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Ian Pierce

Ian Pierce

I am a longtime Fool from the States relocated to London. With decades to go before retirement, I'm focused on AIM-listed small caps and growth shares of all stripes. My favourite companies are those that are looking to shake up stodgy industries with fresh ideas. After living and working in China for several years, I also have a soft spot for companies looking to take advantage of the long term potential to be found selling to a 100 million strong middle class.

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Was I wrong to avoid this dirt-cheap dividend king?

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Do great full-year results from this bargain basement, 6.6% yielding stock mean I was wrong not to buy its shares?

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Is plummeting Countrywide plc a fantastic bargain or falling knife to avoid?

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Should investors be greedy after a disastrous set of annual results sent Countrywide plc (LON: CWD) shares down 20% in…

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2 high-yield stocks that are making their shareholders rich

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After the recent market pull-back, these two stocks are offering both bumper dividend yields and impressive growth.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend champions for a starter portfolio

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Falling valuations and 3.3%+ dividend yields make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars top starter portfolio stocks in my eyes.

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Why I’d ditch plummeting Boohoo.com plc for this fast-rising growth star

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Even after dropping over 25% in the past half-year, Boohoo.com plc (LON: BOO) still looks expensive compared to this under-the-radar…

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2 top stocks you should have bought this time last year

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With annual returns of over 390% and 50% respectively, these two stocks would have made great holdings in the past…

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Two fast-rising growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 25 years

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These stocks are up over 35% in the past six months but bulging order books suggest further growth is on…

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2 top UK green energy investment trusts yielding over 5%

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These high-yield investment trusts show investors can combine doing good with doing well.

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Two defensive dividend stocks for bargain-hunting investors

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The recent market downturn has made these normally expensive non-cyclical stocks look incredibly attractive.

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Why I’d sell IQE plc in favour of this hidden tech gem

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Fast-falling IQE plc (LON: IQE) looks much riskier than this under-the-radar UK tech champion.

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Do you own the next Carillion plc?

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After getting it right with Carillion plc (LON: CLLN), short sellers have turned their attention to these troubled firms.

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2 cheap dividend kings you can buy from under £3

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Dividend yields over 3.5% and P/E ratios under 12 have these growing businesses on my watch list.

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Should you buy plummeting National Grid plc’s 6% dividend yield?

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A 20% drop in National Grid plc's (LON: NG) share price has left it a mega-yielder, but is now the…

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One property stock I’d buy today and one I’d sell in a heartbeat

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It's a tale of two Englands for one developer being battered by Brexit and another thriving up North.

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Why this potential dividend dynamo could blow Barclays plc out of the water

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Long-term investors underwhelmed by Barclays plc's (LON: BARC) 1.5% yield may find this competitor a compelling opportunity.

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2 top stocks that have tripled in just a year and could do so again

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After returning over 200% and 300% respectively in just one year, these companies' richly-rewarded shareholders could be in for even…

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3 promising stocks I’d buy in 2018

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Double-digit growth, impressive profitability and huge end markets have these fast-rising stocks on my radar.

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2 growth dividend champions for long-term investors

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Double-digit dividend hikes have these fast-growing businesses on my watch list.

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Two FTSE 100 growth and dividend stars I’d own for the long term

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These attractively-valued FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks offer investors impressive growth and great shareholder returns.

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One growth superstar I’d sell alongside Sirius Minerals plc

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Why I'd dump Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and this second company even as it reports double-digit earnings growth.

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Why I’d sell this growth stock for a Neil Woodford-backed flyer

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After returning 300% in just five years, I'd ditch this high-flying growth stock for an even more impressive Neil Woodford…

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2 top healthcare stocks I’d buy right now

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Double-digit sales and profit growth alongside industry tailwinds have these stellar healthcare stocks at the top of my watch list.

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2 high-growth stocks I’d buy for 2018 and beyond

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These stocks have risen over 375% in value over the past five years and they may not be done yet.

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Is Neil Woodford stock Provident Financial plc poised for a monster turnaround?

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With its core business trending in the right direction, will 2018 be a year of huge returns for Provident Financial…

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Why Sky plc and Imperial Brands plc are top FTSE 100 takeover targets for 2018

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Shifting consumer habits have put FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) behemoths Sky Plc (LON:SKY) and Imperial Brands Plc (LON:IMB) on the auction…

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One 5%+ yield dividend stock I’d buy today and one I’d sell

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With a P/E ratio under 10 and dividend yield over 5%, income and value investors may love this beaten down…

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One mega dividend FTSE 100 stock I’d buy alongside Legal & General Group plc

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dynamo's 4.5% yield may pair well with Legal & General plc's (LON: LGEN) 5.28% yield.

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Why Fevertree Drinks plc is a top stock pick for 2018

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Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) appears as expensive as ever, but the firm looks to have more tricks up its sleeve.

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Why GKN plc and Melrose Industries plc shareholders should be over the moon

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Melrose Industries plc's (LON:MRO) proposed £7.4bn takeover of GKN plc (LON:GKN) could work out wonderfully for both sets of shareholders.

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One stunning growth stock I’d buy before Tullow Oil plc

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Consistent double-digit sales and profit growth put this stock ahead of embattled Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) for me.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc a buy?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) narrowly outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) last year, but can it repeat the trick…

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2 stocks I’d own during a 2018 market correction

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Nervous investors may find these high-income, non-cyclical businesses great places to park their cash in 2018.

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2 hot new IPOs that could make you very rich

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It was a busy year for IPOs last year, but these two fast-growing companies stand out from the crowd.

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2 ‘secret’ winners from the e-commerce boom to watch in 2018

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These stocks aren't as exciting as e-commerce giants but they're proving to be under-the-radar winners from this trend.

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1 growth stock I’d buy in 2018 and 1 I’d sell

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Why I'd skip this growth stock even as its shares surge 10% today in favour of one boring but dependable…

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Why I’d sell Tesco plc even after its best Christmas in nearly a decade

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Positive sales momentum continues for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) but are there profits to be made for investors?

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You may regret buying high-growth dividend stock Barratt Developments plc

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Rising sales, a P/E ratio under 10 and 3.85% yield are appealing, but there are problems brewing for Barratt Developments…

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Why I’d still buy this surging property stock despite the slowing housing market

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75% market share, 75%+ operating margins and huge shareholder returns have me interested in this stock despite the property market's…

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Why I’d buy this ‘secret’ growth stock over Purplebricks Group plc

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Why I'd skip over Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) in favour of this founder-led business with double-digit growth and consistent…

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2 dirt cheap stocks growing by leaps and bounds

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The market appears to be discounting the double-digit growth these two firms are continually posting.

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