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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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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Is the Teck Resources Ltd. Rally Over?

| Ryan Vanzo

Has the rally caused Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) to become overpriced?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Natural Resources Limited Cut its Dividend?

| Ryan Vanzo

Will a ratings downgrade push Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) to reduce its dividend?

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Tech Stocks

Is Amaya Inc. About to Buy Intertain Group Ltd.?

| Ryan Vanzo

Intertain Group Ltd. (TSX:IT) has been surging on rumours that it will be taken over by Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: How Long Until Things Turn Ugly?

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're looking to invest in Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), analyzing its debt and hedging program is a must.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation Starts to Panic

| Ryan Vanzo

A lower credit rating seems to have forced Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) to make some drastic moves.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

How Exxon Mobil Corporation Is Helping Imperial Oil Limited

| Ryan Vanzo

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) shares significant resources, both human and financial, with Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Investing

This Successful Real Estate Company Just Hit a 52-Week Low

| Ryan Vanzo

The last six months have been a rare dip for Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A).

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Energy Stocks

How Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited Managing the Downturn?

| Ryan Vanzo

With falling production, high debt levels, and onerous capital expenditure needs, how does Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) plan to…

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Energy Stocks

Why Is Teck Resources Ltd. up Nearly 100% in 30 Days?

| Ryan Vanzo

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is rebounding, but for how long?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did New Flyer Industries Inc. Hit All-Time Highs Last Week?

| Ryan Vanzo

New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) is a fantastic company. Are shares getting a bit overheated though?

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

When Will Suncor Energy Inc. Stop Burning Cash?

| Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) hasn't had a strong underlying business for some time. Can that change?

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Investing

Here’s Why Bombardier, Inc. Can Never Beat Boeing Co

| Ryan Vanzo

One thing is holding Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) back from matching Boeing Co's (NYSE:BA) success.

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Why Is Shopify Inc. up Over 20% in the Past Week?

| Ryan Vanzo

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) continues to prove that it can grow at impressive rates.

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Energy Stocks

Why Was Precision Drilling Corporation Stock up 50% Last Week?

| Ryan Vanzo

Shares of Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) are rocketing higher. Is the rebound for real?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy Enbridge Inc. for its 4.5% Dividend

| Ryan Vanzo

Dividend investors should be wary of owning Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. Staging a Comeback?

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're an oil bull, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has plenty of long-term upside.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What Will Stop Encana Corporation’s Slide?

| Ryan Vanzo

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) may revert to survival mode if oil doesn't rebound this year.

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Energy Stocks

The Market Loves Raging River Exploration Inc.

| Ryan Vanzo

Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) is finding a way to succeed as an oil and gas producer.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Enbridge Inc. Delay $5 Billion in Spending?

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is delaying some major projects. Should you be concerned?

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Investing

Why Did Air Canada Drop 12%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Is this a limited-time opportunity to add to an investment in Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B)?

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Just Got Some Major News

| Ryan Vanzo

This week may mark a major turning point for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: This 4.2% Dividend Is Worth Buying

| Ryan Vanzo

The management team at Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) is taking a counter-intuitive approach that may result in long-term wealth for…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited: The Next Dividend to Fall?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) may have saved itself long before oil prices fell.

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Bank Stocks

Housing Prices Were up 17% Last Month: Is This a Bubble?

| Ryan Vanzo

Is there 50%+ downside for banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO)?

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Energy Stocks

Why Didn’t Baytex Energy Corp. Participate in the Oil Rally?

| Ryan Vanzo

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) looks like a lottery ticket at this point.

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Dividend Stocks

A Safe, Regulated Utility That No One’s Talking About

| Ryan Vanzo

The privatization of Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is giving investors a limited-time opportunity for a growing income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get a Big, Reliable Dividend With Renewable Energy

| Ryan Vanzo

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) has proven its ability to generate high free cash flows and dividends, all with a…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What if Oil Doesn’t Rebound This Year?

| Ryan Vanzo

If oil doesn't rebound soon, companies such as MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG), Paramount Resources, Ltd. (TSX:POU), Penn West Petroleum Ltd.…

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Tech Stocks

Will BlackBerry Ltd. Ditch Hardware Altogether?

| Ryan Vanzo

It's increasingly obvious that BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) should stop producing smartphones.

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Energy Stocks

Last Time Teck Resources Ltd. Hit $5, Shares Rose 568%: Is That Possible Again?

| Ryan Vanzo

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has a business segment that could add up to $1.2 billion in profits.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Renewable Energy Companies With Big Yields

| Ryan Vanzo

Looking to diversify your energy risk? Check out Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE), Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE), and Hydro…

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Dividend Stocks

Emera Inc. Has Created a Dividend Dynasty

| Ryan Vanzo

Following Emera Inc.'s (TSX:EMA) acquisition of TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE), dividends should continue growing at about 8% a year.

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Energy Stocks

Is Every Oil Sands Project Doomed?

| Ryan Vanzo

Companies such as Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) have invested billions…

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Energy Stocks

Can Baytex Energy Corp. Survive?

| Ryan Vanzo

The future of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) may be decided by a single metric.

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Investing

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Doesn’t Care About Falling Markets

| Ryan Vanzo

Even after outperforming the market for five straight years, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) isn't on most investors' radars.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Semafo Inc. Finds Mining Success in Africa

| Ryan Vanzo

There are plenty of reasons to choose West African miner Semafo Inc. (TSX:SMF) over more popular names such as Barrick…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. CEO Vows to Protect the Dividend

| Ryan Vanzo

At 3.6%, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) certainly doesn't have the highest yield in the industry, but it's likely safe.

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Bank Stocks

National Bank of Canada’s 5.4% Dividend Deserves More Attention

| Ryan Vanzo

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has some attractive advantages against Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Energy Stocks

How Has Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. Avoided the Oil Rout?

| Ryan Vanzo

The management team at Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:AAV)(NYSE:AAV) has positioned the business to thrive in a low-price environment.

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Investing

2 High-Growth Stocks on Sale

| Ryan Vanzo

The market has unfairly punished Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) and ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA).

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