miskyb,I'll give your the lawyer's answer - it all depends. For...

miskyb,

I'll give your the lawyer's answer - it all depends. For a start what is your time frame? What is your risk profile and how do you react to possible short term down turns.

The best answer might be to get some of each. They are both very good companies with great cash-flow and clearly articulated growth strategies.

My opinion is that Cooper's plan for growth is riskier but has greater potential upside (common sense really!!!). Stuart is a little more conservative and considered in its growth plans but still has plenty of potential.

In the short term (next few weeks) the upside for Stuart with Arwon is likely to be greater than the upside for Cooper with Arwon and Chrities 3. But that will depend on how the market reacts to any success or failure.

I hold both COE and STU and none of this is meant as a recommendation to buy.

Cheers

Badfish