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Peter Stephens

Having held various senior management positions in the manufacturing sector, Peter founded his own manufacturing company in 1996 that was subsequently sold in 2007. Meanwhile, his passion for investing remains strong and he couples this with writing for The Motley Fool as a freelancer. 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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Is now the perfect time to buy Suncorp Group Ltd, Crown Resorts Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd?

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Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Super Retail…

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2 stocks I'd buy before Woolworths Limited: Ramsay Health Care Limited and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

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These 2 stocks have wider economic moats than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW): Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises…

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Rio Tinto Limited

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Here's why I'm still optimistic about Rio Tinto Limited's (ASX:RIO) future.

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Why I'd buy Rio Tinto Limited before Amcor Limited

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Here's why I think Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) has better prospects than Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC)

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Why I'd buy AMP Limited before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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Here's why I'm more bullish on AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) prospects than those of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

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Why CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd make the perfect partnership

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Buying both of these stocks makes sense right now: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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Why I'd rather buy Scentre Group Ltd than Woolworths Limited

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Here's why I think Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has better prospects than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Why Suncorp Group Ltd is a better buy than QBE Insurance Group Ltd

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Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) looks set to outperform QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)

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Which is the best dividend stock: Commonwealth Bank of Australia or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

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Which of these 2 banks has the most appeal for income-seeking investors? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) or Australia and…

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Why I'd buy National Australia Bank Ltd. before Macquarie Group Ltd

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Shares in National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) seem to have more potential than those of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG).

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Is Cochlear Limited a better buy than CSL Limited?

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Is hearing device company, Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), more appealing than pharmaceutical peer, CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)?

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Why I'd buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. before Wesfarmers Ltd

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Here's why I think Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is more appealing than Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)

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2 resources stocks set to soar: BHP Billiton Limited and Oil Search Limited

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These 2 resources stocks appear to be well-worth buying right now: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH).

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Telstra Corporation Ltd vs Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd: which is the best income stock?

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If you're looking for great income prospects, should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)?

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited a better buy than Woodside Petroleum Limited?

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Should you add Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) to your portfolio before Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL)?

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3 reasons why I'd buy FlexiGroup Limited before Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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While Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has vast potential, FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) seems to be a better buy

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Suncorp Group Ltd

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Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) appears to be worth buying. Here's why.

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CSL Limited vs Ramsay Health Care Limited: which healthcare stock should you buy?

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If you can only buy one or the other, should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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3 reasons to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

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Adding a slice of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) to your portfolio could be a wise move. Here's…

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3 stocks to buy if you want to boost your income: Rio Tinto Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd.

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These 3 stocks have high, sustainable yields: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB).

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3 reasons to buy Woolworths Limited right now

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Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has considerable investment appeal. Here's why.

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Your instant 3-share diversified portfolio: Suncorp Group Ltd, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. and Transurban Group

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These 3 stocks look set to post excellent total returns: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and…

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3 premium stocks set to outperform the ASX: CSL Limited, Amcor Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

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These 3 stocks may appear expensive, but they could still beat the ASX: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and…

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Why I'm bullish on Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Oil Search Limited and Super Retail Group Ltd

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Here's why these 3 stocks are set to deliver strong gains: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH)…

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3 of the most exciting stocks on the ASX: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Cochlear Limited

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These 3 stocks could have very exciting futures: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Cochlear Limited…

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3 finance stocks set to soar: AMP Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance Australia…

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Rio Tinto Limited vs BHP Billiton Limited: Which miner should you buy?

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Which of these 2 mining majors has the most appeal: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)?

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3 of my favourite stocks on the ASX: Suncorp Group Ltd, Crown Resorts Ltd and FlexiGroup Limited

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These 3 stocks look set to post stellar returns: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and FlexiGroup Limited…

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Why I'd buy Santos Ltd before Woodside Petroleum Limited

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Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) holds more appeal than Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL). Here's why.

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Which is the best dividend stock: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd or Transurban Group?

| Peter Stephens

Should income-seeking investors add Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) or Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) to their portfolios?

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3 stocks set to grow at a rapid rate: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Cochlear Limited and Macquarie Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks look set to soar due to their impressive growth prospects: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH)…

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Woolworths Limited vs Wesfarmers Ltd: Which retailer should you buy?

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Is now the right time to buy Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) or should you add Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) to your portfolio?

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Is now the perfect time to buy CSL Limited, Amcor Limited and Scentre Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 stocks to your portfolio? CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG).

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Which of these 3 banks is the best buy: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank Ltd. or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

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Should you add Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) or Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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3 of the hottest stocks on the ASX: Ramsay Health Care Limited, Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. and Oil Search Limited

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These 3 stocks could be worth buying right now: Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and…

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3 of my favourite mining stocks: Rio Tinto Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 mining stocks could be set to soar: Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Newcrest Mining…

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Is now the perfect time to buy these 3 consumer stocks? Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd and Super Retail Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Should you add these 3 consumer stocks to your portfolio right now? Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Super…

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Is now the perfect time to buy Woodside Petroleum Limited, CSL Limited and Insurance Australia Group Ltd?

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks boost your returns? Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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3 finance stocks set to post superb returns: Suncorp Group Ltd, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Peter Stephens

Buying these 3 finance stocks could be a shrewd move: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and…

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3 of the best dividend stocks in the ASX: AMP Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Wesfarmers Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a major impact on your income prospects: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and…

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