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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.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Shapes Up as an Attractive Investment

| Matt Smith

Despite a range of headwinds and weak industry fundamentals undermining its outlook, Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) looks attractive as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Outlook for IAMGOLD Corp. Was Upgraded: Does This Makes it the Best Gold Play Under $5?

| Matt Smith

Mid-tier gold miner IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) shapes up to be one of the best plays on gold under $5.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Emera Inc. a Better Dividend Investment Than Fortis Inc.?

| Matt Smith

Electric utilities are good dividend plays. Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) may be among the best known, but Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) isn't…

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Let Disappointing Numbers Deter You From Investing in the Bank of Montreal

| Matt Smith

Headwinds are set to undermine the performance of Canada's big six banks in the foreseeable future, but long-term fundamentals remain…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Enerplus Corp. Remains One of the Best Levered Plays on a Rebound in Crude

| Matt Smith

Weak industry fundamentals continue to create a challenging operating environment for Canadian oil companies, but Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) remains a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Worsening Outlook for Coal Means Investors Should Avoid Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

A weak outlook for metallurgical coal makes Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) a stock to avoid.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Was Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

It is easy to see why the outlook for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) was downgraded, making it a…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is New Gold Inc. Being Targeted so Heavily by Short Sellers?

| Matt Smith

Why heavy short-selling activity makes New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD)(NYSE:NGD) a stock to avoid.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Despite Beating Expectations, Investors Should Avoid First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

| Matt Smith

The bad news is never-ending for investors of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM), with weak industry fundamentals and operational issues…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Was Downgraded; Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Despite its outlook being downgraded, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is one of the best-levered plays for a rebound in oil.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp. Offers the Best Way to Cash in on Silver

| Matt Smith

Silver continues to appear considerably undervalued, making now the time to invest in Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Dividend Stocks

Despite a Bumpy 2014, Manulife Financial Corp. Still Offers Considerable Value

| Matt Smith

Despite analyst concerns over a range of headwinds faced by the life insurance industry, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) offers a…

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Energy Stocks

5 Reasons Why the Rout in Crude Is a Once in a Lifetime Investment Opportunity

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time to be buying quality bargains in the energy patch like Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Emera Inc.?

| Matt Smith

Should you buy shares of electric utility Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) after it has shot up 23% over the last six…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Is a Key Addition to Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) makes sense for income-hungry investors.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.: One of the Best Ways to Weatherproof Your Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Why investors should consider Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) as a means of protecting their portfolio against economic and geopolitical…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Despite weaker oil prices and further cuts to its 2015 guidance, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) still offers value for investors…

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Energy Stocks

Will Investors See More Volatility in the Energy Patch?

| Matt Smith

How to beat growing volatility in the energy patch with companies such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Despite its recent downgrade, weather-proof your portfolio against global economic and geopolitical uncertainty with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

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Investing

Is Now the Time to Bail Out of Boardwalk REIT?

| Matt Smith

The rout in crude is set to impact the performance of Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), making now the time for investors…

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Energy Stocks

Why Long Run Exploration Ltd. Offers Considerable Upside if Oil Rebounds

| Matt Smith

Amid continued volatility in the energy patch, Long Run Exploration Ltd. (TSX:LRE) may be one of the better positioned small…

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Energy Stocks

Why Parex Resources Inc. Is the Best Way to Play the Rebound in Oil

| Matt Smith

Confident that crude prices will rebound? Then Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is one of the best opportunities to cash in…

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Investing

Telus Corporation Upgraded: Is This a Signal to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Looking for a balanced mix of growth and yield? Then look no further than Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), which is well…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company: A Solid Dividend Growth Stock

| Matt Smith

Despite fears of slower Canadian economic growth and declining freight volumes, Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is well positioned to…

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. the Best Way to Play the Rebound in Crude?

| Matt Smith

Confident that crude prices will recover? Then take a closer look at Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The News Keeps Getting Worse for Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

With the commodities boom over and China's construction industry in decline, avoid Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Rout in Crude With 2 Top Energy Buys

| Matt Smith

Despite significantly weaker oil prices, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of the stocks that should be a part of every…

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Dividend Stocks

Cash in on a Stronger U.S. Dollar With Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

A stronger U.S. dollar and a faltering Canadian economy make now the time for investors to take a closer look…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy the Bank of Nova Scotia

| Matt Smith

Depsite growing concerns over the health of the banking sector, now is the time to invest in the Bank of…

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Investing

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. Downgraded: Is it Time to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Is the latest analyst downgrade a meaningful sign to sell Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE)?

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Dividend Chart Every Investor Must See

| Matt Smith

Looking for stable dividend income and growth, then look now further than Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Eldorado Gold Corp. Is Upgraded: Is This a Signal to Buy?

| Matt Smith

Why now is the time to take advantage of stronger gold prices with Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

After Yet Another Dividend Cut, Should You Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Matt Smith

Its plunging share price makes Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) an attractive play on the anticipated rebound in oil prices…

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Energy Stocks

Husky Energy Inc. Is Downgraded: Should Investors Sell?

| Matt Smith

Despite being downgraded, Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) offers a solid opportunity to bet on a rebound in crude prices.

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Dividend Stocks

TransCanada Corp.: A Dividend Chart Every Investor Needs to See

| Matt Smith

Regardless of the controversy surrounding the Keystone Pipeline, TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is one dividend growth stock every investor should consider.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Enerplus Corp. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Despite its outlook being downgraded Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is a solid play for a rebound in crude prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

| Matt Smith

Why investors should ignore the recently downgraded outlook for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife: First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

| Matt Smith

Here's why I think investors should avoid First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Gran Tierra Energy Inc.: A Speculative Play on a Rebound in Crude Prices

| Matt Smith

Looking for a speculative play on a rebound in crude prices? Look no further than Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Rally in Gold May Come to a Premature End

| Matt Smith

Why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are the best bets for a short-term gold rally.

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