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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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How to invest like Warren Buffett to beat a stock market fall

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Warren Buffett has been investing heavily in new stocks. I've been examining his buys, to help me narrow down my…

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5 UK penny shares to buy with £5,000 today

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It's hard to remember a time when there were as many tempting penny shares around as now. Here are five…

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3 reasons to sell Lloyds shares today

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The Lloyds share price is falling again, as economic conditions worsen. I've been examining my investment case and wondering whether…

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5 UK shares to buy with £5,000 today

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Here are five UK shares I like the look of right now, as we enter an economically-troubled British summer.

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Are we in a recession?

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With economic output falling, fears of a new recession are growing. Are we likely to be in one? And how…

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5 tips for picking the best dividend shares today

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How do I pick dividend shares for my portfolio? Here are a few rules of thumb that have helped to…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 250 shares to buy today

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I'm seeing a lot of attractive dividend shares in the FTSE 250 right now. This approach gives me some very…

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How investors can boost their passive income when the FTSE is falling

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Stock markets are plagued with fears right now. Here's why I firmly believe those fears improve our passive income prospects.

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How to put a valuation on the Woodbois share price

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The Woodbois share price has fallen from its recent spike, so should I buy now? And how can I work…

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The Footsie is falling, but the sky isn’t! What should investors do now?

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A global rout is spreading to the Footsie, leaving fear in its wake. Or maybe it's just giving us some…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares remain in the dumps, but recent updates are making me feel more optimistic. Will 2022 be a turnaround…

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5 ‘no-brainer’ dividend shares to buy today

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Is there an easy way to narrow down the list of FTSE 100 dividend shares? I try one approach, with…

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Is the Aviva share price on the verge of recovery?

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The Aviva share price has been creeping back. What does the latest Q1 update say about the long-term future?

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A question investors need to ask about the Woodbois share price

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The Woodbois share price has declined a little from its peak in early May. Does that mean I should buy…

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IG’s top UK shares (and one US share) to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Spread-betting specialist IG has identified two undervalued UK shares, plus one US share, as possible May buys.

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3 reasons I’d buy BT shares today

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The BT share price looks cheap to me, and I can see three key reasons why I should buy. But…

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How to invest in FTSE 100 shares after recent ups and downs

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We had a turbulent time in the FTSE 100 last week. But what difference did it make, and how do…

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Scottish Mortgage shares have slumped 40%. Time to buy now?

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) shares have rewarded shareholders well in recent years. I'm thinking of buying now they're…

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£3.3bn raid sends the Vodafone share price up. Here’s what I’d do

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The Vodafone (LON:VOD) share price opened higher on Monday, as news of a big buy from a major investor was…

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3 top dividend shares to beat a new recession

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I believe that good dividend shares are my best approach to keeping my money safe in a recession. Here are…

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3 ways to invest in UK shares to beat a new recession

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The UK economy shrank in March, and there's probably worse to come. How will I handle my UK shares? I…

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How to invest in shares to generate long-term passive income

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Many investors strive to generate a long-term passive income stream. But choosing the right shares that will reward us for…

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The way forward for the Rolls-Royce share price

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been falling in 2022. After this week's AGM, here's what I expect for the rest…

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Is Elon Musk the new Warren Buffett?

| Alan Oscroft

Is Elon Musk really offering the same kind of investing wisdom as Warren Buffett? Here's a look at his latest…

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Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price could climb back in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has dipped in 2022. But it's not as bad as I'd feared, considering the gloomy economic…

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After its 75% fall, is the Boohoo share price now too cheap to miss?

| Alan Oscroft

It's painful when a high-flying growth stock plummets. But it can provide buying opportunities. I examine the Boohoo share price.

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Is the Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The SBRY share price has been on a slide. But full-year results were positive, and the dividend looks set to…

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What’s next for the Woodbois share price?

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Investors are heavily buying Woodbois shares right now, and the penny share price has been on an exciting ride. What…

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The Glencore share price is up 50%. I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The Glencore share price has fallen in the past month but it's still higher after a very strong 12 months.…

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With an 11% dividend, are Persimmon shares the FTSE 100’s best income buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Persimmon shares have fallen 35% over the past 12 months. But that's pushed the total dividend up above 11%. I'm…

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After a 35% slump, I think the Royal Mail share price is too cheap to ignore now

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has fallen 35% since the beginning of 2022, reversing the previous year's optimism. I'm thinking…

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Why an aviation boom could give the Rolls-Royce share price a boost

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The Rolls-Royce share price has continued its 2022 fall, even though airlines are upbeat. Surely an aviation sector recovery would…

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3 things that could send the Tesco share price climbing again

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The Tesco share price has wobbled a bit in 2022, giving up some early post-pandemic gains. But what might lift…

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An investing lesson to heed following the recent Woodbois share-price rise

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has spiked upwards in recent weeks, and that's made many of us think about how high…

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Which are best for passive income, dividend shares or growth shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The obvious answer might be to buy dividend shares, rather than growth shares, for a steady income stream. I suspect…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price fell 18% in April, and where it might go in May

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price dipped in April, but I'm optimistic about the long-term prospects ahead of a trading update on…

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Why is the Woodbois share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has more than doubled in a month. As the business expands, is it a penny stock…

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The Vodafone share price is falling. Is it a dividend share to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone has long been sought for its dividends. With high yields on the cards, and a falling Vodafone share price,…

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Why the NIO share price fell 20% in April

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO share price fall continued through April, dipping a further 20%, as the company faced problems in China. Is…

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The Aviva share price is climbing in 2022. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has had a good couple of years, but we are facing a tough economic outlook now.…

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