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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Hudbay Minerals Inc (TSX:HBM) Stock up 100%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Hudbay Minerals Inc (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) shares are up 100% over the last few months. Can investors count on continued gains?

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks to Profit From the Uranium Boom

| Ryan Vanzo

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Uranium Participation Corp (TSX:U) are great ways to profit from spikes in uranium prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG) Stock Pop 18%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares are on a run. Is it a sign that conditions have turned for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did This Stable REIT Stock Drop 30%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust Unit (TSX:AX.UN) has dropped 30% in recent months, giving it an attractive 4.9% dividend yield.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investing in Gold? This Stock May Be Your Safest Option

| Ryan Vanzo

Buying stock in Sandstorm Gold Ltd (TSX:SSL)(NYSE:SAND) lets you bet on higher gold prices with theoretically less risk.

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Tech Stocks

How Tesla Inc Can Boost the Stock Price of Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC)

| Ryan Vanzo

Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC)(NYSE:LAC) looks like a much better option than Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) when it comes to betting on…

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Investing

Why Did ONEX Corporation (TSX:OCX) Stock Drop 25%?

| Ryan Vanzo

ONEX Corporation (TSX:OCX) stock has always been a great buy following a sizable dip. Is the latest 25% drop yet…

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks for Under $5

| Ryan Vanzo

Bargain hunters should look at these three oil stocks: Storm Resources Ltd (TSX:SRX), Africa Oil Corp (TSX:AOI), and Athabasca Oil…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Promising Mining Stocks Under $5

| Ryan Vanzo

Bargain hunters should take a closer look at Iamgold Corp (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG), Lucara Diamond Corp (TSX:LUC), and Osisko Mining Inc (TSX:OSK).

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Bet on Global Population Growth? Buy This Stock!

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to bet on growing global population? Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(BIP) should be at the top of your research…

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Energy Stocks

Insiders Bought 1 Million Shares of This Small-Cap Oil Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Tamarack-Valley-Energy-Ltd (TSX:TVE) has seen company insiders by more than a million shares since 2017. Should you follow suit?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE) Shareholders: Buy Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:AAV) Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) isn't the stock you think it is. Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:AAV)(NYSE:AAV) looks like a…

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Energy Stocks

Are These 2 Canadian Oil Stocks in Trouble?

| Ryan Vanzo

Precision Drilling Corp (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) and Athabasca Oil Corp (TSX:ATH) are looking like bankruptcy candidates, but if they survive, both stocks…

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Energy Stocks

Is 2019 the Year Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE) Stock Goes to $0?

| Ryan Vanzo

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) shares remain near their all-time lows. Even if energy prices recover, the stock could be in…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Diamond Company Is Striking it Rich in Botswana

| Ryan Vanzo

Lucara Diamond Corp (TSX:LUC) mined more ore and sold more diamond carats than ever before. When will pricing catch up?

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Energy Stocks

3 Small-Cap Commodity Stocks for Bargain Hunters

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're a bargain hunter, take a closer look at Seven Generations Energy Ltd (TSX:VII), Peyto Exploration & Development Corp…

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Investing

Intertape Polymer Group (TSX:ITP) Is the Best Turnaround Stock of 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

Intertape Polymer Group (TSX:ITP) stock has increased by 1,800% since 2011. Management's new growth targets could signal more upside in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) Still Have Massive Upside in 2019?

| Ryan Vanzo

Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) shares continue to drift lower, but pending bad news looks fully priced in. Speculative investors should…

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Energy Stocks

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) Just Showed Why Canadian Oil Sands Stocks Are Dead

| Ryan Vanzo

Read this article now if you own Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) or Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: This 4.2% Dividend Stock Hasn’t Missed a Payment in 15 Years

| Ryan Vanzo

Ag Growth International Inc (TSX:AFN) looks like a low-volatility stock with above-average income potential. RRSP investors need to take a…

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Investing

Should You Buy Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS) or Gildan Activewear Inc (TSX:GIL) Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

Gildan Activewear Inc (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) or Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS)? Both of these apparel stocks have beaten the market in…

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Dividend Stocks

Want 13% Annual Returns? Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) Is Still a Great Bet

| Ryan Vanzo

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) has a dividend yield near 13%. With solid cash flows backing this payout, this stock…

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Energy Stocks

Bet Big on Nuclear Power With Uranium Participation Corp (TSX:U) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Uranium Participation Corp (TSX:U) gives you direct exposure to rising uranium prices. Now looks like a great time to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Create Permanent Passive Income With These 3 REIT Stocks

| Ryan Vanzo

Build a diversified portfolio of income-generating real estate stocks by buying Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest…

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Dividend Stocks

Generate an 8% Passive Income With This Small-Cap REIT Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN) is a small-cap REIT that offers a consistent payout higher than most real estate stocks.

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Energy Stocks

How Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B) Is Pivoting Away From Coal

| Ryan Vanzo

Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is a coal company, right? Not so fast. The next few years could position the company…

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Cannabis Stocks

Does Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) Still Have 300% Upside This Year?

| Ryan Vanzo

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) was my top cannabis stock for 2019. After a run-up, should investors still be bullish?

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE) Has a Hidden $1.6 Billion Bomb on its Balance Sheet

| Ryan Vanzo

Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has put itself into a tough position. This year could unveil its financial weaknesses.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF) Ahead of Fourth-Quarter Earnings?

| Ryan Vanzo

Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) reports fourth quarter earnings on March 14. Here's how you should invest.

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Just Hit 10%: Is it Sustainable?

| Ryan Vanzo

Dorel Industries Inc (TSX:DII.B) has a 10% dividend, but can profits keep up to support this high payout?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (TSX:NDM) the Next First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd (TSX:NDM) stock is volatile, but if you're patient, it could turn into the next First Quantum…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG) Will Become a Cash Flow Machine

| Ryan Vanzo

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is on the verge of heavy free cash flow generation for the first time in…

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Dividend Stocks

Does This Stock Prove That Money Grows on Trees?

| Ryan Vanzo

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) stock is riding high, but investors need to understand a few core parts of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Multi-Bagger Potential

| Ryan Vanzo

Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK), Trican Well Service Ltd (TSX:TCW), and TerraVest Industries Inc (TSX:TVK) all have multi-bagger potential. Which one should…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ) Is Ready to Make This Multi-Billion-Dollar Acquisition

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is primed to benefit from Devon Energy Corp's (NYSE:DVN) hasty exit from Canada.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Pot Stock Just Got Listed on the NYSE: That’s Big News

| Ryan Vanzo

CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) just got listed on the NYSE, but investors should be paying attention to another key development.

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Investing

Profit From Internet Gambling With Stars Group Inc (TSX:TSGI) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Stars Group Inc (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) stock is down 60%, and for good reason. Over the long-term, however, this looks like a…

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Tech Stocks

Want to Capitalize on the Internet of Things? Buy Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is growing quickly off the IoT craze, but will investors profit?

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Bet on Self-Driving Cars? Buy Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Now trading at a historically high free cash flow yield, Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) looks like a long-term buy-and-hold winner.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Royal Nickel Corp (TSX:RNX) Stock Up 600%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Royal Nickel Corp (TSX:RNX) could rise further based on recent gold discoveries. How much upside remains?

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