Alan Oscroft, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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3 crashing shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 slump continues

11 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) crashes, many are seeking safety in defensive stocks. But I say there's a contrarian…

The Premier Oil and Tullow Oil share prices have crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

10 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The stockmarket crash has sent shares in Premier Oil (LON: PMO) and Tullow Oil (LON: TLW) plummeting. Are they screaming…

3 hot FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy as the stock market crashes

10 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is full of top dividend shares, and the market crash has now made them all…

What I’ll do if the FTSE 100 crashes to 5,000 points

10 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Here's why a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) crash is time to buy, not time to sell. And further falls could…

Forget the FTSE 100 crash, the Stocks & Shares ISA deadline is nearly here

9 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 might be falling, but here's why I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is the best thing…

Here’s why you shouldn’t panic after the FTSE 100 crashed below 6,000

9 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) in a rout, this really is time for long-term investors to keep cool heads.

After the collapse of Flybe, will these airlines be next?

6 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The markets are down on airlines, but I think it could be time for contrarian investors to buy.

Is this the cheapest the Lloyds share price is ever going to get?

5 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Just when I think the Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price can't fall any further, it falls further.

I think the Kier share price recovery could be on, as it soars 25%

5 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Kier Group (LON: KIE) posts upbeat first-half figures, and I think it could be a buy for brave investors.

Is this share a falling knife to grab after a shock 25% price crash?

5 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

An acrimonious dispute has sent this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock plunging. But could that mean it's time to buy?

These 2 dividend growth stocks have spiked 15%. I’d buy them for my 2020 ISA

3 March, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

With the 2020 ISA deadline fast approaching, these two stocks have made my shortlist for their growth and dividend potential.

3 dividend and growth shares I’d buy with the FTSE 100 under 7,000

29 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) continues its slump, I'm seeing share buying opportunities getting better daily.

Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 heads below 6,000 points

29 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

While all around are losing their heads over the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) crash, here's how I'm keeping mine.

3 falling stocks I’d buy as the FTSE 100 crash continues

28 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

These three stocks all fell more than 10% on Friday morning, and I think it's time to buy them.

Here’s why a FTSE 100 crash could be the best buying opportunity in years

28 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) falls to levels last seen more than a year ago, I say it's time…

3 things I think could boost the Lloyds share price in 2020

28 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

I think the Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price could be as weak as it's ever going to be now. Will…

This small-cap stock has just crashed 25%. Here’s what I’d do now

27 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

As the stock market slumps, is this big faller one of the best of the day's buys?

The Aston Martin (AML) share price crashes 15%, and I see worse to come

27 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

There's a rescue plan in the works for Aston Martin Lagonda, but here's why I'm keeping my distance.

Here’s what I think Warren Buffett would do as the FTSE 100 falls

27 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is in a slump, and I say it's time to turn to Warren Buffett for…

As the Taylor Wimpey (TW) share price falls, I see a buying opportunity

26 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Stock markets are in panic, and Taylor Wimpey (LON: TW) shares are down. But buying when everyone is selling can…

Here’s why I think the Tesco share price will stagnate in 2020

25 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) recovery has been impressive, but I'm just not seeing a convincing long-term investment case.

Why I think Lindsell Train might finally have shaken off the ‘Woodford curse’

25 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Neil Woodford's well-documented problems have hit both of these investment trusts. Here's why I'm thinking of buying them.

This recovery stock’s share price has just jumped 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

25 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Here's one recovery stock whose share priced has soared, and another whose shares have slumped. Which, if either, is the…

A cash-rich stock I’d buy alongside Taylor Wimpey (TW) shares

24 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Taylor Wimpey (LON: TW) shares are climbing, but this stock is doing even better.

Is this popular stock a buy after a 10% price crash?

24 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Here are two stocks falling heavily on Monday. Are they set for a quick rebound?

No savings at 50? Here are 2 things I’d do right away

22 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Getting into the right frame of mind for long-term saving and investing can be hard. But these two things might…

Why I think Brexit could provide great share buying opportunities in 2020

21 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Do you think Brexit panic means you should sell your shares? I say it's time to buy.

Why I’d buy the BAE share price for a dependable income stream today

21 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

BAE Systems results for 2019 confirm what I already thought, that I'm looking at a top FTSE 100 income buy.

3 things I think could boost the Royal Mail share price in 2020

20 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Royal Mail (LON: RMG) shares have lost a third of their value in 12 months. Can 2020 turn things round?

Why I’d dump the NMC Health share price and buy this health stock instead

20 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

The NMC share price gained nearly 10% Thursday, but I think buying now could be courting disaster.

Forget gold, here’s how I’d invest in precious metals in 2020

20 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

These two metals producers have performed strongly in 2019. Here's why I see them as long-term buys.

The Lloyds share price is rising despite a big PPI hit. I might buy more

20 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) shares gained in early trading, despite a £2.45bn hit from PPI claims.

3 things I think are depressing the Centrica (CNA) share price in 2020

19 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

Centrica (LON: CNA) shares are still offering a 6.6% dividend yield. Should you buy while the share price is down?

2 stocks I’d buy to beat FTSE 100 uncertainty in 2020

19 February, 2020 | Alan Oscroft

With a 2020 economic slowdown on the cards, I think these two stocks are set to outperform.