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Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven is an equity investment analyst. Specialising in corporate valuation, he employs a modern take on the principles set out by Benjamin Graham to identify hidden value in companies that are making the world a better place. Zaven has previously worked in the aerospace and video game industries, holding a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Master's degree in Investment Management, and has passed the Level 3 CFA exam. “We never can be sure of an outcome, but I think we can get the odds on our side by understanding where we are in the cycle.” - Howard Marks

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Is the falling Unilever share price a passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the cheap Unilever share price a buying opportunity for passive income investors like me or is it a trap?…

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What’s behind Deliveroo’s volatile share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Deliveroo share price is seesawing following its latest earnings report. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at what's going…

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Can the Kanabo share price explode over the long term?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Kanabo share price continues to fall on mediocre earnings, but can this business thrive over the long term? Zaven…

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The DWAC share price just exploded by 850%! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The share price of SPAC, Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), skyrocketed after finding its merger target. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The Snap share price crashes on earnings. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Snap share price plummeted after it released its latest earnings report, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian…

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What’s going on with the Pinterest share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Pinterest share price erupted last week only to fall again within a few days. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what happened.

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The Asiamet Resources (ARS) share price has started climbing. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Asiamet Resources (LON:ARS) share price is finally on the rise after releasing initial drilling results. Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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Morrisons (LON:MRW) shareholders approve takeover bid

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Morrisons shareholders have agreed to the acquisition offer by CD&R. Zaven Boyrazian explores what will happen next to the supermarket.

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IAG (LON:IAG) tumbles as airport fees are set to rise

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Airline stocks, including IAG, fell by double-digits last week after Heathrow Airport received approval to increase passenger fees.

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Greatland Gold’s (LON:GGP) Juri project advances to stage 2

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greatland Gold (LON:GGP) found strong levels of metals at its Juri site in Western Australia. Zaven Boyrazian explains what happens…

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2 renewable energy stocks I’d buy for a passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn money while sleeping? Zaven Boyrazian does. Here he looks at two renewable energy stocks with massive dividends…

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What’s going on with the Pearson share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Pearson share price crashed by double-digits after its latest trading update, but have investors overreacted? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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What’s going on with the Hargreaves Lansdown share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Hargreaves Lansdown share price hasn't been stable in 2021 but did this volatility create a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Is this one of the best penny stocks to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The agricultural revolution is an enormous growth opportunity, and this penny stock may be a future industry leader. Is it…

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The Playtech share price just exploded! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Playtech share price exploded after receiving a £2.7bn takeover bid from Aristocrat Leisure. Zaven Boyrazian explores the details.

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The Qinetiq share price tanks on earnings. Is now the time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After its latest trading update, the Qinetiq share price took quite a tumble, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven…

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The Oxford Nanopore share price surged again! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Oxford Nanopore share price popped by double-digits following a trading update. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what it's been up to.

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Can the easyJet share price bounce back to pre-pandemic levels?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The easyJet share price hasn't been a stellar performer this month, but can the business make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price jumps on earnings. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price continues to rise after its latest trading update. Zaven Boyrazian explores what's behind this…

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What’s going on with the ASOS share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ASOS share price continues to crumble following its full-year earnings report, but is now the time to buy? Zaven…

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The Petrofac (LON:PFC) share price trends up on new strategic partnership

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Petrofac (LON:PFC) share price momentum continues with a new Russian partnership. Zaven Boyrazian explores the details.

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ITM Power (LON:ITM) share price tanks as it raises £250m

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ITM Power (LON:ITM) share price fell sharply last week after successfully raising £250m through an equity sale. Zaven Boyrazian…

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AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) makes progress in the fight against liver cancer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AstraZeneca (LON:AZN) share price idles despite the firm reporting positive results from its liver cancer clinical trials.

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What just happened to the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price is volatile following the release of its pre-feasibility study. Zaven Boyrazian dives into the…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to try to beat inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Inflation is coming but there are ways to beat it. Zaven Boyrazian looks at one FTSE 100 stock ready to…

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What’s happening to the Carnival share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Carnival share price continues to fall due to fears of rising fuel costs, but is this an opportunity to…

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What’s going on with the Games Workshop (GAW) share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Games Workshop (GAW) share price is on a downward path, but is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The Sareum (SAR) share price is surging! Time to buy this penny stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Sareum (SAR) share price is on fire, growing by more than 600% in the past year. But is this…

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Is the falling Melrose share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Melrose share price has been decimated by the pandemic, but is the stock now too cheap? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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What’s going on with the Ferrexpo (FXPO) share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ferrexpo (FXPO) share price is down 40% in three months but is it now trading at a massive discount?…

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What’s going on with the Tesco share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price jumps on earnings, but can the upward momentum continue? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the risks that lie…

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The Renewi share price is exploding! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Renewi share price has nearly tripled in a year! Zaven Boyrazian explores the business to see whether now's the…

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The Kanabo share price rises on new partnership

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Kanabo share price jumps after it signed a new partnership that could generate €9m of additional sales over the…

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Rolls-Royce names new chief technology officer

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Rolls-Royce is stepping down after 12 years of service. Zaven Boyrazian looks at his…

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Royal Mail is expanding operations in Canada

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Royal Mail is to acquire Rosenau Transport for C$350 (£205m) to expand its Canadian operations. Zaven Boyrazian explains the details.

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The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price drops on production guidance

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price fell due to rising uncertainty about its full-year production volumes. Zaven Boyrazian explains.

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Petrofac (LON:PFC) fined £77m after bribery investigation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Petrofac share price is surging following the end of the bribery investigations into the company. Zaven Boyrazian explains the…

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Is the September correction the start of a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The September stock market correction created a lot of uncertainty among investors. But what exactly happened? And is this a…

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The AO World share price crashes 25% in one day. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AO World share price crashed following operational disruptions due to a shortage in delivery drivers, but has the market…

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Is the Eqtec share price set to make a comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Eqtec share price continues to fall after a runaway valuation in 2020. But is now the time to buy?…

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