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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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2 dividend stocks I’d never sell

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Roland Head highlights two stocks with the potential to provide a lifetime income.

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Is it time to start buying these burned-out FTSE 250 stocks?

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Roland Head reviews the investment case for two of last year's biggest FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) fallers.

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2 dividend stocks that could help you retire early

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Two big-cap dividend stocks with the potential to deliver surprising profit growth.

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5 profit warnings in 15 months… has Cobham plc now bottomed?

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Roland Head considers the latest profit warning from Cobham plc (LON:COB) and asks whether it's time to think about buying.

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Do these figures mean I should start selling mining stocks?

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Roland Head asks: is it time to take profits on miners and look elsewhere for value?

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Are these explosive growth stocks about to crash?

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Are these stocks still a compelling buy, or do the risks now outweigh the likely rewards?

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3 growth stocks that could make you rich

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Roland Head takes a look at three fast-moving growth stocks. Can these star performers deliver further gains?

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Are these high-flying FTSE 250 engineers worth buying?

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Progress has been swift for these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks, but what's next?

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Was I right to buy this FTSE 100 stock in February?

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Roland Head explains why he bought this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock in February and considers a possible alternative.

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Two 6% yields I’d buy today, and one I’d sell

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Roland Head takes a fresh look at three value stocks with high yields.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks trading at bargain levels

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Roland Head takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks with 6% yields and attractive valuations.

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Could these FTSE 100 stars disappoint investors in 2017?

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Roland Head considers the outlook for two top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) performers. Is it time to take profits?

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Why these growth stocks might still be far too cheap

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Roland Head takes a look at two top growth stocks and asks whether further gains are likely.

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Why these value stocks could be contrarian buys in 2017

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Roland Head takes a look at two of this year's big fallers and asks: is hidden value on offer at…

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Why Rio Tinto plc could hit 4,000p in 2017

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Roland Head asks whether Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) can continue climbing after beating market expectations in 2016.

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2 growth stocks that could deliver a 50% gain in 2017

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Roland Head reviews the latest figures from two hotly-debated growth stocks.

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Should I buy more BP plc after Q4 profits double?

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Roland Head reviews the latest figures from BP plc (LON:BP) and asks: do the shares deserve a buy rating?

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2 bargain dividend stocks I’d buy now

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Roland Head considers two financial stocks with attractive yields and strong upside potential.

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Why this growth star could disappoint investors in 2017

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Roland Head considers whether it's time to take profits on two big-cap growth stocks.

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Can debt deal help this growth stock beat last year’s 365% gain?

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Roland Head takes a look at the growth prospects for one of last year's top performers following news of a…

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2 Neil Woodford stocks Warren Buffett might buy in 2017

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Roland Head considers the latest results from a specialist financial firm and explains why investors may want to look more…

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2 stocks you could buy today and never sell

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Roland Head uncovers two stocks he believes could be Warren Buffett-style 'forever' investments.

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Should you buy or sell AstraZeneca plc after FY sales fall 5%?

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Roland Head reviews 2016 results from AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) and asks whether the firm's ambitious goals deserve a buy rating.

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2 dividend stocks with 15% growth potential in 2017

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Roland Head highlights two market-beating stocks with the potential to deliver growth and income.

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Is Centamin plc today’s top gold buy after 313% profit growth?

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Roland Head reviews a strong set of results from Centamin plc (LON:CEY) but highlights a potential downside for shareholders.

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Why Tesco plc shareholders should cheer £3.7bn Booker Group plc deal

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Roland Head explains why the merger between Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) and Booker Group plc (LON:BOK) should be good news for…

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Could bargain stocks Lonmin plc and Bowleven plc double despite trouble?

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Roland Head assesses the prospects for shareholders of Lonmin plc (LON:LMI) and Bowleven plc (LON:BLVN).

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Should I top up with Diageo plc after 28% profit growth?

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Roland Head reviews the latest market-beating figures from Diageo plc (LON:DGE). Should he buy more?

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This fast-growing small cap looks cheap to me after 30% profit growth

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Roland Head looks at a small cap services firm and one of its larger peers, and asks if investor concerns…

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Is Banco Santander SA an income buy after profits rise 4%?

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Roland Head explains why he's impressed by the latest figures from Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC).

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Is IG Group Holdings plc a contrarian buy after profits rise by 7.8%?

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Roland Head takes a look at IG Group Holdings plc's (LON:IGG) latest figures and suggests another contrarian pick.

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2 small caps that could double in 2017

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Roland Head takes a look at two of today's top small-cap movers.

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Is BT Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 15% today?

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Roland Head asks whether today's shock profit warning from BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) is a buying opportunity.

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Does $200m+ cash pile make Lamprell plc a recovery buy for 2017?

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Investors in Lamprell plc (LON:LAM) should focus on the cash and look forward to 2018, says Roland Head.

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This cash-rich tech stock remains my top Brexit buy after 9% growth

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from two software groups with strong growth credentials.

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Two super 5%+ dividend yields I’m buying for the year ahead

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Roland Head takes a look at two top dividend stocks from his portfolio.

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2 soaring small caps set for significant gains

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Roland Head takes a look at two retailers with the potential to deliver significant upside.

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Is Chemring Group plc an unmissable buy after 45% profit growth?

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Roland Head looks at the upside potential for Chemring Group plc (LON:CHG) and considers a possible alternative.

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Is fast-growing Workspace Group plc ord gbp1 a top property buy after 11.1% rent growth?

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Roland Head explains why Workspace Group plc ord gbp1 (LON:WKP) may offer value after today's Q3 results.

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Is this turnaround stock still a bargain after 140% revenue growth?

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Roland Head asks whether two contrasting mining stocks still offer value after a year of big gains.

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