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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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How I plan to deal with the latest FTSE 100 crash

| Alan Oscroft

After a shock FTSE 100 crash on Friday, how am I adjusting my investing approach? Here's how I'm going to…

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How I plan to survive any 2022 stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Is there a further stock market crash coming in 2022? I do expect market weakness, and here's how I intend…

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My top 3 investing rules for 2022

| Alan Oscroft

It's never too early to think about how to invest better in 2022. Here are three of my top investing…

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Can the IAG share price end 2021 on a high?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been dropping as we approach the end of 2021. Will we see any life in…

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Will the Lloyds share price end 2021 on a high?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has been edging up again since September. Can it finally stick, and maybe even…

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3 real estate investment trusts I’d buy for 2022 and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think 2022 could be the perfect time to get back into commercial property through real estate investment…

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How to help beat the climate crisis while trying to get rich

| Alan Oscroft

The growing environmental urgency is providing us with many new ways to invest. Here are some investments I have on…

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Some of the best UK investment trusts to buy for income

| Alan Oscroft

I'm continuing my look at investment trusts, and here are three I'm thinking of buying to generate a long-term income…

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Some of the best investment trusts to buy for growth today

| Alan Oscroft

I rate investment trusts as a great way to pursue growth, with some safety through diversification. Here are some I'm…

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Some of the best penny stocks to buy in November

| Alan Oscroft

There are plenty of sub-100p penny stocks out there now. Here are some very varied ones I'm thinking of buying…

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British Airways owner IAG sees passengers returning, reports strong liquidity

| Alan Oscroft

International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) reports on its third-quarter performance, and targets 60% of 2019 capacity in Q4.

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Why this is the perfect time to follow Warren Buffett’s investing rules

| Alan Oscroft

When stocks look like they're set for a big recovery, it can be easy to forget Warren Buffett's rules, which…

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Why the Barclays share price rose 6% in October

| Alan Oscroft

October was a strong month for the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price, after record Q3 profits. What lies behind the…

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Wizz Air returns to profit, and targets further expansion

| Alan Oscroft

Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) has reported its first quarterly profit since 2019, after passenger numbers grew by 160% in October.

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BT share price climbs 5% on target-beating H1 results

| Alan Oscroft

First-half figures have sent the BT Group (LON: BT.A) share price upwards, after a sharp decline in the second half…

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3 investment trusts to buy now for the green revolution

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon these three investment trusts offer a reduced-risk way to invest in the many green environmental businesses that are…

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At 620p, is the easyJet share price a no-brainer right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price is barely above its 52-week low. Should I break with habit and invest in…

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Why the IAG share price fell 8% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price suffered a reversal in October after a strong September. What will happen…

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BP share price drops on Q3 losses, while share buyback commences

| Alan Oscroft

Despite an underlying Q3 profit and a new share buyback programme, the BP (LON: BP) share price fell on Tuesday…

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Why the THG share price fell 50% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The THG Holdings (LON: THG) share price has collapsed since early September. I'm eyeing up a possible buying opportunity now.

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Why the Lloyds share price rose 7% in October

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong month in October, the Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has now climbed more than 80% in 12…

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Barclays share price dips as boss Jes Staley steps down

| Alan Oscroft

As news of CEO Jess Staley's departure broke, the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price dipped 3.5% at market open. It's…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in November?

| Alan Oscroft

Can strong third-quarter results finally give the Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price the boost it needs to keep on heading…

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Some of the best UK investment trusts to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts offer a way to achieve diversification without buying lots of individual stocks. Here are five I'm looking at…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks with 8%+ dividends to buy in November

| Alan Oscroft

As we head into November, FTSE 100 dividend prospects have rarely looked better. Here are five with big yields that…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks to watch in November

| Alan Oscroft

November will bring us updates from some of the FTSE 100's top companies. Here are five I'll be paying close…

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Where will the Cineworld (LON: CINE) share price go by Christmas?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld (LON: CINE) share price has slumped since its springtime climb. Can it get a new lease of life…

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NatWest (LON: NWG) trebles Q3 profit, but the share price wobbles

| Alan Oscroft

NatWest posts more than £1bn in operating profit for Q3, beating analysts' expectations. But the share price dips as the…

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Why I think the Royal Mail (RMG) share price will climb by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price has slumped since summer. Will interim results help give it an uplift for…

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Why I think the easyJet (LON:EZJ) share price will climb by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price has slumped since its summer peak. Here's why I think it could end the…

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The Wetherspoon share price just got a budget boost. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

After a weak second half to 2021, the JD Wetherspoon (LON: JDW) share price has been boosted by a budget…

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Why the IAG share price recovery might still take a long time

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price has recovered strongly in 2021. But could there be a long way…

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As the Petrofac share price slumps 15%, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Petrofac (LON: PFC) share price falls on news of a new share issue. I think I'm starting to see…

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The Oxford Biomedica share price is up 80% in a year. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Oxford Biomedica (LON: OXB) share price has soared more than 600% in five years. Could there be be a…

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On The Beach accuses Ryanair of market abuse. Here’s what I’d do as an investor

| Alan Oscroft

The issues between Ryanair Holdings (LON: RYA) and On The Beach (LON: OTB) heads for the High Court, in the…

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3 things that could boost the Lloyds share price by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

Can the Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price climb higher by the end of the year? Here are three…

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Why did the Renishaw (RSW) share price jump 10% on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

The Renishaw (LON: RSW) share price spiked on Thursday to lead the FTSE 250, and the index's second biggest climber…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are recovering, and FTSE 100 dividend yields are strengthening again. Here are five on my potential 'buy' shortlist.

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Why did the QinetiQ share price crash on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

News of a supply chain problem sent the QinetiQ (LSE: QQ) share price tumbling on Thursday. I think I see…

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Why has the Oxford Nanopore share price just jumped 10%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT) share price has now soared 50% since IPO after a full-year guidance upgrade.

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