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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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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks trading on low ratings

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These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) shares could be worth much more than their current valuations.

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2 hot growth stocks I would consider buying right now

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These two shares could offer a powerful mix of growth and value potential.

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Is value investing the riskiest investment strategy?

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Could value investing be putting your portfolio returns in severe danger?

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Why high debt can equal high rewards

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High balance sheet leverage can be a good thing in the right circumstances.

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This ratio could predict a stock’s future dividend growth

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Focusing on this ratio may make a major difference to your income return.

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2 cheap income stocks you should consider buying right now

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Investors may be undervaluing these two shares, given their upbeat outlooks.

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2 small-cap growth stocks I’d buy with £1,000 right now

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These two smaller companies seem to have low valuations given their outlooks.

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These dirt-cheap dividend stocks could help you retire rich

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A mix of dividend growth and low valuations could make these two shares worth buying right now.

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2 much-loved dividend growth stocks to buy for 2017

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These two share prices could keep rising after their exceptional capital gains.

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2 dividend growth stocks I’d consider buying in May

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These two shares could offer a potent mix of dividend growth and low valuations.

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2 Footsie growth shares I’d buy before it’s too late

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could see their share prices rise over the medium term.

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Two top growth stocks trading at bargain valuations

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These two stocks could offer index-beating performance in the long run.

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Two top dividend stocks with strong growth potential

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These two shares could become increasingly popular due to their income potential.

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2 top value shares you should consider buying right now

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These two stocks offer upbeat growth potential as well as wide margins of safety.

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2 small-cap growth stocks with bargain-basement valuations

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These two smaller companies offer more than just low valuations.

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2 FTSE 350 income shares I’d buy with £1,000 right now

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These FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) stocks offer a potent mix of growth and income potential.

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These bargain-basement dividend stocks could help you retire early

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High income and growth potential could make now the right time to buy these two shares.

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These dividend dynamos could boost your 2017 returns

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Buying these two income stocks could deliver high income and capital gains.

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Is dividend investing old-fashioned?

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Are other investment styles more appropriate in a fast-paced investment world?

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Does your personality make you a growth or value investor?

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Do you naturally lean to growth or value investments?

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Is Warren Buffett a secret income investor?

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Does Warren Buffett focus on dividends when investing for the long term?

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Two ‘overvalued’ stocks I’d sell in May

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These two shares appear to lack sufficient growth prospects to merit their current valuations.

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2 surprising growth stocks trading at bargain valuations

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These two companies offer surprising long-term growth potential.

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Why I see more upside ahead for these dividend shares

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These two income stocks appear to be significantly undervalued.

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2 Footsie bargains I’d buy before it’s too late

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These two shares may not stay cheap for much longer.

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Is HSBC Holdings plc’s 50% rally set to continue after Q1 results?

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Can HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) deliver more share price gains after a strong set of results?

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Two high-yield stocks I’d buy in May

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These two shares offer high yields at low prices.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy with £1,000 right now

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares seem cheap given their income potential.

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2 cheap growth stocks set to beat the FTSE 100

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These two stocks could have sufficient growth potential to surge past the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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2 top growth shares you can’t afford to ignore

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These two stocks offer surprisingly strong capital growth prospects.

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2 top growth stocks trading on dirt-cheap valuations

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These two stocks seem to offer a potent mix of value and growth prospects.

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Recent events prove why international diversification still has appeal

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Buying shares that operate in a variety of geographies could lead to lower risks for investors.

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This could drive dividend shares higher in 2017

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Rising inflation could make dividend shares more popular this year.

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Do you own enough dividend shares?

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What is the optimum number of dividend stocks to own?

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This ratio could be key to your investment performance

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Focusing on this number may offer surprisingly strong investment returns in the long run.

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Your last chance to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc for under 70p?

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Could Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) be about to deliver high share price returns?

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3 investment lessons learned already in 2017

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These three lessons have been thrust to the fore in 2017.

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2 rising small caps set to beat the FTSE 100

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These two smaller companies have improving outlooks which may allow them to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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2 ‘expensive’ shares you can afford to ignore

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These two stocks may fail to deliver high share price gains due to their valuations, according to Peter Stephens.

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2 FTSE 100-beaters that could fund your retirement

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These two stocks could continue their outperformance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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