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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

1 Oil Sands Company That’s Ready to Soar

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An attractive play on higher oil is MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG).

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Dividend Stocks

This Mining Royalty Company Will Perform Strongly Over the Rest of 2018

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) to deliver a solid second-half 2018.

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Energy Stocks

This Driller Is Among the Best Small-Cap Plays on Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) is poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Is the Post-Merger Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) an Attractive Way to Play Higher Crude?

| Matt Smith

After its latest pullback Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is an attractively valued play on higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Can This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Despite higher crude, BlackPearl Resources Inc. (TSX:PXX) remains a risky investment.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Energy Stock to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Get ready for oil's next leg up by investing in Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Double Down on This 5% Yield

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) strong growth prospects, appealing valuation and juicy 5% yield make it a must own stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN) Loads Up the Coffers for Another Spending Spree

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) gets ready to make further acquisitions.

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Investing

Is Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) an Attractive Deep-Value Investment?

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is attractively valued.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Acquire This Renewable Energy Utility Yielding 4%

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Soar Higher?

| Matt Smith

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Despite Weak Silver, This Small-Cap Miner Will Soar

| Matt Smith

Contrarian investors: ignore weak precious metals prices and buy Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Key Reason Why This Oil Stock Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Intermediate oil producer Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is ready to surge in value as its profitability grows.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Driller to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Intermediate oil producer Surge Energy Inc. (TSX;SGY) is poised to soar as its profitability grows.

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Investing

Are Utilities Still a Rock-Solid Investment?

| Matt Smith

Despite rising interest rates, Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) are attractive investments.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Terminal Meltdown of Silver Underway?

| Matt Smith

In a difficult operating environment where silver appears caught in an intractable slump high cost producers such as Endeavour Silver…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Primary Silver Miner a Worthwhile Investment After Losing 17%?

| Matt Smith

The poor outlook for silver doesn't bode well for First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Invest in This High Cost Silver Miner?

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX:EDR)(NYSE:EXK) is an attractive contrarian play on precious metals.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

There’s More Upside Ahead for This Small-Cap Silver Miner

| Matt Smith

Regardless of the pesimism surrounding silver, miner Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT)(NYSEMKT:SMTS) is an attractive contrarian play on higher precious metals.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Bank Poised to Benefit From Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Get ready for Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) to soar as oil rises higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can This Junior Silver Miner Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Great Panther Silver Ltd.'s (TSX:GPR)(NYSE:GPL) sharp decline has created an opportunity for contrarian investors.

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Prices Reach Triple Figures by the End of 2018?

| Matt Smith

Even if crude remains range bound until the end of 2018, Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) will perform strongly.

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Bank Stocks

Why an Emerging Market Crisis Could Negatively Affect Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)

| Matt Smith

Canada's third largest bank by assets Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is vulnerable to the turmoil engulfing emerging markets.

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Energy Stocks

Prepare for This Colombian Natural Gas Producer to Soar

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is on track to achieve its 2018 guidance and become a leading…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) Today and Lock In a 7% Yield

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Metals Miner Poised to Soar?

| Matt Smith

Hudbay Minerals Inc.'s (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) latest pullback has created an opportunity for contrarian investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Trump’s Trade Rhetoric Makes Now the Time to Buy This Miner

| Matt Smith

First Quantum Minerals Ltd's (TSX:FM) latest pullback makes it an attractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is ready to soar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Junior Gold Stock Is Poised to Double

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is unlocking considerable value at its Brucejack Mine.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Bitcoin Responsible for Silver’s Demise?

| Matt Smith

The lack of interest in silver and silver miners such as Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX:EDR)(NYSE:EXK) can be attributed to the…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Infrastructure Stock for Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) earnings are poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Will Obsidian Energy Ltd. (TSX:OBE) Ever Unlock Value for Investors?

| Matt Smith

Latest results indicate that Obsidian Energy Ltd.'s (TSX:OBE)(NYSE:OBE) performance is improving but it still has a long way to go…

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Highlight Why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL) Is North America’s Top Energy Infrastructure Stock

| Matt Smith

Strong second-quarter 2018 results confirm why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) should be a cornerstone holding in every portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Add This Contrarian Play on Silver to Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Regardless of silver's latest weakness, Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) is an attractive contrarian play on precious metals.

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Indicate the Outlook Is Improving for This Oil Sands Stock

| Matt Smith

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) is ready to unlock value for investors as oil firms further.

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Dividend Stocks

Lock in a 6% Yield With This Top Energy Stock

| Matt Smith

Bonterra Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BNE) second quarter 2018 results indicate that it is poised to soar as oil moves higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Latest Results Highlight Why This Silver Miner Is an Attractive Investment?

| Matt Smith

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

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Confirm the Quality of This Oil Company’s Operations

| Matt Smith

Colombian intermediate oil producer Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) reported some solid second-quarter 2018 results.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Hedge against growing uncertainty by adding Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) to your portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Highlight That This Is a Top Energy Stock to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Lock in a juicy dividend yield and cash in on firmer oil by investing in Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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