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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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Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) announces big shareholder return

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The Cairn Energy share price has been climbing since August. Will the latest first-half news send it on a further…

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How much higher can the the Prudential share price go?

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The Prudential share price (LON:PRU) has been climbing again after a summer dip. Does it have further to go, and…

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How much higher can the Morrisons share price go?

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They thought it was all over for the Morrisons share price. But, despite a recommended £7bn bid, I think that…

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The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is soaring: here’s what I’d do now

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Growing drugs development success has helped lift the AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) share price, but would I buy now? For me,…

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3 more penny stocks to watch for in September

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Penny stocks can make money for investors... or lose it. Here are three hopefuls I'm looking at in September for…

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Will the Lloyds share price finally start to move in September?

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After an upbeat start to 2021, the Lloyds share price is drifting back down again. Might we see anything different…

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Will September be a good month for the Cineworld share price?

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Sentiment has been moving firmly away from the Cineworld share price, even with businesses opening up. Is this a buying…

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3 more FTSE 250 stocks to watch for in September

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As FTSE 250 company news is set to flood in during September, I take stock of the companies I need…

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Which is the better investment now, the FTSE 100 or the FTSE 250?

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How do I decide whether to invest in FTSE 100 shares or FTSE 250 shares? Do conventional thoughts on the…

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3 more FTSE 100 stocks to watch for in September

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September will see a growing number of FTSE 100 updates coming through. Here are some companies I'm keen on for…

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3 penny stocks to look out for in September

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Do penny stocks offer exceptional growth potential? They might, if they don't go bust first. Here are three reporting in…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to watch for in September

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FTSE 250 company news will be coming thick and fast throughout September. Here are three that I'm keen to get…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for 2022

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We're slowly getting back to dividend normality for the FTSE 100, and I'm already choosing the income stocks I want…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to watch for in September

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FTSE 100 results for the end of June are starting to come through in September. Here are three key dates…

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Why is the Grafton share price climbing? And should I buy?

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The Grafton share price has climbed 85% in just two years, against the pandemic background. Is it a growth stock…

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Why is the Just Eat share price falling? And should I buy?

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The Just Eat share price is dipping again after a lacklustre performance in 2021. I'm wondering if there's a buying…

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The HSBC share price is falling. Is it the best bank to buy now?

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The HSBC share price is falling back a bit after an encouraging start to 2021. I'm eyeing a possible buying…

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Why has the Marks & Spencer share price (MKS) jumped 25%?

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A 25% M&S share price leap in just a few days? That doesn't happen very often, but when it does…

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The Sainsbury share price is falling back. Should I buy now on takeover hopes?

| Alan Oscroft

After the latest Morrison takeover news, the Sainsbury share price headed up as hopes expanded. It's dipping now, so is…

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The Ocado share price is climbing again. Is it set for another giant leap?

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The Ocado share price has rocketed since flotation in 2010. After a bit of a rest, is it set for…

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As the FTSE 250 soars to record highs, is it time to buy smaller stocks?

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The FTSE 250 has just broken its all-time record. With its superior performance in recent years, is investing in the…

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Why has the ODX share price climbed 25% in 3 days?

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After a volatile 12 months, is the Omega Diagnostics (LON: ODX) share price set to soar on the promise of…

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After the IAG share price fall, should I buy?

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The IAG share price has slumped since its high point in March 2021. Does that make it too cheap for…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is climbing again. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) has made a few false starts in 2021. After the latest gains, is it…

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Does the falling BT share price present a great buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has lost more than 15% of its valuation since June. With an upbeat outlook, does that…

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Should I buy after big Marks & Spencer share price jump?

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The M&S share price (LON: MKS) just had one of its best weeks of the year, after a trading update…

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Where will the Tesco share price go in September and beyond?

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After a strong couple of years, is the Tesco share price heading for a period of weakness? And will that…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares now they’re falling?

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Royal Mail shares have made a storming recovery over the past year. Is it a good time to buy now…

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Can the AFC Energy share price build on its two-year gains?

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The AFC (LON: AFC) share price has soared over the past two years, with a big jump in 2021. I…

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Balfour Beatty shares: buy now for a new construction boom?

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Balfour Beatty shares have dipped after H1 results. But they've been recovering strongly, so is this a buying opportunity?

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The Persimmon share price looks cheap to me, with its 8% dividend yield

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The Persimmon share price is barely moved by strong H1 results, despite a big dividend. I think it's one of…

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The Novacyt (NCYT) share price: is it set to soar again?

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The Novacyt share price (LON: NCYT) collapsed earlier in 2021. But the latest news has sent it heading upwards again.…

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What’s happening to the BAE share price in August?

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After a winning month in July, the BAE share price is faltering. Where will it go for the rest of…

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The National Grid share price is climbing, but I’d buy for the dividend

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price held out strongly during the pandemic, as the value of defensive stocks became clear. Is…

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The best FTSE 100 dividends for a Stocks & Shares ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

My favourite Stocks and Shares ISA strategy is based on long-term dividend income. Here are three FTSE 100 stocks I'm…

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Is the Deliveroo share price (LON: ROO) set for further 2021 gains?

| Alan Oscroft

First half figures have given the Deliveroo share price a boost, as growth came in ahead of expectations. Is the…

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What’s happing to the Eurasia Mining share price (EUA)?

| Alan Oscroft

The Eurasia Mining (LON:EUA) share price has been falling back from its 2021 peak. Is it finally looking good as…

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Why did the Cairn Energy share price jump 25% on Thursday afternoon?

| Alan Oscroft

Is Thursday's leap in the Cairn Energy share price the start of the long-awaited road to oily riches? I take…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy in August

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I'm seeing FTSE 250 shares offering attractive growth and recovery prospects right now. Here are three I like that have…

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The WPP share price is recovering well. Here’s why I’d buy now

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The WPP share price is still 45% down over five years. But the company is already back to 2019 performance…

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