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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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Investing Articles

Now the Rolls-Royce share price is down 8% from its 52-week high, what next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price climbed magnificently in 2023. And so far this year, it's just kept on up. What about…

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As the Frasers Group share price jumps 8% on FY earnings, I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The Frasers Group share price has trebled over the past five years, while other retailers have struggled. But the valuation…

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Where will Tesla stock be in 5 years? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The analysts' outlook for Tesla stock in the next few years seems to be all over the place, as the…

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2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider buying for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market's having a good year in 2024, but I see plenty of great candidates for long-term passive…

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Here’s why I think the Scottish Mortgage share price can climb higher

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage share price is gaining in 2024. But it still lags the Nasdaq and trades at a tasty…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 penny stocks this cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

I've been watching these two penny stocks for a long time. And right now, I think they might just be…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might crash

| Alan Oscroft

Can anything stop the rise and rise of the Rolls-Royce share price? Maybe one day something will, and it might…

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I’d buy these investment trusts when interest rates fall

| Alan Oscroft

Want to move from a Cash ISA to a Stocks and Shares ISA, but with an eye on risk? Investment…

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I’d buy 4,000 National Grid shares to target £2,000 of yearly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid is a favourite with passive income investors. It still looks good to me, even if the latest share…

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This penny share just fell 20%. Time to load up?

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares can often soar and slump far more dramatically than bigger stocks. And this one just did exactly that.

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As BP backtracks on green targets, is the share price set for a boost?

| Alan Oscroft

BP changes direction in an attempt to woo investors and boost its flagging share price, so let's take at look…

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A FTSE 250 growth share I’d buy to target a multibagger return

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for a FTSE 250 growth stock to add to my 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? How soon could I turn it into a million?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the top cheap FTSE 100 shares that I think have the best chance of making a million…

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How long would it take to earn £1,000 a month passive income from the FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how investing in the FTSE 100 might be the best chance many of us have to earn a decent…

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3 reasons the Raspberry Pi share price could soar in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Raspberry Pi share price has risen above its offer price, but it's down since the start of full market…

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3 reasons the Lloyds share price could still soar in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

Investors who are bullish about the Lloyds Bank share price have enjoyed a good first half. But will it be…

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3 top UK dividend shares to consider buying for lasting passive income

| Alan Oscroft

These dividend shares might look a bit risky for taking home cash right now. But building a pot for future…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target £880 of passive income each month

| Alan Oscroft

I wrote all the ways I could think of to earn passive income on pieces of paper. And then I…

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This UK share just spiked 15% on bid news. Can we bag a quick profit?

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are having a good 2024, so far, and this one's already up 39%. Two takeover bids in…

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Is Nvidia stock set for a massive crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock is up 3,500% in five years. So has AI fever sent it ridiculously high now, or are we…

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Can the IAG share price really be as dirt cheap as it looks?

| Alan Oscroft

While most shares have recovered since the Covid days, the IAG share price is staying stuck to rock bottom. Surely…

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Why did the YouGov share price just crash 37%?

| Alan Oscroft

The YouGov share price has been weak for a while. But that's nothing compared to what happened after this profit…

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These FY results could be just what we need for DS Smith share price growth

| Alan Oscroft

While eyes are turned towards high-tech growth stocks these days, I think the DS Smith share price might have slipped…

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Here’s what the National Grid share price fall could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

It's long been seen as one of the FTSE 100's best stocks for durable dividends. What does the recent National…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a second income of £1,000 a month, with just £10 a day

| Alan Oscroft

How much do we need to build a decent second income? With enough time, we could do it with a…

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At 11%, this dividend share pays the biggest yield in the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

When a dividend share offers a big yield, we need to be cautious of the risks. But I reckon this…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares to profit from the AI stock surge?

| Alan Oscroft

Fancy some tech stock growth? Want to snap up a bit of the AI action? Scottish Mortgage shares might be…

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Here’s why these FTSE 250 shares could be set for explosive growth

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stock investing is rising in popularity again, and the FTSE 250 is where investors typically look for potential buys.

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Down 88% since its peak! Is this one of the best UK shares to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I see lots of potential shares to buy on the UK stock market right now, but I don't see explosive…

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The Ashtead share price falls on FY results. Is it a good long-term buy?

| Alan Oscroft

High interest rates are bad for companies with high debt, especially if it's growing. But the effect on the Ashtead…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price gone crazy?

| Alan Oscroft

When I look at the Rolls-Royce share price, I start to think that what goes up must... keep on going…

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Here’s what the BT share price could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been falling for years, but that might be about to change. And dividends could be…

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Should we buy cheap FTSE 100 shares now, before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is up 5% so far in 2024 and hit an all-time high in May. That means the…

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Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price could hit a 5-year high in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

It's up 13.5% so far in 2024, and reaching new highs. But where might the Lloyds Bank share price go…

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As the Raspberry Pi share price soars, is it set to be a great UK growth success?

| Alan Oscroft

What’s a super successful UK stock market IPO? It’s one we’ve just had, as the Raspberry Pi share price reaches…

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Is Legal & General the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for passive income now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has been flat for a few years, despite chunky dividend forecasts. I check its…

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After its big fall, is the National Grid share price dirt cheap now?

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price fell sharply in reponse to new rights issue plans. But is it an even better…

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Here’s why I think FTSE 250 shares are dirt cheap now

| Alan Oscroft

After a couple of years of falls, I reckon there are some overlooked growth stock bargains hiding away in the…

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3 reasons to think FTSE 100 shares are still dirt cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The old adage to "Sell in May and go away" seems like real nonsense this year, with so many FTSE…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn it into a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

When we invest for top long-term passive income, can we snag better returns by taking on some smaller stocks with…

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