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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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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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Are these 2 the best resource stocks for long-term investors?

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Can 40%-plus gains in 2016 continue over the long haul for these quality companies?

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Does plummeting Premier League viewership spell doom for Sky plc and BT Group plc?

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Is a 19% plunge in viewer numbers the beginning of a long-term downward trend for Sky plc (LON: SKY) and…

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Was I dead wrong about Tesco plc?

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With shares up 40% year-to-date it's time to take a second look at Tesco plc (LON: TSCO).

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2 financial stocks trouncing the big banks

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These alternative lenders have far outperformed the UK's largest banks. Can the good times last?

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Two FTSE 250 stocks at the top of my 2017 buy list

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Great growth prospects, high market share and phenomenal margins could make these companies excellent holdings for 2017 and beyond.

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Don’t look now but these 2016 IPOs are already up by more than 40%

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Early investors have already reaped major gains but is it too late for the rest of us?

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These under-the-radar industrial stocks have doubled investors’ returns in just five years

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They may not be global household names but incredible returns make these manufacturers worth a closer look.

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Did Brexit prove Warren Buffett right about these shares?

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Buffett's aversion to this industry has kept him from losing his shirt since Brexit.

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Is it time to sell these cyclical shares?

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These shares have more than doubled in value over the past five years but is it time to cut them…

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Are the 10 most shorted shares on the FTSE 350 in your portfolio?

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Is one of your favourite stocks amongst the City's most hated?

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Are these supercharged FTSE 100 dividends doomed?

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Are 5%-plus yields sustainable for these under-the-radar dividend stars?

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Have these surging stocks reached their sell-by date?

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After tripling in price over the past five years, are the good times running out for these shares?

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The plummeting pound makes these stocks even more attractive

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Christmas may come early for these globally diversified companies this earnings season.

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Theresa May’s infrastructure investment plans could be huge for these stocks

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Fixing the UK's creaking infrastructure would give these already successful firms a big boost.

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2 AIM tech companies growing in leaps and bounds

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High growth, huge untapped markets and great products put these 80%-plus five-year winners at the top of my watch list.

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5 reasons not to buy the Footsie’s biggest banks

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With low profits and subdued dividends the apparent new normal is there any reason to love the UK's biggest banks?

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2 top buys for long-term investors

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Good growth, high dividends and wide moats to competition put these two top of my list for retirement portfolio holdings.

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Are these Footsie stars the best bargains on the market?

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Are these cheap bluechips screaming buys for bargain hunting investors?

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3 shares bringing big money in from nights out

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Is this key sector of the economy rife with great investments?

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Two stunning small caps I have my eye on

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You can't beat rapid expansion, high margins and low debt when looking for growth shares.

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Two small oil stocks with huge upside potential

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They may not produce any oil yet, but big returns could be on the horizon.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc destined to continue underperforming this challenger bank?

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All signs point to this challenger banking continuing to trounce shares of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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High margins. High dividends. Low debt. Am I crazy to avoid these shares?

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I've already missed out on significant returns but what's to come in the future for these firms?

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Is it all downhill from here for former FTSE 250 darlings Ocado Group plc and Sports Direct International plc?

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Will 20%-plus falls over the past year be reversed by FTSE 250 firms (INDEXFTSE:MCX) Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) and Sports…

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Aldi’s £300m investment could create further headwinds for these struggling grocers

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More evidence that the German budget chains aren't taking their foot off the pedal when it comes to dominating the…

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These two companies’ moats could protect your investment

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Are wide moats to entry in growing industries reason enough to take a look at these FTSE 100 giants?

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Forget buy-to-let! These shares could be the best way to profit from property

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Can these shares give you exposure to the upside of a thriving housing market without the hassle?

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Will Barclays plc shares ever return to 790p?

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

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Why are these big dividend companies trading at bargain basement prices?

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High dividends, healthy balance sheets and bargain basement prices make these shares worth a second look.

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Should contrarian investors jump on Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited and Tullow Oil plc?

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Will bargain hunters ignore ignore oil prices and jump on Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) and Tullow Oil plc…

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Are these 6%+ yields too good to be true?

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Will falling earnings lead to dividend cuts for these income favourites?

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Don’t ignore these FTSE 100 firms with stellar growth potential

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High margin businesses and huge markets mean these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants could be great for growth investors.

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Should you believe in AIM Cinderella stories Sirius Minerals plc and Boohoo.Com plc?

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Is the glass slipper set to crack for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO)?

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Will these clean energy companies become the oil majors of the 21st century?

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Can your portfolio do good and well at the same time with these three renewable energy firms?

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Great margins, high dividends, low debt: Are these Footsie shares the best buys on the market?

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Can these three shares continue to be investor darlings for years to come?

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Pubs and fresh produce: Selling boring essentials warrants a second look at these two shares

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These businesses may not be sexy but they're producing results.

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Do today’s results make these under-the-radar large caps stellar opportunities?

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Solid results make these three relative unknowns worth a second look.

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Is a dividend bonanza about to kick off at HSBC Holdings plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc?

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Is it time for income investors to revisit these banking giants?

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