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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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Will debt become toxic in 2017?

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Should you avoid highly indebted companies at all costs?

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Why I’d buy this small-cap over Genus plc despite today’s positive results

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This smaller company has better growth prospects than Genus plc (LON: GNS).

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Why Barclays PLC offers greater profit potential than Investec plc in 2017

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Buying Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) could be a better move than buying Investec plc (LON: INVP).

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Great Portland Estates plc’s results prove Brexit *is* hurting UK property!

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Great Portland Estates plc (LON: GPOR) is experiencing a challenging period due to Brexit.

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Will Safestore Holdings plc overtake Big Yellow Group plc after 14% sales rise?

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Should you buy Safestore Holdings plc (LON: SAFE) instead of Big Yellow Group plc (LON: BYG)?

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Sirius Minerals plc slumps 35% in a month: is more pain ahead?

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Should you avoid Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) after its recent fall?

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Why the FTSE 100 is set to trump the FTSE 250 in 2017

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has more appeal than the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX).

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ICAP plc’s sales surge by 11% ahead of Tullett Prebon plc deal

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ICAP plc's (LON: IAP) strong performance bodes well for its deal with Tullett Prebon plc (LON: TLPR).

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British Land’s 16% profit rise masks Brexit challenges for UK property

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The outlook for British Land Company plc (LON: BLND) is uncertain.

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240% profit growth makes Speedy Hire plc a star buy

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Speedy Hire plc (LON: SDY) could prove to be a sound long-term buy.

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Will Trump make it harder for you to become a millionaire?

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Have your chances of making seven-figures been hit by Trump's election victory?

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These 4 steps could help you retire early!

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These four tips could improve your portfolio's performance.

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Are there signs Brexit will be a good thing as Polypipe Group plc soars?

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Should you invest in Polypipe Group plc (LON: PLP) after its upbeat update?

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Is AdEPT Telecom plc the best telco stock after profits soar?

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Should you pile into AdEPT Telecom plc (LON: ADT) right now?

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Should you dump AstraZeneca plc and buy BTG plc after 10% sales rise?

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Does BTG plc (LON: BTG) offer superior growth potential to AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN)?

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Is FirstGroup plc the fastest growing dividend stock in the world?

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Should you buy FirstGroup plc (LON: FGP) ahead of rapid dividend growth?

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Is Brexit or Trump a bigger risk to your finances?

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Should you be more worried about Brexit or Trump?

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Control your emotions and make a million!

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Ignoring your heart and using your head could boost your portfolio's performance.

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Should you buy or sell gold after Trump’s victory?

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Is the precious metal set to soar or slump with Donald Trump as President?

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Does 10% sales growth make Greencore Group plc a better buy than Tesco PLC?

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Should you buy Greencore Group plc (LON: GNC) instead of Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO)?

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Is this the most underrated dividend stock in the world?

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Should you pile into this high-yield share right now?

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This resources stock could be a surprise performer in 2017

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Buying this resources company now could be a shrewd move.

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Survive a Trump Presidency with these 2 defensive stocks

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These two companies could rise significantly following the surprise result of the US election.

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Will Trump’s win thrust Lloyds Banking Group plc to 100p?

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Should you buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) after Donald Trump's election victory?

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Trump’s victory could hurt Royal Dutch Shell plc’s future

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Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) could be negatively impacted by a Trump administration.

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2017 is set to be the best buying opportunity for a generation

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Buying shares next year could be a shrewd move and global uncertainty is the reason.

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Will Donald Trump be good or bad for investors?

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Should you be bullish or bearish following Trump's election victory?

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Weak sterling boosts one retailer and beats another

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The weak pound is having a mixed effect on the UK retail sector.

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Should you give up on this resources stock after its $64m loss?

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Are there better options elsewhere following a tough period for this resources company?

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Is this the calm before the storm for UK house prices?

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Are UK house prices about to fall?

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This is the biggest financial risk you will ever face

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Avoiding this challenge could boost your net worth.

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Why anybody can make a million

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Anyone can make a success of investing!

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This stock could yield as much as 10%

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A double-digit yield is on the cards for this stock over the medium term.

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The future of the FTSE 100 after Trump win

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is likely to be highly volatile in the short term. But you need to take a…

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2 tech stocks with 30%+ upside

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These two tech companies have stunning long-term potential.

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Now is the best time ever to invest in the global economy!

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There has never been as much opportunity as there is today.

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I’m bullish on bargain stock Esure Group plc after 15% sales rise

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Esure Group plc (LON: ESUR) has significant long term potential.

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3 stocks I’d buy following Trump victory

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These three shares could beat the index after the Trump win.

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Stop gambling and start investing!

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Here's why investing and gambling are not to be confused.

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Should you dump your shares and pile into property?

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Is property now more appealing than shares for the long term?

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