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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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Is Mitie Group plc uninvestable after today’s profit warning?

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Roland Head examines the numbers behind the latest profit warning from Mitie Group plc (LON:MTO).

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After 3.4% sales growth, was I wrong to doubt JD Wetherspoon plc?

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Roland Head explains why today's update has changed his view on pub chain J D Wetherspoon plc (LON:JDW).

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Does 9% customer growth make Provident Financial plc a better buy than Lloyds Banking Group plc?

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Do high margins and strong lending growth make Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) a better buy than Lloyds Banking Group plc…

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Is Goals Soccer Centres plc on the cusp of a major turnaround?

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from Goals Soccer Centres plc (LON:GOAL). Could investors score with this recovery play?

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Is Ashmore Group plc’s 6% dividend yield safe after 4% asset slump?

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Roland Head explains why shares of Ashmore Group plc (LON:ASHM) are rising today.

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Is SIG plc on the road to recovery after sales rise 11.2% in 2016?

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Shares of SIG plc (LON:SHI) have soared this morning. Roland Head asks if it's safe to invest after November's profit…

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With profits set to hit $300m, is Paysafe Group plc oversold?

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Roland Head asks if Paysafe Group plc (LON:PAYS) shares are too cheap after today's new guidance from the firm.

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Should you buy Debenhams plc & Booker Group plc after 5% sales growth?

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Roland Head takes stock of the latest figures from Debenhams plc (LON:DEB) and Booker Group plc (LON:BOK).

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Why 7% yielder Interserve plc could rocket after today’s update

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Roland Head explains why Interserve (LON:IRV) shares are rising and looks at the potential for a re-rating in 2017.

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Is Foxtons Group plc uninvestable after today’s fall?

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Are signs of value emerging at Foxtons Group plc (LON:FOXT)? Roland Head takes a look at the latest figures.

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Why 1% sales growth makes J Sainsbury plc a buy for me

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Roland Head reviews today's sales figures from J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and explains why he believes the shares are still…

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Why small caps Somero Enterprises, Inc. and H&T Group plc could soar in 2017

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Roland Head explains why Somero Enterprises, Inc. (LON:SOM) and H&T Group plc (LON:HAT) are rising fast today.

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Why I’m holding onto Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc after 4.7% sales growth

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Roland Head explains why he's holding onto his Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) stock and hoping for further gains.

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Why William Hill plc may be worth 25% more despite poor results

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Roland Head explains why he's not bothered about today's profit downgrade from William Hill plc (LON:WMH).

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Bovis Homes Group plc CEO quits — should shareholders follow suit?

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Roland Head takes a look at Bovis Homes Group plc (LON:BVS) and considers a potential alternative.

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Why I’d be happy to buy shares in Next plc after its collapse

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Roland Head lays out the value case for investing in Next plc (LON:NXT).

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Is Gear4music Holdings plc the next ASOS plc?

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Roland Head looks at today's guidance upgrade from Gear4music Holdings plc (LON:G4M) and highlights key differences with ASOS plc (LON:ASC).

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Why I’m holding onto TP ICAP plc after today’s update

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Roland Head explains why he's not selling TP ICAP plc (LON:TCAP) and highlights another potential finance buy.

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Why shares in Cape plc soared 17% today

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Roland Head explains why Cape plc (LON:CIU) is rocketing higher today and gives his verdict on the stock.

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Is today’s 10% riser Churchill China plc the perfect way to profit from Brexit?

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Churchill China plc (LON:CHH) has surged higher after a strong 2016 so Roland Head asks: is this home-grown exporter a…

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3 retailers that could deliver 30% gains in 2017

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Roland Head highlights three specialist retailers with the potential to outperform the market in 2017.

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Are these airline stocks still too cheap to ignore?

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Will airline stocks recover from last year's losses and hit new highs in 2017?

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Will these FTSE 100 laggards beat the market in 2017?

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Roland Head runs the rule over three of last year's biggest FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) losers. Will things turn around…

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3 under-the-radar income stocks for 2017

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Roland Head takes a look at three dividend stocks that could give your portfolio a New Year boost.

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Anglo American plc: what to expect in 2017

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Roland Head explains why he believes Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) shareholders could enjoy further gains this year.

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2 Warren Buffett stocks I’d buy for 2017

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Roland Head explains why he's recently invested in two of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) least popular stocks.

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These 6% yields are my top dividend buys for 2017

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Roland Head picks three of his top dividend buys for the year ahead.

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2016 in review: Anglo American plc

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Roland Head explains why Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) has performed so well this year.

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Do today’s acquisitions make Just Eat plc the best stock to take away in 2017?

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Roland Head explains why Just Eat plc (LON:JE) could be heading for market domination and considers the outlook for an…

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Rising oil prices could make Petrofac Limited and Go-Ahead Group plc buys for 2017

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Roland Head explains why he's backing Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC) and Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG), despite today's mixed news.

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19% profit growth could make Dixons Carphone plc a big winner in 2017

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Roland Head explains why today's impressive results could make Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) a top contrarian buy for 2017.

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Does Boohoo.Com plc’s PrettyLittleThing acquisition make it 2017’s best growth stock?

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Roland Head looks at the figures behind today's gains for Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) and considers an alternative growth pick.

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Should you catch this falling knife after another NCC Group plc profit warning?

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Is the bad news out in the open at NCC Group plc (LON:NCC), or is there worse to come?

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3 dividend stocks on my buy list for 2017

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Roland Head takes a closer look at the attractions of three income heavyweights.

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3-point checklist for investing in oil stocks

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Roland head explains what kind of stock he's looking for in the oil and gas market.

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2 hated dividend stocks to buy for 2017

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Roland Head considers the investment case for two high-yield FTSE 100 stocks.

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Does 14% sales growth make Sports Direct International plc and Ocado Group plc a buy for 2017?

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Updates from Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD) and Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) highlight two very different businesses.

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Why TUI AG is my top travel sector buy

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Roland Head explains why he's bullish about TUI AG (LON:TUI) and also considers a top alternative.

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These FTSE 250 stocks are undeniably cheap

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Roland Head profiles three bargain FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks. Is now the time to buy?

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Two 6%+ dividend stocks for your shopping list? Stagecoach Group plc and Carillion plc

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Roland Head looks at the latest figures from high-yield picks Stagecoach Group plc (LON:SGC) and Carillion plc (LON:CLLN).

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