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Alan Oscroft

Alan is a freelance writer who began writing for The Motley Fool in the late 1990s. He has been a private investor for more 30 years, and has explored a number of strategies, settling on high-yielding blue-chip shares.

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Should I buy after big Marks & Spencer share price jump?

| Alan Oscroft

The M&S share price (LON: MKS) just had one of its best weeks of the year, after a trading update…

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Where will the Tesco share price go in September and beyond?

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong couple of years, is the Tesco share price heading for a period of weakness? And will that…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares now they’re falling?

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Mail shares have made a storming recovery over the past year. Is it a good time to buy now…

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Can the AFC Energy share price build on its two-year gains?

| Alan Oscroft

The AFC (LON: AFC) share price has soared over the past two years, with a big jump in 2021. I…

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Balfour Beatty shares: buy now for a new construction boom?

| Alan Oscroft

Balfour Beatty shares have dipped after H1 results. But they've been recovering strongly, so is this a buying opportunity?

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The Persimmon share price looks cheap to me, with its 8% dividend yield

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price is barely moved by strong H1 results, despite a big dividend. I think it's one of…

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The Novacyt (NCYT) share price: is it set to soar again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Novacyt share price (LON: NCYT) collapsed earlier in 2021. But the latest news has sent it heading upwards again.…

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What’s happening to the BAE share price in August?

| Alan Oscroft

After a winning month in July, the BAE share price is faltering. Where will it go for the rest of…

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The National Grid share price is climbing, but I’d buy for the dividend

| Alan Oscroft

The National Grid share price held out strongly during the pandemic, as the value of defensive stocks became clear. Is…

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The best FTSE 100 dividends for a Stocks & Shares ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

My favourite Stocks and Shares ISA strategy is based on long-term dividend income. Here are three FTSE 100 stocks I'm…

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The ARB share price is falling back again. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The ARB share price (LON: ARB) has lost more than half its value since February's peak. Will the decline continue,…

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Is the Deliveroo share price (LON: ROO) set for further 2021 gains?

| Alan Oscroft

First half figures have given the Deliveroo share price a boost, as growth came in ahead of expectations. Is the…

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What’s happing to the Eurasia Mining share price (EUA)?

| Alan Oscroft

The Eurasia Mining (LON:EUA) share price has been falling back from its 2021 peak. Is it finally looking good as…

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Why did the Cairn Energy share price jump 25% on Thursday afternoon?

| Alan Oscroft

Is Thursday's leap in the Cairn Energy share price the start of the long-awaited road to oily riches? I take…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing FTSE 250 shares offering attractive growth and recovery prospects right now. Here are three I like that have…

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The WPP share price is recovering well. Here’s why I’d buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The WPP share price is still 45% down over five years. But the company is already back to 2019 performance…

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What will Q2 earnings do for the Beyond Meat share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Beyond Meat share price has been super volatile since IPO in 2019. But if it's steadying now, does it…

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The IAG share price: can it soar in August and beyond?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been sliding after a good start to 2021. Will it pick up in August as…

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Q2 results gave the BP share price a boost. Is it a top August buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the latest BP share price uptick keep on going for the long term? That could depend a lot on…

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Will this news help get the Rolls-Royce share price moving?

| Alan Oscroft

A day ahead of H1 results, we have news that should help boost optimism. So what's in store for the…

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Will the Morgan Sindall share price climb even higher in August?

| Alan Oscroft

After two cracking trading updates, the Morgan Sindall share price has soared. With H1 results coming, can it continue reaching…

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The Tullow Oil share price has climbed 50% in 2021. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Alan Oscroft

The Tullow Oil share price has been hammered in the past two years, but it might have turned the corner…

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Whatever happened to the Premier Oil share price?

| Alan Oscroft

I made a small loss on the Premier Oil share price when I sold. But how is the renewed company…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

I thought strong first-half results could give the Lloyds share price a boost, but that hasn't happened. What might August…

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The best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

Investors' eyes have been turned mostly to share price recoveries this year. But there are FTSE 100 dividends out there…

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Where will the Royal Mail share price go in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The Royal Mail share price has been falling back after a storming bull run. What might August, and the following…

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3 falling FTSE 100 shares to buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 100 shares are all having a bad Friday. Here's why that makes me want to pay closer attention…

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Despite a strong Q2, the Lloyds share price remains weak. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

What will it take to get the Lloyds share price moving again? A second-quarter profit and a renewed progressive dividend…

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H1 profits give the Barclays share price a boost. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price is picking up after upbeat first-half results. Here's why I rate Barclays as a long-term income…

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The Deliveroo share price is climbing. How much further will it go?

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results are due in August. Will the bottom-line figures give the Deliveroo share price an extra boost for the…

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What will Q2 results do for the Amazon share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Amazon share price is already gaining, ahead of Thursday's Q2 results. What will happen when investors get to see…

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The Unilever share price (ULVR) is falling. Here’s why it’s on my August shortlist

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Unilever share price entering a prolonged period of weakness? If it is, I think it might offer me…

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The Bridgepoint share price soars on market debut. Is this the 2021 IPO stock to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The record of flotations on the UK stock market is peppered with failures. But the Bridgepoint share price has bucked…

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Here’s why I’d buy this surprise FTSE 100 faller today

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 stock was soaring during the pandemic. It's now fallen right back, and I'm thinking of buying for…

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The LGEN share price is falling after a good 2021 start. Is it a top August buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The LGEN share price is falling along with the entire insurance sector. Here's why I see it as a buying…

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With a 4% dividend yield, and a falling BT share price, will I buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been climbing strongly in 2021. Does the recent dip put the stock on my list…

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The ARB share price just jumped another 20%. Is there a lot more to come?

| Alan Oscroft

The ARB share price has been heading upwards again, on speculation that big American companies are warming to cryptocurrency.

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The best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 has been having a shaky July, which stocks should I buy for August and beyond? I…

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Can the IAG share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been in a slump since March, as Covid continues to devastate the travel business. How…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the Rolls-Royce share price end the year higher? Or are we in for a renewed slump? We're approaching H1…

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