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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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3 cheap growth shares to buy in October?

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Stock markets have fallen, and growth shares have taken more than their fair share of pain. The risks are higher,…

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3 reasons the stock market could crash in October

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After a tough September, will the UK stock market continue to fall in October? Here are three things I think…

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Is this the best time to start a Stocks and Shares ISA in years?

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The recent mini-budget sent UK shares reeling. Here's why I think that makes it a great time to start investing…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy in October?

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As we enter October, I'm seeing plenty of cheap stocks to buy on the UK stock market. These three have…

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3 cheap dividend shares to buy in October?

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The falling stock market is making a lot of dividend shares look more attractive these days. But the risks are…

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Is this the best time to buy FTSE 100 shares ever?

| Alan Oscroft

Well, is it the best time to buy FTSE 100 shares now? Or have we missed it? Or if we…

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3 penny shares to buy in October?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors who are thinking of buying penny shares in October might like to check out the month's updates from these…

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The Cineworld share price is steady after interim results

| Alan Oscroft

There's been little movement in the Cineworld share price as an improved first half was overshadowed by bankruptcy proceedings.

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3 cheap income shares to buy in October?

| Alan Oscroft

Heading into October, falling prices are making a lot of income shares look increasingly attractive. Here are three with news…

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Does the Admiral share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Admiral share price has fallen as part of an insurance sell-off. But when a sector is down, that can…

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If I invest £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares, how much could they be worth in 10 years?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen to under 70p. But what might happen in 10 years, once we get past the current…

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The Next share price just fell 10%. Is it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next share price has fallen 40% over the past 12 months. First-half profits are up, but the second-half outlook…

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These 3 FTSE shares slumped as the stock market slides. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Don't you just love it when FTSE shares slide, and we get the chance to buy our favourite ones at…

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Does the Direct Line share price slump make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Direct Line share price has fallen even further, as the insurance sector took a beating after last week's mini-budget.

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These 3 shares just fell hard as the FTSE 100 tumbled. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is continuing its slide, falling below 6,900 points. And it's taking some top quality companies down with…

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The boohoo share price just fell another 10%. Is it an unmissable buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

After an 85% drop in 12 months, can the boohoo share price really fall any further? It just did, and…

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Does the Persimmon share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price has slumped after soaring interest rates and a plunging pound have sent shocks across the property…

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Does the Royal Mail share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I've liked the look of the Royal Mail share price a number of times in the past few years. As…

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At under £1, does the Taylor Wimpey share price make it a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price has slumped over the past 12 months, and it's falling again as interest rates climb…

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3 things that could send the Woodbois share price upwards

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Woodbois share price starting on a sustainable new run? Here are a few of the unknowns that could…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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These FTSE 100 shares have slumped. Are they 3 to buy and hold?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising interest rates and a looming recession have helped push some FTSE 100 shares down in recent days. Here are…

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Does the Aston Martin share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when the Aston Martin share price looked like it couldn't get any lower, it dipped further. Is it finally…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice for dealing with a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

When there's fear of a possible stock market crash, people offer all sorts of advice. Some, like Warren Buffett, are…

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Is now the best time ever to buy income stocks?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing some very tempting income stocks right now, to buy for the long term while share prices are low…

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At 75p, are Rolls-Royce shares truly a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen below 75p. Can I really lose if I buy some now and hold them for at…

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What would it take for Lloyds shares to climb in value?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares are edging back towards 50p again. What would it take for them to break through it and carry…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 penny shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Are there 10 penny shares out that that I'd consider buying with £10,000 today? Yes, there are, and it's a…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 250 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 250 falling back again, I think this is a great time for investors to get started buying…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 100 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Is this a great time to start investing in FTSE 100 shares? I say it is, especially for investors looking…

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy real estate investment trusts

| Alan Oscroft

Which is better, buy-to-let or a real estate investment trust? I like both, and they both have their advantages and…

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3 reasons we could avoid a UK stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

It's seemed like we might be heading for another stock market crash for months now. Here's why I think it's…

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Hurry, we’ve only 6 months left to use our 2022 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance!

| Alan Oscroft

Every year, thousands of investors forget about their Stocks and Shares ISA until the last minute. I say it's never…

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Why has the Ocado share price crashed? And is it a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has fallen to a fraction of its all-time high. Does that mean investors have a fresh…

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The abrdn share price is falling. I’d buy while it’s cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price was the biggest FTSE 100 faller at one stage Wednesday morning. Here's why I rate it…

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Why I’d buy beaten-down UK shares to cope with inflation

| Alan Oscroft

Inflation is making our daily lives a lot tougher. But with the FTSE 100 falling. I think UK shares look…

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Why dividend shares are best

| Alan Oscroft

It might be a controversial opinion, but I'm convinced that dividend shares are the best long-term investment there is. Let…

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How I’d invest £5 a day to target passive income for life

| Alan Oscroft

I think the secret to successful passive income investing is to set realistic goals, and then to stick to a…

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3 hot UK penny shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

We've seen a lot of penny shares suffering over the past 12 months. But some are starting to pick up…

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Can carbon credits send the Woodbois share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has soared, crashed, and is starting to climb again. What's it all about, and where are…

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Is this the best time to buy FTSE 250 shares ever?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has been more volatile than the FTSE 100, but with better growth prospects. Here's why I'm looking…

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