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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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How low can the Barclays share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays plc (LON: BARC) share price fell below its 2016 low in August. I think there could be worse…

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2 growth plus dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

For growth and dividends, I've been watching these two stocks for some time, and I might finally take the plunge.

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Why I’d run a mile from the Sports Direct share price right now

| Alan Oscroft

Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) shares have slumped, but here's why I still wouldn't buy them.

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Why the Saga share price fell 7% in August

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why the Saga plc (LON: SAGA) share price looks like a great recovery buy to me now.

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Can this dividend-paying oil stock keep smashing the BP share price?

| Alan Oscroft

If you think big oil companies like BP plc (LON: BP) are the only picks for dividends, you should know…

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How low can the SXX share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Don't make the mistake of thinking the Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price can't possibly fall any further.

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Why I think the Vodafone share price could be set for a rebound

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Vodafone Group plc (LSE: VOD) shares could be set for sustainable long-term growth.

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Which shares and investment trusts did investors buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and shares activity was unusually high in August. Here's a look at the most popular buys of the month.

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How to invest in Bitcoin without buying Bitcoin

| Alan Oscroft

I say Bitcoin is a fad bubble that's set to burst, but that doesn't mean there aren't any good cryptocurrency…

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How should I invest £100k?

| Alan Oscroft

Having £100,000 to invest might sound like a dream, but it does come with extra challenges, says Alan Oscroft.

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Retirement Articles

Why putting your money in a Cash ISA will make you poorer

| Alan Oscroft

If you think a Cash ISA is a good way to save for your retirement, please read this and think…

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A FTSE 100 stock I think can smash the Rolls-Royce share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) share price recovery has stalled, but here's a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock I'd…

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Why I think this FTSE 250 stock could trash the GSK share price

| Alan Oscroft

I love GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK). But I reckon this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock could beat it in the…

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How low can the RBS share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) shares have slumped to prices not seen since 2016. Surely they can't…

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Why the UKOG share price rose 13% in August

| Alan Oscroft

After a long slide, are UK Oil & Gas plc (LON: UKOG) shares finally starting to turn around?

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Should I invest in this FTSE 250 stock after 15% share price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

I believe there are some great recovery candidates in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) right now. Is this one of…

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Why the FTSE 100 could still reach 8,000 points by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be heading for new record highs in the months ahead, Brexit deal…

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How low can the IQE share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The IQE plc (LON: IQE) growth story has been badly shaken, but could there be worse to come before things…

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Retirement Articles

How you can double your State Pension with just £30 a week

| Alan Oscroft

If you don't like the idea of retiring on just £8,767 per year, here are some thoughts on how you…

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Why the Lloyds Banking Group share price fell 7% in August

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares have put in another poor month, but is there even more trouble ahead?

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Forget buy-to-let and Bitcoin, I say a FTSE 100 index tracker in an ISA is best

| Alan Oscroft

There are many options for investing your money, and here's why I believe a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index tracker…

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A Stocks & Shares ISA and Self-Invested Personal Pension could help you quit your job

| Alan Oscroft

Making the most of the tax savings on offer from both ISAs and SIPPs could give your retirement plans a…

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Should I buy shares now, or wait?

| Alan Oscroft

With world economies and politics in turmoil, people are increasingly uncertain about when to buy shares. Here's my take.

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Why I think this 10%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock could have you laughing all the way to the bank

| Alan Oscroft

Forget where the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is going, just look at these juicy fat dividends instead.

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How Should I Invest £10k?

| Alan Oscroft

Where's the best place to invest £10,000? There are many options, but I reckon there's only one answer.

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Should I buy shares in Kier Group?

| Alan Oscroft

Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) shares have nearly doubled in less than a month. Is it a recovery stock to…

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Should I buy shares in Thomas Cook after 15% price fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) has revealed details of its rescue plan. Here's what I'd do about it.

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Should I buy Bitcoin now?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm constantly being asked about Bitcoin. Here's my take on the best time to buy.

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Should I buy shares in a rights issue?

| Alan Oscroft

A rights issue can be a tricky thing to understand, and it needs careful thought before deciding to buy.

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Retirement Articles

Is the FTSE 250 perfect for beating the State Pension?

| Alan Oscroft

Think dividends from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) provide the best retirement strategy? I reckon the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX)…

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks I think have more to give in 2020

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) is up 10% in 2019, and I believe these growth stocks can help take it…

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A FTSE 100 growth share I think will beat the Ocado share price

| Alan Oscroft

Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO) shares look priced for growth, but here's a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock that I…

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Just how low can the Aviva share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price is on the slide again, but here's why I think the market has…

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Should I buy shares in Sirius Minerals?

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon the next month could be make or break for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), and here's what I'd…

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What will Brexit do to the Tesco share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Should I buy Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares in the final run-up to Brexit?

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Should I buy shares in Sophos Group?

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in growth stock Sophos Group plc (LON: SOPH) are way down from their peak, so is it time to…

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Is this the best way to make £1 million for your retirement savings?

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon this is the best way to invest for your retirement, but most people are missing the opportunity.

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How following Warren Buffett could help you prosper in a recession

| Alan Oscroft

Are you scared of investing when there might be a recession coming? I'm quite certain Warren Buffett isn't.

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Does this news from Ted Baker boost Next’s share price prospects?

| Alan Oscroft

There's a new tie-up between Ted Baker plc (LON: TED) and Next plc (LON: NXT), but which stock would I…

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Is Metro Bank set to beat the RBS share price in 2020?

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO) and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) have slumped for different…

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