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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 is the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price falling?

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The Barclays share price has had a strong two-year run. So why is it dipping this week, and are we…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think we're still in a great time for locking in top FTSE 100 dividend yields. And I…

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Where will the easyJet share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

After the latest easyJet (LON: EZJ) share price crash, will we now finally see a sustainable recovery in the airline…

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Up 45% since IPO, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

This stock has soared since its March IPO, but it's fallen back a bit this month. Is it one of…

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Is this more bad news for the IAG share price? Or is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been sliding since March amid growing uncertainty surrounding the aviation recovery. Should I buy while…

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Redrow profits more than double on booming house sales

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Although not yet back to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, Redrow sees house sales easily beating 2020 lockdown numbers. And the dividend's…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares (LON:CINE) before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price (LON:CINE) has fallen from its 2021 peak, but it is showing some resilience. What will the…

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Which is better, the ASOS or Boohoo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo share price (LON:BOO) has been slipping back, along with ASOS (LON:ASC). Does that give me buying opportunities?

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The Tern (LON: TERN) share price is dipping. Is it a growth stock to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tern (LON: TERN) share price has soared in 2021 after going nowhere for years. Are profits near, and should…

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JD Sports profits soar on record H1 results

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JD Sports (LON: JD) posts bumper first-half profits thanks to lockdown, but keeps the dividend on hold for the time…

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Rolls-Royce in £189m asset sale to boost balance sheet

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce takes another step towards its target of generating £2bn from disposals, as it aims to rebuild its balance sheet.

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Here’s what you need to know about the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

What's been happening to the Lloyds shares price (LON: LLOY), and what's coming next? Here's my summary, and my take…

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The best FTSE 100 shares to buy as the market slides

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is looking a bit wobbly, and I can see possible further weakness ahead. But when shares are…

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The easyJet share price crashes after rights issue news. Is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

News of a fresh rights issue sends the easyJet share price tumbling after the airline rejects a takeover bid. Here's…

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Could this rumoured merger send the Harbour Energy share price flying again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Harbour Energy share price blipped upwards briefly in response to rumours, but it dropped back quickly. So what's going…

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FY results: where will the Dunelm share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Dunelm share price soared during lockdown. Now the dividend has been restored it's a big special one after none…

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The best UK dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the best UK dividend stocks to buy while there are still plenty of low-priced shares around. Here's…

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Why is the BT share price in such a slump?

| Alan Oscroft

The 2021 summer slump for the BT share price continues. Does that spell bad news for the full year, or…

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The Unilever share price is falling. Is it a Stocks & Shares ISA buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Unilever share price has lost more than 9% so far in 2021. I've always liked the company, and I'm…

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The ITV share price is falling again. Is this a new buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price has fallen over five years, and it's dropping back from recent gains. Does that make it…

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888 Holdings to buy William Hill’s European business in £2.2bn deal

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888 Holdings is set to buy up the European business of William Hill International in a deal worth £2.2bn. Read…

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The best FTSE 250 shares to buy for the stock market recovery

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Would these three rising FTSE 250 companies, all on the acquisition trail, make good additions to my 2021 Stocks and…

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Cairn Energy (LON: CNE) announces big shareholder return

| Alan Oscroft

The Cairn Energy share price has been climbing since August. Will the latest first-half news send it on a further…

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How much higher can the the Prudential share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price (LON:PRU) has been climbing again after a summer dip. Does it have further to go, and…

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How much higher can the Morrisons share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

They thought it was all over for the Morrisons share price. But, despite a recommended £7bn bid, I think that…

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The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is soaring: here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

Growing drugs development success has helped lift the AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) share price, but would I buy now? For me,…

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3 more penny stocks to watch for in September

| Alan Oscroft

Penny stocks can make money for investors... or lose it. Here are three hopefuls I'm looking at in September for…

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Will the Lloyds share price finally start to move in September?

| Alan Oscroft

After an upbeat start to 2021, the Lloyds share price is drifting back down again. Might we see anything different…

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Will September be a good month for the Cineworld share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Sentiment has been moving firmly away from the Cineworld share price, even with businesses opening up. Is this a buying…

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3 more FTSE 250 stocks to watch for in September

| Alan Oscroft

As FTSE 250 company news is set to flood in during September, I take stock of the companies I need…

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Which is the better investment now, the FTSE 100 or the FTSE 250?

| Alan Oscroft

How do I decide whether to invest in FTSE 100 shares or FTSE 250 shares? Do conventional thoughts on the…

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3 more FTSE 100 stocks to watch for in September

| Alan Oscroft

September will see a growing number of FTSE 100 updates coming through. Here are some companies I'm keen on for…

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3 penny stocks to look out for in September

| Alan Oscroft

Do penny stocks offer exceptional growth potential? They might, if they don't go bust first. Here are three reporting in…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to watch for in September

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 250 company news will be coming thick and fast throughout September. Here are three that I'm keen to get…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for 2022

| Alan Oscroft

We're slowly getting back to dividend normality for the FTSE 100, and I'm already choosing the income stocks I want…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to watch for in September

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 results for the end of June are starting to come through in September. Here are three key dates…

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Why is the Grafton share price climbing? And should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Grafton share price has climbed 85% in just two years, against the pandemic background. Is it a growth stock…

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Why is the Just Eat share price falling? And should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Just Eat share price is dipping again after a lacklustre performance in 2021. I'm wondering if there's a buying…

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The HSBC share price is falling. Is it the best bank to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The HSBC share price is falling back a bit after an encouraging start to 2021. I'm eyeing a possible buying…

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Why has the Marks & Spencer share price (MKS) jumped 25%?

| Alan Oscroft

A 25% M&S share price leap in just a few days? That doesn't happen very often, but when it does…

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