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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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3 stocks to boost your income: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

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These 3 stocks could provide you with an excellent income return over the long run: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Beat a volatile ASX with these 3 blue-chips: Westpac Banking Corp, CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

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These 3 stocks could deliver positive returns – even during uncertain periods: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and…

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3 premium stocks that could beat the ASX: Transurban Group, Woolworths Limited and Scentre Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks may look expensive, but they could outperform the ASX: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Scentre…

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Macquarie Group Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Rio Tinto Limited: Should you buy?

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These 3 stocks could reverse long term underperformance and beat the ASX! Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Do you own these 3 ASX super stocks? Wesfarmers Ltd, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Origin Energy Ltd

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These 3 blue chips could be worth buying right now: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ)…

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These 3 large-cap stocks look destined to beat the ASX

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Can these 3 stocks continue to beat the ASX? National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and AMP…

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3 fully franked dividend stocks to boost your income

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These 3 stocks could become top income plays: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Boost your 2015 returns with Oil Search Limited, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Insurance Australia Group Ltd!

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These 3 stocks could be worth holding in 2015: Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Insurance…

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3 sector leaders that could dominate the ASX in 2015: Westpac Banking Corp, BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited

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These 3 mega caps could push the ASX higher in 2015: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and…

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Do you own these 3 ASX-beating stocks? Amcor Limited, Ramsay Health Care Limited and Scentre Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks could make a positive contribution to your portfolio: Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and…

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Are these the 3 best large-cap stocks to buy today?

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These 3 stocks could be worth adding to your portfolio: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Rio Tinto Limited…

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3 finance stocks to boost your portfolio: AMP Limited, Macquarie Group Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

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These 3 finance plays could make 2015 an even better year for your investments: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Macquarie Group Ltd…

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3 stocks to buy for a blue-chip retirement

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These 3 stocks could be worth holding for the long run: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and…

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3 stocks that could smash the ASX in 2015: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and Origin Energy Ltd

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These 3 shares could outperform the wider index next year: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and…

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My top 3 income stocks: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and BHP Billiton Limited

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These 3 stocks could be top notch income plays: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and BHP…

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Up 6% in a month: is it too late to buy Westpac Banking Corp, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Commonwealth Bank of Australia?

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After strong recent gains, should you still buy Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Commonwealth Bank…

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My 3 top oil picks for 2015: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Santos Ltd and Oil Search Limited

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These 3 oil stocks could have a great 2015: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Oil Search Limited…

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Here's why these 3 stocks could help you to a happy retirement

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These three stocks could bring retirement a big step closer: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Santos Ltd…

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3 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years: Woodside Petroleum Limited, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

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These 3 stocks could deliver superb long term gains: Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Ramsay…

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Do you own these 3 super stocks? Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, Wesfarmers Ltd and Scentre Group Ltd

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Owning these 3 companies could boost your returns: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Scentre…

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Invest like Warren Buffett with BHP Billiton Limited, Insurance Australia Group Ltd and CSL Limited

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These 3 shares could have very bright futures: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and CSL Limited…

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Boost your income with Telstra Corporation Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Commonwealth Bank of Australia!

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These 3 stocks could increase your income: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA).

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Turbocharge your profits with Macquarie Group Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd and Oil Search Limited!

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These 3 stocks could increase your bottom line: Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Oil Search Limited…

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3 companies to deliver growth and income for conservative investors

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These 3 stocks could upgrade your finances: Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC).

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Pay off your mortgage with National Australia Bank Ltd, Rio Tinto Limited and Santos Ltd

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These 3 stocks could make a positive impact on your mortgage repayments! National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Rio Tinto Limited…

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These 3 stocks could help make you a millionaire! Woodside Petroleum Limited, AMP Limited and QBE Insurance Group Ltd

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Grow your way to a seven-figure portfolio with Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd…

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Beat the ASX with these 3 stocks: Westpac Banking Corp, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

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Outperforming the ASX could prove to be an easier task with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)…

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3 dividend-paying large-caps for portfolio security: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

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These 3 stocks could make a positive contribution to your investment returns. Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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You can beat the ASX with these 3 shares! CSL Limited, BHP Billiton Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

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These 3 shares could outperform the wider market: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)

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Why now could be the perfect time to buy these 3 super stocks! Woolworths Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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These 3 companies could deliver strong future gains: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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Retire rich with these 3 super stocks! Santos Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd and Rio Tinto Limited

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These 3 stocks could make your retirement even more prosperous: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Rio Tinto…

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Discover the big reason to buy these 3 jewels: Westpac Banking Corp, Suncorp Group Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

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These 3 banks could be worth buying for 1 key reason: They are Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Suncorp Group Ltd…

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3 stocks to beat low interest rates: Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd. and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

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These 3 stocks could boost your income: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Australia and New…

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3 high-yielding stocks to buy today

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These 3 companies offer great yields and exciting growth prospects: AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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These 3 shares could double in price: Santos Ltd, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Oil Search Limited

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The share prices of Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) could have very bright…

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3 growth stocks that you need to know about: Origin Energy Ltd, Oil Search Limited and Crown Resorts Ltd

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These 3 stocks could boost your returns: Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN).

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3 great value dividend plays to boost your income today

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Boost your income for a low price with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Commonwealth Bank…

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3 stocks to take advantage of the ASX's current woes: Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Macquarie Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks could be worth buying after recent falls: Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Macquarie Group…

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3 stocks with sky-high potential: Wesfarmers Ltd, Origin Energy Ltd and Suncorp Group Ltd

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These 3 stocks could transform your portfolio: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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3 banks that could smash the ASX: National Australia Bank Ltd., Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Westpac Banking Corp

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These 3 banks could outperform the ASX moving forward: National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group…

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