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Stock Talk Podcast Episode 63

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at GlobalSCAPE Inc. (GSB:NYSE), a leading developer of software for the secure movement and integration of data – the company specializes in EFT or enhanced file transfer. A listener who has owned the stock on our recommendation points out the surge in its share price over the past week – what is driving it and is there value now? Our Star of the week is North American Construction Group Ltd. (NOA:NYSE), which has seen its shares rise 35% year-to-date in 2019. NOA provides mining and heavy construction services to customers in the resource development and industrial construction sectors, primarily within Western Canada.

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 62

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Supremex Inc. (SXP:TSX), a North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions. A listener asks if it is time to take a look at this stock after what appeared to be a turnaround quarter reported late last week? Our Star of the week is Intuit Inc. (INTU: NASDAQ), the small business and tax software provider saw its stock surge 6.77% Friday and 25% year-to-date on strong second quarter fiscal 2019 earnings lead by growth in the company’s Small Business and Self-Employed Group revenues. Finally, our Dog of the week is Freshii Inc. (FRII:TSX), a leader in the quick-serve restaurant healthy eating segment operating 439 restaurants in 16 countries but primarily North America. Its restaurants offer salads, bowls, burritos, wraps, soups, juices, smoothies, and frozen yogurt. The stock is down over 16% last Friday and is off 60% in the past year. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 61

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at BioSyent Inc. (RX:TSX-V), a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company. Primary product is FeraMAX®, an over-the-counter iron supplement. A listener asks if it is time to take a look at this stock again in 2019? Our Star of the week is (should be no stranger to KeyStone Clients) - Zynex Inc. (ZYXI: NASDAQ), which manufactures and sells non-invasive medical devices for pain management, stroke rehabilitation, cardiac monitoring and neurological diagnostics. Primary offering electrotherapy medical devices used for pain management and rehabilitation. The stock has surged 82% year-to-date and roughly the same amount since our BUY recommendation just over a year ago. The company recently announced that it has graduated to the NASDAQ exchange and will be announcing its 2018 annual results and outlook next week. Finally, our Dog of the week is Lassonde Industries Inc. (LAS.A:TSX), a North American leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a wide range of ready-to-drink fruit and vegetable juices and drinks. The stock is down over 13% in the last couple days. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 60

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at The Second Cup Ltd. (SCU:TSX), a Canadian specialty coffee retailer operating franchised and company owned cafes across Canada. Shares in the company have performed very poorly long-term, but a September partnership with TSX-Venture-listed National Access Cannabis (META.V) to convert select Second Cup locations into National Access Cannabis branded dispensaries is intriguing. With the company in a strategic review and looking to boost profitability, a listener asks if the stock is finally worth a look? Our Star of the week is Solium Capital Inc. (SUM:TSX), which provides cloud-enabled services for global equity-based incentive plans including administration, financial reporting and compliance. The stock surged 42%, Monday after Morgan Stanley announced it will acquire Solium's shares in an all cash transaction for $19.15. The total transaction is valued at approximately CAD$1.1 billion. Finally, our Dog of the week is HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (HIVE:TSX) - owns state-of-the-art GPU-based digital currency mining facilities in Iceland and Sweden, which produce newly minted digital currencies like Ethereum continuously as well as cloud-based ASIC-based capacity which produces newly minted digital currencies like Bitcoin. The stock is down over 85% in the last year. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 59

KeyStone’s Your Stock Our Take is Lucara Diamond Corp. (LUC:TSX), our Star is Alacer Gold Corp. (ASR:TSX) & our Dog: Maxar Technologies Inc. (MAXR:TSX). This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Lucara Diamond Corp. (LUC:TSX), an independent producer of large exceptional quality Type IIa diamonds from its 100% owned Karowe Mine in Botswana. The Karowe Mine has been in production since 2012 and is the focus of the company’s operations, development and exploration activities. A listener asks if it is a buy on the recent pullback? Our Star of the week is Alacer Gold Corp. (ASR:TSX), a low-cost gold producer, with an 80% interest in the world-class Çöpler Gold Mine in Turkey. The stock is up roughly 20% since mid-December. We consider what is driving the move and whether it will it continue. Finally, our Dog of the week is Maxar Technologies Inc. (MAXR:TSX), formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, a space technology solutions provider which provides vertically integrated capabilities and expertise including satellites, Earth imagery, robotics, geospatial data and analytics. A repeat offender in this category – we ranked it a dog on two shows last year. One year ago, it traded for $80.43 and has dropped 89% in the past 12-months. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 58

This week we have a special episode which will feature Part 2 from my interview in Toronto on Capital Ideas TV. Myself and host Mark Bunting, talk KeyStone’s general strategy, current market conditions and review some past and current Canadian Growth Stock selections including Sylogist Ltd. (SYZ:TSX-V), Parkland Fuel Corporation (PKI:TSX), Sangoma Technologies Corporation (STC:TSX-V), and Viemed Healthcare Inc. (VMD:TSX).

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 57

Special Edition: XPEL Inc. (DAP.U:TSX-V), Questor Technology Inc. (QST:TSX-V), and Photon Control (PHO:TSX) This week we have a special episode which will feature Part 1 from my interview in Toronto on Capital Ideas TV. Myself and host Mark Bunting, talk KeyStone’s general strategy, current market conditions and review some past and current Canadian Growth Stock selections including XPEL Inc. (DAP.U:TSX-V), Questor Technology Inc. (QST:TSX-V), and Photon Control (PHO:TSX).

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 56

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Dream Industrial REIT (DIR.UN:TSX), a high yield Canadian REIT or Real Estate Investment Trust. It owns about 221 industrial properties across Canada equal to 20 million square feet of gross leasable area. The REIT is paying just under 8% and a listener asks us if it is a good investment at current prices? Our Star of the week is Questor Technology Inc. (QST.V), from or Canadian Discovery Small-Cap Portfolio, an environmental Cleantech company that focuses on clean air technologies that safely and cost effectively help eliminate greenhouse gas emission reductions. The stock jumped 39% after receiving some positive news at the US mid-term elections. Finally, our Dog of the week is Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (RHT:TSX-V), which develops innovative mobile health (mHealth) and telemedicine solutions for the community-based healthcare market, and has seen its stock drop 69% in the last 30-days after it announced that it has decided to restate certain financial information reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 55

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Constellation Software Inc. (CSU:TSX), which is engaged primarily in the development, installation, and customization of software relating to the public and private sectors. Constellation Software is a well-run company in a Canadian tech sector that lacks big name power and any real breadth of companies – frankly, it is too small. A listener asks if it is a buy on the recent pullback? Our Star of the week is DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT:TSX), a technology-driven manufacturer of highly customized interiors. The stock jumped 18% in one day this week after record Q3 results. Finally, our Dog of the week is Guyana Goldfields Inc. (GUY:TSX), engaged in the investment, acquisition, exploration, development and operation of mineral property interests, principally gold resource properties in Guyana, South America. The stock was down 43% on the week after the company revised production guidance for 2018 lower – it has cratered 63% year-to-date in 2018. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 54

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (CMI:TSX-V), a dividend paying micro-cap stock which develops, manufactures, and deploys commercial grade mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed internet, VoIP, and Video services into vehicles. This is a stock we owned years ago and sold after a strong return. The company just reported a strong quarter of growth and a listener asks us our thoughts on the stock. Our Star of the week is WesternOne Inc. (WEQ:TSX), a provider of construction heat services and aerial equipment rentals to businesses in the construction, infrastructure, film, and television industries in Western Canada. The stock jumped 31% this week after reporting the business would be sold to United Rentals for a base cash purchase price of $120 million. Finally, our Dog of the week is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB:TSX), a leading producer and distributor of medical cannabis in Canada and internationally. The stock dropped 27% in the past week, and is hardly alone in the Cannabis segment that has taken its lumps following legalization mid last week in Canada. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 53

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at BioSyent Inc. (RX:TSX-V), a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in developing pharmaceutical and healthcare products. The company has been a micro-cap success story rising from below a $1.00 to the $10.00 range – a listener asks if we still like the stock. Our Star of the week is TeraGo Inc. (TGO:TSX), which operates five data centres serving over 3,000 business customers across Canada. It is the company’s first mover advantage into 5G spectrum that has driven an almost 30% move in the stock over the past 2-weeks. Finally, our Dog of the week is Encana Corporation (ECA:TSX), a leading North American diversified energy producer. The company recently reached an agreement to sell its San Juan assets, located in New Mexico for US$480 million. Since the announcement, the stock has dropped 16%. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 52

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at MTY Food Group Inc. (MTY:TSX), a Canadian-based franchisor operating in the quick service food industry in both the U.S. and Canadian markets – one of the largest in this segment and a true Canadian success story that really flies under the radar. This week, the company reported remarkable strong earnings growth in its third quarter which handily beat street estimates – the stock has jumped 40% since May – a listener asks if we still like the stock. Our Star of the week is Aritzia Inc. (ATZ:TSX), a vertically integrated, innovative design house of fashion brands, which boasts over 90 stores and a solid online presence and, most importantly happens to be a favourite shopping spot for a prominent member of my household. The stock posted a nice gain this week, in what was generally a poor week for North American markets – one of the worst in recent memory. Finally, our Dog of the week is SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC:TSX), the embattled global engineering and construction company saw its stock drop 13% mid-week after it was reported – that federal prosecutors would not agree to negotiate a deal in regards to alleged illegal dealings with public officials in Libya between 2001 and 2011. The market hates uncertainty and the speculation of a trial is weighing on the stock. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 51

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Covalon Technologies Ltd. (COV:TSX-V), a researcher, developer, manufacturer, and marketer of patent-protected medical products that improve patient outcomes and save lives in the areas of advanced wound care, infection management and surgical procedures. This week, the company announced record Q2 results and a listener asks us if we would still BUY the stock. Our Star of the week is XPEL Inc. (DAP.U:TSX-V), manufactures, sells and distributes, and installs after-market automotive products, including automotive paint protection film, headlight protection film, automotive window films and other related products. The stock jumped 22% this week on very strong Q2 financial results and is now up 400% in 2018. Finally, our Dog of the week is Cronos Group Inc. (CRON:TSX) – is a vertically integrated cannabis company with a presence across four continents. The company operates two wholly-owned Canadian licensed producers regulated under Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations. While there has been a number of high flyers in this segment of late, Cronos was hit by a short report today and shares plummeted 28% on the day. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 50

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Macro Enterprises Inc. (MCR:TSX-V), apipeline and facilities construction and maintenance services to companies in the oil and gas industry in western Canada. After the company announced a $200 million contract this week, a listener asks us if the turnaround is on and whether it is a BUY, SELL, or HOLD. Our Star of the week is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB:TSX), one of the world’s largest and leading cannabis companies, with funded capacity in excess of 570,000 kg per year and sales and operations in 14 countries across 5 continents. The stock jumped 51% in the past week outperforming most in this hot segment, powered by optimism surrounding big dollars flowing into names such as last week’s star Canopy Growth from larger established companies such as Constellation Brands (STZ:NYSE). For it’s part, Aurora reported strong revenue growth in its last quarter.. Finally, our Dog of the week is High Liner Foods Incorporated (HLF:TSX) - a North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. The stock is down 31% since early July and dropped 19% last week after reporting weak Q2 results. The company is restructuring - is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 49

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Mogo Finance Technology Inc. (MOGO:TSX), an independent consumer fintech small-cap that boasts a suite of innovative financial products providing solutions to help manage and improve financial health. After a solid Q2 a listener asks us if the turnaround is on and whether it is a BUY, SELL, or HOLD. Our Star of the week is Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED:TSX), a diversified cannabis and hemp company, offering distinct brands and curated cannabis varieties in dried, oil and Softgel capsule forms. The stock jumped 30% Wednesday morning following the announcement that beverage giant Constellation Brands (STZ:NYSE) returned to invest another $4 billion in the marijuana giant, bringing its total stake from 9.9% to 38%. Finally, our Dog of the week is AutoCanada Inc. (ACQ:TSX) - engaged in the operation of franchised automobile dealerships. The stock dropped 20% late last week after announcing weaker-than-expected Q2 results. Year-to-date, the stock has dropped 49%. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 48

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Strongco Corporation (SQP:TSX), a distributor of new and used equipment for the infrastructure, construction, mining, oil and gas exploration, forestry, and industrial markets in Canada and in the United States. After a strong Q2 a listener asks us if the turnaround is on and whether it is a BUY, SELL, or HOLD. Our Star of the week is Parkland Fuel Corporation (PKI:TSX), Canada’s largest and one of North America’s fastest growing independent suppliers and marketers of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. The stock has surged 49% year-to-date and a 16% in the last week alone – it should be no stranger to our clients an listeners having been recently re-recommended in our Canadian Income Stock Research in the $28 range. Finally, our Dog of the week is Maxar Technologies Ltd. (MAXR:TSX) - an integrated space and geospatial intelligence company with a full range of space technology solutions for commercial and government customers including satellites, Earth imagery, geospatial data and analytics. The stock has fallen 25% over the past 2-weeks after reporting a quarterly earnings miss. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 47

Once again, due to the large volume of questions, we picked two stocks to look at: The first, Tucows Inc. (TC:TSX), and the the second, Atlas Engineered Products (AEP:TSX-V). Tucows provides network access, domain names, and other internet services. The stock has been a true under-the-radar story, jumping from the $9 range just over five years ago, to today closing in the $75 range. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD? Atlas Engineered Products is a supplier of trusses and engineered wood products. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD? Our star of the week is Enercare Inc. (ECI:TSX), a provider of essential home and commercial services and energy solutions. The stock jumped 53% this Wednesday from the $18.90 range to around $28.85 after it had been announced it would be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure in a $4.3 billion transaction. Enercare has been a long time recommendation in our Canadian Income Stock research, originally recommended in $9 range.

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 46

This week, due to the volume of questions for our Your Stock, Our Take segment, we picked two stocks to look at Partner Jet Corp. (PJT:TSX-V) and Namaste Technologies Inc. (N:TSX-V). Partner Jet is a full service flight management and aircraft sales company capable of operating a wide range of corporate aircraft. The true micro-cap has had a volatile year trading as high as the $0.40 range to a low of just under $0.20. It has taken a hit lately following weaker Q2 2018 financial results. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD? Namaste brands itself as the “Your Everything Cannabis Store™.” Namaste operates the largest global cannabis e-commerce platform with over 30 websites in 20+ countries under various brands. Product offerings include vaporizers, glassware, accessories, CBD products, and the company will soon be selling medical cannabis in the Canadian market, subject to approval by Health Canada. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD? Our Star of the week is Goeasy Ltd. (GSY:TSX), a full-service provider of goods and alternative financial services. The stock is up 10% in the past week – what is driving the surge. And is it an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 45

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Caldwell Partners International Inc. (CWL:TSX), a traditional executive search firm specializing in recruiting executives for full-time and advisory roles on behalf of its clients. The company posted a strong breakout quarter this week and the stock which trades in the range of $1.15 pays a 6.7% dividend. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD – we’ll tell you. Our Star of the week is Unisync Corp. (UNI:TSX-V), specializes in the production and distribution of highly technical protective garments, military operational clothing and accessories for a broad spectrum of Federal, Provincial and Municipal government departments and agencies. The company also provides customer-focused provider of corporate apparel for Air Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, TELUS & more. The stock is up 20% in the past 3-weeks – what is driving the surge. Finally, our Dog of the week is Invictus MD Strategies Corp. (GENE:TSX-V) - owns and operates two cannabis production facilities, both with sales licenses, under the ACMPR in Canada, with the vision of producing a variety of high quality and low-cost cannabis products to the global market, as regulations permit. The company even lists Gene Simmons of the legendary Rock Band KISS as its Chief Evangelist Officer. The stock has fallen 20% over the past 3-weeks. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 44

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look American Green, Inc. (ERBB:OTC), a US Cannabis related stock which we reviewed in this segment last August. At that time we saw it as uninvestable – the stock is down roughly 40% since that time and we were asked by a listening to take another look at it. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD – we’ll tell you. Our Star of the week is TeraGo Inc. (TGO:TSX), which provides businesses across Canada with data and voice communications services, data center colocation and hosting services, as well as cloud infrastructure as a service computing and storage solutions. The stock jumped 25% in the past couple weeks after it appears to be poised to unlock value in a significant wireless spectrum asset. Finally, our Dog of the week is Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (CFW:TSX) provides specialized oilfield services, including hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing and other well completion services to the oil and natural gas industries in Canada, USA, Russia, Mexico & Argentina. The stock has lost 35% of its value over the past couple months on the heels of a potential shareholder lawsuit. The debt heavy business appears to be turning around operations in a stronger energy pricing environment. Is it a Dog or an opportunity?