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Brian Stoffel

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Brian Stoffel has been a Fool since 2008, and a financial journalist for The Motley Fool since 2010. He tends to follow the investment strategies of Fool co-founder David Gardner, looking for the most innovative companies driving positive change for the future. He also mixes in risk-management strategies he's learned from Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

Recent Articles by Brian Stoffel

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Jan 21, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

My Top Stock to Buy in January Is...

This company has one of the most powerful moats in the world, and it isn't as expensive as many may have you believe.

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Jan 21, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: The Coca-Cola Co. vs. International Business Machines Corp.

They might operate in two different industries, but they have one big thing in common: hefty dividends.

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Jan 19, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

New Oriental Education & Tech Grp (ADR) Holds the Naysayers at Bay

Enrollment booms in the growing tutoring program, while detractors focus on the company's less important business.

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Jan 18, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: Philip Morris International Inc. vs. Reynolds American, Inc.

One has absolutely outperformed the other, but what about moving forward?

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Jan 18, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

3 Great Reasons to Sell Hain Celestial Group Inc

The accounting questions are only the tip of the iceberg.

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Jan 17, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: Twitter Inc vs. Baidu Inc (ADR)

As two down-and-out power players face off, a clear winner emerges.

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Jan 17, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

3 Social Security Rules You Should Know By Heart

Understand these three rules and you'll put yourself in a position to make smart Social Security decisions for you and your spouse.

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Jan 16, 2017 by Brian Stoffel, Keith Noonan, and Brian Feroldi

3 Top SaaS Companies to Buy Today

While the moniker might look funny, there's nothing silly about this powerful business model.

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Jan 13, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Growing Pains: The Biggest Risk I See at Veeva Systems Inc.

Some might scoff, but this is worth keeping an eye on.

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Jan 12, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

How Safe Are General Motors Stock and Its Dividend?

GM looks like a pretty good deal, but here's why investors are worried.

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Jun 8, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

10 Reasons to Buy Alphabet Inc Stock and Never Sell

This company is about so much more than just search, and that should get you excited.

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Jan 9, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Don't Make This Social Security Mistake in 2017

Ignorance isn't bliss. Make this Social Security mistake in 2017 and you could leave your loved ones in a pinch.

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Jan 7, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

1 Overlooked Stock to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 6%

High-scale hotels never looked so good...

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Jan 6, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

2 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 5%

There's actually more safety with these high yields than you might expect.

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Jan 5, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Investors Are Betting Big Against BofI Holdings. Are They Right?

Only time will tell. But these are the key factors to focus on.

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Jan 6, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

This High-Yield Energy Company Grew 50% in 2016… and It's Still Cheap

You can get an almost 9% yield on this cheap stock in 2017.

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Jan 4, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: Amazon.com, Inc. vs. Baidu Inc. (ADR)

These are two top-notch investments. But one is a better buy today. Here's why.

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Jan 3, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: Altria Group Inc vs. Verizon Communications Inc.

These two don't have much in common...except for big dividends.

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Jan 2, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: J.C. Penney Company Inc. vs. Kohl's Corporation

In a very difficult industry, one of these two icons stands ahead.

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Jan 1, 2017 by Brian Stoffel

Better Buy: Starbucks Corporation vs. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

Does Chipotle's fall from grace make it a steal at today's prices?

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