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Ian Pierce

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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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Two stocks I’d buy for my retirement accounts instead of the FTSE 100

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Double-digit growth has me much more excited about these software companies than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Why I’d dump dividend dud Barclays for this high-yield lender

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Dividends may finally be rising at Barclays plc (LON: BARC) but this smaller lender's 4%+ yield looks much more intriguing.

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Why I’d still buy these two top growth stocks that have doubled in the past year

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After rising over 125% in value in the past year there could still be plenty more to come from these…

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Two brand new investment trusts for income-hungry investors

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These promising investment trusts are targeting 4.75%+ dividend yields and impressive capital appreciation for their shareholders.

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How Sky’s share price jumped 50% in the first half of 2018

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Can Sky plc's (LON: SKY) dramatic share price gains continue?

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2 small-caps that could be millionaire makers

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These profitable, fast-growing small-caps still have plenty of room to grow and could end up richly rewarding their shareholders.

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How Ocado Group’s stock price doubled in the first half of 2018

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After doubling in value over the past six months, is there more to come from shares of Ocado Group plc…

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Seeking high income? Why I’d skip the FTSE 100 for this 8%+ yielder

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Why I'm bullish on this stock offering an 8.6% dividend yield, more than twice as high as the FTSE 100's…

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2 stellar dividend growth stocks that could continue to stomp the FTSE 100

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These stocks have pleased income and growth investors by rapidly increasing dividends and outperforming the FTSE 100 (NDEXFTSE: UKX) by…

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Can you afford to miss out on Legal & General’s FTSE 100-walloping dividend yield?

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With its 5.7% dividend yield comfortably ahead of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) average payout, is Legal & General Group…

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Two FTSE 100 start stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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New investors seeking outsized potential returns should consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth stars.

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Think retail is dead? No one told these thriving retailers that are growing at light speed

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Why I'd buy these retailers that are posting double-digit sales and profit growth, strong like-for-like improvements and still have plenty…

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Why the Vodafone share price could outperform the FTSE 100 this year

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With a 6.3% yield on offer and under-appreciated growth prospects, Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) could outperform the FTSE 100…

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Why I’d dump dividend dud Tesco for this underrated income champion

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Here's why I'd trade Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) 2% yield for this REIT offering more than double the grocer's annual…

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BAE’s share price could be the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100

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With global defence spending due to hit a post-Cold War high in 2018, BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could be…

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One Neil Woodford stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

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Why I'd buy this Neil Woodford pick that just doubled profits over another holding that yields nearly 8% annually.

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Two 5%+ yielding FTSE 100 stocks I’d sell right away

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks have fallen over 25% in the past year and I see further pain on…

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2 bargain FTSE 250 stocks offering 5%+ yields I’d buy right now

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These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks offer 5%+ yields, solid growth and trade at only 12 times forward earnings.

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Hungry for income? Try this FTSE 100 stock yielding over 8%

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is an income dynamo thanks to rising sales, over £1bn of cash on hand…

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Is Glencore’s share price the bargain of the year?

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Double-digit profit growth, a 3.7%+ dividend yield and low valuation all make Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) look very attractive. Is…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks for your instant starter portfolio

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These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks are producing great returns thanks to above-market growth, rising margins and fast-growing shareholder returns.

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Is Barclays’ share price now the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100?

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With its shares trading well below book value, is it time for investors to snap up struggling FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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The non-cyclical FTSE 100 defensives I’d buy and hold forever

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The financial crisis was no speed bump for these growing, high margin, non-cyclical FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) constituents.

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The FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

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Rapidly rising profits are driving outsized dividend hikes at these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that could signal they're long-term…

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HSBC’s share price shows it could be the best banking stock around

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The share price of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could be primed for lift-off thanks to bumper dividends, strong profit…

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Why GlaxoSmithKline’s share price could be about to skyrocket

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A 5%+ yield, double-digit profit growth, improving balance sheet and dirt-cheap valuation put GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) in a fantastic…

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Two top stock ideas from ISA millionaire John Lee

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High dividends, solid growth prospects and high insider ownership make these John Lee holdings eye-catching investment ideas.

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Why Sirius Minerals’ share price could continue rising significantly

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After leaping over 25% in value over the past quarter, shares of Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) could have further…

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Should you follow Neil Woodford and buy shares of Provident Financial Group plc?

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Following hints of a turnaround and an improved financial position, should investors follow Woodford into struggling Provident Financial Group plc…

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Better buy: BP plc vs. Royal Dutch Shell plc

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With oil prices near $70/bbl, which dividend dynamo should investors choose: BP plc (LON: BP) or Royal Dutch Shell plc…

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Why I just bought shares of plummeting Greencore Group plc

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After dropping 30% in the past month, shares of Greencore Group plc (LON: GNC) look too cheap to pass up…

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Is the Micro Focus 7.5% yield too good to pass up now?

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Should contrarian investors grab this opportunity to invest in high-yield, long-term winner Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO)?

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d buy for an ISA today

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A history of fast-rising profits and high growth potential put these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) mid-caps firmly on my watch…

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Why I’d sell Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy this dividend king

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This under-the-radar stock offers a 4.7% yield that rivals that of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY) and also comes…

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Is this 8% yielder a top hidden value stock or red-hot falling knife to avoid?

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Why this fast-falling retail stock could be a bargain pick for contrarian investors.

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Two high-yield dividend plus growth stocks I’d buy for an ISA

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These income and growth stocks could help maximise the tax savings from using your ISA allowance.

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Why I’d dump BT Group plc’s huge dividend for this fellow 6%+ yielder

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As troubles mount for BT Group plc (LON: BT.A), I'm turning my attention to this under-the-radar stock offering a 9%+…

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This FTSE 100 stock could be the bargain of the century

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A P/E ratio under 10 and dividend yield over 5% may make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock a hidden…

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2 top FTSE 100 defensive stocks for bargain hunting investors

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Wide moats to entry, high growth potential and attractive valuations have these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks at the top…

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One 7%+ dividend yield I love and one high-yield falling knife I’d avoid

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A dividend yield over 7% covered nearly four times by earnings and rock-bottom valuation make this stock a contrarian favourite…

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