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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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Will this growth stock keep rising after 17% gain in 2017?

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Should you buy this growth play after its strong start to the year?

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks I’d buy in February

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These two dividend shares could be strong performers in 2017.

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Why these 2 growth stocks have 20%+ upside potential in 2017

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These two shares could be on the cusp of significant capital gains.

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Why these stocks are set to be the winners in 2017

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These stocks could be the top performers this year.

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4 FTSE 100 bargains for under £4

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These four shares could soar in 2017 and beyond.

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Will this 6.8% yielder smash the FTSE 100 in 2017?

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Is now the right time to buy this high-yield share?

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Why I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell plc despite profit falling 44%

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Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) looks set to soar despite a tough fourth quarter.

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2 beaten-down shares with dividend growth potential

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These two shares could become stunning income plays.

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2 hot FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in February

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These two shares appear to be sound buys right now.

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Why I’m bullish on this 4.7% yielder

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This dividend stock appears to have a bright long-term future.

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Why this double-digit growth stock is set to soar 50%+

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This company's share price could move significantly higher.

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Is Talktalk Telecom Group plc a better buy than BT Group plc after CEO resigns?

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Should you dump BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) in favour of Talktalk Telecom Group plc (LON: TALK)?

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Why this banking stock is set to soar by 25%+

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This bank has considerable upside potential.

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Is this the best dividend stock in the world after Q3 results?

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Should this stock be at the top of your dividend 'buy list'?

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Does 17% sales growth in Q1 make this value stock a buy?

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Could this stock deliver stunning share price performance?

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This is the best way to value a company

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Here's how you can decide if a company offers good value for money.

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2 stocks with 5%+ yields and room to grow

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These two companies appear to have stunning dividend potential.

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Investing advice for Donald Trump’s Presidency

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Here's how you could ride out Trump's four years as President.

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Why cash is king!

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A company's cash flow is perhaps the most underrated aspect of investing.

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3 reasons to be bullish on UK property in 2017?

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Should you invest in UK property for these three reasons?

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Is this the start of the next global recession?

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Are we about to enter an economic downturn?

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Where next for global healthcare?

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Is healthcare a sound place to invest?

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Why the next 9 weeks are crucial for the FTSE 100

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could sink or soar in the next couple of months.

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Are these 2 micro-cap stocks worth buying after today’s 20%+ gains?

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Should you add these two smaller companies to your portfolio?

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Why I’m avoiding this small-cap tech stock despite 116% gains

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This company's share price may now be overvalued.

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Why I see 20%+ upside in this lender in 2017

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This company's shares could be about to soar.

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Surprise! Lloyds Banking Group PLC is 5% ahead of the FTSE 100 in 2017

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) has beaten the wider index year to date.

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INCOME! 2 top dividend stocks selling for a discount this winter

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These two shares offer high yields at enticing valuations.

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2 hot FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in February

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These two shares offer excellent income potential.

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2 stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy right now

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These 2 companies appear to offer excellent income prospects.

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Why the balance sheet holds the key to profit growth

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A sound balance sheet provides the ingredients for strong financial performance in the long run.

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Is this Warren Buffett’s biggest weakness?

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Could this be Buffett's major flaw?

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Is Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc a buy after it takes £3.1bn hit?

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Could Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) soar after news of today's provision?

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Should you buy this small cap as it surges 15% after beating expectations?

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Is this smaller company worth buying right now?

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Does 4% sales loss on the high street make this stalwart stock a sell?

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Should you ditch this stock after a rather mixed update?

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3 reasons I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell plc and never sell

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Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) could be a stock worth holding for the long run.

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Do dividends really matter?

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Are dividend yields little more than misleading figures?

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Should you buy this 5.5% yielder after a strong end of year?

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Is this dividend stock a must-have for income seeking investors?

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Why I’d buy easyJet plc after a 7% rise in revenue

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easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) has upside potential despite a challenging outlook.

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2 cheap value stocks I’d buy today

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These two shares could offer significant upward re-rating potential.

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