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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Buy Goldcorp. Inc. (TSX:G)?

| Matt Smith

Senior miner Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) continues to report disappointing results and appears incapable of unlocking value.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is the Outlook for Silver for the Remainder of 2018?

| Matt Smith

The stagnant outlook for silver makes high-cost primary silver miners like First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) unattractive investments.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

After Rallying by 10% Over the Last Month, Is This Gold Miner a Worthwhile Investment?

| Matt Smith

B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG) is poised to unlock further value regardless of weaker gold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Is the Outlook for Gold Over the Remainder of 2018?

| Matt Smith

The outlook for gold is poor, making high-cost miners such as IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) unattractive investments.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Gold Miner Gain 10% Over the Last Month?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker gold, Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is poised to unlock considerable value for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can This Beaten-Down Gold Miner Ever Recover?

| Matt Smith

After its latest sell-off, New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD)(NYSE:NGD) appears attractively valued, despite its operational issues.

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Energy Stocks

Get Ready for This Latin American Natural Gas Driller to Soar

| Matt Smith

Colombia's constrained natural gas supplies and growing demand will give Canacol Energy Ltd's (TSX:CNE) earnings a boost.

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Energy Stocks

What Is the Outlook for Natural Gas Producers?

| Matt Smith

The long-term outlook for natural gas producers such as Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) remains poor.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Despite the Latest Tragedy — Get Ready for This Junior Gold Miner to Soar

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) remains a solid long-term investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Gold Miner a Deep Value Investment Opportunity?

| Matt Smith

While Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) delivered some disappointing results it is poised to unlock considerable value.

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Dividend Stocks

Cash in on Higher Oil With This Canadian Regional Bank

| Matt Smith

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has returned to growth and is poised to unlock considerable value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) Will Struggle to Unlock Value Despite Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

The growing discount applied to Canadian heavy oil is weighing on the outlook for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Ready to Rally?

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has remained flat despite oil's latest rally creating an opportunity for energy investors.

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Bank Stocks

Ignore the Short Sellers and Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)

| Matt Smith

There are indications that Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will continue to perform strongly, making now the time to add it to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Regardless of the Poor Outlook for Silver, it Is Time to Buy This Miner

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker silver, there is considerable upside ahead for Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) the Next Takeover Target?

| Matt Smith

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) could be the next takeover target as another round of consolidation begins in the energy patch.

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Energy Stocks

Is Husky Energy Inc.’s (TSX:HSE) Takeover of MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) Beneficial for Shareholders?

| Matt Smith

Husky Energy Inc.'s (TSX:HSE) successful takeover of bitumen producer MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) would unlock value for existing investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Barrick Gold Corp.’s (TSX:ABX) Latest News Make it a Buy?

| Matt Smith

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is an attractively valued play on gold.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Hottest Emerging Markets Infrastructure Play?

| Matt Smith

Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) provides an attractive opportunity to boost emerging markets and renewable energy exposure.

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Bank Stocks

Watch Out for the Next Emerging Markets Crisis

| Matt Smith

A widening crisis in emerging markets could crimp Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) anticipated earnings growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO) Ever Recover From its Guatemalan Nightmare?

| Matt Smith

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) continues to struggle to recommence operations at its Escobal mine.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

After Hitting a Multi-Year Low Is it Time to Buy Silver?

| Matt Smith

The poor outlook for silver makes primary silver miner First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) an unattractive investment.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Buy This Renewable Energy Utility and Lock In a +3% Yield

| Matt Smith

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) provides a compelling combination of growth and income.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Buy TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) Today to Lock In a 5% Yield

| Matt Smith

TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) second-quarter 2018 results indicate that it is an attractive play on higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Junior Gold Miner to Buy Now

| Matt Smith

Latest drilling results indicate that Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA) is poised to soar higher.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canada’s Heavy Oil Crisis Far From Over?

| Matt Smith

As the differential between WCS and WTI widens heavy oil producers like Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) become less attractive investments.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is Another Oil Price Collapse Imminent?

| Matt Smith

Even if oil pulled back in coming weeks, MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) would continue to perform strongly.

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Dividend Stocks

The Latest Deal Highlights Why This Oil Stock Is a Top Way to Play Higher Crude

| Matt Smith

Now is the time to cash in on higher oil by buying Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Small-Cap Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Lundin Gold Inc.'s (TSX:LUG) stock to surge once gold production commences.

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Dividend Stocks

Will $100 Oil Arrive Before the End of 2018?

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an attractively valued means of playing higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Lock In a 6% Yield by Buying This Top Energy Infrastructure Stock Now

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Junior Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Now is the time to add Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) to your portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Why Is the Spread Between West Texas Intermediate and Brent Widening?

| Matt Smith

Their ability to access premium Brent pricing makes Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) attractive ways…

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Energy Stocks

Is Another Natural Gas Slump Forming?

| Matt Smith

The ongoing weakness of natural gas makes Painted Pony Energy Ltd. (TSX:PONY) an unattractive investment.

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Load Up on This Top Oil Stock

| Matt Smith

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is an attractive stock to play higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

1 Diversified Oil Company to Cash In on Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Bolster your exposure to oil by investing in International Petroleum Corporation (TSX:IPCO).

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Is Canada’s Best Bank for Growth

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (USA)(NYSE:BNS) is poised to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Oil Stock to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE) is an attractive investment in an environment where oil is rising.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is Canada’s Best Energy Infrastructure Stock?

| Matt Smith

Should investors add Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) or TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) to their portfolios?

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Energy Stocks

1 Electric Utility That’s Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Maxim Power Corp. (TSX:MXG) is an interesting but speculative utility play.

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