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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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AstraZeneca hits £200bn as its share price soars. Can I afford to miss out?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price is up 17% so far this year. But now the firm has broken the £200bn barrier,…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

For long-term share investors, there really is no need to fear a stock market crash. They're a fact of life,…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to earn £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares, good dividend yield, passive income, long-term horizon. Here's how that combination could build me some wealth.

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Down from a 52-week high, is the BAE Systems share price cheap after H1 results?

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE Systems share price didn't move much after the latest news, despite the company's raised outlook for the full…

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Down 15% this year, is the Rio Tinto share price too cheap to miss after H1 results?

| Alan Oscroft

At H1 time, Rio Tinto believes it's at an inflection point in its growth -- what might that mean for…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price inches up on H1 results, is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

Now we know how the first half went for Taylor Wimpey, what things might send the share price higher in…

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Analysts expect big earnings jumps from these FTSE 250 growth stocks

| Alan Oscroft

I think it might be time for FTSE 250 growth stocks to shine again. And today I'm looking at a…

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The St James’s Place (STJ) share price just jumped 25%. Here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

After a terrible few years, this latest news suggests the St James's Place share price could finally be on the…

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Do these H1 results make the Fresnillo share price look dirt cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Fresnillo share price has been volatile as the prices of gold and silver have been up and down. Here's…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has collapsed from its dizzying heights during the pandemic. I wonder if it might be set…

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After a tough time, analysts expect a big earnings bounce for this FTSE 100 stock

| Alan Oscroft

Will earnings really double by 2026? Well, that's what the City analysts think could happen with this FTSE 100 company.

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Here’s where I think the Aviva share price might end 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price is doing well in 2024, with a solid set of Q1 results. With interim results soon,…

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What next for the ITV share price, after H1 results sent it down?

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price is well ahead in 2024, despite a stumble over H1 results. And I think the recovery…

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How could I turn an empty ISA into a £40k a year passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

No matter how much we can afford to invest, if we want to build some passive income there's one key…

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I’d buy these investment trusts right now for my 2024 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Most of my Stocks and Shares ISA cash could go into investment trusts this year. But I need to narrow…

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3 top FTSE dividend stocks to consider buying before it’s too late

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to buy dividend stocks? Surely it's when their share prices are low and the yields are…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in FTSE shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

Putting a chunk of cash into FTSE shares today, I'd look for a mix of UK dividend income and US…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down 10% since a 52-week high. Is this a buying dip?

| Alan Oscroft

H1 results from Rolls-Royce are just around the corner, but what might they mean for the share price? I expect…

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A £20k Stocks and Shares ISA put into a FTSE 250 tracker 10 years ago could be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

The idea of a Stocks and Shares ISA can scare a lot of people away. But here's a way to…

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What next for the Lloyds share price, after a 25% climb in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results didn't do much to help the Lloyds Bank share price. What might the rest of the year and…

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As the NatWest share price jumps 7% on H1 results, here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest share price had already reached a 52-week high before Friday's H1 results report. And it's now set a…

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As the Anglo American share price holds up on H1 results, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Failed takeover attempts and major restructuring all affect the Anglo American share price. Here's what's happening at H1 time.

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As the Vodafone share price holds firm on Q1 earnings, I’m tempted to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price has been sliding for years, but it must bottom out some time, surely? Q1 results show…

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As easyJet predicts a record summer, is the share price primed for take-off?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet share price has had a disappointing year so far in 2024. But soaring summer bookings might just change…

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Here’s why H1 results could boost the AstraZeneca share price

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price has been a success story in the past five years. With H1 results due, can it…

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Here’s why I’m so bullish about the BT share price now

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price shot up after FY results, and a couple of months on it's still up there. Might…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these cheap FTSE 250 shares before they soar?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is rising again, and this time I think we might be in for a longer bull run.…

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£12,000 in savings? I’d buy these 3 FTSE shares to target passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for FTSE 100 shares with rising dividends that could be great buys for building up a long-term…

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These superb FTSE 100 dividend yields could help create generational wealth

| Alan Oscroft

When I invest in the FTSE 100, I'm not only thinking of cash for my own retirement. I want to…

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Here’s how I’d target a million by buying FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to find the FTSE 100 shares that could make us a million? I say listen to…

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Here’s how I’d try to get rich, with just £200 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

For private investors, here's how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be our best route for building up a life-changing…

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Is Nvidia heading for the mother of all tech stock crashes?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock has soared, and the company briefly became the most valuable on the planet. But not everyone’s an AI…

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After the Lloyds share price hits a 52-week high, what next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price is finally having a good year. But I reckon 2024 might just mark the start of…

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Now the Rolls-Royce share price is down 8% from its 52-week high, what next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price climbed magnificently in 2023. And so far this year, it's just kept on up. What about…

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As the Frasers Group share price jumps 8% on FY earnings, I’m thinking of buying

| Alan Oscroft

The Frasers Group share price has trebled over the past five years, while other retailers have struggled. But the valuation…

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Where will Tesla stock be in 5 years? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The analysts' outlook for Tesla stock in the next few years seems to be all over the place, as the…

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2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider buying for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market's having a good year in 2024, but I see plenty of great candidates for long-term passive…

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Here’s why I think the Scottish Mortgage share price can climb higher

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage share price is gaining in 2024. But it still lags the Nasdaq and trades at a tasty…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 penny stocks this cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

I've been watching these two penny stocks for a long time. And right now, I think they might just be…

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3 reasons the Rolls-Royce share price might crash

| Alan Oscroft

Can anything stop the rise and rise of the Rolls-Royce share price? Maybe one day something will, and it might…

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