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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Why I’d buy Unilever plc instead of A.G. Barr plc after today’s update

27 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) has a superior risk/reward ratio compared to A.G. Barr plc (LON: BAG).

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Will this stock beat Tesco plc after today’s results?

27 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) in favour of this retailer?

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3 reasons why Neil Woodford is a successful investor

26 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Here's how Neil Woodford has enjoyed relatively consistent investment success

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Do today’s results make this company a better buy than Shire plc?

26 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Shire plc (LON: SHP) in favour of this healthcare peer?

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Is this telecoms stock a better buy than BT Group plc after today’s results?

26 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you avoid BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) and instead buy this smaller peer?

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3 reasons why I’m bullish on the Footsie’s future

23 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Here's why I think the Footsie will rise over the medium term.

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Will Sirius Minerals plc crash after its 132% rise in 2016?

23 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and buy a larger resources peer?

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Is this a better healthcare buy than AstraZeneca plc after today’s update?

23 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Will this healthcare stock keep beating AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN)?

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Do today’s results make this resources stock a buy?

22 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this resources company right now?

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Should you buy this property stock after today’s results?

22 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is this property company set to soar?

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Is Micro Focus International plc the hottest dividend stock around after today’s update?

22 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO) for its income potential?

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Why I’d buy Diageo plc instead of Fevertree Drinks plc after today’s update

21 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Diageo plc's (LON: DGE) update shows that it has greater investment promise than sector peer Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR).

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Is Bonmarche Holdings plc a buy following today’s 25% fall?

21 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Could Bonmarche Holdings plc (LON: BON) turn around today's major fall?

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Why I would buy Tesco plc instead of Majestic Wine plc following today’s results

21 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) has more growth potential than Majestic Wine plc (LON: WINE), says Peter Stephens.

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Forget the lottery – shares can make you a millionaire!

20 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Here's why shares are a better bet than the lottery

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3 steps to generate huge dividends

20 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Following these three steps could improve your income return.

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Is this the best utility money can buy after today’s update?

20 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this utility company right now?

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Should you buy GlaxoSmithKline plc after its change in CEO?

20 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) more or less appealing after a change in senior management?

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Why I’d buy GVC Holdings plc instead of Ladbrokes plc after today’s results

20 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

GVC Holdings plc (LON: GVC) has more appeal than Ladbrokes plc (LON: LAD). Here's why.

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Should you focus on growth, income or value stocks?

19 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Which type of investment approach should you adopt?

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3 attributes to look for in your investments

19 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Here's why focusing on companies with these 3 attributes could be a prudent move.

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Will the FTSE 100 return to 7,000 points this year?

19 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you be optimistic about the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) future performance?

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Should you dump William Hill plc and buy this sector peer after today’s results?

19 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is this gaming company a better buy than William Hill plc (LON: WMH)?

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Is Mitie Group plc a better dividend stock than its peers after falling 25% today?

19 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy Mitie Group plc (LON: MTO) or another high-yielder after today's news?

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Will this financial services company outperform Hargreaves Lansdown plc?

16 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy this stock instead of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL)?

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How Warren Buffett made his fortune

16 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Here's how one of the world's richest men accumulated his wealth.

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Is this resources stock a better buy than Rio Tinto plc?

16 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you overlook Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) and instead buy this resources stock?

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Should you buy Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited after its open offer is oversubscribed?

16 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) set to soar following today's news?

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Will this energy stock outperform Tullow Oil plc?

15 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy this energy play instead of larger sector peer Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW)?

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Does today’s news make this industrial stock a ‘must-buy’?

15 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you add this industrial company to your portfolio?

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Is this consumer stock set to soar by another 30% after today’s results?

15 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this consumer play even after a sustained rise in its share price?

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3 steps to becoming a millionaire

15 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

These three steps could boost your portfolio performance and make you rich!

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Are these 2 healthcare stocks ‘screaming buys’?

14 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you add these twp healthcare companies to your portfolio following today's results?

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Will this resources stock soar by 20%+ after today’s results?

14 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you buy this resources company right now?

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Why now is the right time to start investing like Neil Woodford

13 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Neil Woodford's investment style could be perfectly suited to the outlook for the stock market.

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Do today’s results make this the best energy stock in the world?

13 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is this energy stock the best in its sector?

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Should you buy this healthcare company after its 39% fall?

13 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

This healthcare stock has endured a tough year, but is now the time to buy?

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FTSE 100 rises 10% in 3 months: what would Warren Buffett do?

12 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

How would the Sage of Omaha react to the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) recent price rise?

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Is this the best energy stock that money can buy after today’s results?

12 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Should you add this energy company to your portfolio?

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Should you pile into this healthcare stock after today’s update?

12 September, 2016 | Peter Stephens

Is this healthcare stock a 'must-buy'?

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