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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 bargain basement dividend kings

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P/E ratios under 12 and yields over 3% have these growing companies on my watch list.

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2 mid-cap dividend kings in the making

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Fast-rising profits could mean bumper dividends to come from these mid-caps.

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Could these small-cap growth stars fund your retirement?

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These two growth stocks are looking to profit from their leading positions in niche markets.

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2 top dividend stocks I’d buy for the long term

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These unique, but hugely successful, companies are flying under-the-radar of most income investors.

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Centrica plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock yielding over 5%

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Three 5%+ yields for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income investors to consider in October.

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2 bargain basement turnaround stocks offering 6%+ dividend yields

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P/E ratios under 11 and dividend yields over 6% put these turnaround stocks at the top of my watch list.

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2 dirt-cheap dividend kings

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P/E ratios under 12 and dividend yields over 4% put these stocks on my watch list.

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2 top growth shares that could make you brilliantly rich

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Double-digit growth, plenty of cash on hand and huge addressable markets have these top growth shares on my radar.

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2 bargain dividend stocks you can buy today

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Double-digit profit growth is leading to rapidly rising dividends for these bargain basement income and growth stocks.

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2 high-yield stocks I believe are still worth buying

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These 3.7%+ yielders are still trading at attractive valuations despite their stocks rising rapidly.

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Why I’d ditch this high-yield growth stock to buy Unilever plc

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Why I reckon this stock's low valuation and 4%+ yield pale in comparison to the long-term benefits of Unilever plc…

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2 under-the-radar dividend growth stocks

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Growing dividends and attractive valuations make these under-the-radar stocks worth a closer look.

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2 growth stocks trading at dirt-cheap prices

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International expansion prospects are making these growth stocks' already bargain valuations look even more attractive.

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Why GlaxoSmithKline plc is the only pharma stock I’d ever own

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In a volatile industry, GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) stands out for its reliable growth, high dividend and bargain valuation.

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2 bargain growth stocks to consider in September

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Contrarian bargain-hunters may find these highly profitable and fast-growing firms a match made in heaven.

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2 market-beating investment trusts you could retire on

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These private equity funds offer stellar growth and great dividends for long-term investors.

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2 value stocks for smart investors

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Stellar long term growth prospects and P/E ratios under 14 have me interested in these two stocks.

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2 top turnaround stocks that could make you rich

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The market may be discounting the growth prospects of these two turnaround stocks.

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Legal & General Group plc isn’t the only mega-yielder trading at a bargain price

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Legal & General (LON: LGEN) and this under-the-radar stock are both offering huge yields at bargain basement prices.

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2 top growth stocks for long-term investors

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These fast-rising stocks have plenty left to give with above-market growth, improving profitability and large addressable markets.

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One unloved FTSE 100 dividend star I’ve got my eye on

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With a 4.8% yield and its shares trading at a 30% discount, the contrarian in me is attracted to this…

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One growth stock I’d buy ahead of Sound Energy plc

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Why I'd choose a safer AIM-listed growth stock over speculative gas producer Sound Energy plc (LON:SOU).

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2 stellar small-caps that could make you brilliantly rich

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Double-digit growth, sane valuations and huge addressable markets have these small-caps on my radar.

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Why I’d sell Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy Prudential plc

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) may be the healthiest domestic bank but I prefer the long-term potential of Prudential…

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2 high-growth stocks I’d buy today

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These under-appreciated growth stocks offer high and rising margins, healthy balance sheets, and plenty of income potential.

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Why I’d buy Rio Tinto plc over Sirius Minerals plc

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Cash-generating king Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) looks like a better buy to me than prospective miner Sirius Minerals plc…

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Why I’d buy HSBC Holdings plc over Barclays plc

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Why I reckon growth and income investors alike will prefer HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) to Barclays plc (LON: BARC).

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Why I’d sell Purplebricks Group plc to buy IQE plc

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A more reasonable valuation, higher profitability and stronger competitive advantages lead me to choose IQE plc (LON: IQE) over Purplebricks…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock will satisfy both growth and income investors

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Steady growth, a 4.9% dividend yield and a reliable valuation make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) star one stock to…

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One 6% yielder I’d buy and one I’d sell

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This Woodford-backed share is attractively valued and its under-the-radar 6.7% yield has caught my eye.

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This shock growth stock returned over 120% in the past year

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This surprise growth stock is richly rewarding shareholders even as competitors' share prices plummet.

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An underrated growth and income star trading at a great valuation

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Flashier options have led investors to undervalue this stellar growth and income stock.

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Why I wouldn’t catch falling knife Telit Communications plc as its shares plummet 40%

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High uncertainty has rightly led the market to fall out of love with former darling Telit Communications plc (LON: TCM).

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2 high-growth stocks with massive dividend yields

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These rare stocks should satisfy both income and growth investors alike.

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Should you follow its co-founders and sell Fevertree Drinks plc?

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Have they just called the top for phenomenally successful Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR)?

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Is this fast-growing, 5% yielder too cheap to pass up?

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Double-digit earnings growth, a dividend yield over 5% and P/E ratio under 10 put this stock at the top of…

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This high-yielding stock is trading at a bargain-basement valuation

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This under-the-radar growth and income star is trading at a very attractive valuation.

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Two high-growth mid-cap stocks to add to your watch list

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Double-digit earnings growth, healthy balance sheets and high future potential have me watching these companies closely.

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Provident Financial plc’s problems are a huge opportunity for this growth stock

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This small company is growing quickly by taking advantage of the problems at Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG).

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2 super-charged income stocks trading at ultra-low valuations

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With P/E ratios under nine and dividend yields over 3.7%, are these two stocks too good to pass up?

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