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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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3 top under-the-radar mid-caps to buy on today’s results?

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It's all green arrows for these three companies today after solid results but will the good times last?

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Can OPEC save BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc?

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Does OPEC need to take action to save dividends at BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Are these 2 blue chip turnarounds set to soar?

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After years of spilling red ink could these two mega-caps finally be on the cusp of stellar returns?

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Great dividends. Great margins. Low debt. Are these Footsie shares the best bargains out there?

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Is it time for contrarians to snap up these great companies at bargain prices?

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Too late to buy these 3 Footsie giants with 100%+ gains in 2016?

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Can these three Footsie giants defy gravity and continue skyrocketing?

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Will Brexit stop Lloyds Banking Group plc reaching 73.6p any time soon?

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Will share prices be jumping 33%+ for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) in the near future?

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Three non-UK shares to cure your post-Brexit blues?

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Will the plummeting pound make these foreign earners shine come results season?

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Why are ITV plc and William Hill plc topping M&A charts?

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Why were £4.6bn worth of deals involving William Hill plc (LON: WMH) and ITV plc (LON: ITV) shot down in…

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What you can learn from Neil Woodford’s biggest investing mistake

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There's an easy way to benefit from the famed fund manager's biggest investing error.

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The latest interest rate cut is yet another reason I’m avoiding Barclays plc

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Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for Barclays plc (LON: BARC), they do.

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Three dividend champions at the top of my shopping list

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Why I'm looking no further than these three shares for my income investing needs.

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5 growth shares at the top of my shopping list

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Why I'm looking no further than these five stellar companies for my growth stocks.

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Are these three shares screaming buys after today’s results?

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Why this morning's volatile ride for each of these three shares is likely to continue for some time.

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Should you buy these FTSE 100 stalwarts as good results send shares soaring?

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Shares of these two giants have already climbed 5% this morning but is there further growth on tap?

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Why I’m not following director buying at Lloyds Banking Group and Vodafone Group plc

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Director confidence can't hide mounting problems at Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD).

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Why I’m still avoiding shares of these three companies despite today’s good results

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Even solid results won't make me buy these Brexit-exposed shares.

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Why investors should love updates from BT Group plc and SABMiller plc

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More earnings season cheer for shareholders of BT Group plc (LON: BT) and SABMiller plc (LON: SAB).

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HSBC Holdings plc has bigger worries than the latest misconduct charges…

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High costs and economic headwinds should be higher on investors' lists of things to worry about for HSBC Holdings plc…

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Why trading updates could make these three shares today’s biggest movers

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More volatility could be to come for these three companies after the latest management announcements.

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Will Trident renewal boost the fortunes of these 3 defence industry giants?

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Why the £41bn programme could be a boon for these three FTSE 100 defence firms.

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Will surprisingly solid Chinese GDP numbers lift Standard Chartered plc, Prudential plc and Burberry Group plc?

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6.7% GDP growth is music to the ears of executives at Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN), Prudential plc (LON: PRU)…

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Do positive trading updates mean it’s time to buy Experian plc, B&M European Value Retail SA & Animalcare Group plc?

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Can positive momentum continue for Experian plc (LON: EXPN), Animalcare Group plc (LON: ANCR) and B&M European Value Retail SA…

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Looking for a safe haven? 3 stocks better than bonds

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Sick of historically low yields on government bonds? The answer may be British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), Unilever plc…

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Why it’s not crazy to buy shares now before a possible recession

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Is the next recession right around the corner? Who knows? But you have more to lose by waiting on the…

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The market has oversold Rightmove plc, Ryanair Holdings plc and Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc

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This could be your chance to snap up Rightmove plc (LON: RMV), Ryanair Holdings plc (LON: RYA) and Virgin Money…

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Why Big Oil isn’t going anywhere

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Crude oil prices may not hit $100 again any time soon… but I think the largest oil firms are well…

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Brexit could send share prices soaring at ARM Holdings plc, Shire plc and Imperial Brands plc

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Why Shire plc (LON: SHP), ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) could buck the trend and…

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What Brexit? Rio Tinto plc, Petrofac Limited and BGEO Group plc couldn’t care less

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Little UK exposure may mean Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) and BGEO Group plc (LON: BGEO)…

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Was I wrong to avoid Tesco plc and Anglo American plc?

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Is recent good news simply a flash in the pan for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and Anglo American plc (LON:…

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Will a plummeting pound boost tourism shares like Merlin Entertainments plc, Whitbread plc & Marston’s plc?

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A weaker pound could mean great things for Merlin Entertainments plc (LON: MERL), Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) & Marston's plc…

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Summer’s here! Time to buy Hostelworld Group plc, Carnival plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA?

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Will these travel shares be hot beyond the summer: Hostelworld Group plc (LON: HSW), Carnival plc (LON: CCL) and International…

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Sky high margins prove franchising is a winner for Domino’s Pizza Group plc, Fevertree Drinks plc and InterContinental Hotels Group plc

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Why you shouldn't ignore asset-light, high-margin businesses such as Domino's Pizza Group plc (LON: DOM), Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR)…

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Blue-chip bargains: Royal Dutch Shell plc, Prudential plc & Rolls-Royce Holding plc

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Why the future remains bright for FTSE 100 giants Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Prudential Plc (LON: PRU) & Rolls-Royce…

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Should you buy Neil Woodford’s favourite small caps Purplebricks Group plc, 4d Pharma plc and Imperial Innovations Group plc?

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What does the future hold for Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP), 4D Pharma plc (LON: DDDD) and Imperial Innovations Group…

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Why you shouldn’t panic over Brexit

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Why Brexit isn't likely to single-handedly sink your portfolio.

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Why Diageo plc, PZ Cussons plc and Atlas Mara Ltd are betting big on Africa

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Will African exposure lead to booming profits for Diageo plc (LON:DGE), PZ Cussons plc (LON: PZC) and Atlas Mara Ltd…

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Why are shares dropping like a rock at Ocado Group plc, Stagecoach Group plc and Go-Ahead Group plc?

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Why increased competition is sinking Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO), Stagecoach Group plc (LON: SGC) and Go-Ahead Group plc (LON: GOG).

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Are Tesco plc, Worldpay Group plc and Sirius Minerals plc shares about to skyrocket?

| Ian Pierce

Will good news continue for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Worldpay Group plc (LON: WPG) and Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SX)?

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Why it’s adapt or die for ARM Holdings plc, Royal Mail plc and Countrywide plc

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Industry shake-ups require quick thinking for management at ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), Countrywide plc (LON: CWD) and Royal Mail…

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Is it time to give up on Barclays plc, Restaurant Group plc and Aberdeen Asset Management plc?

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Why a quick turnaround isn't on the cards for Barclays plc (LON: BARC), Aberdeen Asset Management plc (LON: ADN) and…

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