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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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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the 3 best UK dividend shares for 2026, and this is what it said…

| Alan Oscroft

2025 has been a cracking year for UK dividend shares, and the outlook for 2026 makes me think we could…

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Prediction: here’s where the latest forecasts show the Vodafone share price going next

| Alan Oscroft

With the Vodafone turnaround strategy progressing, strong cash flow forecasts could be the key share price driver for the next…

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Move over Lloyds, are Barclays shares the ones to go for in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

As we head into 2026 with inflation and interest rates set to fall, what does the banking outlook offer for…

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These 3 things could make a Stocks and Shares ISA a no-brainer in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The government and the FCA are doing their bit to try to steer investors towards a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ticking time bomb after a 95% gain in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been defying predictions of a fall for years now, while consistently smashing through analyst expectations.

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Back to glory: is Aston Martin poised for growth stock stardom in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stock hopes for Aston Martin quickly evaporated soon after flotation in 2018. But forecasts show losses narrowing sharply.

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How much higher can Lloyds shares go after climbing 70% in 2025?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank shares have rewarded patient investors with some cracking gains this year. But dividend yields aren't looking so great…

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What next after the Boohoo share price exploded 98%?

| Alan Oscroft

With the dust settling on the latest Boohoo Group turnaround plans, should we consider buying before the share price gets…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,500 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Stuffing your cash under the mattress isn't the way to earn passive income, but a Stocks and Shares ISA can…

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£10,000 invested in the Rolls-Royce share price at New Year 2025 is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped back a bit in the past couple of months. But that doesn't take the…

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2 champion high-yield (7%+) dividend stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for some dividend stocks that offer better-than-average yields to try to spice up your Stocks and Shares ISA investments?

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2 potential champion UK growth stocks to consider buying in December

| Alan Oscroft

Some of the UK's best-looking growth stocks have strong forecasts but are still on low valuations, with decent dividends thrown…

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Is the countdown really on for the Lloyds share price reaching £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group share price is looking ever more likely to end the year on a high, but I'm…

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All I want for Christmas is a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start planning a Stocks and Shares ISA for those who don't already have one? Today…

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Here’s why Stocks and Shares ISA investors shouldn’t ignore the Autumn Budget

| Alan Oscroft

Do we all think we're safe with our nice ISA allowances after the Budget as long as we stick to…

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Here’s a rising FTSE 100 share to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Might this FTSE 100 stock be on the brink of a bull run after its share price has started gaining…

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As the Boohoo share price jumps 50%, is it the start of a stunning recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

Boohoo Group announces a new management incentive plan in a drive to turn its ailing share price into a five-year…

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How might the UK Autumn Budget affect our favourite FTSE 100 shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Income tax rises look like they've been shelved in the Autumn Budget, but stock market investors are apprehensive ahead of…

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Why did the Kingfisher share price just jump 5%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Kingfisher share price could be on track for a long-term recovery from a few years of weakness, with the…

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Could these 3 threats derail the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Just as the Rolls-Royce share price looked like it was climbing out of reach, might we have some better buying…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best investment trusts for passive income, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Want a way to invest for long-term passive income, but don't want to spend hours poring over individual company accounts?…

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What might the Autumn Budget mean for the Lloyds share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price is up 60% so far in 2025, but it's fallen back a bit in the…

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Is there no limit to the Nvidia share price after Q3 earnings jump?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia has beaten market expectations yet again with another exceptional quarter, so are share price prospects back on the up…

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Here’s what I’m doing in case there’s an AI stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Long-term investors in it for decades need to be able to handle a stock market crash, as the occasional one's…

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Prediction: this overlooked FTSE 100 stock could be set to soar 90%

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts predict a huge share price rise for this FTSE 100 stock that's had a few recent tough years. What…

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Why did this FTSE 250 growth star just plunge 14%, and is it cheap now?

| Alan Oscroft

The FirstGroup share price has been one of the brightest stars in the FTSE 250 over the past five years,…

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Why did the ICG share price just jump 10%+ to lead the FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

Strong first-half results combined with a new strategic partnership might have just made the ICG share price outlook a good…

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FY results cap another great year for the Imperial Brands share price!

| Alan Oscroft

Imperial Brands confirms its status as a high-yield FTSE 100 income stock, after another year of share price and dividend…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Can the latest in large language model technology help in the search for the ideal 10-year Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Have the wheels come off for the Tesla share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Tesla share price just on one of its regular down-and-up cycles, or have shareholders decided the company is…

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Prediction: another year of growth for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Alan Oscroft

The latest update from Rolls-Royce just reiterated its strong full-year profit and cash flow guidance. And the share price fell!

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After a strong Q3 update, is the Persimmon share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

Persimmon is on target to hit full-year analyst expectations, but the share price reaction after a Q3 update suggests uncertainty.

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Prediction: another year of growth despite 6% Aviva share price dip

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva now expects to hit its 2026 financial targets a year ahead of plan, so is the share price just…

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How can I learn the secrets of the passive income millionaires?

| Alan Oscroft

Millionaire investors seeking passive income can have their own particular preferences. And the rest of us can learn from them.

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Can the new boss really give the Diageo share price a kick in the pants?

| Alan Oscroft

Diageo needs a bit of a shakeup to stem its share price falls following a couple of disappointing years, and…

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Which are the 5 most popular UK dividend shares for passive income today?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how UK shares could be the best to choose from to generate income in retirement, as dividend yields continue…

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What’s going wrong with the BT share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when we thought the BT share price might be on an unstoppable surge in 2025, the wheels came off…

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As the Lloyds share price surges, will it reach £1 by Christmas?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has had its best year for a good while, but there could still be plenty…

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Why did this hot FTSE 250 share just jump 15%?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 250 stock is storming ahead after surprising the market with a nicely upgraded outlook for full-year revenue and…

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Here are 3 key lessons from Warren Buffett’s farewell letter 

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has been running Berkshire Hathaway since 1965, and in that time he boosted his shareholders' wealth many times…

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