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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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Dividend Stocks

Can This 12% REIT Dividend Be Trusted?

| Ryan Vanzo

Slate Office REIT (TSX:SOT.UN) has a six-year history of paying market-leading dividends. Now with a yield of 12.4%, can the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Superior Plus Corp. (TSX:SPB) Is As Good As It Gets

| Ryan Vanzo

Superior Plus Corp. (TSX:SPB) has paid out $2 billion in dividends since 1996, more than its entire current market cap.…

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Investing

Why Has BRP Inc (TSX:DOO)(USA) Fallen 40%?

| Ryan Vanzo

If the fundamentals appear strong for BRP Inc (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO), why has the stock plunged in recent months?

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Dividend Stocks

Will Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) Boost the Stock Price of WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA)?

| Ryan Vanzo

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is ordering additional Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), potentially turning it into an international powerhouse.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Warren Buffett Buying Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett now owns nearly 1% of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). Should you follow suit?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp’s (TSX:ABX) Hostile Bid for Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) a Farce?

| Ryan Vanzo

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) was set to merge with Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) until Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) swooped it. What exactly is…

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Investing

Want to Cash in on the Health & Wellness Craze? Buy This Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX:JWEL) is a market leader in an attractive industry. A recent dip has provided a limited-time buying…

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Investing

Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) Stock Is Down 39%: Here’s Why the Market Is Wrong

| Ryan Vanzo

Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) isn't a growth story anymore, but the recent dip provides a buying opportunity in what otherwise is…

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Energy Stocks

Why Did SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) Stock Drop 27%?

| Ryan Vanzo

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) dropped 27% in a single trading session last month. With shares still beaten down, is now…

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Investing

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy CARGOJET (TSX:CJT) Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're buying a Canadian air company this year, CARGOJET ORD (TSX:CJT) should be at the top of your list.

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Investing

Is Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF) the Next Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF) is positioned to take the cannabis market by storm, becoming the next Cronos Group Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the Ontario Government Destroy Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) should continue to deliver 5% dividends for years to come, but one major risk remains.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: This Reliable Utility Dividend Just Hit 5%

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) has a multi-decade record of success. With its dividend over 5%, investors can now build a…

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Dividend Stocks

Meet the Newest Dividend Machine: Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX)

| Ryan Vanzo

Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX) currently sports a 3.6% dividend, but key assets are in place to double or triple this payout…

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Energy Stocks

The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd (TSX:IMO) Just Went to War With Alberta’s Government

| Ryan Vanzo

The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) just blasted the Alberta government. What happened and why does it matter?

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Energy Stocks

Did Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) Dodge a Bullet With MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) made a failed $6.4 billion bid for MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG) last year. Husky shareholders should…

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Energy Stocks

Are the Good Times Over for Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B)?

| Ryan Vanzo

Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) just finished its best year in history, but how long will the good times last?

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Energy Stocks

MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG) Can Double its Free Cash Flow if This Happens

| Ryan Vanzo

MEG Energy Corp (TSX:MEG) thinks it's about to double its excess cash flow, but should you trust the numbers?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lundin Gold Inc (TSX:LUG) Is Entering a Pivotal Year: Is it Time to Buy?

| Ryan Vanzo

Lundin Gold Inc (TSX:LUG) is entering a pivotal year, where one of its biggest projects in history should begin production.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) May Go on Steroids This Year

| Ryan Vanzo

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) is boosting production and lowering costs just as copper prices are prepared to spike.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) Triple Yet Again?

| Ryan Vanzo

Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) has a volatile history, but if you understand the underlying drivers, you can triple your investment…

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Investing

Only Brave Investors Should Consider Cascades Inc (TSX:CAS)

| Ryan Vanzo

Cascades Inc (TSX:CAS) is in a volatile business, but long term shareholders may have a chance to buy stock at…

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Dividend Stocks

The World’s Largest Methanol Producer Is Now on Sale

| Ryan Vanzo

Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) stock is a bumpy ride, but for patient investors, today looks like a great entry point.

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Dividend Stocks

Premium Brands Holdings Corp (TSX:PBH) Could Be a Dividend Machine in 24 Months

| Ryan Vanzo

Premium Brands Holdings Corp (TSX:PBH) stock is now on sale. That's great news for investors looking to add a long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Earn a Tax-Free 6% Income With This Dividend Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Rogers Sugar Inc (TSX:RSI) has positioned itself to provide investors with a long-term, reliable income stream for years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Trust This 8.5% Dividend From Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX:VET)

| Ryan Vanzo

Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) has a history of proven success. Now armed with an 8.5% dividend yield, income investors should…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR) Is Riding the Biggest Growth Story of the Century

| Ryan Vanzo

Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) has been volatile over the past decade, but long-investors should consider taking a stake at current prices.

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Investing

Meghan Markle Is Giving This Canadian Fashion Stock a Big Boost

| Ryan Vanzo

Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) received a short-term boost from the royal family, but there are several long-term reasons to invest in…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors Need to Look at Bausch Health Companies Inc (TSX:BHC)

| Ryan Vanzo

Bausch Health Companies Inc (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) has been engulfed with negative sentiment, but the decade ahead is bright.

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Defeat Amazon?

| Ryan Vanzo

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been a growth investor's dream, but is its sky-high valuation finally catching up to it?

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Dividend Stocks

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) Gives You 5% Income With Predictable Growth

| Ryan Vanzo

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) has a management capable of producing high income streams with long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Own a Piece of Canada’s Busiest Port

| Ryan Vanzo

Westshore Terminals Investment Corp (TSX:WTE) owns and operates a major commodity terminal in Canada's largest shipping centre: the Port of…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Shipping Company Is Crushing United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

| Ryan Vanzo

TFI International Inc (TSX:TFII) stock dropped 20% into value territory. Is now the time to snap up shares?

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Dividend Stocks

This $600 Million Energy Stock Has a Hidden $2.2 Billion Asset

| Ryan Vanzo

Just Energy Group Inc (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) has a 11.2% dividend with a massive asset not accounted for on its balance sheet.

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Investing

A Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Is Imploding: Sell This 1 Stock Now

| Ryan Vanzo

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX:ZZZ)

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Can Nearly Guarantee You Steady Income

| Ryan Vanzo

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc (TSX:INE) provides a predictable dividend payout with some low-risk opportunities for growth.

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Investing

2 Cannabis Stocks: Buy 1 and Sell the Other

| Ryan Vanzo

Two different stories are unfolding for Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) and Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON).

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 RRSP Dividend Stocks for 2019

| Ryan Vanzo

If you contribute to an RRSP, take a closer look at Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Inter Pipeline…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors Need to Know North America’s Fastest-Growing Fuel Company

| Ryan Vanzo

Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX:PKI) is generating a tonne of cash, making the current valuation a steal.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s Why Ero Copper Corp (TSX:ERO) Stock Could Triple Again

| Ryan Vanzo

Ero Copper Corp (TSX:ERO) is entering a perfect market for copper, with long-term prices expected to increase. Should you be…

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