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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

Can This Resurrected Energy Company Ever Reward Investors?

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Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) appears to have put the worst behind it.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 6.5% Dividend Yield Canada’s Top Upstream Energy Stock?

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Get ready for oil's next leg up by investing in Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE).

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Energy Stocks

Why Is Oil Inching Lower Yet Again?

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Despite oil's latest pullback Cresent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) remains an attractive means of playing higher oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Time to Invest in North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL)?

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North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL) is ready to unlock further value.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI) Continue to Soar?

| Matt Smith

Searching for a contrarian play on silver? Look no further than Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR) Overvalued After its Latest Rally?

| Matt Smith

First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) appears to have outpaced the fundamentals for silver.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Dividend Play Yielding 7% From the Energy Patch

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Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is a relatively low-risk way to gain exposure to oil and boost income.

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Dividend Stocks

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) Is Poised to Soar Further

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Boost your portfolio's income and growth by investing in Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI).

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Energy Stocks

Can Natural Gas Ever Bounce Back?

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Despite the pessimistic outlook for natural gas, Painted Pony Energy Ltd. (TSX:PONY) is performing strongly.

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Energy Stocks

1 High-Quality Canadian Oil Producer That Is Poised to Soar

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Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) is ready to unlock significant value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Russia Claims That Another Oil Price Collapse Will Occur

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil by investing in Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Canadian Miners That Could Be Harshly Handled if a Trade War Erupts

| Matt Smith

A trade war would be a significant headwind for First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM), Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), and Hudbay…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Gold?

| Matt Smith

Prepare for gold's next rally by investing in Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA).

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Dividend Stocks

Even if a Trade War Erupts, This Canadian Bank Remains a Top Investment

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Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) for long-term growth and to benefit from a stronger U.S. economy.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN): Loading Up the Coffers and Moving Ahead With New Deals

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) latest deals will fuel further growth.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Must-Own Energy Stock Yielding 3% to Cash in on Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Light oil driller Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) is poised to unlock further value for investors as crude rises higher.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Top Energy Infrastructure Stock?

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of higher oil, and boost your portfolio's income by investing in Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Growth Stock Yielding 5% for Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

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

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Energy Stocks

Latest Political Developments in Colombia a Positive for its Oil industry

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil by investing in Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) and Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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Dividend Stocks

Get Ready for Oil’s Next Leg up: Supply Constraints and Geopolitical Risks Abound

| Matt Smith

Supply constraints will trigger oil's next leg up, which will be a boon for attractively valued Vermilion Energy Corp. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) Ready to Soar?

| Matt Smith

Firmer oil will be a boon for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) which remains attractively valued despite the latest rally.

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Energy Stocks

Is Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) a Worthwhile Investment?

| Matt Smith

The outlook for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) remains uncertain, despite higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Why Has the Differential Between Brent and West Texas Intermediate Narrowed?

| Matt Smith

A narrower price differential between West Texas Intermediate and Brent is beneficial for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

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

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There are solid growth prospects ahead for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Energy Stocks

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) Is Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Lower geopolitical risk and positive local market dynamics are powerful tailwinds for Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE).

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Energy Stocks

Investors: Get Ready for Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF) to Shine

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Higher oil is a boon for Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

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Energy Stocks

Will Supply Constraints Push Crude to US$100 Oil a Barrel?

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Upstream oil producer Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an attractive way to play higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Ready for Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) to Soar

| Matt Smith

Now is the time to add Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) to your portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canada’s Heavy Oil Crisis Easing?

| Matt Smith

Heavy oil producers such as Cenovus Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are unattractive investments in the current operating environment.

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Bank Stocks

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

| Matt Smith

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) appears attractively valued, despite some concerns over its performance.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can This Beaten-Down Gold Miner Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is on the road to recovery.

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Energy Stocks

How Will Syncrude’s Latest Outage Impact Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) and Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)

| Matt Smith

Syncrude's latest outage is bad news for Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Get Bullish on Crude

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is attractively valued play on the increasingly bullish outlook for crude.

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Energy Stocks

Is This the Hottest Merger to Occur in the Energy Patch in 2018?

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) are poised to merge, creating a top-tier upstream oil company.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This the Best Gold Mining Junior to Play Higher Gold?

| Matt Smith

Get ready for firmer gold by investing in Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL).

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Energy Stocks

OPEC Agrees to Boost Production: What Does This Mean for Canada’s Energy Patch?

| Matt Smith

The decline in the uncertainty surrounding the outlook for oil is a boon for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Canadian…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) the Best Way to Hedge Against a Trade War?

| Matt Smith

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG) Up by 12% Over the Last Month?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker gold Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) is poised to soar.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO) Canada’s Top Oil Sands Stock?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil by investing in Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) Is Poised to Soar Once Production Commences

| Matt Smith

Get ready for gold to rebound by investing in Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG).

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