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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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Why the end of austerity could be a buying opportunity

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A change in fiscal policy across the globe could improve stock market performance.

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When will the next global financial crisis strike?

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Could the world economy be headed towards a major recession?

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Why your investment strategy should change over time

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Different investment strategies may be required at different stages of life.

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Why a margin of safety is crucial for all investors

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Obtaining a margin of safety could make the difference between success and failure.

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Should you dump all your FTSE 100 stocks today?

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Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) about to post a sharp fall?

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Providence Resources plc slumps 40% on disappointing update

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Investor sentiment in Providence Resources plc (LON: PVR) has declined dramatically.

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Should you give up on Next plc and buy this 5%+ yielder instead?

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Does Next plc (LON: NXT) lack income potential compared to this high-yielding stock?

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2 growth stocks that could help you make over £1 million by retirement

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These two shares appear to have a potent mix of growth and value credentials.

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I’m targeting a 5.5% dividend yield from Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) could have considerable income appeal in the long run.

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Why Tesco plc is one of my top buys for a Footsie-focused portfolio

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Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) appears to offer high growth at a low price.

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How Tullow Oil plc can help make you a millionaire

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Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) could have significant upside potential in the long run.

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Why I’d buy these two FTSE 100-beaters right now

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These two shares could continue to outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)

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Can this 10%+ riser beat Hurricane Energy plc?

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Does this stock have more capital growth potential than sector peer Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR)?

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Why I’d dump growth stock Fevertree Drinks plc today

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Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) now appears to be overvalued.

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One turnaround stock I’d sell to buy Vodafone Group plc

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Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) could have more share price growth potential than this industry peer.

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Rio Tinto plc is one FTSE 100 stock I’d buy today

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Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) could outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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These blue-chips could help you to achieve financial independence

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A mix of growth and value could make these two shares strong performers.

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2 overvalued Footsie stocks I’d dump today

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These two shares look more likely to fall than rise.

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2 dividend stocks I’d sell and avoid for the next 10 years

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These two shares appear to be overvalued given their outlooks.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks trading at ultra-low valuations

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares appear to offer wide margins of safety.

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Is financial independence a myth?

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Is it impossible to be immune from the performance of the wider economy?

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Is the ideal holding period of an investment really forever?

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Should investors look to buy and sell relatively infrequently?

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Should you give up on shares and just buy funds?

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Do funds offer superior risk/reward ratios compared to shares?

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Is living off shares a realistic retirement strategy?

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Do shares offer all an investor needs in retirement?

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Is BT Group plc’s 15% share price slump set to continue?

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Does BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) lack capital growth potential?

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Why Morgan Advanced Materials plc is a surprising growth stock I’d buy today

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Morgan Advanced Materials plc (LON: MGAM) could be undervalued based on its outlook.

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Why Rightmove plc could be a terrific stock for savvy growth seekers

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Rightmove plc (LON: RMV) could deliver high growth at a low price.

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Could Diageo plc be a millionaire-maker stock?

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Does Diageo plc (LON: DGE) offer significant upside potential?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc is a top Neil Woodford stock I’d buy for retirement now

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could be a strong long-term share due to its improving performance.

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Will this factor cause the world economy to fail?

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Could this policy action be a disaster for the global economy?

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This factor could impact your returns more than anything else in 2017

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Here's how you could improve your investment performance in future.

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These 2 property stocks are ridiculously cheap

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This may be an opportunity to buy out-of-favour property shares.

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2 massive yielders most investors haven’t considered in 2017

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These two dividend stocks remain relatively unpopular among investors.

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One turnaround stock I’d buy right now, and one I’d avoid

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These two shares could have very different investment futures.

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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These two shares could deliver high dividends in the long run.

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2 bargain stocks you probably haven’t considered

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These two shares may have flown under your investment radar.

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Why BHP Billiton plc is one of my top buys for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio

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BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT) could have a favourable risk/reward ratio within an uncertain FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)

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2 cheap growth stocks to help you achieve financial independence sooner

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These two companies could boost your long-term financial prospects.

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These 2 dividend stocks are ridiculously cheap

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These two companies may offer upside potential as well as strong income returns.

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2 cheap stocks I’d buy and hold forever

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These two shares appear to have excellent growth potential.

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