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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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What’s happening to the Rolls-Royce share price now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has taken a knock from US trade tariffs, but it's still gained more than 50% in…

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After a 13% ‘Trump tariff’ fall, is the Barclays share price too cheap to miss?

| Alan Oscroft

Does the Barclays share price fall mean we should all panic and run screaming from the stock market? Nah, of…

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These FTSE 100 dividend shares just got cheaper, thanks to President Trump!

| Alan Oscroft

Investors buying dividend shares can lock in bigger long-term yields when share prices take a tumble. These two just did…

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Here’s how Trump tariffs could hand us some top passive income bargains

| Alan Oscroft

As tariff terror grips the stock market, it's time for passive income investors to steel our nerves and look for…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock fell 13% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The Nvidia stock price rise was looking unstoppable. Should investors now be wondering if the same might be true of…

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How much further can the Tesla stock price fall? This analyst thinks 50%

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock has slumped since its recent highs, and the analyst outlook is a bit glum. Is it one to…

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Here’s why the IAG share price fell 26% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price was soaring up to the end of February. But the party seems to…

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FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying in April

| Alan Oscroft

As we move into April, I see some FTSE 250 company updates coming that I think investors could do well…

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What’s happening to the Lloyds share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has gained 31% in the past 12 months, but it could be facing its sternest…

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FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in April

| Alan Oscroft

Reports from FTSE 100 companies are few and far between in April. But I see definite potential in a couple…

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3 penny share myths busted!

| Alan Oscroft

Are penny shares the best thing since sliced bread, or are they evil things to be shunned? The truth lies…

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Here’s what £10,000 in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth a year from now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have soared close to 85% over the past 12 months, with a huge boost from February's 2024 full-year…

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Here’s what £10,000 in Lloyds shares could be worth a year from now

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Bank shares have climbed 43% in the past 12 months, and earnings forecasts are still bullish for the next…

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Record £1bn profit gives the Next share price a boost. Is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next share price has been soaring ahead of sector rivals, and the latest full-year results might just give us…

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3 common ISA myths busted!

| Alan Oscroft

There's a lot of mystique and mystery around the world of Stocks and Shares ISA investing. Alan Oscroft helps to…

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Here’s why I won’t touch these FTSE 100 dividend stocks with a bargepole

| Alan Oscroft

One sector, two dividend stocks, and two stories of potential share price recovery. Here's why I'm going to avoid the…

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Earning passive income from the stock market is plagued with myths. These 3 are busted!

| Alan Oscroft

These three bits of nonsense are often trotted out to investors aiming for passive income from an ISA. Now they're…

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An activist thinks the Smiths Group share price is too low. These first-half results might show why

| Alan Oscroft

The Smiths Group share price has had a solid five years, and City analysts are predicting yet more years of…

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As the Kingfisher share price falls 12% on FY results, is it too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The economic pinch is pressuring big-ticket DIY sales, but the Kingfisher share price might just have fallen too far on…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Tesla shares at the start of 2025 would be worth today…

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla shares might be in a slump this year, but it's worth remembering they've made 730% for shareholders in the…

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These penny shares are on my shortlist for my new 2025-26 ISA allowance

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking at some penny shares that suffered falls in the past few years. But I think I see signs…

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Here are the updated forecasts for Nvidia shares out to 2028

| Alan Oscroft

After the big Nvidia AI conference, analysts have healthy outlooks for the shares. We're seeing growth forecasts plus big price…

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A £10 Rolls-Royce share price! How soon might that happen?

| Alan Oscroft

Is there no stopping the Rolls-Royce share price in its sky-rocketing path? It beats my expectations every time we get…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to consider as the new ISA allowance approaches

| Alan Oscroft

In tough times, but with upbeat prospects and good dividends, could these FTSE 250 stocks be candidates for the rest…

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A Lloyds share price of 80p by the end of summer? Here’s how it could happen

| Alan Oscroft

I'd see it as a mistake to try to make any firm Lloyds share price predictions. But that doesn't stop…

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Will the FTSE 100 follow the S&P 500’s 10% correction? I don’t think so, and here’s why

| Alan Oscroft

As the S&P 500 suffers a painful spell, I consider how much FTSE 100 stock market investors here in the…

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3 things to do ahead of the new 2025-26 ISA year

| Alan Oscroft

It's time for us all to put on our investing boots and get to work on developing our plans for…

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Here’s how a 50-year-old could aim for £1,400-a-month passive income from an ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is one way to target long-term passive income, even for those hitting their…

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Time for a Berkeley Group share price recovery as FY guidance is confirmed?

| Alan Oscroft

After slumping in 2024, investors will want to see better from the Berkeley Group Holdings share price. Here's what the…

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How much lower can the Nvidia stock price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Nasdaq sell-off, where next for the Nvidia stock price? Predicting a recovery or a further fall might be…

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How much lower can the Tesla stock price fall as rival NIO climbs?

| Alan Oscroft

Many investors have been hoping for a Tesla stock fall for ages, to set up a nice buying opportunity. So…

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Why did this high-flying FTSE 250 stock just fall 15%?

| Alan Oscroft

Profit doubled sooner than expected, but this FTSE 250 share price slumped after a cracking five years. Confused? Here's what…

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How high can the Rolls-Royce share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has smashed through even the most ambitious predictions, so where does the City think it'll go…

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The 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA countdown is on! It’s time to plan

| Alan Oscroft

It's that time of year again, to close out our 2024-25 Stocks and Shares ISA strategy and make plans for…

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Prediction: this FTSE 100 dividend stock can keep paying passive income for years

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 company suffered falling profits in the past few years. But we might have just seen the year…

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As the Admiral share price jumps after profit nearly doubles, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The admiral share price has been steadily rising over the past couple of years, and the latest results give us…

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Here’s how we can earn passive income from a Stocks and Shares ISA while we sleep

| Alan Oscroft

How many different ways are there to generate a passive income? There are probably hundreds out there, but there's only…

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It’s time to wave goodbye to abrdn, as the aberdeen share price jumps 12%

| Alan Oscroft

The abrdn share price has had a terrible few years. But do these strong 2024 results mean aberdeen shares have…

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The Fresnillo share price gains after 2024 profits soar. Is it time to invest in silver demand?

| Alan Oscroft

A strong spell for precious metals has helped push up the Fresnillo share price in the past two years. And…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s 2024 letter to shareholders can teach us to be better investors

| Alan Oscroft

The latest 2024 letter from Warren Buffett is a bit shorter than previous ones, but it's still packed with words…

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