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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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2022 dividend forecasts: Lloyds, BP, Tesco

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Roland Head looks at 2022 dividend forecasts for three big FTSE 100 stocks. Will these popular companies increase their payouts…

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Here’s why the Tesla share price is falling today

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The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price has fallen after boss Elon Musk said no contract had been signed for a…

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Will IAG and Rolls-Royce shares pay dividends in 2022?

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Roland Head examines the outlook for IAG and Rolls-Royce shares and digs into the numbers. Can these businesses restart dividends…

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2022 dividend forecasts: Vodafone, National Grid, Rio Tinto

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What can income investors expect in 2022? Roland Head takes a look at dividend forecasts for three of the biggest…

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Lloyds (LON:LLOY) profits surge: bank upgrades forecasts

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The Lloyds share price is rising after the bank issued a strong set of Q3 results. Roland Head takes a…

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The James Fisher (FSJ) share price is down 35%. Should I buy now?

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The James Fisher share price has crashed. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and asks if this is a contrarian…

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The THG share price is sliding again: is it finally time to buy?

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The THG share price is down by more than 10% despite third-quarter sales growth of 38%. Roland Head give his…

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The Petrofac (LON:PFC) share price crashes as it raises $275m

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The Petrofac share price has slumped after announcing a discounted share sale to fund its settlement with the Serious Fraud…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy for a £6k passive income

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Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 shares with high dividend yields that he'd use to build a reliable passive income.

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The Smartspace Software (SMRT) share price has crashed. Here’s why

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The SmartSpace share price has tanked. Roland Head drills into today's profit warning and explains what's gone wrong at this…

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The Wise share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

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The Wise share price is down by 20% from its September peak. Roland Head is impressed with progress, but are…

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Are THG shares a dirt-cheap buy after their 50% crash?

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THG shares are rising after founder Matt Moulding said he would give up his controlling golden share. Is this a…

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Will the Boohoo share price ever return to 400p?

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Roland Head explains why he thinks Boohoo's recent share price crash may be overdone -- and why he might buy…

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How I invest in dividend stocks and one pick I’d buy now

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Roland Head explains what he looks for in a good dividend stock and provides an example of a FTSE 100…

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FTSE 100 hits 19-month high: is it too late to buy cheap stocks?

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Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 is rising and highlights three dirt-cheap stocks he's been buying for his share…

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Could rising interest rates trigger a stock market crash?

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Roland Head looks at the relationship between interest rates and stock market crashes and highlights three UK shares he'd buy…

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5 FTSE 100 shares with 9%+ dividend yields: should I buy now?

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These FTSE 100 shares boast dividend yields of 9% or more. Roland Head explains what's happening and reveals which companies…

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Will the ITM share price ever return to 600p?

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The ITM share price has collapsed since January, falling by 50%. Roland Head asks if this hydrogen stock is now…

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Is the Darktrace share price slump a buying opportunity?

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The Darktrace share price has been volatile, but this cybersecurity stock has risen by nearly 150% since its May IPO.…

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Greggs share price rises 140% in a year: is it too late to buy?

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The Greggs share price is climbing after the company announced plans to double its sales in five years. Roland Head…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers a crazy 18% dividend yield: is it a buy now?

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Is this forecast yield of 18% too good to be true, or too good to ignore? Roland Head investigates the…

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3 ultra-high-yield dividend stocks to buy right now

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These high-yield dividend stocks offer payouts of up to 9%. Roland Head explains why he's been buying them for his…

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Evergrande deal lifts FTSE 100: here are Wednesday’s top movers

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Bullish investors drove the FTSE 100 higher on Wednesday. Roland Head looks at the stories behind the news and reveals…

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This UK growth stock has doubled: is it still safe to buy?

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Small cap fintech stock Alfa Financial has soared after strong financial results. Roland Head gives his verdict on the stock.

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Will the Lloyds share price ever rise above 50p again?

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The Lloyds share price is below 50p... and falling. Is there any hope of a return to pre-pandemic levels? Roland…

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1 share to buy before the next stock market crash

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Roland Head reveals the identify of a company he sees as an ideal share to buy to help protect his…

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Why the Superdry share price jumped 20% today – and what I’d do now

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The Superdry share price is soaring, but it's not all good news. Roland Head gives his verdict on this high-profile…

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Can the easyJet share price recover from last week’s crash?

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The easyJet share price has fallen by 40% from the highs seen in May. Roland Head explains why he thinks…

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This UK stock just fell 33%! I think it’s one of the best shares to buy now

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Roland Head looks at two recent fallers and explains why he thinks they're among the best shares to buy now…

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This tech stock has doubled this year: is it a buy now?

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Shares in Kape Technologies are rising on news of a $1bn acquisition. Roland Head asks if he should buy this…

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Ocado (LON:OCDO) sales fall 19% after warehouse fire

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Ocado shares have been falling in recent months. But today's trading update suggests the group is holding on to most…

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3 passive income stocks to buy now

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Roland Head reveals his three best passive income ideas -- UK shares with decades of dividend growth and high profit…

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easyJet launches £1.2bn share sale after rejecting takeover offer

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easyJet shares have fallen after the company revealed surprise plans to raise £1.2bn by selling new shares to support future…

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2 UK shares to buy now at massive discounts

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Roland Head reveals two UK shares that are trading well below their breakup value, including one business where the CEO…

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy for an 8% passive income

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Dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Roland Head looks at three FTSE 100 high yielders,…

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Ted Baker reports 50% sales growth

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Ted Baker shares have risen by 40% over the last year. Today's trading update reports continued progress with the group's…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now with £2,000

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Roland Head explains why he thinks these two famous names are among the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy now…

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Will the Tesco share price keep climbing in September?

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The Tesco share price has been on a tear in August. Can the UK's biggest supermarket keep rising? Roland Head…

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3 stocks that fell 30%+ in August: are they the best shares to buy now?

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Bargain stocks can be hidden among recent big fallers, says Roland Head. Are these unloved stocks among the best shares…

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The Eurasia Mining share price is up 60%: here’s what I’d do now

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The Eurasia Mining share price is flying, but does it still offer value? Roland Head digs down into the latest…

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