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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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Should you buy Sky plc after it reports 7% sales rise?

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Does Sky plc's (LON: SKY) promising start to the year make it a buy?

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How long does it take to become an investing millionaire?

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When will your portfolio reach seven figures?

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3 reasons why Royal Dutch Shell plc is heading to £30

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Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) has stunning capital growth prospects.

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Is this miner a buy after raising production by 21%?

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Should you add this mining stock to your portfolio following today's production report?

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Is this stock a buy after reporting a 150% increase in revenue?

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Should you add this fast-growing stock to your portfolio or is a lower-risk established giant a better bet?

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Should you buy Premier Foods Plc After Its 10%+ Slump Today?

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Is Premier Foods plc (LON: PFD) set to recover from today's share price fall?

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How 10 minutes a month can make you a millionaire!

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Just a small amount of time per month could transform your personal finances.

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Will this tech stock soar after beating expectations in H1?

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Should you buy this tech company after it beats guidance?

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Will Brexit crush the UK property market?

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Should you avoid the UK property scene because of Brexit?

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Why I’d buy this retailer despite its profit slump

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This retailer has growth potential even after a tough trading period but is its sector peer an even better buy?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m tipping for 2017

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) listed companies could soar next year.

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Don’t buy this bank until you’ve read this!

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Could this bank be about to sink or soar?

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Should you buy this resources stock after it ramps up production?

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Will this resources company continue to soar?

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Do these major changes make William Hill plc and Mitie Group plc ‘screaming buys’?

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Should you add William Hill plc (LON: WMH) and Mitie Group plc (LON: MTO) to your portfolio?

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These key factors will determine the Footsie’s future

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Here's how the Footsie's future could work out.

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Are you too late to buy Sirius Minerals plc after its 137% gain?

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Should you look elsewhere for capital growth after Sirius Minerals plc's (LON: SXX) 2016 rise?

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Should you buy these two 10%+ movers?

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Are these two stocks ripe for investment as their shares head upwards?

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Is Ekf Diagnostics Holding plc a buy as shares jump 10%+?

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Should you add Ekf Diagnostics Holding plc (LON: EKF) to your portfolio?

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2 stocks backed by Neil Woodford

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These two companies are among Neil Woodford's top holdings.

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Will Brexit really be that bad for the UK economy?

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Should you be fearful of the UK leaving the EU?

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Should you buy this healthcare stock after Brexit boosts profit guidance?

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Is now the right time to pile into this healthcare stock or are there other sector peers that you should…

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easyJet plc slumps 6% as Brexit takes its toll

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easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) has reported negative currency effects resulting from weaker sterling.

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How to budget effectively

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Here's how to live within your means and invest for the future.

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These FTSE 100 stocks still seem way too cheap

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These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies offer significant upside.

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Will this resources stock beat BP plc after a 41% rise in production?

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Should you ditch BP plc (LON: BP) and buy this resources company instead?

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Should you buy or sell Lloyds Banking Group plc after recent falls?

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) a good long-term buy?

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Is Tesco plc a buy or a sell after reporting 3.3% sales growth?

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Should you add Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) to your portfolio following today's results?

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How to retire by 50

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Here's how you could retire a lot sooner than you previously thought.

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Why is the pound falling when the Footsie is rising?

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Here's why the pound and the Footsie are moving in opposite directions.

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Should you buy Greggs plc after sales rise 5.6%?

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Is Greggs plc (LON: GRG) a worthy addition to your portfolio after positive sales numbers?

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Are dividends set to soar at these FTSE 100 favourites?

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Should you buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks for their dividends?

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Why you shouldn’t rush to pay off your debts

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Reducing your debt levels may not be the most logical use of your cash.

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3 money lessons to teach your children

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These 3 tips could improve the financial outlook for your children.

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Is the FTSE 250 a better investment than the FTSE 100?

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Should you sell the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and buy the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)?

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These dividend stocks won’t yield 4%+ forever

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Getting a 4%+ yield from these shares beats savings accounts, but may not be available for much longer.

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Will this financial services company beat Barclays plc in 2017?

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Should you buy this company instead of Barclays PLC (LON: BARC)?

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Is this a better dividend stock than Royal Dutch Shell Plc after today’s results?

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Should you buy this company for its income appeal instead of Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB)?

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Why I’d buy Diageo plc instead of PZ Cussons plc after today’s update

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Diageo plc (LON:DGE) has a superior risk/reward profile to PZ Cussons plc (LON:PZC).

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Is this a better dividend stock than National Grid plc following today’s news?

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Should you buy this high-yield share ahead of National Grid plc (LON: NG)?

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Will Thomas Cook Group plc outperform easyJet plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA following today’s results?

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Should you buy Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) ahead of easyJet plc (LON: EZJ) and International Consolidated Airlns Grp…

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