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Hosted by Ryan Irvine & Aaron Dunn, the podcast is highly interactive taking listener questions each week on individual Canadian & U.S. stocks as well as stock portfolio building strategies. The podcast focuses on high quality Canadian Dividend growth stocks, unknown & profitable Canadian Small-Cap stocks, U.S. tech leaders and high growth small-cap stocks. We also provide simple portfolio building tips for DIY investors. Weekly show highlights include: - Case For & Against Any Stock: our Ryan, Aaron & Brennan debate the pro's & con's of investing in a stock from a fundamental perspective and one of our analysts acts as judge, jury, and executioner to settle the lively debate. -Your Stock, Our Take Segment: Need a sober second opinion on any stock in your portfolio? Send a question to our Your Stock Our Take segment and we will review the business based on our BUY/SELL/HOLD criteria. - DIY Portfolio Building Tips: Interested in building your own DIY stock portfolio while paying less fees? Listen-in every week to uncover tips on how to take control of your financial future and dissect the hot button topics and stocks of the week. - Dividend Growth Stocks & Profitable Unknown Small-Caps: KeyStone’s Stock Talk Podcast is the only podcast talking Canadian & U.S. stocks across all market sectors. From profitable, unknown small-caps to great dividend paying mid and large caps, it is they type of stock discussion you can find nowhere else. - Canadian Stock Content: For Canadian investors & created by Canadian investors, we actually talk Canadian stocks. Real stocks to add to your watch list and, perhaps most importantly, which stocks to potentially avoid. - Hot Topics: From the FAANGs, AI, SaaS, cloud computing, and cybersecurity to gold, Cannabis, renewable & alternative energy to day trading vs. long-term investing, we have you covered.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 163
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
We’re back, starting this week’s episode with a discussion on stock splits. Why? Alphabet (AKA Google), recently announced it will be proceeding with a 20-1 stock split, and given the company has been a long-term Focus Buy recommendation, we are here to talk about how stock splits work and why multiple analysts and financial talking heads have proclaimed this a bullish sign for Alphabet’s stock.
In our Your Stock, Our Take segment, Aaron answers a listener question on Intel Corporation (INTC: NASDAQ), the world's largest manufacturer of PC microprocessors, which just announced a proposed $58 billion acquisition of Tower Semiconductor. The listener points out Intel has a low PE, pays a good dividend, appears out of favor, and asks whether we see value at present.
Brennan also answers a listener question on ScreenPro Security Inc. (SCRN:CSE), a Screening and Medical Technology company that provides turnkey COVID-19 screening solutions with its alerting software, GoStop. The listener asks if we see value and growth potential in the recent listing.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 162
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
We are back this week to look at the crazy volatility – mostly to the downside - in North American markets have produced to start 2022. Ryan takes a brief look at the yo-yo action in a number of well-known tech stocks over the past week including Microsoft Corporation (MSFT: NASDAQ), Alphabet (GOOG: NASDAQ) (Google), Apple Inc. (AAPL: NASDAQ), and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN: NASDAQ) on the plus side and Netflix Inc. (NFLX: NASDAQ), Meta Platforms Inc. (FB: NASDAQ) (Facebook), PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL: NASDAQ) and the rest of Tech generally, on the negative side.
From our mailbag, Ryan answers a question on Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). Aaron reviews what went wrong this week with Meta Platforms owner Facebook, the largest social media platform in the world, with 2.9 billion money active users. Meta dropped nearly 26% Thursday after the release of its fourth-quarter results – in a historical loss. Aaron, let’s you know why. Finally, Brennan answers a listener question on EcoSynthetix Inc. (ECO: TSX), which offers a range of sustainable engineered biopolymers that allow customers to reduce their use of harmful materials, such as formaldehyde and styrene-based chemicals. The stock has pulled back to start 2022 but has posted positive gains over the last year and five-year periods. Brennan examines whether the fundamentals of the business justify the gains.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 161
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Special 2022 predictions episode. Including a look back at our 2022 predictions on Bitcoin, Gold, SPACs, the U.S. & Canadian markets, Cannabis stocks, Government Handouts, and more. And we look forward to bold predictions for 2022 on Small-Cap & Dividend stocks, Brennan’s Basketball pool, the Canucks trade deadline activity, and how inflation will continue to be a hot button issue, at least for the first half of the year. In the end, we tag on a question from a listener on Fire and Flower Holdings Corp. (FAF: TSX), a technology-powered, adult-use cannabis retailer with 102 corporate-owned stores in its network. We let you know how the company screens using our criteria.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 160
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
We have one final show to close out 2021 and ahead of our 2022 “predictions” show where we review last year’s predictions and make some bold predictions for the year to come. In this show, we review our recently released Special Report that included a review of every NASDAQ-listed stock with a market cap of under $2.0 billion – which is over 3,000 stocks. We will also look briefly at our just-released Canadian Tax-Loss Selling report.
In our YSOT segment, Brennan reviews Skylight Health Group (SLHG:TSX), a multi-state primary care group in the United States. The company has produced strong revenue growth in 2021, but a lack of cash flow appears to be sinking this once high-flying small-cap.
In our second YSOT, Aaron reviews a listener question on Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL:TSX), a Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products. The company, which recently became public once again has seen profits soar on higher steel prices – Aaron looks at the sustainability of this profitability.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 159
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss our appearance at the recent Virtual Canadian Money Show including Ryan's panel discussion on investing cycles and market valuations at present.
Aaron hits the mailbag to answer a question on two unique small-cap royalty-based stocks, Nova Royalty Corp (NOVR: TSX-V) and Electric Royalties Ltd (ELEC: TSX-V). Nova is a royalty company focused on providing investors with exposure to the key building blocks of clean energy – copper and nickel. Electric Royalties was established to take advantage of the demand for a wide range of commodities (lithium, vanadium, manganese, tin, graphite, cobalt, nickel, zinc & copper) that should benefit from the drive toward electrification of a variety of consumer products including cars, rechargeable batteries, large scale energy storage, renewable energy generation, and other applications. Aaron takes a look at whether the businesses are producing anything close to cash flow or significant revenues at present.
Finally, Brennan discusses a listener question on how to buy big US tech firms such as Amazon, Alphabet, or Microsoft fractional shares with Canadian dollars via CIBC's new Canadian Depository Receipts (CDRs).
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 158
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
After a brief hiatus spent testing a new video format for the podcast we are back! Video podcasts should start to be available next week on YouTube – so stay tuned.
This week, we start by discussing my recent research trip to LA at the Fall LD Micro Event. Next, we will introduce topics for our new series of Live Webinars. In our first YSOT Brennan digs into a listener question regarding VirTra Inc. (VTSI: NASDAQ), a provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators, and driving simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets.
In our second YSOT, Aaron takes a look at Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD.UN: TSX), a royalty streaming company that provides alternative financing to smaller, mid-market, private companies in exchange for ongoing royalty payments. The stock yields over 7% and Aaron lets you know our take on its current valuations.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 157
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
This week, in our, ask us anything segment we answer a couple of questions about your stock portfolio including how many stocks you should own and the simple process of constructing an equity portfolio. We also have 2 YSOT segments for your listening pleasure.
Our first YSOT this week came in from a listener on Hollister Biosciences (HOLL: CNX), which operates as a licensed manufacturer and distributor of recreational cannabis and cannabis products, and distributes its products through an arrangement with a cannabis distributor to licensed cannabis vendors in California and Arizona. The listener believes the company is significantly undervalued; we will let you know if we agree.
Our second YSOT is on HPQ-Silicon Resources Inc. (HPQ:TSX-V) - a Quebec-based silicon solutions company that offers innovative silica (SiO2), silicon (Si) based solutions and is developing a unique portfolio of high value-added silicon (Si) products sought after by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers. We take a quick look at the business.
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 156
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
This week, in our, ask us anything segment we answer a question on Chinese equities. We also have 3 YSOT segments for your listening pleasure.
Our first YSOT this week came in from a listener on PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (PYR: TSX), which designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). The stock which surged to just under $12 in February has dropped roughly 50% from its highs and the listener asks if it offers better value today.
Our second YSOT is on PARTS iD Inc. (ID:NYSE) - the owner and operator of, among other verticals, "CARiD.com," a leading digital commerce platform for the automotive aftermarket. A listener asks if this company, which went public in late 2020 via a SPAC, is a potential buying opportunity.
Our third and final YSOT is on Intuit Inc. (INTU:NASDAQ), the global technology platform that makes TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, and the recently acquire Mailchimp. The listener asks us if there is still an upside for this high-quality, software service giant.
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 155
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
This week, we get back to our Case For, Case Against Debates. The company in our crosshairs is Equitable Group Inc. (EQB:TSX), which with nearly three hundred thousand Canadian clients calls itself Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has grown to become the country's eighth-largest independent Schedule I bank. We flipped a coin (at least Aaron says he did) and Mr. Dunn will take the Case For, while Brennan takes the Case Against this growing financial service firm. I will sit in as judge, jury, and executioner.
Our YSOT this week came in from a listener on MAV Beauty Brands Inc. (MAV:TSX-V), which operates a diversified portfolio of four complimentary personal care brands – Marc Anthony, Renpure, Cake Beauty, and The Mane Choice – offering premium quality hair care, body care, and beauty products. The listener asks us our take on the stock which we reviewed on a past show and saw it pricy. With the stock selling off, the listener wonders if it offers value today.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 154
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
This week, we have one YSOT segment and, as promised, we will review a couple of unique profitable, small-cap names from our coverage that I detailed in a recent Money Talks interview.
Our YSOT this week came in from a listener on Peak Fintech Group Inc. (PKK: CSE), the parent company of a group of financial technology (or Fintech) subsidiaries operating primarily in commercial lending industry within China. With the company posting very strong revenue growth and breaking into adjusted profitability, a listener asks us our take on the stock.
The two companies we will be reviewing briefly today from our coverage are Dynacor Gold (DNG: TSX) and Premier Health of America (PHA: TSX-V). Dynacor is a dividend-paying industrial gold ore processor operating in Peru. The corporation is engaged in gold production through the processing of ore purchased from artisanal and small-scale miners. Premier Health uses its proprietary PSweb platform to lead the healthcare services sector digital transformation by providing a comprehensive range of outsourced services solutions centered around staffing for healthcare needs to governments, corporations, and individuals.
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 153
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
This week, we have three YSOT segments for your listening pleasure. The first is on IBI Group Inc. (IBG: TSX), a global provider of a range of professional services, including architecture, engineering, planning, and technology solutions. With solid earnings growth and a strong backlog, a listener asks if IBI could be an acquisition target by one of the larger engineering companies such as WSP or Stantec. Our second YSOT came from a listener on CloudMD Software & Services Inc. (DOC: TSX-V). The company is digitizing the delivery of healthcare by providing patients access to all points of their care from their phone, tablet, or desktop computer. CloudMD offers SaaS-based health technology solutions to medical clinics across Canada through the combination of connected primary care clinics, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI). A listener asks if it offers value after the drop from its highs earlier in the year. Finally, in the wake of the Big Canadian Bank earnings announced this week, Aaron answers a question on National Bank of Canada (NA: TSX), which hit all-time highs this week touching above $100 a share after reporting solid quarterly numbers.
Great to do the show with Michael – Ryan was that last guest on the program in radio format – so, he was honored. It will continue as a weekly podcast!
We thought this week we could go over some of the topics we discussed on the general markets – next week we could even get into a couple of companies in coverage we mentioned on the show!
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 152
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Aug 19, 2021
This week, we’ve got the band back together and are looking at listener questions on no less than 4 interesting stocks. We have three YSOT segments for your listening pleasure. The first is on Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (LSPD: TSX), a point-of-sale (POS) platform solutions provider for SMEs in the retail and restaurant industries. Lightspeed provides an end-to-end solution that integrates front-end software, back-end software, and payments. A listener asks if Lightspeed could be the next Shopify. Our second YSOT came from a listener asking us to compare two renewable stocks; Greenlane Renewables Inc. (GRN:TSX) and Northland Power Inc. (NPI:TSX). Northland is a global power producer dedicated to a long history of developing, building, owning, and operating clean and green power infrastructure assets and is a global leader in offshore wind. Whereas, Greenlane is a smaller niche company that provides biogas upgrading systems that are helping decarbonize natural gas. Aaron takes a look at each business and their value propositions at current prices. Finally, Brennan answers a question on Nova Leap Health Corp. (NLH: TSX-V), which provides in-home personal care services largely to seniors impacted by physical/mental issues that prevent fully independent living. Specifically, NLH focuses on non-medical and private pay “home care” services with most clients being seniors suffering from dementia. A listener asks us if the recent acquisition will provide a runway for growth for Nova Leap.
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 151
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
This week, coming off a quick vacation and some overnight Olympic viewings, Ryan is itching to get back at it.
We have two YSOT segments for you. The first is on WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL:TSX), an omnichannel digital health company focused on empowering doctors to provide the best and most advanced care possible, while leveraging the latest trends in digital health. WELL has been highly acquisitive and recently closed another significant acquisition. A listener asks us if the recent pullback is an opportunity.
Our second YSOT came from a listener on Tree Island Steel (TSL:TSX), which operates in the steel business and is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel wire and related products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, and agricultural applications. Tree Island is a lightly traded microcap that has shown life in 2021 after a decade of moving sideways to down. A listener asks us our take on this little followed company.
Finally, our Dog of the Week is a once high-flying but highly speculative micro-cap that we have warned listeners against purchasing on at least 2 previous shows - Sona Nanotech Inc. (SONA:CSE). After briefly rocketing to highs in the $16 range in 2020 on pure speculation, the company’s shares have cratered to $0.35. A listener asks us if the shares have any value after its massive drop.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
StockTalk Podcast Episode 150
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
This week we are going to take a look at Brookfield Infrastructure’s (BIP.UN: TSX) recently accepted acquisition of Inter Pipeline. Brookfield first made its offer in February. It was initially opposed by Interpipe’s management and faced a competing bid by Pembina pipeline. Now it appears that the acquisition is going to proceed and we will discuss if this is a good deal for Brookfield Infrastructure investors.
Brennan will be taking a question from a long-term podcast listener, Dave, on CareRX Corp. (CRRX: TSX). CareRx is a provider of pharmacy services to senior homes. Dave would like to hear our analysis on the stock and how it stacks up against KeyStone’s investment criteria.
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 149
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
This week, coming off our Webinar Series, Summer School for your Portfolio, we are excited to take a look back and review a few of the questions answered during the past couple of weeks.
We have two YSOT segments for you. The first, is a comparison between tremendous Canadian tech consolidation success story Constellation Software Inc. (CSU:TSX) and Topicus.com Inc. (TOI:TSX-V), a Netherlands-based diversified vertical market software provider, which actually spun out of Constellation earlier this year. Aaron will compare the two and look into which may offer better value and growth potential at present.
Our second question also involves a comparison. A listener asked us to compare tech giants Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN: NASDAQ) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA: NASDAQ) – Brennan will break down both businesses from a broad view and compare the growth, value, and weigh the risk factors in each stock.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 148
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
This week, we are excited to be announcing the launch of our next Live Webinar Series entitled: Summer School for your Portfolio. Ryan will give a preview and some advice on how to construct your portfolio to take advantage of long-term winners.
We have two YSOT segments this week. The first, Linamar Corporation (LNR: TSX), manufactures powertrains and drivelines for vehicle and power generation markets. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from the vehicle segment. A listener asks us if it offers good value as a re-opening investment with the economy continuing to open up once again.
Our second question came in from a listener on a new IPO or initial public offering, Element Nutritional Sciences Inc. (ELMT: CSE), a Canadian nutraceutical company specializing in the development of sciencebased products for the global consumer packaged goods market, focused specifically on men and women over the age of 50. The listener asks us about the company specifically, but also if we have any recommendations regarding what information we would typically like to know about a new IPO to make an informed decision regarding investigating or even following the stock as a possible future investment?
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 147
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
This week, we start by revisiting one of our popular “Case For” Battles from a year ago. The battle, pits two renewable energy companies, Greenlane Renewables Inc. (GRN: TSX) and Xebec Adsorption Inc. (XBC: TSX) in a no-holds-barred cage match. Just like one year ago, Aaron takes the Bull case on Xebec, and Ryan crushes him mercilessly with the Bull case for Greenlane. May the best renewable, that Ryan is arguing for, win. Uncle Brennan sits in as judge, jury, and executioner. Our YSOT this week comes from a listener on Jack Nathan Medical Corp. (JNH: TSX-V) - an omnichannel healthcare provider that builds turnkey, barrier-free medical and dental clinics in high-density centers in Canada and internationally. The question is a follow-up to a YSOT from February of this year in which we gave a firm no to buying the company at $0.85. The stock is down over 43% since that time and a listener asks us if there is value in the current range.
Friday May 28, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 146
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
This week, we start with some brief comments about the volatility in cryptos and the shift near-term from growth stocks.
In our YSOT segment, we take 2 listener questions. The first is on, Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC: TSX), a Canadian company that supplies electric, CNG, gas, and clean-diesel buses for both public and commercial enterprise use in the U.S and Canada. Great first-quarter deliveries and strong revenue growth failed to push the stock higher near-term, we take a look at why.
Our second YSOT is on Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP.UN: TSX), which operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms, consisting of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. A listener asks if the company, which has retreated significantly of late, is well placed to capitalize on the green wave. He asks if we see value at the current price.
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 145
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
This week, Ryan starts by taking a look at a shift from growth to value and cyclical and how one can structure a portfolio ahead of these shifts.
Our Star of the Week is no stranger to KeyStone Clients Dynacor Gold Mines (DNG: TSX), having been a Focus Buy recommendation for the past several years. On Monday, the company, which purchases ore from small-scale miners (artisanal miners) across Peru, processes it and sells the gold, reported record financial results. The unique dividend-paying gold miller has a great balance sheet and its stock has jumped over 50% this year. Congratulations to all clients who own the business – the company appears poised for a record 2021.
Finally, in our Your Stock Our Take Section we answer two listener questions. The first on ADF Group Inc. (DRX: TSX), which engages in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork in the U.S. and Canada. The stock appears to trade at low valuations and could be facing the tailwinds from what is expected to be a strong infrastructure spending cycle, but it is the right company to participate in this potential boom?
Our second question comes in on AutoCanada Inc. (ACQ: TSX) which owns automotive dealerships in Canada. The company sells 19 brands through dealerships including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and Nissan. The stock has booked tremendous gains since the March lows in 2020 – we let you know if it is justifiable and potentially sustainable.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Stock Talk Podcast Episode 144
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
This week, we start by looking at a tweet on Microsoft (MSFT: NASDAQ), which led to some interesting debates about market psychology and valuations.
Our Star of the Week is no stranger to KeyStone Clients, Photon Control (PHO: TSX), having been a Focus Buy recommendation for the past 7-years. On Monday, the company, which is the leading manufacturer of fiber optic measurement solutions, announced it will be acquired for $3.60. The stock is now up over 680% since our original recommendation.
Our Dog of the week is Village Farms International (VFF: TSX), one of the largest greenhouse growers in North American with total sales of over $170 million in 2020. The company grows tomatoes, cucumbers, and cannabis.
Finally, in our Your Stock Our Take Section we answer a question on Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (CMC: CSE), a Canadian company engaged in the business of refining municipal and construction waste into high-grade renewable fuels. The stock has been a highflyer this year but is the share appreciation justifiable – we will give you, our thoughts.