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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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Just £10 a day can turn you into a millionaire in 35 years

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Do you think a lottery win is your only chance of becoming a millionaire? Think again!

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Can these October winners continue their upward climb?

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It's been a good month for these shares, but will November be even better?

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Should you buy Standard Chartered and Virgin Money ahead of results?

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Here's why Standard Chartered and Virgin Money could lead the banking sector.

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Here’s why investors should ignore 0.5% post-Brexit economic growth

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Economic growth in the quarter since the Brexit vote is utterly meaningless.

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Aviva plc and Legal & General Group plc still look cheap after Brexit

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Will Aviva plc (LON: AV) and Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN) carry on rewarding investors?

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Are these 8% dividends to be snapped up, or avoided?

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These two stocks paying 8% in dividends definitely deserve a closer look.

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Here’s what you need to know about Barclays plc results before you buy

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Do today's figures mean Barclays plc (LON: BARC) is the UK's strongest bank stock?

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Is 2017 going to be the year of the dividend?

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As Brexit draws nearer, safe dividends look ever more attractive.

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Should you snap up this great growth and dividend stock combo?

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Why choose between growth and dividend shares when you can have both?

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Is Genel Energy plc the oil stock to watch in 2017?

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Is it time to buy Genel Energy plc (LON: GENL) shares while they're down?

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Can the surges at Tesco plc and Glencore plc keep on going?

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Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) are among the unlikely winners after the Brexit vote.

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Two pharmaceuticals tiddlers that could beat the best stocks

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Could these gems from the pharmaceuticals sector bring you big profits?

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Which banks should you buy to beat Brexit?

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However hard our Brexit, our banks are not going down without a fight.

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2 shining pharmaceuticals stars to challenge the big guns?

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Can these smaller upstarts beat the champions at their own game?

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Will hard Brexit mean another lost decade for shares?

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Brexit is looking harder by the minute, so how should you adjust your investments to cope with it?

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Are these two hot biotechnology shares to buy today?

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Biotechnology is big business, but can you spot tomorrow's winners?

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Is it time to get back into these Financial Services shares?

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Financial services shares have been hit by Brexit, but some of them are looking cheap now.

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Is Tesco plc scoring an own goal by snubbing Unilever plc?

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Who'll come out tops in brinkmanship between Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and Unilever plc (LON: ULVR)?

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Can these two investment experts pep up your portfolio?

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If you want a picks and shovels investment, you could try buying into the investment experts themselves.

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Is this the best niche bank after special dividend announced?

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Don't want to invest in the big banks right now? These smaller niche alternatives could be just what you need.

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How will your investments fare as the pound plunges to a 168-year low?

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Here's why you should ignore the exchange rate, because it really doesn't matter.

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Are these two small oilies heading for a golden future?

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Does the recent OPEC deal mean it's time to pile into small oil shares?

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Should you buy or sell Lloyds Banking Group plc now the government retail sale is off?

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How should the taxpayers' stake in Lloyds Banking group plc (LON: LLOY) affect your investment choices?

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Should you always be fully invested?

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Or should you keep some cash back in case of a crash?

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Are you missing out on a post-Brexit recovery with this stock?

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Is this share lagging its sector mates after the referendum shock?

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Should you buy these two big fallers today?

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Here are two shares that are down, but they're far from out.

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Can these cracking dividends be maintained?

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Will these top payers keep handing out the cash?

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Here’s why you shouldn’t get excited about a 7,000-point FTSE 100

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Think the FTSE 100 breaking 7,000 is great news? Think again.

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Can these high flyers keep on surging?

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Will these two shares fly like a rocket, or are they fated to crash back to earth?

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What next for Quantum Pharma plc after today’s 50% crash?

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Can Quantum Pharma plc (LON: QP) recover after today's shock profit warning?

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Brexit shows why you should always invest defensively

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The motto of the wise is 'Be prepared for surprises'.

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Which of these is the best engineering buy?

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The whole engineering business is looking good value right now.

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Which of these shares is the better bargain after today’s slump?

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Are outsourcing woes throwing up nice buying opportunities?

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Is J Sainsbury plc still a better buy than Tesco plc?

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Is the tide turning more strongly for J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) or for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO)?

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Two hot shares to buy today?

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Should you buy in to today's winners despite some ups and downs?

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Can you afford to miss these great dividends after today’s update?

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You'll rarely go wrong if you stick with reliable dividends like these two.

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These two shares could add precious riches to your portfolio

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Could shares in precious metals and gemstones help boost your investment riches?

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Should you snap up these two big fallers today?

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We've got some big movers today, and share price falls can lead to nice bargains. Are these two worth snapping…

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Why are these two shares so hot today?

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A sharp rise in the price of these shares means it could be time to get on board.

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Should you buy today’s big mining winners?

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These big gains mean the long-awaited mining sector recovery could be in full swing.

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