Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996. This was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing (which began during the privatisations of the 1980s) remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a Contractor. His investment style is value-oriented; focusing on company fundamentals, as well as assessing the strength and presence of a competitive advantage. While above-average growth prospects remain very attractive, a greater focus on dividends has crept in since Peter became a part-time retiree in 2007.

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You can make a million with the FTSE 100

4 September, 2017 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could be a stunning place to invest.

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2 turnaround gold stocks that could make you a millionaire

4 September, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two gold shares look set to deliver improved share price performance in future.

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Is volatile 88 Energy Ltd a falling knife to catch after dropping 25% today?

4 September, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is 88 Energy Ltd (LON: 88E) now a more attractive investment following its significant share price decline?

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2 dirt-cheap dividend investment trusts yielding more than inflation

2 September, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts have high real yields.

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Why I’d avoid Indivior plc today after shares crash 35%

1 September, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Indivior plc (LON: INDV) is one of today's major fallers.

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2 cheap investment trusts for long-term investors

31 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts could offer strong growth potential.

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

31 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two shares seem to offer low valuations and high growth prospects.

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2 stocks to help you beat the market and achieve financial independence

31 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two shares could post strong returns in the long run following recent acquisitions.

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Could the North Korea crisis make the FTSE 100 slump to an all-time low?

31 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) set for a hugely challenging period?

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Is this turnaround stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 45% in 2017?

30 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could this company be about to deliver a stunning recovery?

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2 high-yield investment trusts for income investors

30 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts could help investors to beat inflation.

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Is this value dividend stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 50%?

30 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy this declining stock?

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2 under-the-radar turnaround stocks with recovery potential

30 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two stocks could post impressive share price performance after a period of disappointment.

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Just Eat plc is one stock I’d buy and hold for the next five years

30 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Just Eat plc (LON: JE) could deliver stunning share price growth.

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Why these 3 dirt-cheap stocks could enhance your investment returns

29 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These three companies appear to have attractive risk/reward ratios.

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Why I’ve sold this turnaround stock to buy GlaxoSmithKline plc

29 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) seems to have a better risk/reward ratio than this struggling business.

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2 bargain recovery stocks that could make you brilliantly rich

29 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two shares offer wide margins of safety.

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2 under-the-radar dividend stocks with exciting momentum

29 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two shares offer surprisingly high income returns.

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Barclays plc is a dividend stock I’d buy and hold for the next five years

27 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has the potential to become a stunning dividend play.

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This factor could make the FTSE 100 a ‘screaming buy’ right now

27 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

There could be an opportunity to buy the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) following its recent fall.

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Why IQE plc could fall by 25%+

26 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

IQE plc (LON: IQE) seems to be overvalued.

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HSBC Holdings plc: an under-the-radar growth stock with strong momentum

25 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could deliver further share price growth.

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Is this cheap growth stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 40% today?

25 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could now be the right time to buy this struggling stock?

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Beaten-up recovery stock easyJet plc could make you brilliantly rich

25 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) offers a wide margin of safety right now.

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WM Morrison Supermarkets plc is one stock I’d buy today

25 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) seems to have strong growth potential.

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Why Premier Oil plc could make you stunningly rich

24 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) appears to have a favourable risk/reward ratio.

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Why Legal & General Group plc is one of the top income stocks in the Footsie

24 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN) has huge dividend growth potential.

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Why I’d buy National Grid plc over this recovery stock

24 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

National Grid plc (LON: NG) appears to have a superior risk/reward ratio compared to this turnaround play.

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This 3-bagger shows how Centrica plc can still make high returns in 2017

23 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) may be able to turn around its share price falls since the start of the year.

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These 2 dividend stocks could have a major impact on your investment performance

23 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Buying these two income stocks could help you to overcome rising inflation.

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Unilever plc could make you big money by following this five-bagger

22 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Buying Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) could be a shrewd move even as Brexit remains a threat to UK investors.

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Why AstraZeneca plc could have a major impact on your investment performance

22 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) could be about to deliver vastly-improved financial performance.

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2 dividend stars that could make you brilliantly rich

22 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two companies offer upbeat income prospects.

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Provident Financial plc slumps 60% on dividend withdrawal

22 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) has released a hugely disappointing update.

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Why regular investing could enhance your returns

20 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Buying shares in small amounts may be a worthwhile pursuit.

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Obtaining a double-digit return each year is easier than you think

19 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Aiming for a 10%+ return each year could be a worthwhile endeavour for Foolish investors.

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Should you forget the stock market and focus on crowdfunding?

17 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is crowdfunding now a more appealing investment opportunity than the stock market?

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Do economic moats really impact on stock prices?

17 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Just how important is a company's economic moat?

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Why a technology bubble could be just around the corner

15 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

The value of technology shares seems to be approaching bubble territory.

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This decision could have a major impact on your investment performance

14 August, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on this number could boost your portfolio returns.

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