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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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The BP share price: a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been rising since its 2020 slump. I examine the rebased shares and dividends to decide…

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What’s happening to the Amigo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Amigo share price has had a rocky ride in 2021. But bankruptcy fears are receding, and the shares are…

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As the Tesco share price climb continues, where will it end the year?

| Alan Oscroft

I see conflicting pressures on the Tesco share price (LON: TSCO) in the coming months. Here's why I'm optimistic about…

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The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) share price is falling, and I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) share price has gone nowhere in five years, while AZN shares have soared. Here's why I'm…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price leads the FTSE 100, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price is beating the rest of the FTSE 100 in a very good week for…

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Royal Mail reports big revenue jump, beating 2019 levels

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Mail Group reports strong domestic parcels revenue growth compared to pre-pandemic 2019, ahead of interim results due in November.

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The BT share price has crashed 20% since June. I smell a buying opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

After a good start to 2021, the BT share price has slumped. But a small uptick in recent days makes…

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The IAG share price has climbed 20%. Is there a lot more to come?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has leapt by 20% in a week, on the back of some healthy financial news. Is…

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After the Entain share price jumps 25%, is it too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price soared on Monday on takeover rumours. And it climbed further Tuesday after confirmation of the bid…

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As the FTSE 100 regains ground, here are Tuesday’s biggest movers

| Alan Oscroft

Monday's FTSE 100 loss is reversed on Tuesday, as the top London index gains ground on a day dominated by…

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Is the ASOS share price set for a new bull run?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price (LON: ASC) has lost a third of its value in 2021. But it's started to blip…

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Why did the Prudential share price crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential (LON: PRU) share price suffered the FTSE 100's biggest fall on Monday, crashing 8%. But it's picking up…

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Why is the AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) share price climbing?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price (LON: AZN) had started to slip back a bit. But a big jump on Monday has…

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Monday’s biggest FTSE 100 movers, after markets fell

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 fell on Monday, to its lowest level since July. For long-term investors, that could mean some buying…

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What’s happening to the Aviva share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has gained in 2021, but the stock is still on a low valuation and pays big…

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Why is the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price falling?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has had a strong two-year run. So why is it dipping this week, and are we…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think we're still in a great time for locking in top FTSE 100 dividend yields. And I…

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Where will the easyJet share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

After the latest easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price crash, will we now finally see a sustainable recovery in the airline…

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Up 45% since IPO, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

This stock has soared since its March IPO, but it's fallen back a bit this month. Is it one of…

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Is this more bad news for the IAG share price? Or is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been sliding since March amid growing uncertainty surrounding the aviation recovery. Should I buy while…

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Redrow profits more than double on booming house sales

| Alan Oscroft

Although not yet back to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, Redrow sees house sales easily beating 2020 lockdown numbers. And the dividend's…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares (LON:CINE) before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price (LON:CINE) has fallen from its 2021 peak, but it is showing some resilience. What will the…

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Which is better, the ASOS or Boohoo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price (LON:BOO) has been slipping back, along with ASOS (LON:ASC). Does that give me buying opportunities?

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The Tern (LON: TERN) share price is dipping. Is it a growth stock to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tern (LON: TERN) share price has soared in 2021 after going nowhere for years. Are profits near, and should…

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JD Sports profits soar on record H1 results

| Alan Oscroft

JD Sports (LON: JD) posts bumper first-half profits thanks to lockdown, but keeps the dividend on hold for the time…

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Rolls-Royce in £189m asset sale to boost balance sheet

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce takes another step towards its target of generating £2bn from disposals, as it aims to rebuild its balance sheet.

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Here’s what you need to know about the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

What's been happening to the Lloyds shares price (LON: LLOY), and what's coming next? Here's my summary, and my take…

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The best FTSE 100 shares to buy as the market slides

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is looking a bit wobbly, and I can see possible further weakness ahead. But when shares are…

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The easyJet share price crashes after rights issue news. Is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

News of a fresh rights issue sends the easyJet share price tumbling after the airline rejects a takeover bid. Here's…

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Could this rumoured merger send the Harbour Energy share price flying again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Harbour Energy share price blipped upwards briefly in response to rumours, but it dropped back quickly. So what's going…

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FY results: where will the Dunelm share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Dunelm share price soared during lockdown. Now the dividend has been restored it's a big special one after none…

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The best UK dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the best UK dividend stocks to buy while there are still plenty of low-priced shares around. Here's…

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Why is the BT share price in such a slump?

| Alan Oscroft

The 2021 summer slump for the BT share price continues. Does that spell bad news for the full year, or…

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The Unilever share price is falling. Is it a Stocks & Shares ISA buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever share price has lost more than 9% so far in 2021. I've always liked the company, and I'm…

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The ITV share price is falling again. Is this a new buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price has fallen over five years, and it's dropping back from recent gains. Does that make it…

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888 Holdings to buy William Hill’s European business in £2.2bn deal

| Alan Oscroft

888 Holdings is set to buy up the European business of William Hill International in a deal worth £2.2bn. Read…

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The best FTSE 250 shares to buy for the stock market recovery

| Alan Oscroft

Would these three rising FTSE 250 companies, all on the acquisition trail, make good additions to my 2021 Stocks and…

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Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) announces big shareholder return

| Alan Oscroft

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?

| Alan Oscroft

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?

| Alan Oscroft

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

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