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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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Why the BP share price might be the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain right now

| Alan Oscroft

The BP (LON: BP) share price has recovered well in the past 12 months. But is it one of the…

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Here’s why I’ve doubled up after the Boohoo share price crash

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has fallen by two thirds since I bought. Here's why I've seen that as…

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5 of the best shares to buy now with £5,000!

| Alan Oscroft

If I started out again with £5,000 to invest, which would be the best shares for me to buy? I…

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Why the NIO share price fell 22% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO (NYSE: NIO) share price is tumbling, as the electric vehicle stocks sell-off continues. Why are investors shunning the…

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Why the BT share price climbed 15% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group (LON: BT.A) share price has been rising since October, up 15% in January alone. What's behind it,…

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Why the Lloyds share price rose 6.8% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price had a good January. But what longer-term factors are behind its upward…

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Why I just bought Unilever shares

| Alan Oscroft

Unilever (LON: ULVR) shares suffered during the stock market crash, and there's growing investor discontent. Is it a good time…

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Stock market crash: what I’d do to survive another in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

Could we see another stock market crash in 2022? Well, there will surely be another one some time, and here…

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Here’s why the boohoo share price makes me want to buy more

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged to a five-year low. But can strong earnings growth resume, and will…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) has been falling in price, and I am looking for another trust for my…

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The best FTSE 100 shares to beat 2022 inflation

| Alan Oscroft

With annual inflation climbing above 5%, I'm looking at FTSE 100 stocks for my 2022 ISA that I think will…

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What’s next for the IAG share price in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airline (LON: IAG) share price is in the dumps again, early in 2022. I think it could…

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Can Lloyds dividends come back strongly in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) dividend has crept back to positive territory, as we await 2021 news. Will 2022 get it…

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Will the BT share price skyrocket in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group (LON: BT) share price has had a strong 12 months. But can the momentum continue in 2022…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price skyrocket in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price looks steady so far in 2022. But will we finally see a return to…

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Can the Lloyds share price double in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price has had a strong 12 months. Will it put in a similar…

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GlaxoSmithKline share price up, Unilever down: here’s why I’d buy both

| Alan Oscroft

The GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) share price rose Monday, as Unilever (LON: ULVR) shares fell. Here's why I see reasons to…

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Why the International Airlines Group (IAG) share price fell 10% in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The International Airlines Group (LON: IAG) share price suffered a volatile year in 2021, though it is already ticking up…

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How I plan to deal with the latest FTSE 100 crash

| Alan Oscroft

After a shock FTSE 100 crash on Friday, how am I adjusting my investing approach? Here's how I'm going to…

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How I plan to survive any 2022 stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Is there a further stock market crash coming in 2022? I do expect market weakness, and here's how I intend…

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My top 3 investing rules for 2022

| Alan Oscroft

It's never too early to think about how to invest better in 2022. Here are three of my top investing…

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Can the IAG share price end 2021 on a high?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been dropping as we approach the end of 2021. Will we see any life in…

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Will the Lloyds share price end 2021 on a high?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has been edging up again since September. Can it finally stick, and maybe even…

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3 real estate investment trusts I’d buy for 2022 and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think 2022 could be the perfect time to get back into commercial property through real estate investment…

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How to help beat the climate crisis while trying to get rich

| Alan Oscroft

The growing environmental urgency is providing us with many new ways to invest. Here are some investments I have on…

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Some of the best UK investment trusts to buy for income

| Alan Oscroft

I'm continuing my look at investment trusts, and here are three I'm thinking of buying to generate a long-term income…

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Some of the best investment trusts to buy for growth today

| Alan Oscroft

I rate investment trusts as a great way to pursue growth, with some safety through diversification. Here are some I'm…

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Some of the best penny stocks to buy in November

| Alan Oscroft

There are plenty of sub-100p penny stocks out there now. Here are some very varied ones I'm thinking of buying…

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British Airways owner IAG sees passengers returning, reports strong liquidity

| Alan Oscroft

International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) reports on its third-quarter performance, and targets 60% of 2019 capacity in Q4.

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Why this is the perfect time to follow Warren Buffett’s investing rules

| Alan Oscroft

When stocks look like they're set for a big recovery, it can be easy to forget Warren Buffett's rules, which…

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Why the Barclays share price rose 6% in October

| Alan Oscroft

October was a strong month for the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price, after record Q3 profits. What lies behind the…

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Wizz Air returns to profit, and targets further expansion

| Alan Oscroft

Wizz Air (LON: WIZZ) has reported its first quarterly profit since 2019, after passenger numbers grew by 160% in October.

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BT share price climbs 5% on target-beating H1 results

| Alan Oscroft

First-half figures have sent the BT Group (LON: BT.A) share price upwards, after a sharp decline in the second half…

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3 investment trusts to buy now for the green revolution

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon these three investment trusts offer a reduced-risk way to invest in the many green environmental businesses that are…

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At 620p, is the easyJet share price a no-brainer right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price is barely above its 52-week low. Should I break with habit and invest in…

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Why the IAG share price fell 8% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price suffered a reversal in October after a strong September. What will happen…

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BP share price drops on Q3 losses, while share buyback commences

| Alan Oscroft

Despite an underlying Q3 profit and a new share buyback programme, the BP (LON: BP) share price fell on Tuesday…

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Why the THG share price fell 50% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The THG Holdings (LON: THG) share price has collapsed since early September. I'm eyeing up a possible buying opportunity now.

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Why the Lloyds share price rose 7% in October

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong month in October, the Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has now climbed more than 80% in 12…

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Barclays share price dips as boss Jes Staley steps down

| Alan Oscroft

As news of CEO Jess Staley's departure broke, the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price dipped 3.5% at market open. It's…

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