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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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3 Numbers That Don’t Lie About Lloyds Banking Group PLC

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) could deliver earnings above expectations this year, suggests Roland Head.

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3 Numbers That Don’t Lie About GlaxoSmithKline plc

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Roland Head explains why he's still a buyer of GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK), despite short-term headwinds.

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How Safe Is Your Money In NEXT plc?

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NEXT plc (LON:NXT) has delivered the goods for shareholders since 2009, but is it time to look elsewhere for growth?

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Boost Your Pharma Income By 170%: Sell AstraZeneca plc Today And Buy GlaxoSmithKline plc

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How AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) shareholders could lock in a massive income boost by switching to GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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£20 Says You Should Be Buying Tesco PLC

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Now could be the time to buy Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) -- before the City spots this massive opportunity.

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The Hidden Nasty In BP plc’s Latest Results

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BP plc (LON:BP) delivered a crowd-pleasing dividend hike in its first-quarter results, but the news wasn't all good.

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How Safe Is Your Money In Reckitt Benckiser Plc?

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Can Reckitt Benckiser Plc (LON:RB) afford a $14bn acquisition?

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Should I Sell Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc?

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If you didn't sell Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) the share price tanked, should you sell now?

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Gold Edges Higher On Russia-Ukraine Tensions, Centamin PLC and Highland Gold Mining Ltd Outperform Market

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) edged higher last week, while shares in Egyptian gold…

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Barclays PLC: It’s Always Darkest Before The Dawn

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Now could be a Warren Buffett-style opportunity for Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) investors.

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The Hidden Nasty In Imperial Tobacco Group PLC’s Latest Results

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Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (LON:IMT) shareholders are being indulged -- but a hangover could follow.

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5 Metrics That Tell Me Lloyds Banking Group PLC Is A Buy

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) is looking more attractive than at any time since the financial crisis.

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HSBC Holdings plc And Standard Chartered PLC Are Still Cheap: Which Should You Buy?

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The Asian sell-off has left Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) and HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) looking too cheap to ignore, says…

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What Price Should You Pay For Diageo plc?

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Roland Head reveals his target 'buy' price for Diageo plc (LON:DGE).

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Gold Slips As Ukraine Fears Fade And US Unemployment Figures Support Recovery

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) retreated from recent highs, as strong economic data triggered…

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Does National Grid plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Income stalwart National Grid plc (LON:NG) has a crucial advantage over other utilities.

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Is BP plc An Annuity Alternative?

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BP plc (LON:BP) is a big beast of the income world -- investors shouldn't be distracted by its US woes.

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Does Banco Santander SA Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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As we exit the financial crisis, is Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) still a compelling buy, or is their better value…

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Indian Takeaway Could Get Very Expensive For Diageo plc

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Diageo plc (LON:DGE) has doubled its offer to shareholders of India's United Spirits, despite slowing growth.

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Tesco PLC Asia Results Confirm My Buy Rating

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Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) may have failed in the US, but its Asian operations deserve much more respect.

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How Safe Is Your Money In SABMiller plc?

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Brewer SABMiller plc (LON:SAB) faces currency headwinds and slowing growth. Should shareholders stay put or move on?

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How Safe Is Your Money In Royal Mail PLC?

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After a strong start to the year, Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) shares are on the slide. Should shareholders be worried?

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Gold Rises As Stocks Decline And Ukraine Tensions Escalate; Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. Outperforms On Production Guidance

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) moved steadily higher last week, while Kirkland Lake Gold…

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How Safe Is Your Money In British American Tobacco plc?

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Is British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) playing a risky financial game to reward shareholders?

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Is Centrica PLC Due A Change At The Top?

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Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) CEO Sam Laidlaw has had a good run, but hard decisions may be on the horizon.

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Does Dividend Deal Make Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc A Buy?

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Should Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) shareholders celebrate the bank's dividend deal?

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How Safe Is Your Money In Tesco PLC?

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Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) has been rocked by falling sales and management departures. Is the firm's dividend safe?

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Is Barclays PLC An Annuity Alternative?

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Roland Head believes that now is the perfect time to buy Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) for long-term income seekers.

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How Safe Is Your Money In ARM Holdings plc?

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ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) has bullet-proof finances, but this Fool has identified another risk to shareholders' wealth.

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Does BT Group plc Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) is facing allegations that it is using its broadband monopoly to bolster profits. Is now the…

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How Safe Is Your Money In BG Group plc?

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BG Group plc (LON:BG) has delivered two profit warnings in two years. What's next?

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How Safe Is Your Money In SSE PLC?

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SSE PLC (LON:SSE) recently announced spending cuts and a price freeze. Should shareholders be worried?

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Is Tesco PLC An Annuity Alternative?

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Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) hasn't cut its dividend for 29 years. Roland Head argues that now is the time to stock…

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Weak US Jobs Numbers Support Gold, But Petropavlovsk PLC And African Barrick Gold PLC Outperform

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Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) edged up, while Petropavlovsk PLC (LON:POG) and African Barrick…

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3 Bargain Stocks I’m Loading Into My ISA

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Barclays PLC (LON:BARC), Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and Aviva plc (LON:AV) all look seriously cheap.

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Is Unilever plc An Annuity Alternative?

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The annuity market is expected to halve in size following the Budget -- but could Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) shareholders benefit…

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Is British American Tobacco plc An Annuity Alternative?

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Is British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) the best choice?

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Is Vodafone Group plc An Annuity Alternative?

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The annuity market is expected to halve in size following the Budget -- but Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) shareholders could…

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Does Royal Mail PLC Pass My Triple-Yield Test?

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Roland Head takes closer look at Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG). Does the postal group still offer attractive returns?

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Is Lloyds Banking Group PLC An Annuity Alternative?

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The annuity market is expected to halve in size following the Budget -- but Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) shareholders…

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