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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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3 crazy investment ‘rules’ you should avoid like the plague

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Do you base your investment strategy on following rules? If you do, it's well worth examining them to be sure…

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2 future growth stocks I’d buy today

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Can these cash-burn stocks of the present really turn into profit stars of the future?

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One small-cap turnaround stock I’d buy instead of Tullow Oil plc

| Alan Oscroft

Massive debts at Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) make it a very risky investment right now.

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2 easy millionaire-maker growth stocks?

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The P/E ratios are high for these two shares but their performances suggest that they're worth the price premium.

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2 undervalued growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

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You can get seriously rich by investing in growth stocks that have been overlooked by the market.

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A 15-bagger growth stock that could have a lot more to give

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Here's a solid growth stock that could keep on climbing for years to come.

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2 cheap dividend stocks that could help you retire rich

| Alan Oscroft

Progressive dividends that grow every year are the stuff of which long-term wealth is made.

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2 soaring growth stocks I’d buy for the next 25 years

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Many investors steer clear of shares that are already flying, but there shouldn't be any need to be scared of…

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Why I’d buy Unilever plc and Diageo plc to hold for ever

| Alan Oscroft

If Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) and Diageo plc (LON:DGE) can combine long-term growth with progressive dividends, why buy anything else?

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Which stocks would benefit most from a Brexit reversal?

| Alan Oscroft

It's probably unthinkable, but what would a 'Remain' change of heart do for the Footsie's top stocks?

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One dividend stock I’d buy instead of going for BT Group plc’s 6% yield

| Alan Oscroft

Big dividends at BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) might be deceptive, and there could be better alternatives out there.

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A growth-plus-dividend stock I’d buy ahead of Vodafone Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) offers big dividends, but here's a smaller stock that could be a better buy.

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2 hot growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stocks aren't get-rich-quick punts, and I'd only buy those I'm prepared to hold for a decade.

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These 2 gold stocks could be the ones to hold for the next year

| Alan Oscroft

Gold is a safe haven in troubled times, and gold mining stocks could gear up the potential gains while world…

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2 bargain growth stocks that could make you a millionaire

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These two 'hidden' growth stocks are easy to overlook.

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A small-cap growth stock I’d buy ahead of IQE plc

| Alan Oscroft

Picking good growth shares can bring you big profits, but buying overpriced ones can cost you money.

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Is Interserve plc a falling knife to buy after 40% fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Interserve plc (LON:IRV) shares are hammered after shock profit warning.

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2 bargain bank stocks that could help you retire with a million

| Alan Oscroft

The UK's banking stocks still look like they could be seriously undervalued.

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Two cheap dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Alan Oscroft

These two companies produce things the world will always need, and their shares look like great long-term investments.

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A growth stock I’d buy alongside this Neil Woodford favourite

| Alan Oscroft

Top investor Neil Woodford has a nose for major growth stocks, and you can follow his lead.

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Is it too late to buy UK Oil & Gas Investments plc?

| Alan Oscroft

UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) might be only at the start of something very big.

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Two overlooked bargain growth stocks I’d buy today

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Here are two stocks that really could have great long-term growth potential.

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A turnaround stock to buy after 10% share price hike?

| Alan Oscroft

Buying into a stock market sector when it's starting to bounce back can be a great move, and here are…

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A solid dividend stock I’d buy to complement British American Tobacco plc

| Alan Oscroft

The dividend yield at British American Tobacco plc (LSE: BATS) is rising, and there are more like it too.

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Two Footsie-beating investment trusts that could make you a millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts really can be a solid way to invest for your long-term future, offering both income and growth.

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Why I’d buy Provident Financial plc shares after 15% rebound

| Alan Oscroft

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) might be down, but the long-term future could still be exciting.

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2 bargain small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

If you're building a portfolio to provide healthy retirement income, you should check out these two candidate stocks.

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A ‘secret’ dividend stock I’d buy alongside Barclays plc

| Alan Oscroft

Buying well-known dividend stocks like Barclays plc (LON: BARC) is great, but there are overlooked bargains out there too.

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Does government energy price cap mean you should sell National Grid plc?

| Alan Oscroft

Is political interference set to kill off profits from energy shares like National Grid plc (LON: NG)?

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2 small-cap growth stocks that could make you fabulously rich

| Alan Oscroft

After a terrific performance already, these two soaring growth shares really could have a lot more to give.

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This 6% dividend yield is set to challenge Centrica plc’s

| Alan Oscroft

Could this depressed stock really beat the mighty Centrica plc (LON: CNA) in the dividend stakes?

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Two growth-plus-income stocks offering 6%+ dividend yields

| Alan Oscroft

These stocks have provided terrific share price growth, with super dividends thrown in.

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Do you want to get rich quick in the stock market?

| Alan Oscroft

Everyone wants to know the secret of getting rich quick, don't they? But can it be done though buying shares?

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3 reasons I’d buy more Lloyds Banking Group plc stock

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could still be one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100.

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2 small-cap growth stocks that could make you a millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

You don't need many growth shares to come good to make some significant cash. Here are two that could have…

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Here’s why I’d buy turnaround stock Carillion plc after H1 results

| Alan Oscroft

After Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) shares nosedived, they could be just too cheap to ignore.

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One bargain growth stock I’d buy ahead of Boohoo.Com plc

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO) have flown, but here's a potentially better bargain that could be just starting.

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Why I’d sell Purplebricks Group plc to buy this growth stock

| Alan Oscroft

Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) could have flown too far too soon, but here's a growth candidate that's yet to…

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Should you buy Petra Diamonds Limited after a 15% jump today?

| Alan Oscroft

The latest update could mark a turnaround point for Petra Diamonds Limited (LON: PDL).

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Why I’d buy this progressive dividend stock alongside Legal & General Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN) pays top dividends, and here's a long-term income stock that's a good match.

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