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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 high risk growth stocks I’d avoid right now

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Why these highly-priced growth shares are looking dangerously overvalued.

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2 family-owned businesses to retire on

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These family-led firms offer growth, dividends and a long-term approach investors should love.

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2 growth dividend stocks at the top of my buy list

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Double-digit earnings growth and dividend yields above 3% have these stocks on my radar.

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Does Vanguard’s entry into the UK market mark the end of the line for this top FTSE 100 growth stock?

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Shares of this investor favourite are down over 5% this week on news. But is it time to flee or…

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Is this FTSE 250 growth stock an unmissable bargain at just 15 times earnings?

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This growth stock has outperformed the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) by over 50% in the past five years, so why…

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2 top FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d buy on the dip

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Why I'd love to own these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stars that have trounced the index over the past five…

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Is this new IPO the growth stock to retire on?

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This new IPO is already up over 30% in value. But is it one to buy for the long term?

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2 supercharged income stocks trading at bargain prices

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P/E ratios under 15 and yields over 4.5% have me intrigued by these stocks.

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2 cracking growth stocks I’d buy for the long term

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Industry tailwinds and cutting-edge products have set these small-caps up for bumper long-term growth.

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Yields over 5%. P/Es under 10. Are these 2 stocks the bargains of the century?

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Will these turnaround stories prove value investors' best friends or worst nightmares?

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This top stock is on its way to 5 straight years of double-digit earnings growth

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Organic growth and a big new acquisition mean this company's stellar performance is set to continue.

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks with huge upside potential

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Disappointed by low growth large-caps? These two unknown stocks generating fantastic shareholder returns may be the cure.

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Is this the most recession-proof share you can buy?

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Is this big new IPO your best bet for steady, non-cyclical growth?

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2 FTSE 100 giants primed to outperform the index in the long term

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These two high quality stocks can continue to trounce the cyclical FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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One company with 60%+ operating margins I’d buy right now

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This stock is on my radar due to double-digit growth, sky-high margins and huge potential for big shareholder returns.

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Why this top dividend stock also has huge growth potential

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This non-cyclical growth stock's large and growing dividends have me very interested.

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Can this former FTSE 250 stinker continue its 130%+ rally?

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Will interim results continue the fantastic rally for this formerly hated stock?

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This growth share’s maiden 4.7% dividend illustrates huge income potential

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Why this initial 4.7% dividend yield could be just the beginning for this top growth share.

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Is Mediclinic International plc a screaming buy as shares surge 20% higher?

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Regulatory rollbacks send shares of Mediclinic International plc (LON: MDC) soaring 20%. Time to buy?

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Two top dividend stocks trading at bargain valuations

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These stellar stocks offer trade at under 12 time earnings and offer 3%-plus dividend yields.

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Two high-flying FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell right now

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These stocks are near all-time highs but investors should be very wary of their cyclical nature and negative industry outlook.

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Is Blancco Technology Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 25% today?

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After coming up short on cash, shares of Blancco Technology Group plc (LON: BLTG) plummet 25%. Time for investors to…

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc about to offer a 10% dividend yield?

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Rising earnings, sufficient capital and huge market share have this fund manager forecasting a 10% yield for Lloyds Banking Group…

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2 massive 8%+ dividend yields I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

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The viability of these whopping 8%-plus yields is looking increasingly tenuous.

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The FTSE 250 just hit an all-time high — are the bargains all gone?

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The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) is within shouting distance of 20,000 but there's still a few hidden gems for value…

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Is Jimmy Choo plc a bargain as it goes up for sale?

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Shares of Jimmy Choo plc (LON: CHOO) rise 8% as the for-sale sign goes up, but is buying the bump…

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2 top growth stocks trading at bargain valuations

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These rare high growth, low valuation stocks are well worth a closer look.

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Why this tech stock is primed to own the 21st century

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Changing consumer preferences and a stellar history of double-digit growth have this tech stock primed to dominate the coming decades.

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One 10%+ dividend yield I’d buy right now

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Why this rare 10%-plus dividend yield calls for a closer look.

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Theresa May just did this growth stock a huge favour

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The snap general election will be big business for this fast growing small-cap.

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Is Neil Woodford-backed Allied Minds plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 15% today?

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Is a costly restructuring plan a reason to buy shares of Allied Minds plc (LON: ALM)?

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Which 6%+ dividend yield is the better buy: BP plc vs. HSBC Holdings plc

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HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) and BP plc (LON: BP) both offer stellar yields but there may be danger lurking.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with 4%+ dividend yields

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These two stocks offer growth that trounces the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and 4%-plus dividend yields to boot.

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Oil stocks: 1 I’d buy and 1 I’d sell

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Why my top pick in this volatile sector is a reliable firm that more than doubled profits last year.

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2 bargain turnaround stocks with huge potential

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These under-valued stocks could make investors rich if promised turnarounds go to plan.

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I was dead wrong about Anglo American plc

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Instead of plummeting, shares of Anglo American plc (LON: AAL) have rocketed over 400% in value.

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Is this high-flying property stock about to crash?

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After more than doubling in the past year, are this lossmaking small-cap's shares about to head into reverse?

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Here’s why the best is still to come for Fevertree Drinks plc

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Sales growing over 73% year-on-year in 2016 wasn't even the best bit of news for Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR).

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2 stocks I’d buy with dividends yielding more than 5%

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These 5%-plus dividend yields are safely covered and have plenty of room to grow.

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Cybersecurity stocks: one to buy and one to avoid

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Cyber security stocks are one of the hottest tickets around. But which are best? Here's one to love and one…

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