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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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Why I’d sell this red-hot investor favourite

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After rising 20% year-to-date this stock is looking over-valued.

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Is this Woodford-backed income star simply too cheap to pass up?

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With a P/E ratio under 12 and dividend yield over 3.5% is this Woodford holding a top buy?

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2 high-yielding small caps you’ve overlooked

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This hidden value investing gem is trading at just 11 times earnings while offering a 4% yield.

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High-yielding Stock Spirits Group plc and De La Rue plc are trading at ultra-low valuations

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Will income investors fall in love with under-the-radar options Stocks Spirits Group plc (LON: STCK) and De La Rue plc…

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Is British American Tobacco plc still the best income stock money can buy?

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With a reasonable valuation, defensive growth prospects and 3.2% yield, is British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) a top buy?

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Which falling knife to catch: Carillion plc vs Provident Financial Group plc?

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After profit warnings and plunging share prices should investors snap up Provident Financial Group plc (LON:PFG) or Carillion plc (LON:CLLN)?

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Why Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc is an underrated growth and dividend star

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Its shares are already up 20% year-to-date, but I expect even more to come from Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc…

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Can Tullow Oil plc survive with oil stuck under $50 a barrel?

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Is the writing on the wall for highly-indebted, lossmaking Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW)?

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks trading at ultra-low valuations

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Is now the time to snatch up these growing FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks at bargain basement prices?

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Two high-growth small-caps I’d buy to retire on

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Fast-rising earnings, enviable growth potential and healthy balance sheets put these small-caps at the top of my watchlist.

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One beaten-down income share I’d buy and one I’d sell

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This under-appreciated 4.5% yielder trading at 10 times earnings has caught my eye.

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These fast-growing stars are looking ridiculously cheap

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These stocks are trading at multi-year valuation lows despite posting double-digits earnings growth.

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2 overlooked rapidly rising growth stocks I’d buy today

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These stocks are up over 15% in the past year and still have plenty of room to run.

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Is this fast-growing, Neil Woodford-backed small cap your ticket to an early retirement?

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Neil Woodford owns 20% of this small-cap that's growing sales by triple-digits. Should you buy as well?

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Two bargain basement growth stocks to consider in July

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These fast-growing stocks have more than doubled in the past five years and still trade at attractive valuations.

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Two dirt cheap 5%+ yielders I’d avoid at all costs

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These big dividend stocks may look cheap but trouble is lurking just below the surface.

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2 under-the-radar growth shares I’d buy today

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These relatively unknown small-caps are growing rapidly, have high margins and trade at great valuations.

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These two 5%+ yielders are ridiculously cheap

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With P/E ratios under 10 and dividend yields over 5% are these two stocks great buys?

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Two top FTSE 100 growth shares I’d buy to retire on

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Double-digits earnings growth and huge addressable markets make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks intriguing long-term options.

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2 cheap FTSE 250 income stars I’d buy today

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Good growth, dividend yields over 4% and P/E ratios under 14 have these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income options on…

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Two rapidly growing small-caps that could help you retire early

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These top growth shares have returned over 35% in the past year but the best may be yet to come.

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Two high-flying FTSE 250 stocks I’d dump today

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After returning over 50% in the past year these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) growth stars are looking over-priced.

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Is Bill Ackman’s newly FTSE 250-listed fund a bargain basement buy?

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Should investors snap up the famous hedge fund managers fund now that it's listed on the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX)?

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Why I’d buy these 2 fast-growing discount retailers

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Shifting consumer habits, huge growth potential and high margins make these discounters top picks in my eyes.

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2 bargain basement FTSE 100 turnarounds I’d buy today

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Trading at under 14 times earnings, these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) turnaround stocks could be fantastic long-term investments.

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Why I’d buy these 5%-yielding infrastructure stocks

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These two infrastructure funds offer 5%+ dividend yields and surprisingly decent growth prospects.

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Why I’d take profits on this stock after returning 350% in 5 years

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Could diversification prove to be 'diworsification' for this stellar growth share?

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2 Brexit-beating high-yield foreign dividend stocks to consider today

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4%+ yields and rising earnings make these foreign income stars well worth a closer look.

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Why I’d dump both Petrofac Limited and Royal Dutch Shell plc

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Why contrarian investors should be wary of both Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB).

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2 fast rising FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy today

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stars are up over 20% this year alone and the best is yet to…

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Is this FTSE 100 growth stock a bargain buy after today’s results?

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Does the 7.6% sales increase make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth star a must-buy?

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2 top value stocks offering stunning dividends

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High yields, low valuations and growth prospects to boot. What's not to like?

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2 growth stocks you could retire on

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After returning over 400% in the past four years, each of these stellar growth stocks has plenty of room to…

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Why this super growth stock has room to run even after returning 150% in the last year

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Investors shouldn't miss out on this under-appreciated growth share investing in itself for long-term returns.

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2 hidden growth stocks I’d buy right now

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Double-digit sales and earnings growth make these under-the-radar stocks top picks.

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Forget Tesco plc, this top turnaround play has a much brighter future

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All eyes are on Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) but one of its suppliers is quietly outperforming it by a huge…

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2 top growth stocks trading at bargain prices

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Double-digit profit growth and P/Es under 13 have these top growth shares on my watch list.

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2 super growth stocks with huge potential

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Shifting consumer habits are fuelling double-digit sales and earnings growth for these stellar growth shares.

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Is this bargain basement stock with a 5% yield too good to be true?

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Can value investors afford to miss this stock with a 5% yield and P/E ratio under 12?

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Yields over 5%. P/Es under 10. Are these 2 stocks top bargains or value traps?

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Are these two stocks unmissable opportunities for value investors?

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