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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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These battered big-caps could be smart buys after today’s results

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These FTSE 350 stocks both offer dividend yields of 5% or more. Should you buy following news on earnings?

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Are these fast-growing stocks a buy after today’s updates?

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Should investors load up with these three fast-rising stocks, or do potential problems lie ahead?

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Are these FTSE 100 6% yields a buy after today’s results?

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Roland Head takes a look at the latest results from two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) financial heavyweights. Should you be…

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Should you buy, sell or hold these small caps after recent updates?

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Can these two popular oil and gas stocks deliver further gains or should investors lock in some profits?

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Are these small cap bargains too cheap to ignore?

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Two out-of-favour small caps that offer attractive dividend yields and could deliver long-term growth.

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Do today’s updates make these big fallers a buy?

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Are today's big losers buying opportunities, or falling knives?

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3 stocks I won’t be buying after today’s results

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Roland Head explains why he believes results from these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 firms aren't good enough to justify…

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Are Rio Tinto plc and Next plc a buy after today’s results?

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Roland Head asks if income hunters should be buying Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) and Next plc (LON:NXT) after today's updates.

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Does $2.5bn share buyback make HSBC Holdings plc a buy?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at this morning's results from HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA).

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3 FTSE 250 stocks you should be buying after today’s results?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at three FTSE 250 stocks reporting today that offer a mix of income and…

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5 stocks to buy during this oil market retreat?

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Are these shares too cheap to ignore? We look at Royal Dutch Shell, Faroe Petroleum, Hurricane Energy, Ithaca Energy and…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc beats expectations but warns on Brexit: should you buy or sell?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) expects slower growth following Brexit but continues to make good progress. Is now the time…

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Are these three financial stocks a buy after today’s results?

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Has Brexit provided a boost for Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC), Lancashire Holdings Limited (LON:LRE) and Burford Capital Limited (LON:BUR)?

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Is BP plc still a buy after today’s results?

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Roland Head reviews today's interim results from BP plc (LON:BP) and revisits his buy rating on this big income stock.

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5 big dividend stocks too good to miss

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Roland Head explores the dividend attractions of Aviva plc (LON:AV), Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG), PayPoint plc (LON:PAY), NewRiver…

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Should you buy these FTSE 250 stocks following today’s news?

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Roland Head looks at the latest trading updates from Aberdeen Asset Management plc (LON:ADN), Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) and Petra Diamonds…

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Is William Hill plc a buy after bid approach from Rank Group plc and 888 Holdings Public Limited Company?

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Should investors in William Hill plc (LON:WMH), Rank Group plc (LON:RNK) and 888 Holdings Public Limited Company (LON:888) take action…

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Should you buy these small-caps after today’s news?

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Inland Homes plc (LON:INL), Sprue Aegis plc (LON:SPRP) and Record plc (LON:REC) are on the move after today's updates.

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Are income picks Unilever plc, SSE plc and easyJet plc still a buy after today’s updates?

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Roland Head takes a closer look at today's updates from Unilever plc (LON:ULVR), SSE plc (LON:SSE) and easyJet plc (LON:EZJ).

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These battered dividend stocks could deliver big gains for shareholders

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Roland Head asks if Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG), Restaurant Group plc (LON:RTN) and Tullett Prebon plc (LON:TLPR) could be profitable…

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Should you buy or sell these big movers after today’s news?

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We explain why Judges Scientific plc (LON:JDG), Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) and Johnson Matthey plc (LON:JMAT) are on the move…

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Does recent news support a buy rating for Entu (UK) plc, IG Group Holdings plc and Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited?

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Roland Head asks whether recent news from Entu (UK) plc (LON:ENTU), IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) and Gulf Keystone Petroleum…

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As ARM Holdings plc flies on takeover bid, who could be next?

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Roland Head looks at the bid for ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) and asks whether Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG), TalkTalk…

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3 stocks dividing investors: Tesco plc, Persimmon plc & Aviva plc

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Should Tesco plc (LON:TSCO), Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) and Aviva plc (LON:AV) form part of your income portfolio?

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Are Halfords Group plc, Moneysupermarket.com Group plc and Ashmore Group plc dividend buys after today’s news?

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It's business as usual for Halfords Group plc (LON:HFD), Moneysupermarket.com Group plc (LON:MONY) and Ashmore Group plc (LON:ASHM), but are…

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These 3 stocks could be today’s biggest blue-chip bargains

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Roland Head explains why Computacenter plc (LON:CCC), Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) and Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) could be profitable contrarian…

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As retail sales fall, should you buy growth stars Boohoo.Com plc, Hotel Chocolat Group plc and Supergroup plc?

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Sales are racing ahead at Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO), Hotel Chocolat Group plc (LON:HOTC) and Supergroup plc (LON:SGP). Should you buy?

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4 Brexit-proof small-caps with big growth potential

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Roland Head explains why small caps Begbies Traynor Group plc (LON:BEG), Cape plc (LON:CIU), Gem Diamonds Limited (LON:GEMD) and Somero…

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Why Brexit risks won’t stop me investing

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The outlook for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may be uncertain, but the returns available from UK stocks are still attractive.

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Can 2016 winners Centamin plc (+145%), Anglo American plc (+149%) and Lonmin plc (+183%) keep on climbing?

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Roland Head takes a look at the mining rally and asks what's next for Centamin plc (LON:CEY), Anglo American plc…

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Should you buy Bovis Homes Group plc, Portmeirion Group plc and Genel Energy plc after today’s updates?

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Today's biggest movers include Portmeirion Group plc (LON:PMP), Bovis Homes Group plc (LON:BVS) and Genel Energy plc (LON:GENL). We explain…

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Should you buy or sell Melrose Industries plc and Carillion plc after today’s news?

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Should investors back management at Melrose Industries plc (LON:MRO) and Carillion plc (LON:CLLN) after positive updates?

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Should you buy Amec Foster Wheeler plc, Imagination Technologies Group plc and Gulf Marine Services plc after today’s updates?

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Roland Head explains the impact of the news from Amec Foster Wheeler plc (LON:AMFW), Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG) and…

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Are J Sainsbury plc, Dixons Carphone plc and GVC Holdings plc today’s top value buys?

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Roland Head explains why J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY), Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) and GVC Holdings plc (LON:GVC) could reward value…

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Is trouble looming for shareholders at Premier Oil plc and Tullow Oil plc?

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Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) and Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) have good assets but share a common problem. Should you buy…

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Is it too late to buy Royal Dutch Shell plc (+33%) and BP plc (+25%)?

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Roland Head explains why Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and BP plc (LON:BP) may be cheaper than they seem.

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How to use the Brexit sell-off to boost your retirement income

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Roland Head explains why the recent FTSE 100 sell-off could be good news for long-term investors.

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Why Berkeley Group Holdings plc, Go-Ahead Group plc & Next plc could be top contrarian choices

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Should you take advantage of the recent selloff to invest in Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON:BKG), Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG)…

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Are these today’s top contrarian buys? Halfords Group plc, Bovis Homes Group plc & Sports Direct International plc

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After recent falls, are Halfords Group plc (LON:HFD), Bovis Homes Group plc (LON:BVS) and Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD) simply…

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Should you buy or sell Rolls-Royce Holding plc, Northgate plc & Mears Group plc after today’s news?

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A closer look at the first updates since the referendum from Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR), Northgate plc (LON:NTG) and Mears…

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