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 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in February

24 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two stocks could surge higher.

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Should you buy these 2 small-cap stocks after profit warnings?

23 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are these two companies worth buying despite today's disappointing news?

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Is Essentra plc’s 10% slump on profit warning a buying opportunity?

23 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could Essentra plc (LON: ESNT) recover after today's disappointing news?

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2 hot growth shares I’d buy in February

22 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two stocks look set to soar.

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Where next for oil?

21 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Can the price of oil keep rising?

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How to become a better investor

20 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you can beat the market more easily.

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Today’s 10% share price fall has created a buying opportunity at this small cap

20 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

This smaller company could be worth buying for the long term.

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Is 15% riser Synthomer plc a buy after beating expectations?

20 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you pile into Synthomer plc (LON: SYNT) after today's positive update?

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Why surging inflation could hurt the FTSE 100 in 2017

20 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Rapidly rising prices could peg back the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) performance.

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Will Trump be a better president than Obama for UK investors?

20 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should UK investors look forward to life with a new US president?

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How to beat the market

19 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you can outperform the wider index.

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Headlam Group plc soars over 7% after beating profit expectations

19 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Headlam Group plc (LON: HEAD) is one of today's top risers.

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Why I’m not buying Moneysupermarket.Com Group plc despite 20% sales growth

19 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Moneysupermarket.Com Group plc (LON: MONY) could be a stock to avoid.

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Will this property stock soar by 25%+ after today’s results?

19 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is this property stock worth buying right now?

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Is this 20%+ riser a must-have after smashing expectations?

18 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is this stock about to soar even further?

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Pearson plc slumps 20%+ on profit warning and dividend cut

18 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Pearson plc (LON: PSON) continues to endure a difficult period.

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2 Footsie high yield dividend stocks to buy right now

17 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

These two companies have the potential to deliver high yields over the long run.

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Does this pharma’s 56% sales growth make it a better buy than GlaxoSmithKline plc?

17 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you sell GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and pile into this hot pharma stock?

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Why I’d buy BP plc over Cairn Energy plc after today’s news

17 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

BP plc (LON: BP) could have lower risk and more upside than Cairn Energy plc (LON: CNE).

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Is diversification no longer necessary?

16 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Has globalisation made the idea of diversification defunct?

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Should you buy Rhythmone plc as it closes in on a return to profitability?

16 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is Rhythmone plc (LON: RTHM) worth buying after today's news sends its shares soaring?

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Is Kenmare Resources plc a buy after reporting 21% rise in production?

16 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you add Kenmare Resources plc (LON: KMR) to your portfolio following today's update?

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Is this 4.3% yielder one of the hottest dividend stocks around?

16 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this income stock for the long term?

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Will Lloyds Banking Group plc double or halve in 2017?

15 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy or sell Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)?

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2 ways to save money in 2017

14 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you could improve your bank balance this year.

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How high can the FTSE 100 really go?

13 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEX:FTSE) set to move higher, or could it experience a correction?

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Should you avoid UK property?

13 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is the UK property market about to fall?

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Is XP Power Ltd. a buy after reporting an 18% revenue rise?

13 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Will 2017 prove to be a strong year for XP Power Ltd. (LON: XPP) after an encouraging performance in 2016?

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Why 2017 is set to be gold’s best year in a generation

12 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Gold could be a top performer this year.

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Will ASOS plc rise or fall after today’s update shows 30% growth in sales?

12 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is ASOS plc (LON:ASC) set to soar in 2017?

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Is JD Sports Fashion plc a buy after beating forecasts by 15%?

12 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Will JD Sports Fashion plc (LON: JD) be a star performer in 2017?

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Is Barratt Developments plc’s 7% profit growth a red herring?

12 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) could be about to experience a challenging period.

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I’m bearish on this growth stock for 2017 despite 12% sales growth

12 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

This stock could endure a difficult year.

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Is Pagegroup plc a hot dividend stock after posting a 20% profit rise?

11 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy Pagegroup plc (LON: PAGE) for its income appeal?

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Will Vectura Group plc outperform AstraZeneca plc after today’s results gain a Brexit boost?

11 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is Vectura Group plc (LON: VEC) a more attractive buy than healthcare peer AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN)?

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Do Segro plc’s results show a positive post-Brexit result for the UK property market?

11 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is Segro plc (LON: SGRO) worth buying despite Brexit fears?

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Is Cobham plc a buying opportunity after it slumps 15% on profit warning?

11 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could Cobham plc (LON: COB) be a top turnaround stock after today's update?

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As Just Eat plc plunges on today’s news, is this a buying opportunity?

10 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy Just Eat plc (LON: JE) after today's update?

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Why I’m bullish on Personal Group Holdings plc despite today’s profit warning

10 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Personal Group Holdings plc (LON: PGH) remains appealing even after today's disappointing update.

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Gocompare.Com Group plc could have 40%+ upside after reporting 30% profit growth

10 January, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Gocompare.Com Group plc (LON: GOCO) appears to be a buy following today's update.

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