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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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This popular FTSE 100 stock has just fallen. Is it time to buy?

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This FTSE 100 stock was on a strong bull run, but that came to a halt Monday as it took…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

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As the Rolls-Royce share price wobbles on pandemic fears, I ponder some things that might help turn it around in…

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The Lloyds share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

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As the Lloyds share price retreats from its strong run and drops back below 50p, I ask what might send…

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3 great starter stocks for new investors

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If I could start over again as a new investor, which three shares would I buy first? These would be…

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3 small-cap penny shares to buy today

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I reckon now could be one of the best times to buy penny shares ever, especially small-cap ones. I've added…

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The GSK share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

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The GlaxoSmithKline share price has had a rocky week, with the company announcing ambitious new plans. What will it take…

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The Aviva share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

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The Aviva share price hasn't moved since I last looked. I examine what I think could be the key drivers…

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Does Deliveroo share price weakness mean it’s time to buy?

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The Deliveroo share price has fallen by a third since flotation. Does that make it an unmissable bargain, or a…

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3 UK penny stocks to buy with £3,000 today

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As the stock market recovers, investors are seeking penny stocks that haven't made it all the way back yet. These…

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The BAE share price is gaining, but I’d still buy the stock

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The BAE share price is still below its pre-pandemic levels. The defence industry might be out of favour, but I…

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Does today’s AML share price weakness give me a buying opportunity?

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The Aston Martin share price has fallen back from its 2021 high, despite decent Q1 figures. I'm wondering whether it's…

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The Carnival share price is up 30% in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think the rising Carnival share price could have further to go in 2021, as the cruise business…

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This stock is paying a 9% special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

After this week's Morrisons takeover approach, here's a different way to reap dividends in the mergers and acquisitions stakes.

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Why is the Rolls-Royce share price having such an uncertain June?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps heading up a bit, then down again. What will it take for the market to…

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Will Morrisons shares be one of many big buyout targets in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

A takeover investor already has Morrisons in its sights. Will we get a firm offer by the July deadline? And…

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The Tesco share price has fallen this week. Here’s why I’d buy

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The Tesco share price has fallen in the week we saw its Q1 sales figures. Here's why I think that…

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The Boohoo share price is gaining in June. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price has had an erratic year, so far. But the latest trading update convinces me there are…

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The Lloyds share price is falling in June. Here’s why I’d buy more

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has fallen back after a strong run in 2021. Here's why I think Lloyds is still…

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3 underperforming FTSE 100 shares to buy today

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These three FTSE 100 shares are recovering, but still lag the market. Here's why I'd buy them while there's still…

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3 winning FTSE 100 shares to buy today

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These three FTSE 100 stocks have gained strongly in 2021. But I think all of them are still good value,…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s example to buy top UK shares now

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Events like the 2020 stock market crash show me the value of following Warren Buffett's advice. He teaches lessons that…

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The Barclays share price gains 25% in 2021, with Lloyds at 35%. Which is better now?

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The Barclays share price has fallen behind Lloyds in 2021. But, over five years, the positions are reversed. I examine…

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Why has the IWG share price crashed this week?

| Alan Oscroft

The IWG share price has fallen to its lowest since January, as Covid-19 continues to hit its markets. Here are…

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Is the GME share price set to fly higher than $250?

| Alan Oscroft

The GME share price is up 15-fold in 2021. With new management at the helm, can they turn it around,…

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Where will the Shell (RDSB) share price go in June?

| Alan Oscroft

The RDSB share price has slumped as a post-hydrocarbon world approaches. But has it gone too far, and are Shell…

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Where will the Taylor Wimpey share price go in June?

| Alan Oscroft

After a good start to 2021, the Taylor Wimpey share price has weakened. Here's why I'm bullish over housebuilders for…

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3 penny shares I’d buy in June

| Alan Oscroft

The stock market has recovered impressively in 2021. But there are still some penny shares left behind that I think…

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Where is the Boohoo share price going in June?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price has been weak so far in 2021. Will June continue the downward trend, or should we…

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The top UK dividend shares to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Even after the stock market's 2021 comeback, I think many UK dividend shares are still cheap. These are on my…

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Have I missed the stock market recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

UK shares are bouncing back from the pandemic, but is it too late for me to buy now? Have I…

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Where will the Rolls-Royce share price go in June?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has gone nowhere in 2021, so far. Will loosening pandemic restrictions start to make a difference…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in June?

| Alan Oscroft

2021 has been a good year for the Lloyds share price, so far. What might the next few months bring…

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Where will the Tesco share price go in June?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price had a flat month in May. But where will it go as we emerge from lockdown…

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Can these shares drive the FTSE 100 above 8,000 points in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is gaining ground in 2021 as we emerge from lockdown. But is it sustainable, and can it…

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Does Imperial Brands share price weakness offer me a top dividend buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Even with a rebased dividend, the low Imperial Brands share price still puts yields above 8%. It's one of my…

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The Aviva share price is recovering strongly. Should I buy more?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price is back to pre-pandemic levels, but still well below its 2018 peak. Will it get there…

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As the M&S share price climbs 10%, is it time to buy at last?

| Alan Oscroft

The M&S share price is up 24% so far in 2021. So has Marks & Spencer finally turned the corner,…

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Why has the Greencore share price crashed?

| Alan Oscroft

The Greencore share price has been flying in 2021, but interim results brought a sharp downturn. I'm eyeing up a…

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The Royal Mail share price is still climbing. Is it too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has achieved one of the best performances of the past year. Will the momentum continue,…

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The Cineworld share price is rising again. Should I buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price is gaining in 2021, but it's still way down from pre-pandemic levels. Is it time for…

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