Image source: Getty Images Over the last 12 months, the FTSE 100 index has risen by 20%, excluding cash dividends. Over this period, it has beaten the US S&P 500 (up 12.2%). Yet some Footsie stocks have performed very poorly in 2025, such as beaten-down Diageo (LSE: DGE) shares. Diageo damaged For decades, Diageo stock has been a stalwart of the London stock market. But since reaching record highs in 2021, this widely held share has crashed by nearly three-fifths. On 31 December 2021, the shares closed at 4,036p, having soared when the world partied after Covid-19 lockdowns ended. Alas,…
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Image source: Aston Martin Since its listing on the London stock market in 2018, Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE: AML) has lost 99% of its value. That is right, the Aston Martin share price today is just 1% of what it was little more than seven years ago. Clearly, this has been a disastrous share to own for many investors (though along the way, there have been some growth spurts, so some may have profited depending on when they bought and sold). But with its prestigious car brand, well-heeled customer base and long history, Aston Martin has a lot going for…
Image source: Getty Images I am more than glad I did not invest in Ocado (LSE: OCDO) five years ago. Since then, the FTSE 250 stock has shed a phenomenal 93% of its value. Last week, it hit not only a low for the past 12 months but for the past 12 years! Still, with its large customer base, well-known digital retail operation in the UK and expertise in helping other retailers across the globe manage their online operations, could this be a share poised for recovery? Two businesses in one Not everyone understands that Ocado is basically two businesses.…
Image source: Getty Images FTSE 250 smart travel firm Trainline’s (LSE: TRN) shares jumped 10% following the firm’s 5 November H1 fiscal 2025/26 results. These looked very strong to me, featuring a major upgrade to earnings growth and the extension of a share buyback. However, the stock is still 42% below its 24 December one-year traded high of £4.46. That widens what I already saw as a big mismatch between the share’s price and its true worth. So, is now the right time for me to buy? UK’s and Europe’s top travel app The H1 numbers saw net ticket sales rise 8%…
Image source: Getty Images Over the past five years, Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) has performed well. Spectacularly well. In fact, over that period, Rolls-Royce shares have soared by 1,112%. That would be an impressive performance for any business. But for a long-established company in a mature industry, it is nothing short of spectacular. I have been keeping an eye out for shares I hope could potentially do even part as well in future. Here are a few lessons I have drawn from the incredible ascent of Rolls-Royce shares in recent years. A temporary crisis is very different to a permanent industry…
Image source: Getty Images I’ve suffered a right old beating at the hands of this FTSE share, but for the first time in ages I’m suddenly feeling a bit chipper about it. After years of pain, spirits giant Diageo (LSE: DGE) has finally served up a shot of unadulterated optimism. The Diageo share price had been down more than 50% over three years and 26% in the last 12 months. It’s been a long fall from grace for what was once one of the safest FTSE 100 blue-chips of all. But it’s up 7.5% as I write Monday (10 November) lunchtime. After…
Image source: Getty Images Up almost 60% in a year, the Barclays (LSE: BARC) share price has been on a strong rally. Yet, with us less than eight weeks away from year-end, some might be concerned that investors could look to sell their holdings and realise a profit. I decided to combine my own thoughts with some artificial intelligence (AI) help from ChatGPT to assess where the share price could go in the coming months. Getting a little confused From a current share price of 404p, ChatGPT expects it to finish the year between 420p and 430p, indicating potential for…
Image source: Getty Images I love the idea of snapping up dividend shares to provide a passive income. It’s a strategy that millions of investors the world over use — it provides a stable income, as well as offering the chance for further robust portfolio growth. But how much would an ISA user need to make a regular second income of £3,000? Targeting income It’s first worth explaining that dividends are never, ever guaranteed. Many companies decide to reinvest the spare cash they make into their operations. This can include developing new products, making acquisitions, and expanding into new markets…
Image source: Getty Images An ISA is considered by many to be the best option for a reliable, effortless passive income stream. That’s because investing in thriving businesses can give some of the highest returns available to average investors. That a Stocks and Shares ISA shields every single pound of earnings from the taxman is key here. Going from an empty ISA to a solid income like £2,000 a month can seem hard, especially for those who haven’t invested before. That’s why shrewd planning is the way to go. Simple but achievable targets can make the journey of a lifetime…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 has seen plenty of volatility this year, but few moves have been as dramatic as Diageo’s (LSE: DGE) 6.5% slide in a single day following its Q1 update. With the shares now down 32% year-to-date, I’m increasingly convinced the market is misreading the situation – and the sell-off looks overdone. Q1 update The alcoholic beverage company’s performance in Q1 was mixed. Organic net sales were broadly flat, with growth in Europe and Latin American offset by a poor performance in North America and China. The latter in particular was impacted by weak white…