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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 soon can Sirius Minerals plc hit 45p again?

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Are Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) shares destined to rise and fall like a yo-yo?

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in March

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Can you afford to miss these leading FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares, all reporting in March?

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Is it time to buy Barclays plc after FY results?

| Alan Oscroft

2016 results show why Barclays plc (LON:BARC) could be Britain's best bank.

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Why Glencore plc could hit 400p in 2017

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Do full-year results for Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) come ahead of a share price climb to 400p and beyond?

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Here’s why BT Group plc shares could soon hit 400p again

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BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) shares are down, but they could be back quicker than you think.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d never sell

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There are some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that really do deserve to be held forever.

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3 cracking FTSE 250 bargains I’d buy now

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Trawling through the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) can throw up some very tempting opportunities.

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3 overlooked FTSE 250 growth stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) hides a lot of good value shares that the markets have overlooked.

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What will it take for Lloyds Banking Group plc shares to hit 100p again?

| Alan Oscroft

Can Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares make it back to 100p?

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3 top FTSE 350 stocks I’d buy today

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Can you afford to miss these three FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) shares from this bargain sector?

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Here’s why you really should listen to Warren Buffett

| Alan Oscroft

For a revered guru, Warren Buffett's investment strategy is deceptively simple.

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Neil Woodford’s best stocks of 2017 so far

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Here are three top picks from Neil Woodford's 2017 share portfolio that show the importance of a long-term view.

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3 big FTSE 250 dividends I’d definitely avoid right now

| Alan Oscroft

Big dividends are usually wonderful, but there are some I'd steer well clear of.

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3 growth stocks I’d buy right now

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The next few years could see rich pickings among growth shares.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy in February

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Can you afford to miss these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) income shares?

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Here’s how you could retire as a millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

Why be a pensioner pauper when you can be a millionaire instead?

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Here’s why BP plc shares could soon hit 600p

| Alan Oscroft

BP plc (LON: BP) shares last hit 600p in 2010. When will it happen again?

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3 top FTSE 350 shares you should consider buying today

| Alan Oscroft

Check out these latest great FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) results.

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Should you buy Lloyds Banking Group plc before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

Are Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) shares so cheap you should dive in now?

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3 seriously undervalued stocks I’d buy before it’s too late

| Alan Oscroft

It's not often we see a whole sector so badly undervalued.

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Should you buy these 3 great dividend stocks in February?

| Alan Oscroft

There should be news of some great dividends coming our way in February.

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3 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in February

| Alan Oscroft

You shouldn't miss these top company results coming our way next month.

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3 attractive dividend shares I’d buy in February

| Alan Oscroft

Watch out for great dividends among companies reporting in February.

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After BT Group plc’s shock profit warning, is Vodafone Group plc next?

| Alan Oscroft

Should Vodafone Group plc investors be worrying after BT Group plc shares slump?

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3 attractive growth shares I’d buy in February

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There could be some nice growth stock bargains among February's results.

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5 facts you didn’t know about dividends

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends can put your investment performance ahead of the crowd.

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5 smart ISA moves you can make in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

It's getting close to ISA allowance time again, so what should you do?

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One stock market sector I’d buy in 2017, and one I’d avoid

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What does hard Brexit mean for the FTSE's sectors, and which ones will be most affected?

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3 attractive small-cap stocks for less than a pound

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Look no further if you want three great small-cap investing ideas.

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Which stocks should you buy to avoid a hard Brexit?

| Alan Oscroft

It's going to be a hard Brexit, so how should your stock selection change?

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3 top picks for a 2017 starter portfolio

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three shares that could make a great start to your investing career.

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What should you do with short-term ISA cash?

| Alan Oscroft

Do you have cash in your ISA just waiting for a bargain? You could be damaging your returns.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc really facing a dividend cut in 2017?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the cash be slashed at Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)?

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3 stocks that could double in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Could you really double your money this year? Check the prospects for these three shares.

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Barclays plc: what to expect in 2017

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Here's why Barclays plc (LON: BARC) could be the bank to watch in 2017.

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3 stocks I reckon could crash in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three shares that Alan Oscroft thinks are overvalued at the end of 2016.

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Will the FTSE finally reach 8,000 in 2017?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the 'lost decade' for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks finally end in 2017?

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Who’ll turn out to be the 2016 winner, Warren Buffett or Neil Woodford?

| Alan Oscroft

How do you shape up against experts Warren Buffett and Neil Woodford?

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2016 in review: Barclays plc

| Alan Oscroft

Is Barclays plc (LON:BARC) ending the year as the best bank on offer?

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My 3 top dividend stocks for Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

Tucking away some tasty dividends for Christmas can help you to a prosperous New Year.

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