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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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2 great growth stocks with tasty dividends too

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Why pick between growth shares and dividend shares when you can have both?

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2 stocks looking cheap on sparkling results

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Here are two very different shares, looking cheap for different reasons.

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This high-flying stock should keep on soaring

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Check out this top performing share that should just keep on going.

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Multibagger stocks defined

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Here's your guide to those elusive multibagger shares.

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Use your ISA allowance by the end of the month, or lose it

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An ISA is a great thing, and you should use as much of yours as you can each year.

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Here’s why I’d sell Aviva plc

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Would you be mad to consider selling Aviva plc (LON: AV)?

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2 growth stars to perk up your portfolio

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Here are two very different shares, both of which show exciting growth prospects.

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2 stocks I’d buy after FY results

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Check out these two hot stocks which have just reported impressive results.

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Why Old Mutual plc is a great pick for your ISA

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Old Mutual plc (LON: OML) looks like a great long-term investment, inside or outside an ISA.

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After rising 150% in a year, this stock could be gold for your portfolio

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This stock has soared since the start of 2016.

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The FTSE 350 recovery stock I’d buy today

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If you're looking for recovery bargains, the FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) is a good place to start.

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2 soaring growth shares that could have further to go

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Don't you just love a great growth stock story? Here are two.

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2 small-cap stocks headed for profitable recovery

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These 2 small cap shares have plunged, but they could be set for strong recoveries.

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FY results reveal 2 small caps with hidden growth potential

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Keeping your eyes open for small-cap growth opportunities? Check out results from these two.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks at super low prices

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If you want cheap dividend stocks, the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is home to plenty.

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Can these February FTSE 250 high-flyers keep on soaring in March?

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February has been a great month for the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX), and March is already looking good for further gains.

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3 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks at bargain basement prices

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Top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividends don't come cheap, you say? Think again.

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Will FY results keep these two stocks flying high in 2017?

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These two smaller stocks could be up there with the winners of 2017.

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SPO vs SPI: which cracking growth prospect should you buy?

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Can Sportech plc (LON:SPO) or Spirent Healthcare plc (LON:SPI) add growth to your portfolio?

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2 high-flying FTSE 250 shares that could have further to go

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If you're looking for growth opportunities, the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is laden with them.

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2 top FTSE 250 climbers with growing dividends

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Here's how these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) winners could reward you well.

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3 small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy in March

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There are some great dividends to be had from among the Footsie's smaller companies.

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Why these two small-cap stocks look good to me

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Here are 2 small caps that are tempting for different reasons.

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3 small-cap growth stocks I’d buy in March

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Check out these 3 growth opportunities with results coming our way in March.

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2 hot growth stocks to buy today on impressive results?

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Can these two growth opportunities propel you to handsome profits?

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How soon can Sirius Minerals plc hit 45p again?

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Are Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) shares destined to rise and fall like a yo-yo?

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in March

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Can you afford to miss these leading FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares, all reporting in March?

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Is it time to buy Barclays plc after FY results?

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2016 results show why Barclays plc (LON:BARC) could be Britain's best bank.

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Why Glencore plc could hit 400p in 2017

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Do full-year results for Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) come ahead of a share price climb to 400p and beyond?

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Here’s why BT Group plc shares could soon hit 400p again

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BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) shares are down, but they could be back quicker than you think.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d never sell

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There are some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that really do deserve to be held forever.

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3 cracking FTSE 250 bargains I’d buy now

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Trawling through the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) can throw up some very tempting opportunities.

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3 overlooked FTSE 250 growth stocks to buy now?

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) hides a lot of good value shares that the markets have overlooked.

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What will it take for Lloyds Banking Group plc shares to hit 100p again?

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Can Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares make it back to 100p?

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3 top FTSE 350 stocks I’d buy today

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Can you afford to miss these three FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) shares from this bargain sector?

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Here’s why you really should listen to Warren Buffett

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For a revered guru, Warren Buffett's investment strategy is deceptively simple.

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Neil Woodford’s best stocks of 2017 so far

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Here are three top picks from Neil Woodford's 2017 share portfolio that show the importance of a long-term view.

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3 big FTSE 250 dividends I’d definitely avoid right now

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Big dividends are usually wonderful, but there are some I'd steer well clear of.

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3 growth stocks I’d buy right now

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The next few years could see rich pickings among growth shares.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy in February

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Can you afford to miss these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income shares?

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