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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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Here’s why you shouldn’t “sell in May and go away”

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Should you really sell all your shares for the summer and come back in October?

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Two 5% small-cap dividends at bargain basement prices

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You shouldn't miss out on the great dividends you can get from small cap shares.

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Your last chance to buy Barclays plc for under £3?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays plc (LON:BARC) shares might not be this cheap for much longer.

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I’d buy in May

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Here are two tasty dividend-paying shares with results just out.

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy in May

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Growth candidates come in all shapes and sizes. Here are two very different prospects.

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2 tasty growth stocks trading at bargain valuations

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Solid steady growth or a small cap aiming for the sky; which is better?

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One 6%+ dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

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Which of these two big dividends is the best one to buy right now?

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2 soaring growth stocks with unbeatable momentum

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Here are two storming growth stars that really could offer unrivalled potential.

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Here’s why my money is still on Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

The long years in the wilderness for Lloyds's Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could soon be coming to an end.

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Why doesn’t Neil Woodford buy Tesco plc shares?

| Alan Oscroft

What would it take to rekindle ace investor Neil Woodford's lost enthusiasm for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO)?

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Here’s how a snap general election could be seriously good for investors

| Alan Oscroft

Worried about how the election might hurt your portfolio? Here's why you shouldn't be.

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2 great ‘safety’ stocks for dividend investors

| Alan Oscroft

Are you looking for good long-term dividends for your portfolio? These two could be just what you want.

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2 top Neil Woodford stocks for your ISA

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Should you follow Neil Woodford for your 2017 ISA picks?

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Is Imagination Technologies Group plc a bargain buy after 60% fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Or is the departure of Apple the end of the line for the chip specialist?

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2 FTSE 100 growth giants that could fund your retirement

| Alan Oscroft

These two rising FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could help you to a comfortable old age.

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Which is best, investing for growth or for income?

| Alan Oscroft

It's that old question, do you want share price appreciation or a nice stream of dividend cash?

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2 Neil Woodford growth stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Alan Oscroft

Neil Woodford is adept at spotting good growth shares, and you can benefit too.

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2 bargain dividend stocks I’d buy in April

| Alan Oscroft

This April, the FTSE is offering some tempting dividends.

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2 attractive ‘safety’ shares for dividend investors

| Alan Oscroft

What does 'safety' mean for long-term dividend investors?

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Why a stocks and shares ISA beats a cash ISA every time

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why a stocks and shares ISA should be the best home for your long-term investments.

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The 5 biggest ISA mistakes you need to avoid

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how to become a winning ISA investor.

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2 FTSE SmallCap stocks I’d buy in April

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a couple of FTSE SmallCap (INDEXFTSE:SMX) shares that look set to make it big.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy in April, and 1 I’d avoid

| Alan Oscroft

I'd rate these two as one of the best and one of the worst in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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2 resurgent Footsie growth stocks I’d buy before it’s too late

| Alan Oscroft

Are these Footsie growth stocks well into a new bull run?

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2 FTSE 250 multibaggers that should have plenty of growth still to come

| Alan Oscroft

These 2 FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) high flyers have rewarded shareholders well.

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2 big reasons I’d sell Sirius Minerals plc

| Alan Oscroft

I'm very bullish on Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), but there are good reasons why I would sell.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc, Aviva plc and OneSavings Bank plc: would I buy all three?

| Alan Oscroft

Are Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Aviva plc (LON: AV) or OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) attractive at present?

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2 great dividend stocks for the next five years

| Alan Oscroft

The next five years could be a golden spell for FTSE dividends and these two look appealing.

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2 stocks with great dividend and growth potential

| Alan Oscroft

Mixing a proven performer with an exciting growth star could liven up your portfolio.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d never sell

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares should provide dividends for life.

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2 small-cap stocks that look set to soar

| Alan Oscroft

These two shares should reward you well over the next 10 years.

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2 top yielders I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

The true test of a top dividend stock is how it will reward you over the next 10 years and…

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2 AIM growth stocks to consider buying before it’s too late

| Alan Oscroft

The AIM (INDEXFTSE:AXX) index is home to some cracking growth candidates.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy with dividends yielding more than 6%

| Alan Oscroft

2017 looks like a great year for FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividends.

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Here’s why Royal Dutch Shell plc shares could reach £28 in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) should reward shareholders nicely this year.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc is heading for a golden decade

| Alan Oscroft

Where is Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY) going to be in 10 years time?

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2 great ‘hidden’ shares for growth investors

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two potential growth shares that might not be so obvious.

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2 growth stocks set to double in price

| Alan Oscroft

How soon will these hot growth shares rise by 100%?

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2 great growth stocks with tasty dividends too

| Alan Oscroft

Why pick between growth shares and dividend shares when you can have both?

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2 stocks looking cheap on sparkling results

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two very different shares, looking cheap for different reasons.

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