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Author: Matt Smith

Former investment manager and market junkie, Matt has 20 years of experience. He hails from Sydney Australia where he earned a Master of Business Law from the University of Sydney and Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of New South Wales. He has been helping investors achieve their goals for over a decade. When not studying the markets, he can be found relaxing with his dogs and practising Spanish.

Recent Articles

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Energy Stocks

Does the Latest Natural Gas Price Spike Make it Time to Buy ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX)?

| Matt Smith

ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) is poised to soar higher because of firmer natural gas.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Intermediate Gold Miner Is Poised to Rally Higher

| Matt Smith

After its solid performance over the last year, SSR Mining Inc. (TSX:SSRM)(NASDAQ:SSRM) is ready to rally further.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Silver Miner Is Attractively Valued = Buy It Now

| Matt Smith

Recent operational issues shouldn't prevent investors from buying Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Troubled Gold Miner Soar by Over 60% in a Month?

| Matt Smith

Eldorado Gold Corp.'s (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) outlook is improving.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K)?

| Matt Smith

Flat production growth and high operating expenses make Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) an unappealing investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors Now Is the Time to Boost Exposure to Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

An improved emerging markets outlook makes now the time to buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Load Up on This Primary Silver Miner

| Matt Smith

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS) is poised to unlock value even if silver remains weak.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Beaten-Down Gold Miner a Worthwhile Investment?

| Matt Smith

New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD)(NYSE:NGD) is attractively valued and poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Natural Gas Stocks a Poor Investment?

| Matt Smith

Despite significant operational improvements, the poor outlook for natural gas is weighing on ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy This Silver Miner to Benefit From Silver’s Next Rally

| Matt Smith

Cash in on silver's next leg-up by investing in Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Has This Precious Metals Miner Soared by 74% Since the Start of 2019?

| Matt Smith

Despite rallying substantially, there are signs of further upside ahead for North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Controversy Surrounding Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) Worsens

| Matt Smith

There are growing fears that Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) may never successfully commence commercial production.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Gold Miner Soar by 45% for the Year to Date?

| Matt Smith

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX:GCM) finally appears capable of living up to its considerable promise.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energy Stock Selling at a Deep-Discount to the Value of its Oil Reserves

| Matt Smith

Contrarian investors driller Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) appears very attractively valued.

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Energy Stocks

Boost Income and Growth by Adding Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a lower risk way to profit from higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI) Is Still Struggling to Unlock Value Despite Higher Gold

| Matt Smith

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) remains an unattractive investment despite higher gold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Junior Gold Miner Soar by 17% Since the Start of 2019?

| Matt Smith

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) offers considerable upside to risk tolerant and patient investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Canada’s Top Infrastructure Stock

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is unlocking considerable value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Get Ready for This Discounted Canadian Oil Stock to Soar

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE) is heavily undervalued and poised to soar as oil moves higher.

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Is on Sale at a 69% Discount to its Net Present Value

| Matt Smith

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is very attractively valued and ready to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Bank Canada’s Top Dividend Growth Stock?

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) offers some of the best growth opportunities of Canada's banks.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Add This Top Renewable Energy Stock to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is unlocking considerable value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)

| Matt Smith

Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is attractively valued and poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Will Venezuela’s Growing Crisis Benefit Canadian Energy Stocks?

| Matt Smith

Increased demand for Canadian heavy oil will benefit MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG).

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TIMER SAYING TIME FOR ACTION
Energy Stocks

Ignore the Poor Outlook for Natural Gas and Buy This South American Driller

| Matt Smith

Cancol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) will benefit significantly from Colombia's natural gas shortage.

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Energy Stocks

Is This Natural Gas Driller Poised to Rally Higher?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) to soar, despite weaker natural gas.

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Energy Stocks

Are Alberta’s Production Cuts a Disaster for the Oil Sands?

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could be the only oil sands operator to escape unscathed from the ongoing crisis in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN) Is the Top Growth Stock to Buy This Decade

| Matt Smith

Bolster income and growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Load Up on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)?

| Matt Smith

Energy major Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) appears attractively valued.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 9% Yield to Profit From Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Underappreciated Stock Is the Top Precious Metals Streamer to Buy for 2019

| Matt Smith

Growing production, higher earnings, and firmer gold will give Sandstorm Gold Ltd's (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) stock a solid boost.

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Dividend Stocks

Is 2019 the Year That Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Will Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) will unlock considerable value.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Intermediate Gold Miner a Worthwhile Investment?

| Matt Smith

2019 is shaping up as the year where Leagold Mining Corp. (TSX:LMC) will soar.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Junior Silver Miner a Risky Investment?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG)(NYSE:MAG) to soar higher because of improved project economics.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Buy This Intermediate Gold Miner?

| Matt Smith

Despite concerns over asset quality, McEwen Mining Inc. (TSX:MUX)(NYSE:MUX) is an attractively valued play on higher gold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Did Insider Trading Cause This Junior Gold Miner to Gain 25% in a Week?

| Matt Smith

Beaten down junior gold miner Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) saw its stock soar in the lead-up to the release of…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Junior Silver Miner Soar by 29% in a Month?

| Matt Smith

Even after its latest solid rally, SilverCrest Metals Inc. (TSXV:SIL)(NYSE:SILV) is poised to make further gains.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Intriguing Canadian Gold Miner to Buy Right Now

| Matt Smith

Harte Gold Corp. (TSX:HRT) is poised to soar higher in coming weeks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Gold’s Next Leg Up by Investing in Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)

| Matt Smith

Despite its volatility, Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is an attractively valued stock to play higher gold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Gold Junior Is a Top Play on Higher Gold

| Matt Smith

Latest news from Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) indicates that the miner is on track for first gold in 2019.

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