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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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A small-cap growth stock that could beat the FTSE 100’s best in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

There are plenty of hidden growth stocks if you look outside of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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A small-cap stock I’d buy alongside Rolls-Royce Holding plc for 2018

| Alan Oscroft

With manufacturing output rising, Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) and the whole engineering sector could be in for a healthy…

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Forget about Boohoo.Com plc, here’s a fashion stock that could trounce it in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO) shares are soaring, but could they be heading for a crash?

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A rising oil stock I’d buy alongside IGAS Energy plc for 2018

| Alan Oscroft

With oil prices rising, 2018 could be a great year for oil & gas explorers like IGAS Energy plc (LON:…

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Why Lidl’s success would make me dump J Sainsbury plc

| Alan Oscroft

J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) is doing well, but the cheap competition is doing so much better.

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Why British American Tobacco plc could be the buy of 2018

| Alan Oscroft

The already positive 2018 outlook for British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) just got better.

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Why 2018 should be a great year for BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Alan Oscroft

The tough years could finally be over in 2018 for BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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My top 3 FTSE 100 stocks for 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Which FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks will do best in 2018? These three must be in with a chance.

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Why Barclays plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc could be the banks to watch in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Sentiment towards Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) is improving, and it could…

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How to save over £1 million by retirement, starting in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Don't believe you can retire as a millionaire through careful saving and sensible investment? Think again.

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is a great place to invest for 2018 and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

Even through turbulent times, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is likely to beat other investments hands down.

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My top 3 dividend stocks for 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a slightly contrarian look at some income prospects for 2018.

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Can Halma plc’s growth by acquisition bag you a million?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth at Halma plc (LON: HLMA) has been impressive, but how sustainable is it?

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A multibagging growth stock I’d sell today, and one I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

When a stock has already multibagged, it can be hard knowing whether to buy or sell.

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IQE plc set to trounce market expectations

| Alan Oscroft

IQE plc (LON: IQE) shares have soared, but can expectations-beating results drive them even further?

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Why I’d buy Legal & General plc and Old Mutual plc ASAP!

| Alan Oscroft

Insurance firms like Legal & General plc (LON: LGEN) and Old Mutual plc (LON: OML) could be set for a…

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Is 2018 the year UK Oil & Gas Investments plc will take off?

| Alan Oscroft

UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG) shares have faded in late 2017, but that might be about to…

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A Neil Woodford recovery stock I’d buy alongside AstraZeneca plc

| Alan Oscroft

Bolstering the risk of smaller-cap stocks by combining them with giants like AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) could be a winning…

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Why WPP plc could be a better FTSE 100 bargain than Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stalwart Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) look great, but WPP plc (LON: WPP) shares…

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Why I’d buy this growth stock alongside Sirius Minerals plc

| Alan Oscroft

This rapidly growing stock could be a solid portfolio partner for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX).

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Why I’d avoid Tesco plc and buy this 9% dividend yield instead

| Alan Oscroft

Why settle for low dividend yields from Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) when there's so much more on offer?

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Is Daily Mail and General Trust plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 25% today?

| Alan Oscroft

Daily Mail and General Trust plc (LON: DMGT) falls to pre-tax loss, shares crash.

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A growth and dividend stock I’d buy alongside Imperial Brands plc

| Alan Oscroft

Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) offers big yields today, and here's a progressive dividend stock that could complement it nicely.

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A small-cap recovery stock I’d buy ahead of Carillion plc

| Alan Oscroft

Carillion plc (LSE: CLLN) could still be too risky to buy right now. Here's a small-cap alternative that could make…

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Two growing dividend stocks that could soon yield 6%+

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two opportunities to lock-in potentially long-term rising dividends today.

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Why I’d sell this turnaround stock to buy a ‘secret’ FTSE 100 growth stock

| Alan Oscroft

From small-caps to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), there are growth opportunities to be found everywhere.

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Why I’d consider buying Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd after three-bagging in a month

| Alan Oscroft

Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd (LON: ZIOC) is sitting on resources that could make it worth a lot more.

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A small-cap growth stock I’d buy alongside Premier Oil plc

| Alan Oscroft

Could 2018 be the year Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) and other oil and gas explorers come in from the…

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Why I’d buy this 7% dividend yield instead of Capita plc

| Alan Oscroft

The dividends from Capita plc (LSE: CPI) are attractive, but there are better ones out there.

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Should you buy soaring growth stock Versarien plc after 100% rise in a week?

| Alan Oscroft

Rapidly-doubling growth shares like Versarien plc (LON: VRS) don't come along very often, so is it time to buy?

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2 inflation-busting dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

High yields today are very desirable, but dividends that are growing ahead of inflation can be even more tempting.

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Two growth and dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

Strong trading and overseas expansion could see these two stocks boosting your personal wealth in two ways.

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2 top small-cap stocks I’d buy in December

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a combination of big dividends and growth potential that could bring you years of good fortune.

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Two small-cap growth stocks I’d buy for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two very different small-cap companies that really could boost your profits over the next decade.

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One growth + dividend stock I’d buy today, and one I’d sell

| Alan Oscroft

The prospects of getting price growth plus dividends is an attractive one, but only when we can get them at…

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Two growth stocks I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one new growth share that could be just in its early stages, and another that looks set for a…

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Why GlaxoSmithKline plc is my FTSE 100 stock pick for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is still probably the best index for long-term investors, and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) could be…

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Why I’d buy multibagger growth stock Just Eat plc today

| Alan Oscroft

Just Eat plc (LON: JE) shares have already soared, but we're looking at a market that has barely been tapped.

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Is 12-bagger Empyrean Energy plc the oil stock to make you seriously rich?

| Alan Oscroft

Big wins in the oil exploration sector don't come along every day, but could Empyrean Energy plc (LON: EME) be…

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Should you buy Wey Education plc after 80% share-price hike in 2 days?

| Alan Oscroft

Wey Education plc (LON: WEY) shares are soaring, along with another small-cap high flyer.

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