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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.

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Energy Stocks

1 High-Risk Microcap Oil Stock Promising Outsized Returns

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Oryx Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (TSX:OXC) is a high risk high reward bet on firmer oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore Weaker Silver and Buy This Attractively Valued Silver Miner

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Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) is an attractively valued contrarian play on precious metals.

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Energy Stocks

Has the Latest OPEC Deal Reduced Risk for Canadian Oil Sands Companies?

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The latest OPEC deal has failed to alleviate many of the risks associated with investing in Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE)…

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Energy Stocks

1 Driller to Play on Higher Oil and Natural Gas

| Matt Smith

Bonavista Energy Corp. (TSX:BNP) is an attractively valued play on firmer oil and natural gas.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Gold Miner a Sound Investment?

| Matt Smith

Gran Colombia Gold Corp. (TSX:GCM) is a risky contrarian play on higher gold.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Oil Stock a Worthwhile Investment After Slashing Its Dividend?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker fundamentals Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE) remains an attractive way to play higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

My Top Oil Stock for 2019 and Beyond

| Matt Smith

Get ready for oil to recover by investing in Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSEMKT:GTE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest News Is a Boon for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)

| Matt Smith

Don't be deterred by a weaker global economic outlook and add Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) to your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Short Sellers Are Wrong About Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)

| Matt Smith

The outlook for Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) remains positive despite the considerable attention from short sellers.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Drillers Are Down Even After Natural Gas Prices Surged

| Matt Smith

Higher natural gas prices may not benefit Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) as significantly as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Small-cap Gold Miner Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Don't be deterred by weaker gold, add Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Ignore Weak Silver and Buy This Silver Miner

| Matt Smith

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) latest sell-off has created an opportunity for risk tolerant contrarian investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Intermediate Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Get ready for gold's next leg-up by investing in OceanaGold Corp. (TSX:OGC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Ignore the Stagnant Outlook for Silver and Buy Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS)

| Matt Smith

The latest news indicates that now is the time to acquire Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS).

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Energy Stocks

What Happens If Oil Falls Below US$50 a Barrel?

| Matt Smith

If crude falls further avoid those companies with considerable oil sands exposure like MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) and Cenovus Energy…

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Energy Stocks

Does Peak Oil Demand Pose a Threat to Canada’s Oil Sands?

| Matt Smith

The earlier than expected advent of peak oil demand will impact oil sands producers such as Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO).

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Energy Stocks

Buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Regardless of Oil’s Latest Weakness

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) appears attractively valued and is poised to soar when oil recovers.

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Energy Stocks

What Does the Latest Oil Price Collapse Mean for Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC)?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) will continue to disappoint investors.

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Energy Stocks

Has the Natural Gas Boom Truly Arrived?

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the improved short-term outlook for natural gas by investing in Arc Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX).

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Energy Stocks

Is It Time to Buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)?

| Matt Smith

Ignore weaker oil and buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) after its latest dip.

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Energy Stocks

This Small Cap Driller Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher natural gas prices by investing in Storm Resources Ltd. (TSX:SRX).

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Dividend Stocks

Ignore the Latest Oil Crash and Buy This Driller

| Matt Smith

Get ready for oil's next rally by investing in Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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Bank Stocks

Is It Time to Avoid Risky Exposure to Emerging Markets?

| Matt Smith

Ongoing problems among emerging markets could impact the performance of Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Energy Stocks

Has Crude Slipped Into a New Bear Market?

| Matt Smith

The latest outlook for oil bodes poorly for the fortunes of bitumen producers like MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Gold Miner Soar by Over 15% During the Last Six Months?

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)?

| Matt Smith

Oil's latest pullback makes now the time to acquire Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Driller to Play the Oil and Natural Gas Boom in the Montney

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the growing demand for natural gas by investing in Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR).

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Energy Stocks

How Risky Is an Investment in Canada’s Oil Sands?

| Matt Smith

The poor outlook for Canadian heavy crude will weigh on the performance of Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and other oil…

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Dividend Stocks

Lock in a +5% Yield With This Emerging Clean Energy Utility

| Matt Smith

Latest news from Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) bodes well for its outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Add This 5% Yield to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Precious Metals Streamers Are Better Investments Than Miners

| Matt Smith

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) is an attractively valued play on gold and silver.

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Energy Stocks

Has Oil’s Next Bear Market Finally Arrived?

| Matt Smith

The sharp decline in oil prices bodes poorly for the outlook for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Double Down on This Junior Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) appears oversold and attractively valued.

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Indicate That Now Is the Time to Buy This Natural Gas Producer

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd (TSX:CNE) reported solid third-quarter 2018 results.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold’s Latest Pullback Makes Now the Perfect Time to Buy This Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) to soar once commercial production at Fruta del Norte commences.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Why Venezuela’s Crisis Won’t Save Canada’s Oil Patch

| Matt Smith

The deep discount applied to Canadian heavy oil will continue to impact Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Suncor Energy Inc.…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is This Oil Sands Stock Vulnerable Because of Oil’s Latest Pullback?

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Pengrowth Energy Corp.'s (TSX:PGF) operational performance continues to improve.

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Confirm This Oil Stock Is a Buy

| Matt Smith

Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) will soar when oil recovers.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Take Advantage of the Growing Opportunities in Latin America

| Matt Smith

Boost growth, income, and diversification by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Best Gold Stock to Weatherproof Your Portfolio Against the Next Crisis

| Matt Smith

Hedge against the next geopolitical or economic crisis by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL).

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