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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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Are these stocks still attractive after today’s results?

| Zach Coffell

Halma plc (LON: HLMA) and Ashtead Group plc(LON: AHT) look interesting after today's results, says one Fool.

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Compelling growth on show at Ted Baker plc and Merlin Entertainments plc

| Zach Coffell

Are Merlin Entertainments plc (LON: MERL) and Ted Baker plc (LON: TED) worth a look after today's results?

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What do results at Mitie Group plc mean for the service sector?

| Zach Coffell

Do solid results at Mitie Group plc (LON:MTO) represent a change in fortune for the professional services sector?

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Is growth the best strategy for an early retirement?

| Zach Coffell

One Fool challenges the retirement strategy status quo.

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I’d buy these 3 despised stocks for turnaround profits

| Zach Coffell

Take advantage of poor sentiment with these turnaround stories.

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Is this the best industry for life-long dividends?

| Zach Coffell

Trade shows collect money from customers in advance. This cash cycle generates wonderful dividends.

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Why recent scandals put me off investing in Petrofac Limited and BT Group plc

| Zach Coffell

Scandals could destroy shareholder value at BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) and Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC).

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Three top small-caps for bumper dividends

| Zach Coffell

BT, BP, Pearson.. All blue-chip dividend disappointments. Turn to small-caps for growth and income.

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Investors, beware: the wheels might come off this sector

| Zach Coffell

These businesses look defensive, but could burn unsuspecting income investors.

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2 growth stories for your retirement portfolio

| Zach Coffell

These two small-cap shares are big players in their respective niches. Could they find a home in your retirement portfolio?

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2 high-yielding stocks I’d buy before Pearson plc

| Zach Coffell

Avoiding Pearson plc (LON: PSON) after its annus horribilis? Here are two alternative high yields.

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These 2 growth stocks could be about to crash

| Zach Coffell

These two small-cap growth stories could destroy shareholder value, says one Fool.

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2 small-cap stocks you could buy today and never sell

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes you could buy and hold these businesses forever.

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2 small-cap stocks I’d buy in March

| Zach Coffell

Recent results at these companies reveal the beginnings of profitable turnarounds, says one Fool.

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1 small-cap and 1 giant oil stock I’d buy right now

| Zach Coffell

One Fool reveals his favourite oil stocks, a large-cap, and a small-cap loaded with potential.

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3 growth stocks I’d buy before it’s too late

| Zach Coffell

These three growth stocks are about to ramp up expansion.

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2 small-cap stocks I’d buy right now

| Zach Coffell

One Fool has found two compelling small-cap growth opportunities for your consideration.

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2 dividends I’d buy before Vodafone Group plc

| Zach Coffell

One Fool has found two yields more attractive than Vodafone's 5.9%

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3 problems BT Group plc has that are bigger than fraud

| Zach Coffell

One Fool sees bigger problems at BT than fraud.

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How to avoid lagging the market as a new investor

| Zach Coffell

The financial industry will makes investing sound like rocket science, but it's actually pretty simple.

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Is Renishaw plc a buy after today’s results?

| Zach Coffell

Is Renishaw plc (LON: RSW) good value after today's results, or should you check out sector peer Zytronic PLC (LON:…

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Why I’m avoiding this value stock and this suffering sector

| Zach Coffell

Not even a PE of 3 can convince this Fool to invest in a declining industry.

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Why I’m interested in this 5.6% yielder after FY results

| Zach Coffell

One Fool takes a look at some property-based yields.

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Does this Jim Slater stock pick represent good value right now?

| Zach Coffell

Jim Slater was a fantastic stock-picker. Are these Slater picks still good value?

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Is PZ Cussons plc a better buy than Reckitt Beckiser plc after today’s results?

| Zach Coffell

The shares of consumer goods company PZ Cussons (LSE: PZC) fell 9% today, in response to a lacklustre half-year report.…

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Economic predictions are often wrong, but you’re not using them correctly either

| Zach Coffell

The financial news is slating economists, but one Fool blames someone else for poor forecasting... you.

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I predicted Pearson plc’s dividend cut with these simple rules

| Zach Coffell

One Fool predicted Pearson's dividend cut - here's how.

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These small caps could destroy wealth. Make sure it’s not yours

| Zach Coffell

These online retailers are unlikely to fulfil lofty expectations, says one Fool.

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Still mourning ARM? Why not replace it with IQE plc and Imagination Technologies Group plc?

| Zach Coffell

ARM isn't the only UK tech play that could deliver stellar returns over time. IQE plc (LON:IQE) and Imagination Technologies…

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2016 in review: Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Zach Coffell

An oil price route and a $51bn deal has made for an interesting 2016 for Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB)

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One 5% yield I’d add and one I’d avoid in 2017

| Zach Coffell

Pearson plc (LON: PSON) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) have huge yields. Avoid one and add the other,…

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Why I’m not buying Unilever plc or Reckitt Benckiser Group plc…yet

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes these so-called safe-haven stocks could lose you money.

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Woodford and Buffett were right about banks

| Zach Coffell

Do rock-bottom valuations outweigh complicated balance sheets and seemingly infinite fines for banks?

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Forget Warren Buffett — to smash the market, emulate Charlie Munger

| Zach Coffell

Every investor loves Warren Buffett's timeless soundbites, but One Fool believes Charlie Munger is just as, if not more important.

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Could British American Tobacco plc or Imperial Brands plc dominate a new $45bn cannabis industry?

| Zach Coffell

With its use legalised in many US states, Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)…

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3 reasons to buy GlaxoSmithKline plc’s 5.5% yield before the market catches on

| Zach Coffell

GlaxoSmithKline plc's dividend wasn't covered by cash flow last year, but the transformational Novartis deal could facilitate dividends for decades,…

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Melrose Industries plc has delivered 22% annually for investors. Can Volvere plc do the same?

| Zach Coffell

Battle of the turnaround experts: should you buy massive Melrose plc (LON: MRO) or minnow Volvere plc (LON: VLE)?

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BrainJuicer Group plc beats forecasts, but is it a better buy than Next Fifteen Communications plc?

| Zach Coffell

Both these marketing firms could grow alongside quality client lists including Heineken, Shell, Apple and Microsoft. But which, if any,…

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Should you buy Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Lloyds Banking Group plc or Metro Bank plc after this week’s results?

| Zach Coffell

Three banks have reported results this week, but are any worth adding to your portfolio?

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It’s happy hour at the Restaurant Group plc and Whitbread plc

| Zach Coffell

Shares in the Restaurant Group plc (LON: RTN) and Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) have plummeted 46% and 28% respectively in…

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