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Ian Pierce

I am a longtime Fool from the States relocated to London. With decades to go before retirement, I'm focused on AIM-listed small caps and growth shares of all stripes. My favourite companies are those that are looking to shake up stodgy industries with fresh ideas. After living and working in China for several years, I also have a soft spot for companies looking to take advantage of the long term potential to be found selling to a 100 million strong middle class.

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My 2 top growth shares for 2017

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These highly profitable, fast growing, founder-led companies are at the top of my 2017 watch list.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I see dropping like rocks in 2017

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After stellar returns these two stocks are looking overvalued going into the new year.

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Are these the FTSE 100’s best bargains or biggest value traps?

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Should P/E ratios below 10 have value investors racing to buy these shares?

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2 non-cyclical stocks to avoid recession worries

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Why these unlikely defensives can beat a bear market.

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Will the FTSE 100’s big 2016 losers engineer stunning turnarounds in 2017?

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After plummeting more than 33% in 2016 can these stocks turn it around in the New Year?

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Better buy: GlaxoSmithKline plc vs Shire plc

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Growth and income investors will both find something to cheer with GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Shire plc (LON: SHP).

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3 top stocks you’ve been overlooking

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Shareholders of these rather unheralded stocks are reaping fantastic returns.

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Emerging market weakness sends ITE Group plc profits down 20%

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Why investors shouldn't be too worried by a 20% fall in profits at ITE Group plc (LON: ITE).

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Why these FTSE 100 stunners are going on my watch list

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Why these two large caps have all the necessary ingredients to continue outperforming the FTSE 100.

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3 stocks walloping the FTSE 100’s average dividend yield

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Want to beat the FTSE 100's 3.69% dividend yield? Take a closer look at these three income stars.

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Is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy these bargain basement stocks?

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With P/E ratios below 13, high dividends and solid growth prospects are these shares the best bargains out there?

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4 reasons to buy British American Tobacco plc

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Shares of British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) have trounced the market for years and aren't about to stop now.

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Don’t ignore these under-the-radar dividend champions

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These may be the best FTSE-beating yields you've never considered.

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Should you buy these mid caps after slumping 50% in 2016?

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Is now the time for contrarian investors to leap at these bargain buys?

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Which is the better buy? BP vs Shell

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Profits. Dividends. Debt. Growth. Which of BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) comes out ahead…

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Would these firms survive a property crash?

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Would strong balance sheets be enough to see these companies through another recession?

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The S&P 500 just hit a record high. Is the FTSE 100 next?

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is closing in on all time highs but is the rally about to peter out?

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Challenger bank CYBG plc’s first profit makes it a better buy than RBS

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CYBG plc (LON: CYBG) returned to profitability in 2016 while Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) is still…

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2 stocks for your grandchildren to inherit

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These shares may reward your grandchildren as much as you.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc shares are down 15% since Brexit. Is it time to buy?

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Is now the time for income investors to flock to Lloyd's Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)?

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Should you buy Barclays plc after shares jump 25% in one month?

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Is there finally light at the end of the tunnel for Barclays plc (LON: BARC)?

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Results confirm Royal Mail plc as my top income share in the FTSE 100

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Slow and steady growth and 4.5% yielding dividends are a winning combo for Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG).

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The best performing small-caps you’ve never heard of

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After rising 300% in the past five years these FTSE SmallCap leaders are worth a closer look.

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Is Morrisons’ Amazon deal a death blow to Ocado Group plc?

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A 20% drop in share prices for Ocado Group plc (LON: OCDO) will accelerate after this new deal for WM…

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Why Vodafone’s €5bn loss shouldn’t worry you

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Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) is in much better shape than a €5bn loss in H1 suggests.

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Why the market reckons Trump is a positive

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The US market is going gangbusters on Trump's victory. What does it mean for you?

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Will electric cars fuel demand for these stocks?

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These traditionally dirty industries could benefit big time from saving the planet.

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Britain’s biggest property firm just posted a loss. Should you worry?

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Does this developer swinging from a £707m profit to £95m loss spell trouble for the UK property market?

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2 stocks with dangerously high debt

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Growing debt has sent shares of these two companies spiralling downwards.

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Another wise acquisition cements this growth and income stock as a buy in my book

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Organic growth coupled with acquisitions are sending profits and dividends soaring for this company.

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Ophir Energy plc shares jump 15% on positive funding update

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One small step towards financing, one giant leap for Ophir Energy plc (LON: OPHR).

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Two contrarian bets for 2017

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High margins, high growth prospects and great dividends could make these shares great holdings for 2017.

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Why have shares in Redcentric plc crashed by two-thirds today?

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Shares of growth star Redcentric plc (LON: RCN) have wiped out three years' worth of gains in just a few…

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Can these AIM growth stars double again in 2017?

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These shares increased more than 120% in 2016, but can this success be replicated?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks at the top of my 2017 buy list

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Wide moats to entry and growing markets make these FTSE 100 giants two to watch in 2017.

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Did this airline’s profit warning just call the top of the market?

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Management's bearish outlook doesn't bode well for the airline industry.

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BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc aren’t out of the woods just yet

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Great Q3 results are welcome relief but there are still storms on the horizon for BP plc (LON: BP) and…

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Should you buy this stock after sales rose 20% in Q3?

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Is a 20% rise in sales the beginning of big things for this company?

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Should the cold, hard data about Brexit change how we invest?

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Looking beyond heated rhetoric, does the data suggest Brexit is worth shaking up your portfolio?

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Try these stocks for emerging market exposure with less downside

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These two firms offer all the potential of selling in fast growing economies but with a lot less volatility.

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