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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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Is the Barclays share price the FTSE 100’s best buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has been in freefall in 2022. But the stock rose in response to a positive Q1…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage (LON: SMT) share price has fallen since its 2021 highs. Here's why I might buy today, for…

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Is the Legal & General (LON:LGEN) share price too cheap to resist now?

| Alan Oscroft

The LGEN share price has had a poor year so far, as the economic squeeze tightens. Here's why I think…

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Is the Lloyds share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price picked up a couple of percent on the back of a "solid financial performance" in Q1.…

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What now for the GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

GlaxoSmithKline reported strong sales growth in the first quarter, but the GSK share price didn't move much in response. Time…

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What next for the HSBC share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price dipped on Tuesday after Q1 profits fell nearly 30%. Is it time to dump the shares,…

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Is Rolls-Royce the best penny share to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Penny shares are typically seen as carrying extra risk. So why do I think Rolls-Royce shares might be one of…

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What’s next for the Synairgen (LON: SNG) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Synairgen share price collapsed in February after a clinical trial failure. But the company is looking towards long-term Covid…

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Hot lithium shares to buy for the next growth boom?

| Alan Oscroft

Lithium shares are looking attractive to growth investors these days, but a few have fallen back from their early peaks.…

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How I’d generate a passive income for life with £20 a week

| Alan Oscroft

How would I plan to generate steady passive income to help fund my retirement? I'd start small, and invest regularly…

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5 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in May

| Alan Oscroft

Starting in May, how would I go about building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend shares? I'd look for diversification…

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3 things that could trigger a new stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market has been surprisingly resilient in the face of global economic turmoil. But could this period of…

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3 things that could send the Rolls-Royce (RR) share price climbing

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has been going nowhere all year. These are the things I think could get…

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Is the Novacyt (LON:NCYT) share price now a screaming buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Novacyt share price boomed on the back of demand for its Covid test kits. But that bubble has burst,…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in May

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 volatility in April has left a lot of shares looking seriously undervalued to me. Here are three I'm…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking around the FTSE 250, I'm seeing so many dividend shares that I think are crazy cheap. Here are three…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1?

| Alan Oscroft

Can the Lloyds share price more than double to break the magic £1 barrier? Here are some signs I will…

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3 things that could send the NIO stock price climbing again

| Alan Oscroft

A combination of events has conspired to send the NIO stock price into a tailspin. Here's what I think it…

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Top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy with £10,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

It looks like 2022 could end up being a cracking year for FTSE 100 dividend shares. So where might I…

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5 top UK dividend shares with 8%+ yields

| Alan Oscroft

Could these be the best UK dividend shares for me to buy for my 2022 ISA? With such big dividends,…

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3 things that could boost the Lloyds dividend in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds dividend is emerging from the pandemic slowdown, as the world lurches into yet another crisis. What are the…

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Does the National Grid (NG) share price make it the FTSE 100’s best buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price has had one of its most bullish years in ages. But have I've missed the…

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Peel Hunt’s top British stocks to benefit from food inflation

| Alan Oscroft

Soaring food prices are in the news, as inflation climbs. That could hit a lot of British stocks, but which…

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Is the boohoo share price set to soar in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo share price has collapsed over the past 12 months. But sales are expected to keep growing this year.…

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The Polymetal share price just fell 25%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Polymetal share price dropped 25% on latest news, is it finally time for me to take the plunge…

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Top FTSE growth shares to buy with just £500 today

| Alan Oscroft

Is £500 too little to invest in a top FTSE 100 growth share? I don't think so, and it's exactly…

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3 things that could send the Lloyds share price climbing in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has made a poor start to 2022, but the year is far from over. I've been…

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Here’s why I’d buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares today

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has been looking overheated to me. But after the 2022 correction, I think…

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How I’d invest £10,000 to generate a passive income for life

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking at spreading £10,000 across 10 shares to generate long-term passive income. Here's why the biggest yields might not…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy with £5,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing so many great dividend shares out there, I'm spoiled for choice. Here's how I'd go about investing £5,000…

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The Rolls-Royce share price spiked in March. Is it set to climb further?

| Alan Oscroft

As pandemic restrictions fade, the aviation industry could finally be set for a recovery. Here's why I think the Rolls-Royce…

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Here’s what to do on ISA deadline day

| Alan Oscroft

When ISA deadline day is upon us, many panic over what shares to buy before it's too late. But we…

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IG’s 5 best FTSE 100 shares to watch in April

| Alan Oscroft

In a world engulfed in geopolitical turmoil, there must be some great FTSE 100 share ideas out there. IG likes…

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Why the Polymetal share price fell 60% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The war in Ukraine has hammered Russia-based stocks, including the Polymetal (LON: POLY) share price. Buy it has avoided sanctions…

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Nuclear energy stocks to watch, according to Freetrade

| Alan Oscroft

Wind and solar power are not the only alternatives to oil and gas. No, Freetrade has been looking at nuclear…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a new Stocks & Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Got £20,000 burning a hole in your back pocket that you could invest in a new 2022-23 ISA? Here's what…

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Here’s why these FTSE 250 shares just posted double-digit gains

| Alan Oscroft

By following the FTSE 100, am I neglecting the FTSE 250? If it's set to enter a new growth phase,…

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3 renewable energy shares to buy for my 2022 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

It's easy to think of renewable energy shares as 'jam tomorrow' hopes. But many of them are profitable right now.…

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3 shares to buy with £5,000 before the ISA deadline

| Alan Oscroft

The annual ISA deadline is approaching fast, and my £20,000 allowance won't carry over to the next financial year. It's…

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Is it too late to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares? I say NO!

| Alan Oscroft

Worried about missing the FTSE 100's dips? Afraid you might buy at a high and see your investment fall? Here's…

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