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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 stocks that could be slammed by Donald Trump

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Donald Trump's policies are looking like very bad news for these two UK companies.

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited or Inmarsat plc: which falling knife should you catch?

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Are either Inmarsat plc (LON: ISAT) or Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) worth buying?

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2 growth stocks you and your kids will love

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Selling your kids TV shows and toys has made these companies rich indeed.

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Why these 2 FTSE 100 stocks should be acquired in 2017

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Industry consolidation, the weak pound and attractive valuations make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants prime takeover targets.

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Are these the best recession-proof shares you can buy?

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These companies are taking advantage of two certainties in life; we have to eat and we'll eventually die.

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Why BT Group plc investors have much more to worry about than the profit warning

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The profit warning is bad but there are longer-term problems looming on the horizon for BT Group plc (LON: BT.A).

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Is it crazy to buy these stocks trading at over 35x earnings?

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These growth shares aren't cheap but they may still be worth buying.

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3 reasons I’d sell Lloyds Banking Group plc

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) isn't the safe haven share it used to be.

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The market is undervaluing these stellar stocks by 25%

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Why you can benefit from the City underestimating these companies' great growth prospects.

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2 FTSE 250 mid-caps I’d sell in February

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Why now may be the time to fell fro these former FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) darlings.

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Why this is the only oil stock I’d ever own

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Stable revenue, healthy cash flow and well-covered dividends make this my pick in a turbulent industry.

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2 top FTSE 100 income champions for 2017 and beyond?

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Can these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) beating dividend yields be trusted?

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Can these homegrown tech companies become the new Apple?

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Fast growing sales and cutting edge products have sent these shares skyrocketing, but can they become world-renowned brands?

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2 stunningly successful mid caps to buy and hold forever?

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Are these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) trouncing favourites shares you can buy and forget about?

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2 hot small caps disrupting multi-billion pound industries

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These AIM-listed shares are growing by leaps and bounds with vast growth opportunities ahead.

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Why I’m avoiding these asset classes in 2017

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Why I'm not tempted by ultra-low valuations or the huge dividends on offer in these sectors.

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Can this tiny bank continue to outperform Barclays plc by over 150%?

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Investors disappointed by Barclays plc's (LON: BARC) continued poor performance will love this well-run small bank.

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Are these FTSE 100 favourites about to plummet in 2017?

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Mounting external headwinds may make for a bumpy 2017 for these two investor darlings.

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Can Anglo American plc continue 2016’s 250% rally?

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Do rising commodity prices and solid Q4 results mean another stellar year ahead for Anglo American plc (LON:AAL)?

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2 screamingly cheap value shares for 2017

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Don't let Brexit-induced fears keep you away from these solidly profitable, growing businesses.

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Surging inflation is a godsend for these two companies

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With prices rising, penny-pinching customers are likely to flock to these two retailers.

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Can this fast-growing small cap soar 300% in five years?

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Is this fast-growing, founder-led AIM share about to skyrocket?

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6% Q3 sales growth shows the huge upside for this FTSE 100 defensive

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Continued organic growth and its non-cyclical nature have this share at the top of my watch list.

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Why this is the only property stock I’d ever own

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Why this exceptional company is the only stock I'd own in the highly cyclical property industry.

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You’d be crazy to buy these two shares right now

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Don't be tempted by these low P/E ratios and 4%-plus dividend yields.

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Are these 8%+ yields unmissable?

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In a topsy-turvy world with negative yielding bonds, can you afford to ignore these big annual yields?

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Tired of record low bond yields? Try these secret income stars

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Fast-rising sales are leading to incredible dividends from these under-the-radar stocks.

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Is this asset class doomed?

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Passive investing is great for retail investors but will it spell doom for these two shares?

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Are these FTSE 100 favourites priced to plummet in 2017?

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Why lofty P/E ratios above 20 are setting shareholders of these companies up for disappointment.

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Do results mean Premier Oil plc and Tullow Oil plc are primed to skyrocket?

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Do good results and rising oil prices mean shares can double again in 2017 for Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO)…

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2 secret growth stocks to watch in 2017

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These under-the-radar stocks leapt more than 40% last year and I reckon they can do it again in 2017.

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My top 2 FTSE 100 shares for 2017

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These 2 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares have trounced the broader index by over 100% in the past five years.…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc: what to expect in 2017

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After a tumultuous 2016, is Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) finally going to turn it around this year?

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2 fast-growing small-cap shares at the top of my watchlist

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Double-digit revenue growth has helped boost share prices over 15% in the past year alone for these two companies.

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3 reasons to buy Unilever plc in 2017

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Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) has all the necessary tools to continue vastly outperforming the FTSE 100.

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2 bargain-basement shares to kick off 2017

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Low valuations and improving prospects have these shares on my radar in 2017.

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3 lessons I learned about investing in 2016

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This tumultuous year was a great learning opportunity for all investors.

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2016 in review: Lloyds Banking Group plc

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It was a tumultuous year for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY), a perpetual retail investor favourite.

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My top 2 turnaround picks for 2017

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Why these stocks look set to reverse 15%-plus 2016 losses in the New Year.

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Will Royal Dutch Shell plc and Aberdeen Asset Management plc’s 6%+ yields be slashed in 2017?

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Is 2017 the end of the line for dividends at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and Aberdeen Asset Management plc…

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