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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
Bank Stocks

The Housing Bubble Is Over: Trouble Is Brewing

| Ryan Vanzo

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) was right when it said "the rapidly rising real estate market will end poorly for consumers."

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Energy Stocks

Barclays PLC Says Freehold Royalties Ltd. Will Rise 40%

| Ryan Vanzo

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) has been lauded by Wall Street. Is the big upside for real?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Will Grow Gold Production Like a Weed

| Ryan Vanzo

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is proving to be the best in the business.

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Energy Stocks

Will Iran Send Oil Prices Plummeting?

| Ryan Vanzo

Even if oil refuses to rally, Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) looks like a solid pick.

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Bank Stocks

More Trouble for the Loonie? U.S. Inflation Is Rising

| Ryan Vanzo

New inflation data along with research from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) doesn't bode…

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Energy Stocks

Rising Oil Volatility: Suncor Energy Inc.’s CEO Has Some Words of Warning

| Ryan Vanzo

After settling its contract dispute with CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE:CEO), Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) may be a safe haven.

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Bank Stocks

How Does Your Debt Compare to the Average Canadian’s Debt?

| Ryan Vanzo

Companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) will likely face mounting pressures.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Housing Prices Are Slowing Down: 3 Reasons to Worry

| Ryan Vanzo

There's been troubling news from Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

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Energy Stocks

Will Alberta Become a Renewable Energy Powerhouse?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) may end up being a major benefactor of recent government actions.

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Energy Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know About Oil Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're worried, consider either Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) or David Gardner's latest non-oil buy recommendation.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Canada: You Need to Save More and Expect Less

| Ryan Vanzo

Bank of Canada says retiring may get harder. Unfortunately, Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (NYSE:DB) also believes that bonds could be…

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Investing

The $4.4 Billion Bet: Will Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Succeed?

| Ryan Vanzo

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is going all-in on CST Brands Inc. (NYSE:CST). Is it time to buy or sell?

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Investing

Bank of Canada Urges You to Adapt: Slow Growth Is the “New Reality”

| Ryan Vanzo

Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (NYSE:DB) and Bank of Canada are predicting storms ahead.

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Bank Stocks

If Interest Rates Rise, Canada Is in Big Trouble

| Ryan Vanzo

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) have bad news for Canada.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Falling: Another Supply Glut Looms

| Ryan Vanzo

Be wary of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Dividend Stocks

Husky Energy Inc: Is a Big Dividend Coming?

| Ryan Vanzo

After settling with CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE:CEO), are Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) shares about to yield 4%?

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Dividend Stocks

A Leadership Shake-Up at Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) just lost its CFO and an important member of its board of directors.

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Energy Stocks

Is Imperial Oil Limited Still Canada’s Best Oil Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the ultimate ace in the hole for Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. Create an Ag Giant

| Ryan Vanzo

Here's what to expect from the tie-up between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU).

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Energy Stocks

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Just Went All-In on Rising Oil Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) is one of the best long-term natural gas stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Did North Korea Cause the TSX to Drop?

| Ryan Vanzo

The TSX fell nearly 2% on Friday, affecting companies such as Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG). Here's what really happened.

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Buy Commodity ETFs: Buy These Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

Historically, commodity stocks have outperformed commodities with lower risk. Consider buying Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) or Tourmaline Oil Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Sell Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) face mounting challenges. Will shares still rise?

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada CEO Is Wary of Canada’s Future

| Ryan Vanzo

According to the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), major risks still await the Canadian economy.

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Tech Stocks

Apple Inc. Just Proved Why BlackBerry Ltd. Is Dead

| Ryan Vanzo

New products from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), like the iPhone 7, show why BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) needs to evolve as soon…

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Energy Stocks

Tourmaline Oil Corp.: A High-Growth Energy Company

| Ryan Vanzo

According to the CEO of Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU), the company could experience "tremendous earnings" relatively soon.

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Ltd. Sticking With Hardware After All?

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) blinks in ramping down its hardware segment.

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Dividend Stocks

Another Pipeline Fiasco for TransCanada Corporation

| Ryan Vanzo

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) can't catch a break. Is there still value?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Was Downgraded 3 Times This Summer: Should You Sell?

| Ryan Vanzo

Wall Street is hating on Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM), but it's not what you think.

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Dividend Stocks

Will the Enbridge Inc. and Spectra Energy Corp. Merger Succeed?

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) are creating a $130 billion behemoth. Will it work?

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Is Losing Momentum

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is up 50% this year, but its luck may be running out.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Mega Merger: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Talks With Agrium Inc.

| Ryan Vanzo

What are the odds that a merger between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) will work…

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Investing

The Best Stock You’ve Never Heard of: Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to beat the market? Here's what you need to know about Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI).

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Tech Stocks

Will Rogers Communications Inc. Grow its 3.36% Dividend?

| Ryan Vanzo

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) had a great second quarter. Will that help it to raise its dividend?

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited: Why Is Cash Flow Plunging?

| Ryan Vanzo

There's plenty going on with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ). Here's what you should know.

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Energy Stocks

Raging River Exploration Inc. Is Better Than Exxon Mobil Corporation

| Ryan Vanzo

If you're bullish on oil, buy Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) not Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM).

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Energy Stocks

Is Now the Time to Go All-In on Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has positioned its business aggressively. Will you join it?

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Investing

Worried About the Loonie? Then Pay Attention to This

| Ryan Vanzo

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) just released a forecast that could spell trouble for the loonie.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

B2Gold Corp.: If You Like Gold, This Is the Stock for You

| Ryan Vanzo

Gold miners aren't always the best at capital allocation. What will come of B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG) and its latest share…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Good News and Bad News

| Ryan Vanzo

There are two news items to pay attention to for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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