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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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2 Neil Woodford dividend champions I’d buy in 2018

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Why Neil Woodford is unsurprisingly bullish on these dirt cheap market leaders kicking off impressive dividends.

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2 top value stocks I’d buy in 2018

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As valuations across the market soar, these two deep value stocks are looking increasingly attractive.

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2 FTSE 100 turnaround stocks for contrarian investors in 2018

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With P/E ratios under 11 and dividend yields over 4%, these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could be contrarian favourites in…

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy in 2018

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After returning over 33% each in 2017, I'm picking these growth stars to repeat the trick in 2018.

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Why HSBC Holdings plc & Unilever plc are my top dividend stocks for 2018

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Shareholder returns are ramping up for these fast-rising FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend kings.

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One FTSE 100 growth and income stock I’d buy ahead of Royal Dutch Shell plc

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This underrated FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm's consistent growth and heft dividend put it above Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Why I’d buy Johnson Matthey plc ahead of Sirius Minerals plc

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Johnson Matthey plc's (LON: JMAT) big spend on electric vehicles may make it more investable than Sirius Minerals plc (LON:…

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Are FTSE 100 stocks ConvaTec Group plc & Merlin Entertainments plc bargain buys near 52-week lows?

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After recent sales warnings should investors take a chance on ConvaTec Group plc (LON: CTEC) and Merlin Entertainments plc (LON:…

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One fast-growing competitor I’d buy ahead of Next plc

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Despite a 7.5% yield and P/E ratio of 11, I'm not tempted to invest in Next plc (LON: NXT).

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Why National Grid plc stock looks expensive to me

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Why I'll be looking elsewhere for my income stocks despite National Grid plc's (LON: NG) nearly 5% yield.

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Why I’d trade in Lloyds Banking Group plc for this 5%+ yielder

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Why I'd look past the 5.9% yield of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) in favour of this growth stock's…

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Why I’d buy pricey Fevertree Drinks plc ahead of this cheap growth stock

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Rising competitive pressures mean I like the astronomical growth that Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) is brewing up.

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2 dirt-cheap growth stocks to consider in November

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P/E ratios under 13 and strong growth prospects have these under-the-radar stocks on my watchlist.

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2 bargain growth and income stocks that could help you retire early

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5%+ yields and double-digit profit growth have these bargain basement stocks on my radar.

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2 blue-chip stocks I’d buy for a starter portfolio

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These blue-chip stocks offer double-digit growth, impressive income and attractive valuations.

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Why I wouldn’t buy a FTSE 100 tracker even as the index hits all-time highs

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Why the FTSE (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may not be all its cracked up to be for retail investors.

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2 growth stocks benefitting from the Bank of England’s interest rate hike

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These cash kings will see earnings rise as interest rates increase for the first time in a decade.

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2 hot new IPOs that could make you very rich

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These recent market entrants are growing rapidly and see plenty of further potential on the horizon.

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Is it finally time to buy Tullow Oil plc with oil over $60/barrel?

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Is Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) finally in the clear as oil prices rebound?

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Why I’d buy FTSE 100 turnaround stock Provident Financial plc ahead of Barclays plc

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While Barclays plc (LON: BARC) goes nowhere, Provident Financial plc's (LON: PFG) turnaround is taking shape.

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2 bargain high-yield stocks to consider today

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Dividend yields over 4% and P/E ratios at no more than 15 have me interested in these top income stocks.

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One FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy ahead of BP plc

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Dependable growth and an attractive valuation put this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock ahead of BP plc (LON: BP) on…

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One oil stock I’d buy ahead of UK Oil & Gas Investments plc

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This heavily-discounted oil and gas fund appears much less risky to me than UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:…

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One FTSE 100 growth and income stock I’d buy today

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth and income giant's shares are looking as cheap as they have in years.

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2 Neil Woodford income shares I’d buy today

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Why these Woodford-backed shares' 4.8%+ dividend yields and underrated growth prospects have me very interested.

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy and hold for the long term

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These growth stocks are up over 35% in the past year but the best may be yet to come.

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Why I’d sell Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc to buy its fast-growing supplier

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After rising over 45% in the past year, it may be time to ditch Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc…

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Imperial Brands plc isn’t the only dirt-cheap dividend king I’d buy

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Why Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) may have under-rated growth prospects to match its mega yield and cheap valuation.

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2 top-performing investment trusts yielding over 6%

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These under-the-radar trusts are quietly offering market-beating income potential.

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2 FTSE 100 growth dividend shares I’d buy to retire on

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These stocks' non-cyclical growth, high shareholder returns and wide moats to entry for competitors have me very interested.

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Could Boohoo.Com plc be a millionaire-maker stock?

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After returning over 65% in the past year can Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) continue its stellar record?

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 100 growth stock for its rival’s big dividend

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This growth stock's lofty valuation has me looking at its FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) peer's 3.9% yield and more reasonable…

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2 bargain basement stocks yielding 6%+

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With P/E ratios under 8 and dividend yields over 6%, these two stocks are worth checking out.

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2 Neil Woodford growth stocks I’d buy today

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Two Neil Woodford-backed stocks offering double-digit growth, rising dividends and attractive valuations.

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Is BT Group plc’s 40% share price slump set to continue?

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Should risk-averse investors steer clear of BT Group plc's (LON: BT.A) 5.6% yield and 10 times forward P/E?

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2 dirt-cheap dividend champions

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4%+ dividend yields and attractive valuations make these income stocks worth exploring.

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Why BAE Systems plc is one of the most underrated dividend stocks around

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Income investors shouldn't look past BAE Systems plc's (LON: BA) well-covered and growing 3.5% dividend yield.

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2 small-cap growth stocks that have returned over 125% in the past year

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Targeting the virtual reality and Internet of Things markets have these tech stocks on many investors' radar.

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1 reason I’d buy Just Eat plc, and 1 reason to stay away

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With its market cap now over £4bn, does Just Eat plc (LON: JE) still have growth left in the tank?

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2 Neil Woodford dividend stocks I’d buy today

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These Woodford holdings with 3.9%+ dividend yields have caught my eye.

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