongoing attention on Glencore’s position in...

As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices reflect the challenges facing the UK market, particularly with weak trade data from China impacting global sentiment, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities amid these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they may offer attractive entry points for those looking to capitalize on discrepancies between market price and intrinsic value.

The UK market has faced recent challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. In such fluctuating markets, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking stability and growth potential. Penny stocks, though an older term, still capture the essence of smaller or emerging companies that might offer value; by focusing on those with robust financials and clear growth prospects,...

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index faces challenges due to weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices, investors are increasingly focusing on stable income sources such as dividend stocks. In such uncertain market conditions, a good dividend stock is typically characterized by a strong track record of consistent payouts and a resilient business model that can withstand global economic pressures.

Key Insights Croda International's estimated fair value is UK£35.97 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...

MYCELX Technologies Corporation ( LON:MYX ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index shows resilience with a 0.77% rise, supported by robust economic data and earnings results, small-cap stocks in Europe are gaining attention amid mixed performances across major indexes. With Germany snapping a two-year recession and the UK economy returning to growth, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities in small-cap stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth within this evolving market landscape.

It's not a stretch to say that The Mission Group plc's ( LON:TMG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x right now...

Ashtead Technology Holdings Plc ( LON:AT. ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Solid State plc's ( LON:SOLI ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.0092 per share on 13th of February. This...

We'd be surprised if XPS Pensions Group plc ( LON:XPS ) shareholders haven't noticed that the CFO & Executive Director...

When you buy shares in a company, there is always a risk that the price drops to zero. But when you pick a company that...

The Dialight plc ( LON:DIA ) share price has had a bad week, falling 11%. But that doesn't change the fact that the...

To the annoyance of some shareholders, accesso Technology Group plc ( LON:ACSO ) shares are down a considerable 26% in...

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