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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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Where will the Lloyds share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

I thought strong first-half results could give the Lloyds share price a boost, but that hasn't happened. What might August…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

Investors' eyes have been turned mostly to share price recoveries this year. But there are FTSE 100 dividends out there…

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Where will the Royal Mail share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has been falling back after a storming bull run. What might August, and the following…

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3 falling FTSE 100 shares to buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 100 shares are all having a bad Friday. Here's why that makes me want to pay closer attention…

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Despite a strong Q2, the Lloyds share price remains weak. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

What will it take to get the Lloyds share price moving again? A second-quarter profit and a renewed progressive dividend…

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H1 profits give the Barclays share price a boost. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price is picking up after upbeat first-half results. Here's why I rate Barclays as a long-term income…

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The Deliveroo share price is climbing. How much further will it go?

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results are due in August. Will the bottom-line figures give the Deliveroo share price an extra boost for the…

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What will Q2 results do for the Amazon share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Amazon share price is already gaining, ahead of Thursday's Q2 results. What will happen when investors get to see…

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The Unilever share price (ULVR) is falling. Here’s why it’s on my August shortlist

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Unilever share price entering a prolonged period of weakness? If it is, I think it might offer me…

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The Bridgepoint share price soars on market debut. Is this the 2021 IPO stock to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The record of flotations on the UK stock market is peppered with failures. But the Bridgepoint share price has bucked…

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Here’s why I’d buy this surprise FTSE 100 faller today

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 stock was soaring during the pandemic. It's now fallen right back, and I'm thinking of buying for…

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The LGEN share price is falling after a good 2021 start. Is it a top August buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The LGEN share price is falling along with the entire insurance sector. Here's why I see it as a buying…

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With a 4% dividend yield, and a falling BT share price, will I buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been climbing strongly in 2021. Does the recent dip put the stock on my list…

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The best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 has been having a shaky July, which stocks should I buy for August and beyond? I…

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Can the IAG share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been in a slump since March, as Covid continues to devastate the travel business. How…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the Rolls-Royce share price end the year higher? Or are we in for a renewed slump? We're approaching H1…

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Is this what the NatWest share price needs to finally get moving?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest share price has barely moved in the past couple of years, and it's still way below pre-crisis levels.…

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The Centrica share price dips, despite a return to profit. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I find today's Centrica share price tempting, and H1 results appear reassuring. So what's making me hesitant about buying?

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Just how high can the Experian share price climb?

| Alan Oscroft

The Experian share price has doubled in the past five years. How might 2021 turn out, and how long can…

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The Anglo American share price is soaring. Should I finally buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Anglo American share price has not been held back by the global pandemic. With commodities rising, is it a…

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What’s happening with the GSK share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The GSK share price seems to be going nowhere ahead of the company's big split. I do like GSK, but…

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Is the FTSE 100 set for another slump in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) had a steadier Tuesday after Monday's 'Freedom Day' crash. But what does the rest of…

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The Ashtead share price has doubled in a year. Is there still time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ashtead share price is soaring on the back of an expected construction boom. Are there still more big profits…

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The Darktrace share price just jumped another 10%. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price climb has made it one of 2021's more successful IPOs, and July's trading update makes me…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy after the ‘Freedom Day’ crash

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 fell heavily on Monday, and these three stocks were among the biggest fallers. Should I buy them…

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Why did the FTSE 100 crash on ‘freedom day’ Monday?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 crashed 168 points on Monday, as most Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. What should I do as a…

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Is this what’s needed to supercharge the Boohoo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price has fallen back in 2021. Could this key strategic move pave the way to profit for…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 250 dividend yields are looking better after 2020's slump. I examine three possibilities for my 2021 Stocks & Shares…

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Is the AML share price set for a new fashion boost?

| Alan Oscroft

Aston Martin has recruited fashion experts to its board. Here's why I think that could help the AML share price…

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Rolls-Royce shares: 1 reason to buy and 1 reason to sell

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has yet to recover anything substantial. Might August's first-half results give it a much-needed boost?

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The Lloyds share price: 1 reason to buy and 1 reason to sell

| Alan Oscroft

I'm optimistic about the Lloyds share price, but there's very real risk there too. Should I sell, or is it…

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The Aviva share price: 1 reason to buy and 1 reason to sell

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price is still below my purchase price in 2015. Should I cut my losses and sell, or…

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Is the Jet2 share price about to soar?

| Alan Oscroft

The Jet2 share price has fallen since its 2021 high point in May. I'm wondering whether that gives me a…

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5 FTSE 100 dividend shares for a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 dividend yield looks set to bounce back in 2021 after 2020's slump. I examine five possibilities for…

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As the AMC Entertainment share price falls further, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I missed a chance to buy before the early surge. But now the AMC share price is weakening, I'm taking…

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The Shell share price gets a boost from great dividend news. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite talk of a dividend boost, the Shell share price has barely moved. Is it now one of the FTSE…

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The Wise share price beats the IPO curse. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Who says flotations on the UK stock market are always flops? The Wise share price did just the opposite on…

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Is this growth stock set for a new boom in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stocks soar, they crash, and they soar again. Well, sometimes they do. Will that happen to this previous high…

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Is the Tesco share price getting a Morrisons boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has started to pick up after the Morrisons bidding battle. Is the whole supermarket sector undervalued?

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in July

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 sector-specific growth might be returning. And if it is, I think these three stocks could do well over…

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