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Roland Head

Roland is an experienced investment writer and analyst with a particular focus on dividend investing and value opportunities. He's been writing for the Motley Fool since 2012 and also contributes to a number of other private investor platforms. Roland holds the CFA UK Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. A keen private investor, he also runs an internet business.

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The Hut Group (LON:THG) shares surge – should I buy now?

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THG shares are surging after the company reported "numerous" bid approaches and said sales rose by 35% in 2021.

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares right now?

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price is down 25% this year. Manager James Anderson warns investors there may be…

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Will the BP share price keep rising?

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The BP share price is up nearly 15% this year and has doubled from its 2020 lows. Roland Head thinks…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price become a star performer?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down 30% this year, but Roland Head can see clear signs of value. He's eyeing…

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Why the Barclays share price could be at a turning point

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Roland Head explains why he thinks Barclays' share price could be a double bagger. He's looking at this FTSE 100…

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My top 10 best UK stocks to buy now with £10k

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Roland Head reveals his top-10 list of the best UK stocks to buy now. Among his picks are an energy…

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Why the Petropavlovsk (POG) share price may be heading for zero

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The Petropavlovsk share price has crashed 20% after the company warned that shareholders could lose everything in a fire sale…

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Why the Polymetal share price could be at a turning point

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The Polymetal share price rose on Friday, but Roland Head thinks the latest news from the company signals a big…

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Does a 7% yield make Aviva shares a slam-dunk buy?

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The Aviva share price offers a prospective dividend yield of 7.1%. But there's a small catch, as Roland Head explains.

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3 cheap stocks to buy with £1k in this market recovery

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The market rebound has left some good, cheap stocks behind, says Roland Head. He reveals three companies on his buy…

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3 recession-resistant stocks I’d buy for my ISA

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Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 'recession stocks' he'd add to his ISA for growth and income in uncertain times.

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How I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 dividends today

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FTSE 100 dividends can be a great source of passive income. Roland Head explains how he'd target reliable payouts from…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could be at a turning point

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The Rolls-Royce share price has suffered since February. Roland Head explains why he's looking at the engine specialist as a…

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3 passive income stocks with 8% yields I’d buy with £1k

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These FTSE 100 shares boast 8% dividend yields. Roland Head explains why he thinks they're a safe choice for passive…

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3 cheap penny stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline

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These unloved penny stocks could be ideal ISA buys, says Roland Head. He's hunting for cheap shares to buy before…

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3 uranium stocks to buy in April for ‘nuclear’ growth

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The uranium price is rising as investors bet on nuclear power. These related stocks could be big winners, argues Roland…

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5 dirt-cheap UK shares I’d buy in April

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Roland Head looks at some cheap UK shares with high dividend yields he's looking for his portfolio ahead of the…

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The S4 Capital share price just crashed 35%. Should I buy now?

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The S4 Capital share price has crashed following some unexpected news. Roland Head asks if this fall could be a…

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Why the Polymetal & POG share prices have surged 30%+ today

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The Polymetal share price share price is soaring today. Roland Head explains why the latest news from the company could…

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My 3 best renewable energy stocks to buy with £1k today

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These are the best renewable energy stocks to buy today, argues Roland Head. He explains how he'd aim to profit…

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Why I think the BT share price could keep rising

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The BT share price is up 25% over the last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks this could be…

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How I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 100 today for passive income

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The FTSE 100 has bounced back over the last fortnight, but Roland Head reckons many of the shares in the…

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$100 oil: what’s next for the Harbour Energy share price?

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Harbour Energy reported bumper profits last week, but its share price has lagged the rising oil price so far this…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy FTSE 100 stocks

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Roland Head reveals three FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy today based on the methods used by Warren Buffett.

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3 top UK shares I’d buy before the ISA deadline

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The ISA deadline is on 5 April. Roland Head reveals three UK dividend shares he's been buying for his Stocks…

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As the Ted Baker share price soars on M&A news, is this UK stock next?

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The Ted Baker share price has surged higher today on takeover interest. Roland Head highlights another UK stock he thinks…

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3 things that could affect the Cineworld share price

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What will happen to the Cineworld share price this year? Roland Head shares some surprising insights from the company's recent…

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Will the Cineworld share price keep rising after today’s results?

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The Cineworld share price is rising after the company said admissions are expected to return to 85% of 2019 levels…

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Has the Abrdn share price reached a turning point?

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The Abrdn share price has fallen by more than 50% since 2017. But the story is changing. Roland Head explains…

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After 30% falls, I’d buy these FTSE 100 shares now

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These FTSE 100 shares could deliver big gains for long-term investors, says Roland Head. Should he buy them ahead of…

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3 fallen FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for a passive income

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Roland Head reveals three of this top FTSE 100 shares to buy for a passive income in uncertain markets, including…

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IAG vs Rolls-Royce share price: which is the best bargain right now?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been falling in recent weeks, but this business may have some key advantages over airline…

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3 things I need to see in Cineworld’s results this week

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Will Cineworld shares surge when the company reports results on Thursday? Roland Head explains what he'll be looking for.

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Is the ITV share price cheap after recent results?

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The ITV share price crashed 25% after the FTSE 250 firm published annual results on 3 March. Roland Head explains…

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Will the Amazon share price soar after its stock split?

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The Amazon share price is down 5% over the last year but has doubled since the start of 2019. Roland…

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4 Warren Buffett tips I’m following to buy UK stocks before the ISA deadline

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Roland Head explains why he's planning to buy UK stocks for his Stocks and Shares ISA in March, despite uncertain…

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Evraz, Polymetal, and POG – what next for these LSE shares?

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These LSE shares have all fallen around 80% in one month. Roland Head asks what's next for Russian miners Evraz,…

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The Boohoo share price is up 15% today, is it finally a buy?

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After a year-long slump, the Boohoo share price is rising. Roland Head explains why he thinks this could be a…

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Why the Tullow Oil share price is down 15% today

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The Tullow Oil share price is falling after the company's results. Roland Head explains why profits may be restricted despite…

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The Polymetal share price is bouncing — is it time to buy?

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The Polymetal share price is roaring back following a confident statement from the company. Roland Head asks if he should…

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