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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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Cybersecurity stocks: one to buy and one to avoid

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Cyber security stocks are one of the hottest tickets around. But which are best? Here's one to love and one…

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2 top FTSE 250 mid-cap stocks I’d buy in April

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High growth and sector-beating profitability have me interested in these under-valued FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) members.

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3 top tips for AIM investing in your ISA

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AIM investing can be scary but these three common sense filters may help you find success on the LSE's junior…

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Two 5%+ dividends you could retire on

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These 5%+ yielding dividends have plenty of room to grow in the coming years.

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2 top income stocks for March

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Rising earnings are supporting big increases to these already attractive dividends.

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What does a new chairman mean for HSBC Holdings plc investors?

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The market is right to react favourably to HSBC Holdings plc's (LON: HSBA) new chairman.

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2 top FTSE 100 defensives I’d buy right now

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Worried about a recession? Shareholders of these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) defensives aren't.

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High growth. Even higher margins. Loads of cash. Why I love these 2 stocks

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Sector-beating margins, high growth and healthy balance sheets make these two top picks.

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2 top AIM small-caps I’d buy in March

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High growth, rising profits and plenty of cash turn these two into top small-caps to watch.

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These beaten-down shares are beginning to look irresistibly cheap

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Rising earnings. Rising dividends. Low valuations. What's not to like?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d happily buy and never sell

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Reliable sales growth, high dividends and wide moats to entry make these great stocks to hold and forget.

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BT Group plc shares rise 5% on very good news from regulators

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Regulator Ofcom throws BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) a lifeline.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I reckon are due to crash

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The market is significantly underestimating serious external threats to these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks.

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Two FTSE 250 mid-cap stocks I’d sell in March

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Increasing competition and low profits are enough reason for me to avoid these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks in March.

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Are these 2 FTSE 250 stocks simply too cheap to pass up?

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Do P/E ratios under eight make these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks unmissable bargains?

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Is this unsung FTSE 250 mid-cap stock a top buy after FY results?

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This stock has risen more than 200% in the past five years and a 12% jump in profits shows its…

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This top small cap is walloping its larger rival Capita plc

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While Capita plc (LON: CPI) is struggling this smaller rival's shares have doubled in just five years.

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41% FY sales growth shows this top small cap can quadruple again by 2022

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This small cap's shares have rocketed over 300% in five years and stunning FY results leave plenty of room for…

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Does $6m deal make this oil company a better buy than Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Ian Pierce

Why this much smaller oil & gas company could handily outperform Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) in the coming…

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After returning 600% in 5 years, 4imprint Group plc isn’t done growing yet

| Ian Pierce

A 12% rise in annual sales shows there's plenty of fuel left in the tank for 4imprint Group plc (LON:…

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Should you buy this healthcare giant as FY earnings jump 60%?

| Ian Pierce

Record revenue and an impressive focus on margins are great news for this healthcare stock.

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Is this under-the-radar FTSE 100 growth star an unmissable bargain after FY results?

| Ian Pierce

As profits rise 10% year-on-year is this company a must buy?

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15% jump in FY earnings makes this stock a top FTSE 100 buy for me

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Double-digit sales and profit growth is setting the stage for years of success for this company.

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Can DP Poland plc repeat the 150% returns of Domino’s Pizza Group plc by 2022?

| Ian Pierce

Why Domino's in Poland may prove as popular for DP Poland plc (LON: DPP) as it has in the UK…

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Why the future is incredibly bright for an independent Unilever plc

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Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) shareholders should be over the moon that the company wasn't taken over.

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Why I’m excited by positive FY results from this turnaround stock

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Positive sales and profit momentum is setting the stage for long-term success for this defensive share.

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What do Aberdeen Asset Management plc and Standard Life plc merger talks mean for investors?

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Aberdeen Asset Management plc (LON: ADN) and Standard Life plc (LON: SL) look to create the UK's largest asset manager.

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2 bargain basement stocks I’m avoiding like the plague

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Don't be tempted by P/E ratios under nine and 6%-plus dividend yields.

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2 ‘secret’ growth stocks with massive potential

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These two growth stocks are expanding quickly.

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Purplebricks Group plc shares surge over 15% on US expansion placing

| Ian Pierce

Fast growing AIM favourite Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) is taking its biggest leap yet.

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Why Neil Woodford is wrong about this stock

| Ian Pierce

Woodford gets it right more often than not-- but not in the case of this stock.

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2 growth stocks to buy before it’s too late

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Two stunning small-caps that aren't done growing just yet.

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Are these FTSE 100 high-flyers priced to plummet?

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These two shares are up over 85% in the past year but is it the beginning of the end for…

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2 FTSE 250 mid-cap stocks I’d buy in March

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Two top FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) picks for March and beyond.

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Better buy: BP plc vs BT Group plc

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Is struggling oil major BP plc (LON: BP) a better bargain than beaten-down BT Group plc (LON: BT.A)?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in March and 2 to sell

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The hottest and coldest FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) picks for March.

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These horribly boring companies have made investors fantastically rich

| Ian Pierce

Shares of these under-the-radar growth stocks are up over 300% in the past five years.

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2 stocks with fantastic long-term dividend potential

| Ian Pierce

Rapidly rising earnings are setting the stage for massive dividend increases for these two firms.

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Retire early with these under-appreciated growth stocks

| Ian Pierce

These defensive giants are growing surprisingly quickly.

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2 AIM shares I reckon could join the FTSE 100

| Ian Pierce

These fast growing AIM shares have all the ingredients necessary to jump into the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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