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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

1 High-Quality Gold Mining Junior That Offers Considerable Upside

| Matt Smith

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) moves closer to commencing operations making it an attractive play on higher gold.

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Energy Stocks

1 Important Trend That Will Benefit This Low-Cost Natural Gas Producer

| Matt Smith

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is poised to unlock value for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner Offering Considerable Upside

| Matt Smith

Get ready for gold's next rally by investing in attractively valued precious metals miner McEwen Mining Inc. (TSX:MUX)(NYSE:MUX).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Miner to Take Advantage of the Optimistic Outlook for Nickel

| Matt Smith

Growing demand and emerging supply constraints for nickel make now the time to buy Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S).

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 1-Time Energy Patch Darling the Best Way to Play Higher Oil?

| Matt Smith

Crescent Pôint Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NSYE:CPG) rally is lagging behind oil offering an attractive opportunity for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget About Oil: 1 Renewable Energy Stock for Long-Term Income and Growth

| Matt Smith

After misfiring for years, Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is ready to soar and unlock considerable value for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Now Up by 50%, This Energy Stock Is Still One of the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil by investing in Baytex Energy Inc. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it All Over for Tahoe Resources Inc.?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that it may take Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) more time than anticipated to recommence operations at its…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

1 Top Dividend Growth Stock Yielding 4% for Every Investor

| Matt Smith

Boost income and growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) which reported solid first quarter 2018 results.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This 6% Dividend a Safe Investment?

| Matt Smith

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) reported a poor first quarter 2018.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Junior Miner the Best Play on a Rebound in Silver?

| Matt Smith

Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX:FVI)(NYSE:FSM) is ready to soar, as the outlook for silver improves.

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Energy Stocks

Is Painted Pony Energy Ltd. a Stock to Be Avoided?

| Matt Smith

Despite natural gas's prolonged slump, Painted Pony Energy Ltd. (TSX:PONY) is shaping up to be an appealing investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Best Dividend-Growth Stock to Take Advantage of Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil prices and growing demand for energy infrastructure by investing in Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Attractively Valued Miner to Boost Your Exposure to Silver

| Matt Smith

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) appears attractively valued and is ready to soar when silver rallies.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Non-Energy Stock Poised to Benefit From Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Benefit from the increased optimism surrounding oil by investing in Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB).

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Energy Stocks

1 Oil Sands Giant That’s Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Integrated energy major Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) will soar higher as oil prices rally further.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Key Stock to Diversify, Enhance Returns, and Reduce Risk

| Matt Smith

Boost returns and diversify across industries and jurisdictions by investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH).

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Driller Is an Attractive Play on Higher Oil

| Matt Smith

Bet on higher oil by investing in Gran Tierra Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE).

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Energy Stocks

An Attractive 8% Yield for Every Income-Hungry Investor

| Matt Smith

Boost your income by investing in Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF).

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Energy Stocks

Is This Driller Canada’s Top Oil Stock?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil by investing in Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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Energy Stocks

A Diversified Canadian Oil Stock Is Getting Ready to Unlock Value

| Matt Smith

Husky Energy Inc.'s (TSX:HSE) failure to keep pace with oil's rally has created an opportunity for investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Hudbay Minerals Inc. Is Attractively Valued and Ready to Grow

| Matt Smith

Base metals miner Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) is ready for its next leg-up because of the upbeat outlook for copper…

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Energy Stocks

This Formerly Bankrupt Oil Company Is Focused on Unlocking Value

| Matt Smith

Frontera Energy Corp. (TSX:FEC) will benefit from higher oil and appears ready to unlock value for investors, but its reputation…

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

Don’t Ignore Emerging Markets: Invest in Fairfax India Holdings Corp.

| Matt Smith

Boost growth by investing in Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Attractively Valued Junior Gold Miner Poised to Soar

| Matt Smith

Pretium Resources Inc.'s (TSX:PVG)(NYSE:PVG) poor performance has created an opportunity for investors seeking to bet on higher gold.

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Energy Stocks

Not Every Electric Utility Is Created Equal

| Matt Smith

Electric utility Atlantic Power Corporation (TSX:ATP) is shaping up as a value trap to be avoided by investors.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Boost Growth and Diversification

| Matt Smith

Reduce investment risk and boost diversification by investing in Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Junior Gold Miner to Play Higher Gold

| Matt Smith

Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA) is poised to soar when gold rebounds.

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Energy Stocks

2 Attractively Valued Energy Stocks That Are Ready to Soar

| Matt Smith

Light oil producers Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) are unlocking considerable value for investors.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

2 Heavy Oil Producers to Benefit From Higher Oil Prices

| Matt Smith

Cash in higher oil by investing in Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) and BlackPearl Resources Inc. (TSX:PXX).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Infrastructure Stock That Will Benefit From Higher Commodities

| Matt Smith

Firmer metals and higher oil prices will drive increased earnings for Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Will Renewed Geopolitical Tensions Lead to $100 Oil?

| Matt Smith

Canadian Energy companies such as Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are poised to benefit from…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Bank Stock to Benefit From an Improving U.S. Economy

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from stronger U.S. economic growth.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Diversify Into Emerging Markets

| Matt Smith

Geographically diversify your portfolio by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

Is There More Upside Ahead for Teck Resources Ltd.?

| Matt Smith

Firmer metals prices and rising oil bode well for Teck Resource Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Junior Gold Miners That Could Easily Double

| Matt Smith

Lunding Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) and Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL) have the potential to soar once production commences at the mines…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Miners to Cash In on the Buoyant Outlook for Metals

| Matt Smith

The solid outlook for metals will boost First Quantum Mineral Ltd.'s (TSX:FM) and HudBay Minerals Inc.'s (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) performances.

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Energy Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. a Contrarian Buy or a Value Trap?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Cameco Corp.'s (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) much anticipated recovery may never eventuate.

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Natural Gas Stock for Investors to Consider

| Matt Smith

Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is poised to unlock value for investors, despite weaker natural gas.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Renewable Energy Stocks for Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Boost your portfolio's income and growth by adding Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE).

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