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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

The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Weak Commodities Prices the New Normal?

| Matt Smith

Long-term fundamental indicators for commodities highlight that the rally in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why I’m Not Following in Soros’s Footsteps by Buying Barrick Gold Corp.

| Matt Smith

There are signs that now is not the time to obtain exposure to gold miners such as Barrick Gold Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

Can the Oil Rally Save These 2 Zombie Oil Companies?

| Matt Smith

The recent rally in crude has given hope to Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), but…

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Bank Stocks

Could a U.S.-Style Housing Meltdown Occur in Canada?

| Matt Smith

Why the claims of a U.S.-style housing meltdown occurring in Canada and the shorting of Canadian banks, such as Toronto-Dominion…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Another Zombie Energy Company?

| Matt Smith

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) on the brink of bankruptcy?

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Energy Stocks

Why the Outlook for Oil Remains Pessimistic

| Matt Smith

The optimism surrounding oil and the outlook for companies such as Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) and Continental Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLR)…

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Bank Stocks

Dispelling 3 Myths About Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the most shorted stock on the TSX, but much of this negative interest is based on…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Sell Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

There are signs that the rally in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is overblown.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why the Short Interest in Bank of Nova Scotia Is Unjustified

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of the most heavily shorted Canadian banks because of worries about the housing…

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Energy Stocks

Why I Remain Bullish on Parex Resources Inc. Despite Weak Oil

| Matt Smith

Colombian-based Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) offers one of the best ways to play the rally in crude.

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada: A Contrarian Bet on Canada’s Economic Recovery

| Matt Smith

Take a closer look at why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is an attractive play on Canada's economy.

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons Why Whitecap Resources Inc. Is 1 of the Best Ways to Play Higher Oil Prices

| Matt Smith

Make a bet on higher oil prices with Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks With Yields Over 5% for Income-Hungry Investors

| Matt Smith

Looking for income and growth? Then look no further than Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL),…

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Dividend Stocks

How Safe Are the 3 Top Dividend Yields on the S&P/TSX 60?

| Matt Smith

Are the three highest yields on the S&P/TSX 60 Index, which are paid by Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT),…

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Energy Stocks

2 Reasons Why Higher Oil Prices Are on the Way

| Matt Smith

Reduced capital spending by energy majors and large upstream companies such as Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU),…

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Is Still Struggling to Survive

| Matt Smith

Despite the recent rally in crude, it is premature to believe that Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) will be able…

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Energy Stocks

2 Key Lessons From the Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. Train Wreck

| Matt Smith

The debt restructuring of Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. (TSX:PRE) highlights just what can go wrong with heavily leveraged oil…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Is Among the Best Ways to Play Crude

| Matt Smith

Why Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is fast shaping up as one of the best plays on the rebound in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 of the Best Stocks to Play the Rally in Silver

| Matt Smith

Cash in on the impending rally in silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW), First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG), and Great…

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Energy Stocks

Has Oil Really Bottomed?

| Matt Smith

The bottom for oil may be in, but don't count on a sustained rally in the foreseeable future. Penn West…

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Investing

Why TransAlta Corporation Remains an Unattractive Investment

| Matt Smith

There are still a range of headwinds that will continue to impact TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) for some time.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why First Quantum Minerals Limited Could Still Breach its Financial Covenants

| Matt Smith

The poor outlook for copper and other metals will continue to impact First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) for some time…

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Energy Stocks

Will Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Be Next to Restructure its Debt?

| Matt Smith

There are signs that Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not survive the oil rout in its current form.

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Bank Stocks

Why I Remain Bullish on Canadian Western Bank Despite the Rout in Crude

| Matt Smith

Despite the economic slump in the energy patch, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is an attractive investment.

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Energy Stocks

Why the Collapse in Crude Is Creating the Next Supply Shock

| Matt Smith

See how the savage cuts to capital expenditures and production by energy companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and…

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Bank Stocks

3 Strategies for Managing the Risks Associated With Volatile Markets

| Matt Smith

Learn to manage market volatility with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. the Best Way to Play the Rebound in Crude?

| Matt Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) continues to go from strength to strength.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Teck Resources Ltd.’s Share Price Will Tumble Again

| Matt Smith

Don't risk investing in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), even after its recent rally.

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Bank Stocks

How Risky Is Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is facing considerable short-term headwinds.

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Energy Stocks

Why the Energy Patch Remains a Risky Bet

| Matt Smith

Don't bet on a recovery in oil and heavily levered energy stocks such as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) any…

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Dividend Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy This 6% Yield

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is well positioned to take advantage of the shortfall in global infrastructure and continue its…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying Stocks to Benefit From the Trend to Renewable Energy

| Matt Smith

Take advantage of the trend to clean renewable energy with Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP),…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Eldorado Gold Corp. Worthy of Your Consideration?

| Matt Smith

Despite recent write-downs and a massive fourth-quarter loss, Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is still worthy of some consideration.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time for Pacific Exploration and Production to Turn Off the Lights?

| Matt Smith

The impending failure of Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. (TSX:PRE) highlights the risks associated with investing in overleveraged oil companies…

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Energy Stocks

This Threat to Canada’s Oil Sands Is Bigger Than the Rout in Crude

| Matt Smith

The sharp collapse in crude isn't the only threat to Canada's oil sands and energy majors such as Suncor Energy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Is a Solid Long-Term Investment

| Matt Smith

There are a range of tailwinds that enhance Silver Wheaton Corp.'s (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) long-term outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Take Advantage of the Move to Renewable Energy With Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P.

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one of the best ways to gain renewable energy exposure.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Western Bank: A Contrarian Play on the Rally in Crude

| Matt Smith

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) remains undervalued and offers an opportunity to take advantage of the recent oil rally.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Despite the Rally in Commodities, Investors Should Avoid Miners

| Matt Smith

The outlook for key commodities such as steel-making coal and copper remains poor, making Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Can Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Survive?

| Matt Smith

Even after the recent rally in crude, there are signs that Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not make it…

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