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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

The BP share price has been on a roller coaster, but where will it go next?

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts remain upbeat about 2026 prospects for the BP share price, even as an oil glut threatens and the price…

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Prediction: move over Rolls-Royce, the BAE share price could climb another 45% in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE Systems share price has had a cracking run in 2025, but might the optimism be starting to slip…

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Will 2026 be make-or-break for the Tesla share price?

| Alan Oscroft

So what about the Tesla share price: does it indicate a long-term must-buy tech marvel, or a money pit for…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2026, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Whatever an individual investor's favourite strategy, I reckon there's something for everyone among the shares in the FTSE 100.

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I asked ChatGPT for 3 top value FTSE 250 stocks for 2026, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

If 2026 is the year smaller-cap FTSE 250 stocks head back into the limelight, it could pay to find some…

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Prediction: the BT share price could reach as high as £3 in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts have a wide range of targets on the BT share price, as the telecoms giant has ambitious cash flow…

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Could Nvidia shares make me a fortune in 2026, or lose me one?

| Alan Oscroft

Will Nvidia shares head further up in 2026, or are they set for a reversal if AI overvaluation fears ripple…

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Worked out a Stocks and Shares ISA strategy for 2026 yet? Maybe get started now

| Alan Oscroft

At this time of year, many investors' thoughts start turning to Stocks and Shares ISA investment plans for the coming…

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Is the stock market going to crash in 2026? Here’s what I plan to do

| Alan Oscroft

As the stock market heads for the end of a winning year in 2025, should we calmly sit back and…

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Can soaring Barclays shares stun the stock market again in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays shares headed upwards at the start of 2024, and there's been no sign of stopping them. The rise even…

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I asked ChatGPT to find 3 shares for a brand new SIPP, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

Many UK investors will have an ISA or SIPP on their planning lists for 2026, while others seek new additions…

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How high can the Lloyds share price go in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has made some stellar gains in 2025, and some analysts are already forecasting further rises…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares climb as high as £20 in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Heading into 2026, analysts are already setting even higher price targets for Rolls-Royce shares on the back of upbeat guidance.

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With a huge 9% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 passive income star simply unmissable?

| Alan Oscroft

This isn't the biggest dividend yield in the FTSE 250, not with a handful soaring above 10%. But it might…

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With a big 8.5% dividend yield, is this FTSE 100 passive income star unmissable?

| Alan Oscroft

We're looking at the biggest forecast dividend yield on the entire FTSE 100 here, so can it beat the market…

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Why did the WH Smith share price just slump another 5%?

| Alan Oscroft

The latest news from WH Smith has just pushed the the travel retailer's share price down further in 2025, but…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 5 years ago is now worth this much…

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco share price growth has been just part of the total profit picture, but can our biggest supermarket handle the…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 3 best UK dividend shares for 2026, and this is what it said…

| Alan Oscroft

2025 has been a cracking year for UK dividend shares, and the outlook for 2026 makes me think we could…

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Prediction: here’s where the latest forecasts show the Vodafone share price going next

| Alan Oscroft

With the Vodafone turnaround strategy progressing, strong cash flow forecasts could be the key share price driver for the next…

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Move over Lloyds, are Barclays shares the ones to go for in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

As we head into 2026 with inflation and interest rates set to fall, what does the banking outlook offer for…

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These 3 things could make a Stocks and Shares ISA a no-brainer in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The government and the FCA are doing their bit to try to steer investors towards a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ticking time bomb after a 95% gain in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been defying predictions of a fall for years now, while consistently smashing through analyst expectations.

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Back to glory: is Aston Martin poised for growth stock stardom in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stock hopes for Aston Martin quickly evaporated soon after flotation in 2018. But forecasts show losses narrowing sharply.

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How much higher can Lloyds shares go after climbing 70% in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank shares have rewarded patient investors with some cracking gains this year. But dividend yields aren't looking so great…

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What next after the Boohoo share price exploded 98%?

| Alan Oscroft

With the dust settling on the latest Boohoo Group turnaround plans, should we consider buying before the share price gets…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,500 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Stuffing your cash under the mattress isn't the way to earn passive income, but a Stocks and Shares ISA can…

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£10,000 invested in the Rolls-Royce share price at New Year 2025 is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped back a bit in the past couple of months. But that doesn't take the…

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2 champion high-yield (7%+) dividend stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for some dividend stocks that offer better-than-average yields to try to spice up your Stocks and Shares ISA investments?

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2 potential champion UK growth stocks to consider buying in December

| Alan Oscroft

Some of the UK's best-looking growth stocks have strong forecasts but are still on low valuations, with decent dividends thrown…

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Is the countdown really on for the Lloyds share price reaching £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group share price is looking ever more likely to end the year on a high, but I'm…

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All I want for Christmas is a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start planning a Stocks and Shares ISA for those who don't already have one? Today…

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Here’s why Stocks and Shares ISA investors shouldn’t ignore the Autumn Budget

| Alan Oscroft

Do we all think we're safe with our nice ISA allowances after the Budget as long as we stick to…

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Here’s a rising FTSE 100 share to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Might this FTSE 100 stock be on the brink of a bull run after its share price has started gaining…

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As the Boohoo share price jumps 50%, is it the start of a stunning recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

Boohoo Group announces a new management incentive plan in a drive to turn its ailing share price into a five-year…

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How might the UK Autumn Budget affect our favourite FTSE 100 shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Income tax rises look like they've been shelved in the Autumn Budget, but stock market investors are apprehensive ahead of…

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Why did the Kingfisher share price just jump 5%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Kingfisher share price could be on track for a long-term recovery from a few years of weakness, with the…

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Could these 3 threats derail the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Just as the Rolls-Royce share price looked like it was climbing out of reach, might we have some better buying…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best investment trusts for passive income, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Want a way to invest for long-term passive income, but don't want to spend hours poring over individual company accounts?…

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What might the Autumn Budget mean for the Lloyds share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price is up 60% so far in 2025, but it's fallen back a bit in the…

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Is there no limit to the Nvidia share price after Q3 earnings jump?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia has beaten market expectations yet again with another exceptional quarter, so are share price prospects back on the up…

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