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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

Energy Stocks

Is This Latin American Energy Stock an Attractive Investment?

| Matt Smith

The latest results from Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) indicate that there is some time to go before it can unlock…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does a Looming Trade War Make Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) a Poor Investment?

| Matt Smith

Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) latest pullback has created an opportunity for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Confirm That MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) Is an Attractive Investment

| Matt Smith

Second quarter 2018 results demonstrate that MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) is on track to unlock considerable value.

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Back Up the Truck for This 5% Yield

| Matt Smith

Boost your portfolio's yield and growth by investing in Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is This the Top Oil Stock to Play Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is a highly attractive means of cashing in on higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This Oil Sands Stock

| Matt Smith

Pengrowth Energy Corp.'s (TSX:PGF) latest results confirm that it an attractive play on higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

What to Expect From Oil for the Remainder of 2018

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) will experience further earnings growth, even if oil remains flat…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will a Trade War Trigger the Next Financial Crisis?

| Matt Smith

Weather-proof your portfolio against uncertainty by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Expect Trump’s Trade War to Boost Silver

| Matt Smith

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

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Buy North America’s Top Energy Infrastructure Stock

| Matt Smith

Enbridge Inc.'s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) solid second quarter 2018 results indicates that the company is unlocking considerable value for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Highlight Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.’s (TSX:BIP.UN) Solid Growth Prospects

| Matt Smith

A mixture of solid growth potential and strong defensive characteristics makes Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) a core holding for…

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Energy Stocks

Will Trump’s Trade Policies Trigger the Next Oil Price Collapse?

| Matt Smith

An emerging trade conflict will cap the upside for oil, but it shouldn't prevent investors from boosting exposure to quality…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Low-Cost Primary Silver Miner Poised to Soar?

| Matt Smith

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS) is shaping up to be a solid contrarian play on silver.

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Energy Stocks

Get Ready for Canada’s Heavy-Oil Crisis to Worsen

| Matt Smith

Growing oil sands production from energy majors such as Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) will weigh…

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Energy Stocks

Latest Results Indicate This Energy Major Is Among the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Integrated energy major Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) is poised to unlock further value as oil appreciates.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Newly Formed Gold Miner an Attractive Investment?

| Matt Smith

Hedge against economic and geopolitical risk by investing in Leagold Mining Corporation (TSX:LMC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Latest Results Highlight the Pessimistic Outlook for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)

| Matt Smith

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to perform poorly with no respite in sight.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Beaten-Down Silver Miner a Deep-Value Opportunity?

| Matt Smith

The future of Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) Escobal silver mine remains bleak.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is This Oil Sands Stock the Best Way to Play Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) is well positioned to benefit from higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Outlook for Base Metals Miners Improving?

| Matt Smith

Despite the risks, the latest news from China makes now the time to buy Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Expect Silver to Rally Any Time Soon

| Matt Smith

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

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Energy Stocks

Even After Oil’s Latest Rally, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) Is an Unattractive Investment

| Matt Smith

There are more attractive alternatives to cash in on higher oil than Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What to Expect From This Oil Sands Stock Over the Remainder of 2018

| Matt Smith

Heavily leveraged Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF) is poised to soar should higher oil remain in play for a sustained period.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is There Another Gold Rally on the Horizon?

| Matt Smith

Weather-proof your portfolio by investing in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM).

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Tech Stocks

Are Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Worthless?

| Matt Smith

When the Bitcoin bubble bursts, get ready for HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) to fall even further.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) Running Out of Gold?

| Matt Smith

A lack of investment in exploration has caused Barrick Gold Corp.'s (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) reserves to decline.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has the Outlook for Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) Improved?

| Matt Smith

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is focused on unlocking value after recent lacklustre results.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This Silver Miner Fall by 15% Over the Last Month?

| Matt Smith

Solid fundamentals have helped to support First Majestic Silver Corp.'s (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) value but the weaker outlook for silver could cause…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Silver Ever Recover?

| Matt Smith

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) is poised to rebound when silver rallies.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can This Gold Miner Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that intermediate gold producer New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD)(NYSE:NGD) is poised to deliver significant value for investors, which…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Small-Cap Miner the Best Way to Play Higher Gold?

| Matt Smith

Boost your exposure to gold by investing in Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Will a Trade War Bring an End to Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

Even if oil weakens further, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is an attractive investment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Outlook for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) Deteriorating?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the latest dip in Teck Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) value could be temporary.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Gold Mining Junior Is Ready to Double

| Matt Smith

Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) is poised to appreciate significantly as progress on its flagship Buritica project continues at a solid…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Beaten-Down Gold Miner Poised to Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker gold, miner IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) appears ready to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Have Latest Developments Made the Outlook for Oil More Pessimistic?

| Matt Smith

Oil's latest weakness shouldn't deter investors from considering Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will the Looming Trade War Benefit Gold Miners?

| Matt Smith

Detour Gold Corp.'s (TSX:DGC) latest pullback has created an opportunity for investors seeking to hedge against the fallout from a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Looming Trade War Is Bad News for This Miner

| Matt Smith

The emerging trade war triggered by Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly impact Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Latest News Makes This Junior Gold Miner a Top Buy

| Matt Smith

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) will soar when the Fruta del Norte gold mine commences commercial production.

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Energy Stocks

Will Peak Oil Demand Arrive Sooner than Expected?

| Matt Smith

Peak oil demand has the potential to make Suncor Energy Inc.'s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) oil sands assets uneconomic to operate.

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