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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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These are my 3 top FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

There are some FTSE 250 stocks offering attractive dividend yields at the moment. These three picks have something else in…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been falling in recent months. But forecasters seem to think it has a bright future,…

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Where might the boohoo share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo share price has become one of the stock market's biggest disappointments. But where do City analysts expect it…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price just keeps on heading up and up as if the sky's the limit. But how high…

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Is this the best reason to consider buying Lloyds shares right now?

| Alan Oscroft

As interest rate cuts start coming along, are we likely to see any benefit for Lloyds bank shares? US history…

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Where might the IAG share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has had a terrible five years. But analysts see it as a Buy…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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Where might the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group share price has had a good few months, following a lengthy painful spell. The big question now…

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Want to make millions like Warren Buffett? Here’s how to avoid his mistakes

| Alan Oscroft

Just look at that Warren Buffett bloke and all the investing mistakes he's made over the years... What do you…

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Here’s the 1 UK growth stock I’d buy for the AI revolution

| Alan Oscroft

The UK doesn't have many growth stocks competing in the global race for artificial intelligence domination. But this newcomer looks…

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As the Smiths Group share price drops 7% on results day, I ask if it’s cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The Smiths Group share price had been having a good year, but it just dipped even though full-year profits and…

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I’m thinking of buying these cheap passive income stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm searching for passive income stocks for my 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA. The big problem? There are too many…

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Here’s why we could be in for a golden decade for FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Alan Oscroft

We seem to start each year with bumper FTSE 100 dividend forecasts, and then through the year they keep being…

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Here’s how much 10 years of dividends from Lloyds shares could be worth

| Alan Oscroft

Forecasting where Lloyds shares will go in the next 10 years is near impossible. But that shouldn't stop us from…

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How much do I need to invest in UK shares to retire on the passive income they earn?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks can generate a nice passive income to help long-term investors to retire…

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Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 100 dividend star?

| Alan Oscroft

I think most of my favourite FTSE 100 income stocks still look like they're very good value today. This one's…

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If I had to buy just 1 FTSE 100 passive income stock for the next 10 years, this would be it

| Alan Oscroft

Wouldn't it be scary having to pick only one passive income stock to hold for a decade? But if someone…

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If I’d put just £1,000 into Nvidia stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Alan Oscroft

The Nvidia stock price has fallen since we saw estimate-busting Q2 earnings at the end of August. But it's still…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks back on course, and I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in this FTSE 100 stock didn't react too well to the lastest news release, even though the company beat…

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My 5 favourite stocks to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

As I see the stock market outlook getting brighter, I'm building up my list of potential stocks to buy in…

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Here’s why September could be a great time to start a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

I wonder how many people, like me, still haven't got their 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA going properly yet? Best…

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Analysts expect big dividend jumps from these FTSE 250 income stocks

| Alan Oscroft

These are some of the FTSE 250 stocks I like as I believe they could reward dividend investors strongly in…

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I’d buy 2,000 shares of this dividend stock to aim for an extra £200 of monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's one blue-chip UK stock 'd buy if I had the cash to spare as I think it could help…

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I wouldn’t touch Nvidia stock with a bargepole right now

| Alan Oscroft

It seems that Nvidia stock's the one everyone is raving about buying, as it beat expectations again. Well, not me,…

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Dividend shares to consider buying while their prices are this cheap

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend shares are becoming more attractive as interest rates fall. But I don't think the market has caught up, and…

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Cheap penny stocks to consider buying in September

| Alan Oscroft

I keep looking at my top penny stocks, and I keep finding they've climbed and I missed them. But there…

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Here’s why the National Grid share price might make it the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price was shaken at FY results time. But has everyone noticed how it's been creeping back…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Lloyds shares in 2015, here’s how much it would be worth now

| Alan Oscroft

The past decade for Lloyds shares teaches me a key long-term investing lesson. And it's a cheery one, not a…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Rolls-Royce shares 4 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have triumphed in one of the best stock market recoveries I've ever seen. Shame I didn't buy any.

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3 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in September

| Alan Oscroft

Investors might be getting nerves over high-tech growth stocks, but dividend stocks have never been out of fashion for long.

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These are the FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a new stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is having a good year in 2024. But global investors are thinking about a new crash, and…

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Here’s how I think the Lloyds share price might end 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained 40% over the past 12 months. But I think that might be just…

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Here’s why I’d buy these FTSE 250 stocks near 52-week lows

| Alan Oscroft

Could now be great time to buy into some underpriced FTSE 250 stocks ahead of the next mid-cap bull run?…

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I’d buy 2,941 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has had a cracking 12 months. But even after that, its yield still makes it one…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are near their 52-week lows. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I don't expect to see many recoveries in the style of Rolls-Royce, but these FTSE 100 companies are down and…

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The boohoo share price is down 30% in 2024. Here are 2 things that could turn it round

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo share price slide's been painful as it just hit a new 52-week low. But I think we might…

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Here’s how I think the Rolls-Royce share price might end 2024

| Alan Oscroft

What goes up must come down? Or keep going up? That's the dilemma we face when we look at the…

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5 UK stocks that all passive income investors should consider

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to pick passive income stocks? At the Fool, we think it's good to listen to all…

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Analysts expect big dividend jumps from these FTSE 100 stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 has been paying growing dividends in the past couple of years, and it looks set to continue…

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5 UK stocks whose dividends should keep growing

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend stocks whose share prices are down and yields are up. Oh, and with annual cash raises expected too. What's…

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