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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

This FTSE 250 stock offers a huge 12% dividend yield. Can we afford to miss it?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is home to a couple of stocks with double-digit forecast dividends. Analysts think this one could have…

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Investing Articles

The Bunzl share price jumps 4% on H1 results. Is it ready for a resurgence?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning in April hammered the Bunzl share price. But just a few months later, the company's suspended share…

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This penny share has soared 85% in 2025. Is it the start of something big?

| Alan Oscroft

Technology-based companies that have fallen into penny share territory often scare me away. But this one's fortunes might be about…

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Can the Tesla stock price rocket (or crash) in the next 5 years?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock has been on one of the Nasdaq's scariest roller-coaster rides in the past few years, as investors struggle…

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3 steps to aim for passive income heaven

| Alan Oscroft

Old or young, we're increasingly drawn to the need to generate some passive income. It's never too soon to get…

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Up 50% in 2025, is there no stopping the Lloyds share price surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Supreme Court decision on car loans has helped push the Lloyds Bank share price up 200% over five years.…

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Has the great Nvidia stock price crash started?

| Alan Oscroft

The Nvidia stock price surge has faltered, as the gap between tech stocks and the wider market grows. Is it…

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It’s never too late to consider buying top FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The highest dividend yields might be falling, but I still think the FTSE 100 could be the best index in…

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How can we plan for a US stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Big tech investors are banking on the US stock market avoiding a crash, as prices keep soaring even as economic…

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Can powering AI push Rolls-Royce shares as high as 2,046p?

| Alan Oscroft

The bears keep expecting Rolls-Royce shares to end their bull run. But if certain speculation pays off, there could be…

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As the Beazley share price dips on catastrophe losses, is it time to consider buying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Beazley share price might be down after the company lowered its guidance, but it's still provided strong five-year growth…

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After the Lloyds share price rockets 180% in five years, is it time to sell?

| Alan Oscroft

Over the past decade and more, checking the Lloyds share price has always made me want to buy. Should the…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £3,000 monthly passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

Want to build up long-term passive income from investing in the UK stock market? The magic of compound returns can…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s valuation looks tempting, as FY sales beat guidance

| Alan Oscroft

The Bellway share price is lagging behind the FTSE 250 this year, but the latest trading update fuels ambitions for…

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Entain H1 results boost barely moves the share price — is it one to consider buying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price has been climbing since upgraded guidance earlier this year, and the first-half saw an impressive performance.

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Here’s why Unilever could be a dividend share to consider right now

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever dividend yield isn't one of the biggest, but a lacklustre share price performance is making it look potentially…

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The Shell share price gains on $3.5bn buyback news, but is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Shell share price has been having an erratic year. But investors who bought when it looked like oil might…

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The Rolls-Royce share price surges 10% as H1 smashes expectations. What next?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce Holdings just stunned the market with another cracking set of results, but the share price valuation is getting a…

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After first-half profits surge, what next for the Barclays share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Five years ago, I didn't guess we'd see the Barclays share price so high today. But the latest results make…

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As the HSBC share price wobbles on H1 results, here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC Holdings share price has rewarded investors well in the past five years. But it's a bit shaky after…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks to consider buying in August

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is up near an all-time high now, at over 9,000 points. But there are still some UK…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in August

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has gained 6% year-to-date and I think these two stocks with news due in August might help…

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These results make the ConvaTec share price one I just can’t ignore

| Alan Oscroft

The ConvaTec share price has had a volatile few years. But solid first-half progress provides a boost for strong growth…

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Can this latest news kickstart AstraZeneca’s share price momentum?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price has been treading water for the past few years, but first-half results add strength to rising…

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How much do you need in Legal & General shares to target £1,000 a month passive income?

| Alan Oscroft

You don't necessarily need shares with big dividend yields to build up a passive income pot for retirement -- but…

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As the Warren Buffett premium fades, what next for Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The Berkshire Hathaway share price is already falling since investing guru Warren Buffett said he's standing down at the end…

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Is the Vodafone resurgence on, as results and a buyback boost the share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price has been ticking up in 2025. Is that a sign the company's bold restructuring plans are…

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The Legal & General share price is rising. Will it soon be too late to bag big dividends?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has had an unremarkable decade, but it currently has one of the Footsie's biggest…

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2 well-covered FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Forecasts for dividend shares are falling, with yields dropping as share prices climb. These two should have the earnings to…

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Here’s the latest dividend outlook for FTSE 100 shares

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 dividend forecasts for 2025 are slipping back a bit, but plenty of companies still seem to have decent…

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I think my favourite real estate investment trust just got better in value

| Alan Oscroft

This investment trust's share price has been on a slide over the past five years. Here's why I think the…

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Up 20% this year, can results keep the Centrica share price going?

| Alan Oscroft

The past five years have seen a terrific upwards run for the Centrica share price, but a warm summer means…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price getting silly now?

| Alan Oscroft

After falling as low as 35p in the 2020 Covid crash, the Rolls-Royce share price is now hovering around £10.…

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Micro-Cap Shares

After falling 80% from a 52-week high, is this penny share a screaming buy?

| Alan Oscroft

This penny share company skyrocketed earlier this year, but the share price has since fallen back. Is it a new…

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Here’s what forecasts say about the Aviva share price out to 2027

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has made a strong recovery in the past few years, and City experts predict more years…

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Are these the best value Stocks and Shares ISA buys in the whole FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

The stock market might be having a strong year in 2025, but I'm still seeing some great value Stocks and…

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With the Lloyds share price up 40% in 2025, what impact might H1 results have?

| Alan Oscroft

After years of underperformance, the Lloyds Bank share price has been having a cracking year, so far. First-half results are…

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Here’s what I’m expecting from Tesla stock as Q2 earnings approach

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock has recovered from its April lows. And as it leads the US Q2 earnings season, could this be…

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As Nvidia breaks through $4trn, what next for the stock price?

| Alan Oscroft

Can Nvidia stock, already up nearly 1,600% in the past five years, still be good value? On fundamental measures, it…

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How much passive income could we earn from UK shares with just £10 per day?

| Alan Oscroft

Even with modest amounts of money to invest, we can still consider investing in the UK stock market to generate…

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