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Author: Ryan Vanzo

Ryan has been covering public equities for more than a decade. He has worked on the investment research teams for several multi-billion dollar hedge funds in San Francisco and New York. His love of stocks is only surpassed by his passion for fish tacos.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) or MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG)?

| Ryan Vanzo

It's a buyer's market for Canadian energy stocks right now. Which bargain stocks should you scoop up, Husky Energy Inc.…

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) or Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF)?

| Ryan Vanzo

As the cannabis industry matures, picking the right stocks becomes increasingly important. Should you be buying Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB)…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG) or Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian energy stocks have been crushed recently, but don't be buying just any stock. Take a closer look at Crescent…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE) or Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Shares of Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) have been crushed by the market. Which stock is the best…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Mining Stock Just Tripled: Here’s Why You Should Pay Attention

| Ryan Vanzo

Imperial Metals Corp (TSX:III) stock has tripled, yet its market value is still under $400 million. Could this small-cap winner…

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Bank Stocks

3 Tricks to Maximize Your RRSP Portfolio Value

| Ryan Vanzo

Whether you're investing in growth stocks like Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) or stable dividend payers like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS),…

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Energy Stocks

Stay Away From These 3 Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

You'll want to read this if you own these stocks: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (TSX:NDM),…

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Cannabis Stocks

This Cannabis Stock Is Down 40%: Read This Before You Buy

| Ryan Vanzo

Can Namaste Technologies Inc (TSXV:N) repeat the successes of other cannabis stocks like Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO)? Let's find out.

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Dividend Stocks

Prepare for a Recession With This Bulletproof Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B) looks like your best bet at withstanding a potential recession.

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Tech Stocks

This Space Exploration Stock Just Hit $5 Per Share

| Ryan Vanzo

Maxar Technologies Inc (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) is down 90% in just six months. Is this your best chance at capitalizing on the…

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Buy Tesla Inc (NYSE:TSLA) Stock Before Considering Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC)

| Ryan Vanzo

Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC)(NYSE:LAC) is a secret way to benefit from the success of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock.

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Investing

Buy and Hold These 3 Stocks Forever

| Ryan Vanzo

Gain access to Canada's Warren Buffett with Fairfax India Holdings Corp (TSX:FIH.U), Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH), and Fairfax India Holdings…

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Dividend Stocks

This Energy Stock Just Announced a Reliable 6.6% Dividend

| Ryan Vanzo

ARC Resources Ltd (TSX:ARX) recently announced that it will stand by its 6.6% dividend. Should investors trust this sky-high payout?

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Sell Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE) Stock Today

| Ryan Vanzo

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) faces several hurdles that could ruin the company. Here are the top three reasons to stay…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Precious Metals Stocks Under $5 Per Share

| Ryan Vanzo

Volatility can provide great buying opportunities for underfollowed precious metals stocks. Here's a closer look at Dundee Precious Metals Inc…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB) Stock Jump 47%?

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has been flying higher this year. Here's what you need to know.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Cannabis Stocks Under $10 a Share

| Ryan Vanzo

Looking for breakout cannabis stocks? Check out Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD), OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI), and Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO).

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Dividend Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B) Might Kill This Canadian Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp (TSX:WTE) stock has taken a dip after investors became concerned with the strength of its customers…

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Tech Stocks

Why Apple Inc. Will Acquire Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(USA)

| Ryan Vanzo

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) would be the perfect suitor for Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). Here's why a deal makes a ton of…

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Investing

Here’s Why This High-Growth Stock Fell 50%

| Ryan Vanzo

BRP Inc (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) has tumbled hard since its highs of 2018. Is the stock now a steal?

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Investing

How Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS) Stock Can Double in Price

| Ryan Vanzo

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has dipped 30% in recent months, providing a clear path to 100% upside.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Follow Warren Buffett’s Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Bet

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) has owned shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) in the past. What does the Oracle…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) Stock Up 30%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) shares are moving higher, quickly. Should you start to pay attention? Here's what you need to know.

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Investing

Will Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Benefit From the Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) Crisis?

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has an opportunity to seize on troubles at Boeing Co (NYSE:BA). How much can shareholders benefit?

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Dividend Stocks

Can Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Save the Canadian Oil Sector?

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is well positioned to take advantage of turmoil rocking Canada's energy sector.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stock Battle: Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI) or Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) are two gold-mining heavy weights. Which stock is most attractive today?

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ) the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B) of Energy?

| Ryan Vanzo

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) has built immense value for shareholders. Can Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) do the same for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Utility Stocks at 52-Week Highs

| Ryan Vanzo

Which utility stocks are investors happy to own? Check out ATCO LTD (TSX:ACO.X), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and Algonquin Power & Utilities…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is This $15 Billion Precious Metals Stock Up 60%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (TSX:WPM) has shot higher by 60% in just a few months. While competitors are struggling, what's…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stock Battle: Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE) or Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) have seen their share prices pummeled in recent months. Which stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Small-Cap Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

| Ryan Vanzo

Looking for small-cap bargain stocks? Check out Peyto Exploration & Development Corp (TSX:PEY), MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG), and Westshore Terminals…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Stock Battle: Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) or Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) and Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) are taking the cannabis market by storm, but which…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Mid-Cap Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

| Ryan Vanzo

Mid-cap stocks can offer the stability of larger companies with the growth prospects of small-caps. Check out these three bargains:…

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Dividend Stocks

This Sleepy Utility Stock Is up 30%: What’s Going On?

| Ryan Vanzo

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) stock has surged in recent months, but this could still be a great buying opportunity.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Is This Cannabis Stock Up 62%?

| Ryan Vanzo

OrganiGram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI) isn't as popular as Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) or Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO), but it has…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Large-Cap Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

| Ryan Vanzo

These three large-cap stocks are now in the market's bargain bin: Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (TSX:FFH),…

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Energy Stocks

3 Promising Industrial Stocks Under $5

| Ryan Vanzo

Take a closer look at these stocks thrown into the bargain bin: Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), Ballard Power Systems Inc (TSX:BLDP)(NYSE:BLDP),…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock up 28%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is benefiting from new regulation and big purchases by a famous investor. Here's what you need…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield REIT Stocks Under $7

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're looking to build exposure to real estate, check out these REIT stocks: BTB Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:BTB.UN),…

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Investing

How Justin Trudeau Is Destroying This Canadian Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) stock has been under pressure, but complications from its relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are…

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