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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.

Recent Articles

Company Comment

Leni Gas & Oil PLC Begins Drilling At Fifth Goudron Well

| Mark Stones

Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON: LGO) continues to exploit Goudron field with further opportunities at a new drill site.

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Aggreko plc Is Primed For Growth In H2 2014

| Mark Stones

Aggreko plc (LON: AGK) faces tough comparators in the next six months, but takes some encouragement from the order intake…

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Today’s Mid-Cap Movers: Alent PLC And Keller Group plc

| Mark Stones

Even after today's gains, Alent PLC (LON: ALNT) and Keller Group plc (LON: KLR) are still trading at a substantial…

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Why Shares In Range Resources Ltd Plummeted Today

| Mark Stones

Range Resources Ltd (LON:RRL) hopes to finally "draw a line under" failed transaction with International Petroleum.

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC Reaches £218m Settlement Over Libor

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) says measures in place to ensure such behaviour doesn't happen again.

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Why Shares In Mothercare plc Slid Today

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Mothercare plc (LON: MTC) also announces departure of finance director.

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc To Spin Off Pharmaceuticals Arm

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (LON: RB) decides demerger is the best option for its ailing drugs business.

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GLOBO Plc Delivers Better-Than-Expected Revenue Growth

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GLOBO Plc (LON: GBO) continues to grow internationally and secured new customer wins in Australia.

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Why Shares In IQE plc Plummeted Today

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IQE plc (LON: IQE) announces revenue drop, but profitability increases on cost efficiencies.

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Range Resources Ltd Falls On Share Issue

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Range Resources Ltd (LON: RRL) also announces change of registered address.

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Caza Oil & Gas, Inc Sees “Excellent” Results From Bone Spring Play

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Caza Oil and Gas, Inc (LON: CAZA) continues to create value for shareholders through cost efficiencies.

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Biggest AIM Winners Of 2014: Leni Gas & Oil PLC, Egdon Resources Plc and GW Pharmaceuticals plc

| Mark Stones

Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON: LGO), Egdon Resources Plc (LON: EDR) and GW Pharmaceuticals plc (LON: GWP) are among…

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Why Shares In AFC Energy plc Spiked Today

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AFC Energy plc (LON: AFC) continues to establish strong foundation in South Korean fuel cell market.

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Plus500 Ltd Shares See Uptick After Recent Weakness

| Mark Stones

Plus500 Ltd (LON: PLUS) snapped up by investors this morning after sell-off by JPMorgan.

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Leni Gas & Oil PLC Raises £7m For Trinidad Expansion

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Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON: LGO) places 200m new ordinary shares at 3.5p per share.

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Why Shares In AFC Energy plc Jumped Today

| Mark Stones

AFC Energy plc (LON: AFC) signs first agreement in potentially lucrative South Korean market.

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Shire PLC Willing To Recommend £32bn Bid From AbbVie Inc

| Mark Stones

There's a Friday deadline for AbbVie Inc (NYSE: ABBV) to decide whether to make firm offer for Shire PLC (LON:…

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Why Shares In Kofax Limited Plummeted

| Mark Stones

Technology company Kofax Limited (LON: KFX) to miss earnings forecast.

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Shares In SSP Group PLC Buck On First Day’s Trade

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SSP Group PLC (LON: SSPG) doesn't become latest casualty of IPO fatigue.

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Why Shares In Empyrean Energy Plc. Jumped

| Mark Stones

Empyrean Energy Plc. (LON: EME) is up for sale after value of prolific Eagle Ford Shale asset soars.

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Company Comment

Summit Corporation plc Antibiotic Eligible For Fast Track

| Mark Stones

Summit Corporation plc (LON: SUMM)'s new antibiotic treats C. difficile infection -- a healthcare threat in hospitals and care homes.

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Iofina plc Unveils 90% Quarterly Production Increase

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Iofina plc (LON: IOF) focused on a daily basis on achieving consistent production.

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Why Shares In Roxi Petroleum plc Rocketed

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Speculative oil share Roxi Petroleum plc (LON: RXP) rises following oil discovery.

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Why Shares In Monitise Plc Skidded Today

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Monitise Plc (LON: MONI) lowers full-year revenue guidance but still anticipates profitability by 2016.

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Company Comment

Mycelx Technologies Corp Suffers Fall In First-Half Revenues

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Mycelx Technologies Corp (LON: MYXR) cites strong pipeline of opportunities in second half to make up for shortfall.

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Company Comment

Why Sirius Minerals PLC Shares Plummeted

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Sirius Minerals PLC (LON: SXX) now has framework for discussions over remaining "issues" with Park Authority.

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Investing Articles

The 5 Worst Performing FTSE 100 Shares Of 2014

| Mark Stones

The leading losers: Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW), Coca Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH), Barclays PLC (LON:BARC), ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM)…

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Greene King plc Continues Expansion in 2014

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Greene King plc's (LON: GNK) retail expansion strategy has seen its retail estate grow to upwards of 1,000 sites.

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Redde PLC Expects Full-Year Results To Crush Market Forecasts

| Mark Stones

Redde PLC (LON: REDD) continues to grow its position in the insurance market.

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Could These 3 Tech Stocks Be Big Winners: ASOS plc, Imagination Technologies Group plc & Blinkx Plc?

| Mark Stones

ASOS plc (LON:ASC), Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG)and Blinkx Plc (LON:BLNX) could hold good value for investors.

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Why Shares In Mothercare plc Spiked Today

| Mark Stones

Mothercare plc (LON: MTC) is the latest UK company being targeted by a foreign predator.

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Why Shares In Blinkx Plc Tanked Today

| Mark Stones

The ill effects of a critical blog post haven't yet abated for Blinkx Plc (LON: BLNX).

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Company Comment

Ocado Group PLC Falls Despite Profitable First Half

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Online grocer Ocado Group PLC (LON: OCDO) isn't immune to "subdued and cautious" consumer spending.

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Company Comment

6 Traits Every Champion Investor Needs To Have

| Mark Stones

You might have the makings of a great investor and not even know it...

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Why Imagination Technologies Group PLC Fell 10%

| Mark Stones

Intell sells down stake in Imagination Technologies Group PLC (LON: IMG) for £54m.

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Standard Chartered PLC Falls On Profit Warning

| Mark Stones

Standard Chartered PLC's (LON: STAN) financial markets business suffers from a decline in trade.

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What Barclays PLC Investors Need To Know About Securities Fraud Complaint

| Mark Stones

If allegations against Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) are proven then the fines could come thick and fast.

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Company Comment

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited CEO To Stand Down

| Mark Stones

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) boss could receive a big payoff, angering shareholders.

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Company Comment

Is Lloyds Banking Group PLC Due Colossal Gains?

| Mark Stones

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) has doubled since 2012. Where next?

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Company Comment

2 Ways To Play The Gold Rally: Fresnillo Plc And Randgold Resources Limited

| Mark Stones

Fresnillo Plc (LON:FRES) and Randgold Resources Limited (LON:RRS) could benefit from current geopolitical instability.

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