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What are shares?
A share represents part-ownership of a company. So, when you own shares in a company, you own a portion of that company.As a shareholder you can vo...Read more
Why do share prices move?
The price movement of a share is driven by the balance between the number of people wanting to buy or sell at any given time. This is known as supp...Read more
What does it cost to buy and sell UK shares?
There are three charges to consider before buying UK shares.Dealing charge Our maximum online dealing fee to buy and sell shares is £11.95 per trad...Read more
When can I buy and sell shares in the UK?
The UK stock market is open for trading between 8am and 4.30pm on most business days. The only exceptions to this are the last working days before...Read more
What are shares?
What are shares? A share represents part-ownership of a company. So, when you own shares in a company, you own a portion of that company. As a shareholder you can vote on company matters and get a slice of any profits paid out by the company. Discover more with our beginners guide to investing in shares.
What are the trading hours for the UK stock market?
The UK stock market is open for trading between 8am and 4.30pm on most business days. The only exceptions to this are the last working days before Christmas and the New Year, when the stock market closes at 12.30pm.
What are the top 5 most viewed shares today?
Most viewed shares today. 1 1. Lloyds Banking Group plc. 2 2. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc. 3 3. AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. 4 4. BT Group plc. 5 5. BP Plc. More items
Why are stocks tumbling today?
Stocks were set to tumble after US consumer prices unexpectedly rose 0.1% in August. Inflation remains stubbornly high, rising 8.3% annually -- more than forecast. That's fueling expectations of more historic rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.