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Mark Stones

Mark Stones (TMFMumbojumbones) joined The Motley Fool in 2014 and initially worked as a writer for Fool.co.uk, before joining the Fool’s analyst programme. Mark earned a BA in English from Loughborough University. Although he spends more time reading annual reports than Russian literature these days, he still appreciates a novelist’s antipathy toward the accepted view, which is a useful attitude when trying to sniff out hidden gems on the stock market. His approach to investing has been largely influenced by the principles of Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch. He also takes a special interest in the work of healthcare companies. Outside of investing, Mark plays guitar, enjoys good writing and has a guilty passion for combat sports.

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Investing Videos

What’s In Store For Tesco Plc’s Future Earnings?

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VIDEO: One Fool puts Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) under the spotlight.

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Company Comment

Neil Woodford Launching Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc, With Focus On FTSE 250 Companies

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Woodford Patient Capital Trust is initially expected to be composed of established FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms

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Company Comment

If I Could Buy Just One Stock This Christmas, It’d Be Unilever plc

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Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) is a cautious investment but it shouldn't send the Christmas tree up in flames.

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Investing Videos

Why ASOS Plc Is Still A Buy

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VIDEO: Two Fools put ASOS plc (LON:ASC) under the spotlight.

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Company Comment

Why 4imprint Group plc Shares Jumped Today

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4imprint Group (LON: FOUR) unveiled impressive third quarter sales numbers, underpinning the board's expectations for a good result for the…

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Company Comment

Petrofac Limited Expects Up To $600m Profit In 2014

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Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) delivers new contract wins in Iraq and Malaysia in Q3.

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Investing Articles

British Sky Broadcasting Group plc Reports Q1 Profit Up 11%

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British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (LON: BSY) sees broad demand across all of its paid-for subscription offers.

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Company Comment

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC Grows Assets To Record High

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Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (LON: HL) adds new customers but at a slower rate due to choppy markets.

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Company Comment

Why Leni Gas & Oil PLC Is Up 600% in 2014!

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Leni Gas and Oil PLC (LON: LGO) feeds the market's optimism with each successful drilling update.

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Company Comment

Will Barclays PLC’s Depressed Shares Spring Back To Life?

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Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) is down 17% in 2014, but is the worst over for the battered lender?

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Company Comment

Why I’m Putting Tesco PLC On My Watch List

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Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) has lost 50% of its value, and there's no reason not to take a look.

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Company Comment

Why Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc Is On My Watch List

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Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) might have some appeal for those interested in deep value.

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Company Comment

ITE Group plc Rises Strongly After Beating Profit Forecasts

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Trade exhibitions company ITE Group plc (LON: ITE) put on 38 events in the most recent quarter.

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Company Comment

Why Royal Dutch Shell Plc Is Going On My Watch List

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB) has a well-covered 4.5% dividend yield, but is it worth buying?

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Company Comment

Aberdeen Asset Management plc Reports £331bn In Managed Assets

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Aberdeen Asset Management (LON: ADN) has given a cautions outlook despite boost to assets under management.

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Company Comment

Why I Bought GlaxoSmithKline plc

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GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) is an ideal 'buy and hold' investment.

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Company Comment

PZ Cussons plc Reports Sales Drop In Nigeria

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PZ Cussons plc (LON: PZC) faces challenging trading conditions in most of its markets.

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Company Comment

Your Simple Plan For A Winning Retirement

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We have a moral obligation to learn how financial planning works.

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Company Comment

Safestyle UK PLC Gains On Push Into South Of England

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Safestyle UK PLC (LON: SFE) has started the second half well and is on course to meet full year expectations.

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Investing Articles

Smiths Group plc Falls On 10% Profit Decline

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Smiths Group plc (LON: SMIN) hit by currency headwinds and challenging market conditions.

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Company Comment

Tethys Petroleum Ltd Down As It Awaits Kazakh Political Decision

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Tethys Petroleum Ltd (LON: TPL) pushes the case that the shares have significant upside.

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Company Comment

Rose Petroleum PLC Jumps On Drilling Potential In Utah

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Rose Petroleum PLC (LON: ROSE) is expected to complete its first wells later this year.

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Company Comment

Ocado Group PLC Delivers 15% Sales Growth

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Ocado Group PLC (LON: OCDO) looks to scale by partnering with international retailers.

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Investing Articles

How Unilever plc Can Help You Beat The Market

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Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) is a high-quality company with strong dividend growth potential.

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Company Comment

Petra Diamonds Limited Shines On “Magnificent” Discovery

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Petra Diamonds Limited (LON: PDL) recovers a 232 carat white diamond at Cullinan mine.

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Company Comment

San Leon Energy Plc Adds Two New Licences In Morocco

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San Leon Energy Plc (LON: SLE) sees Morocco as among "the last exploration frontiers".

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Company Comment

Today’s Small-Cap Winner: Redde PLC Rises On Dividend Lift

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Redde (LON: REDD) is aiming to establish itself as a serious player in accident management and legal services.

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Company Comment

Ashtead Group plc Delivers Record Profits In Q1

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Ashtead Group plc (LON: AHT) raises its full-year results guidance after flying start.

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Company Comment

Leni Gas & Oil PLC Lifts On Great Expectations For Latest Wells

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Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON:LGO) to begin preparing site for production after drilling well GY-668 to total depth.

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Company Comment

Why Perform Group Ltd Shares Soared Today

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Access Industries makes a final offer for Perform Group Ltd (LON: PER) at a 27% premium.

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Company Comment

Regus PLC Accelerates Growth On Strong Cash Position

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Regus PLC (LON: RGU) shares dive on short-term earnings hit, but could the bullet be worth biting?

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Company Comment

London Stock Exchange Group Plc Eyes “Significant Growth” Through US Acquisition

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London Stock Exchange Group Plc's (LON: LSE) Q1 results receive boost from 78 issuers joining its markets.

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Investing Articles

Leni Gas & Oil PLC Targets Completion Of Latest Drill Site For Production

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Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON: LGO) also completes construction of new sales tank to increase export capacity.

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Company Comment

Antofagasta plc Appoints New CEO, Chairman Steps Down

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Mining industry veteran Diego Hernández to become new Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) CEO.

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Company Comment

Cairn Energy PLC Posts $62m Loss, Plans Cost Cutting

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Cairn Energy PLC (LON: CNE) is still seeking to resolve tax issue in India, but it's exploration activity is showing…

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Company Comment

Why Shares In Sprue Aegis PLC Jumped Today

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Sprue Aegis PLC (LON:SPRP) revises its full-year guidance upwards after a large increase in the order book.

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Company Comment

Bovis Homes Group plc’s Dividend Rockets On Profit Gains

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Bovis Homes Group plc (LON:BVS) isn't fearing a downturn in the housing market.

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Company Comment

Today’s Large-Cap Winner: Prudential plc Rises On Profitable First Half

| Mark Stones

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) benefits from having a diverse product range and wide geographic spread.

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Company Comment

Today’s Mid-Cap Winner: Serco Group plc Up 6% As It Faces Down Challenges

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A poor first half for Serco Group plc (LON: SRP) underlines how many strides the firm still has to make.

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Company Comment

Synthomer PLC Tantalises Investors With Prospect Of Special Dividends

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Synthomer PLC (LON: SYNT)'s board approves 3p per share interim dividend, a 25% rise.

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