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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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Dividend Stocks

How Uncertain Is the Outlook for Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H)?

| Matt Smith

Hydro One Ltd.'s (TSX:H) recent sell-off has created an opportunity for income-hungry investors.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Bet on Gold’s Next Rally by Investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)

| Matt Smith

Get ready for gold to rebound by investing in Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR).

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Energy Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)

| Matt Smith

Don't be deterred by weaker oil, Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is poised to soar.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canada’s Heavy Oil Crisis Worsening?

| Matt Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is well placed to offset the risks posed by Canadian heavy oil's steep discount.

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Driller Is Among the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Colombia's election result reaffirms why Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is a top way to play higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Get Ready for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) to Soar

| Matt Smith

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has failed to keep pace with oil's latest rally creating an attractive opportunity for energy…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

How Bleak Is the Outlook for Crude?

| Matt Smith

Don't let weaker oil deter you from investing in Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET) Canada’s Best Play on 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

Why Higher Interest Rates Shouldn’t Turn Investors Away From Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)

| Matt Smith

Don't be concerned by rising interest rates, Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) remains one of the most attractive ways of playing…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) Is Attractively Valued and Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Get ready for higher oil by investing in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are poised to unlock considerable value.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Dividend Stock Every Investor Should Have in Their TFSA

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) offers a unique mix of growth and defensive characteristics, making it an ideal stock for any…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will the Outlook for Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO) Improve?

| Matt Smith

Events in Guatemala indicate that Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) outlook remains uncertain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest News Bodes Well for Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF)

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the uncertainty surrounding Labrador Iron Ore Corporation's (TSX:LIF) 2018 outlook is over.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Remains a Buy Despite the Turmoil in Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

Second-quarter 2018 results indicate there is a strong year ahead for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

Are Higher Interest Rates Truly Bad News for Utilities?

| Matt Smith

Regardless of recent interest rate hikes, Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) is an attractively valued investment after its latest pullback.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is Canada Experiencing a Heavy Oil Crisis?

| Matt Smith

A lower discount for Canadian heavy crude will be a boon for oil sands producers Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) and…

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Energy Stocks

Ignore the Short Sellers: Get Ready for Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) to Unlock Further Value

| Matt Smith

Enbridge Inc.'s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) latest pullback has created an opportunity for investors seeking exposure to higher oil and critical energy infrastructure.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

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

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) reported stellar results, despite the negative attention from short sellers.

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Energy Stocks

What Do the Latest Developments Mean for OPEC and Oil?

| Matt Smith

Upstream oil producers Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are capable of weathering weaker oil.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) Canada’s Best Growth Stock?

| Matt Smith

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) is unlocking value for investors, which will propel its stock higher.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Canadian Drillers to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX), Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY), and Obsidian Energy Inc. (TSX:OBE)(NYSE:OBE) are attractively priced ways to play…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) the Best and Least-Risky Way to Play Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

Oil sands giant Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains a firm favourite for investors seeking to profit from higher oil.

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Energy Stocks

Oil’s Latest Developments Make Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) an Unattractive Investment

| Matt Smith

First-quarter 2018 results indicate why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is an unappealing play on higher oil.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Secular Trend That Will Boost This Utility’s Growth and Profitability

| Matt Smith

Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) will grow at a solid clip because of the push to renewable sources of…

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Energy Stocks

1 Natural Gas Driller Poised to Double in Value

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) will soar in value because of unique market conditions in Colombia.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Bet on Precious Metals and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)?

| Matt Smith

Hedge against growing uncertainty by investing in Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Secular Trend That Will Cause This Stock to Soar

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) delivered a solid first quarter 2018 and is primed to grow.

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Energy Stocks

What Do Oil’s Latest Developments Mean for Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)

| Matt Smith

Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) is poised to unlock considerable value for investors, regardless of oil's latest weakness.

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Energy Stocks

Which Pipeline Stock Is the Best Investment?

| Matt Smith

Despite the naysayers, heavily indebted Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an attractively valued way to play higher crude.

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Energy Stocks

1 Oil Sands Stock That’s Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Bet on higher oil by investing in Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock That Belongs in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

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

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Energy Stocks

1 Oil Stock That Has Soared by 45% and Will Rally Further

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is poised to surge higher as oil rises.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Oil Stocks to Own Regardless of Crude’s Latest Weakness

| Matt Smith

Get ready for oil's next leg up by investing in Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) and Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What Does Oil’s Latest Pullback Mean for This Oil Sands Stock?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker oil prices, MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) is an attractive play on higher crude.

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Energy Stocks

Has Oil Peaked?

| Matt Smith

The latest pullback in crude is bad news for heavy oil producers such as Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH), BlackPearl Resources…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Despite an Improved 1st-Quarter 2018, the Outlook for Cameco Corp. Remains Poor

| Matt Smith

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) still appears to be a value trap.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This the Best Miner to Cash in on Higher Base Metal Prices?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on firmer copper and the improving outlook for the global economy by investing in First Quantum Minerals Ltd.…

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Energy Stocks

Trump, Iran, and the OPEC Deal: Are Higher Oil Prices Over?

| Matt Smith

The end of the OPEC deal could spell the end of higher prices, once again threatening the plans of Canadian…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Underappreciated Silver Miner Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Get ready for higher silver by investing in Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT).

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