Ryan Vanzo, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Is up Nearly 200% This Month. Don’t Trust the Rally?

October 22, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

The latest asset sale may not be enough to save Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) from bankruptcy.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks With Impressive Payout Histories

October 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If you're looking for juicy but reliable yields, check out Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN), and H&R Real…

Energy Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Explodes Over 50%: Is it Time to Buy or Sell?

October 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

After popping nearly 50% in only one week, how should investors think about Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK)?

Energy Stocks

The Suncor Energy Inc. and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Deal Is Dead. What Now?

October 11, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Investors had better hope that Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s (TSX:COS) management reconsiders a bid from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Plummets Yet Again. Will China Come to the Rescue?

October 10, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Investing in Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is a boom-or-bust strategy.

Energy Stocks

Could the Loonie Fall to $0.50 Versus the Dollar?

October 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Last week, the loonie hit a decade low of only $0.74 per U.S. dollar. Things may not get better anytime…

Investing

Like Caterpillar Inc. or Deere & Company? Buy Finning International Inc. Instead

October 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) has unique differences that should allow it to outperform Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Deere & Company…

Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Is Taking Advantage of ConocoPhillips

October 6, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is lowering its costs with a bargain deal from ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP).

Investing

Does Bombardier Inc. Have 100% Upside?

October 5, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.D) can get through the next two years, there could be a significant amount of hidden value.

Investing

Tricon Capital Group Inc. Is the Definition of Buy Low, Sell High

October 5, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) has plans to continue its 25-year track record of beating the market.

Energy Stocks

Looking at Natural Gas? Buy Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. and Tourmaline Oil Corp.

October 5, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:AAV)(NYSE:AAV) and Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) are major exceptions to the struggling natural gas market.

Energy Stocks

Could China Bring Down Baytex Energy Corp. and Birchcliff Energy Ltd.?

October 5, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Slowing Chinese growth could put a damper on profits for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR).

Energy Stocks

Don’t Bet on Natural Gas Companies Like Encana Corporation or Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.

September 29, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Oversupply and tepid demand means natural gas prices should stay low, hurting companies like Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Peyto Exploration…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Kinross Gold Corporation Capitalize on Barrick Gold Corp.’s Troubles?

September 25, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is ready to pounce on the woes of rivals such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

Investing

Don’t Ignore the Future Growth in Magna International Inc.

September 25, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

A recent acquisition by Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) should provide the next leg of rapid earnings growth.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation Is Ready to Ride This Upcoming Bull Market

September 23, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

With giant, long-term growth drivers, Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is an incredible bargain.

Energy Stocks

Will Baytex Energy Corp. Survive the Current Crisis?

September 23, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

An investment in Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is simply a bet on whether or not it survives.

Energy Stocks

Don’t Be Fooled Again by Westport Innovations Inc.

September 17, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) won't save itself by acquiring Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSYS).

Dividend Stocks

Power Corporation of Canada: the 4.5% Yield Is too Good to Pass up

September 16, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Savvy investors can now buy shares in Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) at a big discount and a 4.5% yield.

Metals and Mining Stocks

New Gold Inc. Is Betting Big on This Mega Gold Project

September 16, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

With an aggressive financing plan, New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) might pull off a project that would result in massive upside.

Dividend Stocks

A Rare 30% Drop for Le Groupe Jean Coutu PJC Inc.

September 15, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Get excited for a rare 30% drop in Le Groupe Jean Coutu PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) shares.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Is Dramatically Shedding Debt: Is it Enough?

September 15, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Investors should view Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) as a turnaround story, not as a gold miner.

Energy Stocks

Could Oil Reach $20?

September 14, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Sticking with long-term winners like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is your best bet at navigating volatile market predictions.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is Undervalued

September 11, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has plenty of upside that other investors are ignoring.

Dividend Stocks

Agrium Inc. Investors: Prepare for Massive Free Cash Flows

September 11, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is a boring business that is ready to massively reward shareholders.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now Finally the Time to Buy IAMGOLD Corp.?

September 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If you believe in higher gold prices, IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) looks to be one of the better bargains the market has to…

3 Reasons Why Goldcorp Inc. Is Ready for a Turnaround

September 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is ready to capitalize on industry woes.

Dividend Stocks

This Company Has Raised its Dividend for Decades

September 4, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) has one of the longest dividend-paying histories you'll come across.

A 6.7% Dividend Payer You’ve Never Heard of

September 3, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM) is a rare combination of share buybacks, high dividends, and an undervalued share price.

Energy Stocks

2 Stocks That Will Benefit From Recent Government Actions

September 2, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) benefit from a recent key government action.

Investing

Canadians Are Not Ready for a Recession

September 1, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

If a recession hits, pick up shares of beer maker Molson Coors Brewing Company (TSX:TPX.A)(TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP), food producer George Weston Limited…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.’s New Phone Could Sell Millions

September 1, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd.’s (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) latest phone will run Android and be available on all major U.S. carriers. This is a game…

Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks Hit Decade Lows: What Should You Be Buying?

August 27, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) are your best bets following the recent drop in oil stocks.

Investing

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Proves it Is a Long-Term Winner

August 20, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is well positioned to grow its portfolio of unique global assets.

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.’s Latest Move Could Mean Rapid Growth

August 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

BCE Inc.'s (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) latest service should provide ample growth opportunities and help support its 4.9% dividend.

Energy Stocks

Is Canada on the Verge of a Recession?

August 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Falling oil prices, a deflating housing bubble, and crumbling balance sheets at banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal…

Investing

The Falling Loonie Sends Consumers Food Shopping

August 17, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

A falling loonie is boosting the bottom line for Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU).

Bank Stocks

Trump Executive Believes Canada’s Real Estate Market Is Undervalued

August 12, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

George H. Ross says Canada's real estate market is undervalued, but it's important to understand where the risk is. Bank…

Dividend Stocks

Agrium Inc. Is Rapidly Growing its Dividend

July 31, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Over the past five years Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) has been one of the fastest dividend growers in the market.

Investing

Air Canada Has 100% Upside After Pension News

July 30, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has 100% upside, along with a new share buyback program and a potential dividend announcement.

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