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Zach Coffell

Zach Coffell

Zach’s investment career began on his 20th birthday when his father gave him a copy of The Intelligent Investor, by Benjamin Graham, and the Fool.co.uk website address! He believes in buying quality companies with durable competitive advantages and his ideal holding period is forever. Zach owns shares in: boohoo.com (LSE: BOO), Craneware (LSE: CRW), GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK), Judges Scienfitic (LSE: JDG), PZ Cussons (LSE: PZC), Somero (LSE: SOM)

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Why I’d sell this value share to buy Saga plc’s massive yield

| Zach Coffell

One Fool would sell this dirt-cheap stock to secure Saga plc's (LON: SAGA) 7% dividend yield.

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Why I’d avoid Purplebricks Group plc despite 150% revenue growth

| Zach Coffell

Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) could struggle to grow into its heady valuation.

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Why I’d sell Versarien plc and this overpriced growth share

| Zach Coffell

These companies are great operations, but not worth their current price, thinks one Fool.

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Why Brexit could boost this dividend star

| Zach Coffell

One Fool thinks this counter-cyclical dividend stock could benefit from Brexit.

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Can these growth stocks maintain their meteoric trajectories?

| Zach Coffell

These growth shares have had a rip-roaring 2017, but can their run of form continue?

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These sliding growth stocks could still smash the FTSE 100

| Zach Coffell

Shares in these growth companies have suffered recently, but are still long-term winners, says one Fool.

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Why I’d swap Carillion plc for this turnaround champion

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes the strategy at this embattled firm could produce stunning shareholder returns.

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Will Christopher Bailey’s departure cause Burberry Group plc to stutter?

| Zach Coffell

Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) has announced that visionary head of design Christopher Bailey will soon be departing. Can the…

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Why I’d avoid Hurricane Energy plc and this value stock

| Zach Coffell

Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR) is sitting on the largest oil reserves in UK waters, but one Fool believes there…

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Is System1 Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 25% today?

| Zach Coffell

Shares in System1 Group plc (LON:SYS1) have fallen over 60% since May. Are they a bargain or a ticking time…

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Why I’d sell Centrica plc and this value stock

| Zach Coffell

One Fool fears political intervention could dent the future returns of these value stocks.

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Is Barclays plc a buy after Q3 results?

| Zach Coffell

Barclays plc (LON: BARC) has finally completed its mammoth restructuring. Is the re-forged operation a buy after Q3 results?

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How to navigate the FTSE 100 near all-time highs

| Zach Coffell

The FTSE100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is hovering near all-time highs. Here's how you can still profit when valuations are looking frothy.

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Two dividend stocks you can retire on

| Zach Coffell

Stop focusing on P/E ratios. To keep the dividends flowing, analyse the business models.

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The IPO survival guide

| Zach Coffell

There's been a string of IPO disasters in recent years. Here's how you can avoid the next one.

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Two stocks I’d tuck away forever

| Zach Coffell

These quality operations could be tucked away for the long term, says one Fool.

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Why I’d ditch IQE plc for Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Zach Coffell

There's a speculative aspect to both IQE plc (LSE: IQE) and oil behemoth Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), but…

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Should you buy this growth company after profits soar 40%?

| Zach Coffell

The market reacted negatively to this company's explosive profit growth today. One Fool takes a closer look.

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Smash profit warning paralysis with this three-step guide

| Zach Coffell

Unexpected bad news can leave us all feeling lost. Take back control after a profit warning with these simple steps.

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Could these value stocks double by 2019?

| Zach Coffell

The market hates these quality businesses, says one Fool. But could the shares skyrocket and even double in a few…

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Here’s how this stock turned £1,000 into £19,000

| Zach Coffell

These two companies have smashed the market by huge margins. Can they continue to do so?

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Why I’d buy AstraZeneca plc for fat dividends and pipeline potential

| Zach Coffell

The expiry of blockbuster patents has led some to doubt AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), but one Fool believes the company…

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Are these the worst ‘growth’ stocks on the market?

| Zach Coffell

There's barnstorming revenue rises on show at these growth champions, but shareholder returns could head in the opposite direction says…

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These under-the-radar income stocks offer market-beating payouts

| Zach Coffell

These little-known stocks offer massive dividend payouts, but are they really better buys than FTSE100 dividend giants?

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Why I’d swap this overpriced share for this bargain growth stock

| Zach Coffell

One Fool would sidestep one popular share for an under-the-radar small-cap.

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Why I’d sell Fevertree Drinks plc’s explosive growth for A.G. Barr plc’s dividend

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes excessive market expectations stack the odds against Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR), but low expectations for A.G.…

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Why I’d dump Purplebricks Group plc and this fellow growth champion

| Zach Coffell

One Fool doesn't buy into the hype surrounding these rapidly expanding companies.

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1 value stock I’d buy and 1 I’d sell

| Zach Coffell

A low P/E rating doesn't necessarily mean a bargain. One Fool explains why he's sceptical of flattering headline figures and…

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Why profits should explode at these capital-light businesses

| Zach Coffell

Low re-investment requirements at these companies could see profits snowball, says one Fool.

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2 Buffett-style income stocks for retirees

| Zach Coffell

You should consider tucking away these income stocks, say one Fool.

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2 stocks at 52-week highs that could still be worth buying

| Zach Coffell

Don't let 'high' stock prices put you off these wonderful growth companies, warns one Fool.

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Three AIM survival rules that could make you a millionaire

| Zach Coffell

Afraid of AIM (INDEXFTSE:AXX) disasters? Apply these guidelines and you'll do just fine, says one Fool.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc’s pain could be GlaxoSmithKline plc’s gain

| Zach Coffell

Could ongoing approval issues at Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (LON: HIK) and rivals help GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) preserve its dividend?

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Is BP plc’s 6% yield safe in the “new oil price environment”?

| Zach Coffell

Can Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and BP plc (LON:BP) maintain cumbersome payouts in a "lower for longer" environment?

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These two “competitive advantages” could be about to crumble

| Zach Coffell

These much-loved businesses could be picked apart by competition, says one Fool.

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Despite a P/E of 5, this stock is no bargain

| Zach Coffell

This low price-to-earnings stock could be a value trap.

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Can Domino’s Pizza Group plc survive the rise of online delivery services?

| Zach Coffell

One Fool reckons the days of overpriced pizza from the likes of Domino's Pizza Group plc (LON: DOM) might be…

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Why this emerging markets underdog can thrash Unilever plc

| Zach Coffell

Sometimes bigger isn't better. This nimble consumer goods company can outgrow Unilever plc (LON: ULVR).

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Carillion plc’s contract wins could be worth much more than £300m

| Zach Coffell

Contract wins could help Carillion plc (LON:CLLN) secure funding - and therefore its future.

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Porter’s Five Forces can help you achieve financial independence

| Zach Coffell

This simple analysis technique could help you find multi-baggers.

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