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Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert is a committed value investor and regularly writes and invests following the principles set out by Benjamin Graham. As well as writing for the Motley Fool, he is the editor of Hidden Value Stocks, covers value investing for Gurufocus and hedge funds for ValueWalk.com. Rupert began his career as a proprietary currency trader and still trades on a daily basis. Rupert holds professional level qualifications from the Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment and the CFA Society of the UK. He can be found on Twitter @ruperthargreav1

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After the new funding deal, is Enquest plc a better buy than Premier Oil plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Enquest plc (LON: ENQ) is restructuring but will the company ever be a better buy than Premier Oil plc (LON:…

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Making money from junk, should you buy into the Biffa float?

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Is Biffa worth buying or is the company destined for the rubbish heap?

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Inflation is coming. Here’s how you can protect yourself

| Rupert Hargreaves

Inflation is coming to the UK so what can investors do to protect themselves? They can buy shares but they…

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Will BP plc continue to outperform Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

BP plc (LON: BP) has outperformed Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) but for how much longer will this continue?

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My favourite UK bank stock may just shock you…

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool's favourite UK bank stock isn't what you would expect.

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Defensive stocks showdown: GlaxoSmithKline plc vs Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON: RB) have similar qualities but which should you buy?

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Why investors are flocking to Glencore but dumping IAG today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Does selling of International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA (LON: IAG) and buying of Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) present an opportunity…

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Two Neil Woodford-backed 5%+ yields

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two shares may have fallen but they're loved by Neil Woodford and both offer dividend yields of more than…

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Is Countryside Properties plc a better buy than Persimmon plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you sell income champion Persimmon plc (LON: PSN) to buy London-focused Countryside Properties plc (LON: CSP)?

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Profit from the UK’s infrastructure push with these 2 engineers

| Rupert Hargreaves

The UK is planning to ramp up infrastructure spending. Here are two ways to play the spending boost.

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When is the right time to sell a stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Deciding when to sell a stock can be a confusing process. Here are some tips to help.

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Is the price of gold heading back to $1,000?

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What's next for the price of gold?

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Are these 2 former retail darlings worth buying after recent declines?

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Should you buy or avoid these two former retail darlings as their shares fall to 52-week lows?

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are three reasons to consider buying Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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How will the plunging pound affect you?

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How will a weaker sterling impact UK investors?

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Tesco plc hits a 52-week high, but is it time to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is a reviving Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) still attractive after recent gains?

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Is it finally safe to buy HSBC Holdings plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As shares in HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) rally, is it time to get in on the action?

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The one stock you can buy and hold forever

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Here's one company that Rupert Hargreaves believes has what it takes to survive for the long term.

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Has BP plc rallied too far too fast?

| Rupert Hargreaves

With BP plc (LON: BP) rallying, should its gains tempt you in, or is this one to avoid?

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After two years of turbulence is it time to by these two miners?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is it finally time to start buying into the mining sector again?

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Are these housing stocks still post-Brexit bargains?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After recent gains is there still time to buy Barratt Developments Plc (LON: BDEV) and Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW)?

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Is St Ives plc a buy after today’s surprisingly upbeat results?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in ST Ives PLC (LON: SIV) are heading higher after today's results but are they really a buy?

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The FTSE 100 breaks 7,000 again — further gains to come?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 100 (FTSEINDICES:^FTSE) just broke through 7,000 but what's next for the index?

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Higher oil prices won’t save these producers

| Rupert Hargreaves

The two oil producers are going to need more than just higher oil prices to stage a recovery.

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Should you sell Vodafone Group plc and BT Group plc after this year’s performance?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) and BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) have underperformed this year so is it time to…

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These two FTSE 100 dividends stars still look cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firms look like safe dividend champions but still appear to be undervalued.

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How to double your money in 10 years with Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buying Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB) could be a great way to boost your portfolio's performance, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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Could Sirius Minerals plc be a bid target for BHP Billiton plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT) pounce on Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX)?

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What does today’s offer mean for UK Mail Group plc shareholders?

| Rupert Hargreaves

What's next for UK Mail Group plc (LON: UKM)?

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Is this the UK’s only safe bank stock?

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Is this the only UK bank you can trust to generate impressive investment returns?

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Could Barclays plc suffer the same fate as Deutsche Bank?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could Barclays plc (LON: BARC) be the next Deutsche Bank?

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The FTSE 100 could make you a millionaire!

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How the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) can make you rich.

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Can this former market darling ever return to its glory days?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can this former retail champion rule the sector once again after some truly tough years?

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What GlaxoSmithKline plc’s choice of CEO means for shareholders

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will GlaxoSmithKline plc's (LON: GSK) new CEO be a blessing or a curse for shareholders?

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Low interest rates getting you down? These three dividend champions can help

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three dividend stocks are a great alternative to savings.

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Is it the end of the line for OneSavings Bank plc and Virgin Money Holdings?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you avoid OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) and Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc (LON: VM) on lower growth expectations?

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Are these the only 2 banks worth owning?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you buy these two banks for your portfolio?

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2 global British champions suitable for every portfolio

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Why you should consider these champions for your portfolio.

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Is it time to sell Glencore plc and Anglo American plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you sell Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) and Anglo American plc (LON: AAL) after recent gains?

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Retail showdown: Sports Direct International plc vs NEXT plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Next plc (LON: NXT) and Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) are two very different retail giants, what are their prospects…

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