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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

The FTSE 100 is up about 22–23% year-to-date as of December 5, 2025, and sits less than 2% below its record closing high. Today, the FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the FTSE 250 gained 0.4%, with AstraZeneca and Ocado among notable risers. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates from 4% to 3.75% on December 18. UK equities continue to trade at a discount to global peers.
5 December 2025
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  • Cameco Stock Seen as a Long-Term Hold Amid Nuclear Energy Shift and Strategic Investments
    March 19, 2026, 5:08 PM EDT. Cameco (TSX:CCO) has delivered a 578% gain over five years, but some investors are choosing to hold the stock indefinitely. The company benefits from a solid backlog of long-term uranium supply contracts, including a recent $2.6 billion deal with India, ensuring stable revenues amid spot price fluctuations. Positioned across the nuclear value chain via Westinghouse and Global Laser Enrichment, Cameco is set to capitalize on the growing nuclear power needs driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and demand for carbon-free energy. The potential Westinghouse IPO and growth at Global Laser Enrichment add further optionality. For retirement-focused investors, selling now might pose greater risk given the company's strategic outlook and industry trends favoring nuclear energy as a baseload power source.
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