KeyStone’s Stock Talk – Canadian & US Small-Cap Growth & Dividend Stocks, Tips & Portfolio Building Strategies

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TSX), a leading pure-play (Internet-of-Things) IoT company. A historically good business that has seen its shares sell-off over the past year and year-to-date. Is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD – we’ll tell you. Our Star of the week is XPEL Technologies (DAP.U:TSX-V), one of our core Focus BUY Canadian Growth Stocks. The stock ended the week up 63% making it the single best performing stock on the TSX-Venture on day and for the week.

We have another busy show for you this week. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Pioneering Technology Corp (PTE:TSX-V), a unique business that develops and sells patented cooking-fire prevention products. We are following up on the company after calling it overvalued when the stock traded above $1.00 last year. With the stock under $0.40 is it a BUY, SELL, or HOLD. Our Star of the week is Covalon Technologies Ltd (COV:TSX), a company we highlighted in both our annual Breakthrough and Cash Rich Small-Cap Reports over the past 2-years. Covalon saw its share price jump 90% this week, after the company announced it had it has won a series of competitive contracts in the Middle East with an estimated sales value of $100 million over a three-year period. Finally, our dog of the week Breaking Data Corp. (BKD:TSX-V), a technology provider of semantic search, machine learning and natural language processing and owner of GIVEMESPORT – sports related app– year-to-date, the stock is down over 60%.

We have another busy show for you this week. We preview our upcoming 7-city DIY Stock Investment Seminar tour. Highlight current market valuations from a broad perspective in light of the run-up to start 2018 and susequent mini-correction. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at Covalon Technologies Ltd (COV:TSX), a healthcare technologies development company which we have highlighted a number of times in our Breakthrough Report over the past several years. The stock has surged over 500% in the past two years but, along with the market generally, has experienced a volatile start to 2018. A listener asks whether we would BUY, SELL, or HOLD at present. Finally, our dog of the week is a stock we have been telling clients to actively avoid for the past 2-years, Patient Home Monitoring Corp. (PHM:TSX-V) – year-to-date, the stock is down 63%.

We are ending the year with an abbreviated version of our Podcast – Aaron is hanging the stockings around KeyStone’s chimney with care, so Ryan will handle the message this week. First off, we have been inundated with questions on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to end 2017. We give a brief take on the cryptocurrency and the very idea that it is hard to value Bitcoin (no cash flows, balance sheet etc.) may be what is adding to its surge in value and certainly it's volatility. Our Star is EBIX Inc. (EBIX:NASDAQ) – from our U.S. Growth Stock Coverage - which has surged 42% in the last 2-months. We make a few exciting announcements and most importantly, we wish all of our listeners and clients Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and a very happy and, prosperous new year.

We have another busy show for you this week. We start with a wrap on our recent 6-city US DIY Stock Investment Seminar tour. We have posted the video of the event for purchase and I will quiz Aaron on one of his segments. We will tell you why every Canadian needs some U.S. equity exposure in their portfolio. We will also touch on a broken promise from PM Justin Trudeau and finish with a Your Stock, Our Take on Almost Family, Inc. (AFAM:NASDAQ), a leading provider of home health nursing, rehabilitation and personal care services. The stock, which is from our US Growth Stock Coverage, has surged 40% on news of a merger and over 70% since our recommendation 20-month ago. A listener asks whether we would BUY, SELL, or HOLD at present.

We have another busy show for you this week. We are getting so many questions, we have 2 stocks to review in our Your Stock, Our Take segment. The first is on MamaMancini’s Holdings (MMMB:OTCQX), a marketer and distributor of a line of food products, primarily meat balls – the company reported a record quarterly results this past week. The listener asks if it a BUY, SELL or HOLD? The second stock is one we are very familiar with having covered it in the past and sold for a strong gain – the company, C-Com Satellite Systems Inc. (CMI:TSX-V), a developer and manufacturer of commercial grade mobile satellite- based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed Internet, VoIP and Video services into vehicles.

We have another busy show for you this week. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about, Pioneering Technology Corp. (PTE:TSX-V), a profitable high growth micro-cap which has essentially created its own category with its consumer cooking fire prevention technologies – the company reported a record quarterly results this week, based on the numbers, is it a BUY, SELL or HOLD? Our star is Polaris Materials Corporation (PLS:TSX), a BC-based construction aggregate provider which saw its share price rocket 191% this week after its received a friendly takeover bid. Finally, our dog of the week is eye care health related business, TearLab Corporation (TLB:TSX). The stock is down over 47% this month and 55% since we called its shares “uninvestable” in April of this year at $3.79 when reviewing it for a listener in our YSOT Segment.

We have another busy show for you this week. We begin with a discussion some unintended consequences related to an ongoing taxation issue regarding stock options. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about, Ten Peaks Coffee Company Inc. (TPK:TSX), a unique BC-based small-cap which uses its proprietary process to decaffeinate premium green coffee – the company reported a strong second quarter this week, is it a BUY, SELL or HOLD? Our star of the week is Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (CG:TSX), also BC-based which operates in the gaming, entertainment and hospitality business in 4 provinces across Canada and Washington State. The stock has jumped over 25% recently after announcing a big deal with Brookfield Properties. Finally, our dog of the week is alternative finance company, Callidus Capital (CBL:TSX). The company’s shares are down 26% in the last 7 trading days after the Wall Street Journal reported that at least four unnamed individuals have filed whistleblower complaints with the Ontario Securities Commission with allegations of fraud.

We have another busy show for you this week. We start off by looking into what has been a busy year in terms of M&A activity in the Canadian Small-Cap market – 3 stocks from our Focus BUY list and 3 from our Additional Coverage have been bought out year-to-date. We discuss whether this is a sign of an overheated market, why these specific stocks are being bought for big premiums, and if there are further opportunities. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about U.S. penny stock, American Green Inc. (OTCMKTS:ERBB), which has recently announced they are building an entire town in California based on marijuana, interesting – is it a BUY, SELL or HOLD? Our star of the week is Nelson, BC-based Pacific Insight Electronics Corp. (PIH:TSX), an ambient and direct LED light maker for the automotive industry, which jumped 76% this week after it announced the company was to be acquired. Finally, our dog of the week is Sleep Country Canada (ZZZ:TSX), the well-known mattress sell which had been a star performer since its recent “re-IPO”, dropped 10% yesterday on the heels of a mixed Q2 numbers that brought the Sleep Country’s premium valuations into question.

We have another busy show for you this week. We start off by looking at some stats just released by the IMF (International Monetary Fund), their revised outlook for the global economy for the remainder of 2017 and 2018. We talk about what a tough time it has been for Canadian investors over the first 7-months of 2017. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about newly listed Canadian small-cap, Goodfood Market Corp. (FOOD:TSX), a leader in the emerging Canadian meal-kit market – is it a BUY, SELL or HOLD? Our star of the week is Scientific Games Corporation (SGMS:NASDAQ), which develops and manufactures gaming and lottery machines. The stock jumped over 40% this week after reporting better than expected numbers. Finally, our dog of the week is Twitter Inc. (TWTR:NYSE) which dropped 14% today on the heels of a disappointing set of second quarter numbers #stocktakesitonthechin.

We have another busy show for you this week. We start off by updating what has become an ongoing bidding war for small-cap networking equipment company Sandvine Corp. (SVC:TSX) – this seems to be a weekly segment. We also question if the Canadian economy is in a precarious position at present. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Canadian small-cap, Quarterhill Inc. (WIN:TSX) a company which recently “pivoted” its business model and with a huge cash war chest is focussed on acquiring technology companies in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – we see if the new strategy makes it an attractive buy candidate? Our star of the week is now no stranger to this segment, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI:NASD), a company from our US Focus BUY List which develops and manufacturers advanced optical products. The stock jumped over 25% to new all-time highs after preannouncing strong Q2 2017 results. Finally our dog of the week is CRH Medical Corp (CRH:TSX), which dropped 12% today and is off 55% since April.

We have another busy show for you this week. We start off by updating what has become an ongoing bidding war for small-cap networking equipment company Sandvine Corp. (SVC:TSX) – in fact, the company received another bid just this afternoon. We also have a brief chat about our findings from our recent discovery research in Canada and the US – is there any value out there? In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about new micro-cap company, Organic Garage Ltd. (OG:TSX-V) an independent, Ontario-based natural and organic grocery chain – is it a BUY at present? Our star of the week is New Look Vision Group Inc. (BCI:TSX), a provider of eye care products and services in Eastern Canada which jumped over 12% this week following an announced acquisition of a rival eyewear firm. Our dog of the week is market darling Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ), which lost over 18% of its value after Goldman Sachs stated the company’s shares could lose nearly half their value and reiterated its SELL rating on the electric carmaker while cutting its price target to $180, about 49% lower than the stock’s closing price on Monday.

We have another busy show planned for you this week. To start we look at statistic Canada’s recent growth numbers and dive into Warren Buffett’s life line investment into the much maligned Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG:TSX). In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Superior Plus Corp. (SPB:TSX) an energy distribution and specialty chemicals company which has seen it’s share price slump somewhat over the past three months despite what looked liked a solid financial start to the year – is it a BUY at present? Our Star of the week is from our Canadian Small-Cap coverage Sandvine Corporation. (SVC:TSX) which jumped another 11% this week after it received a competing takeover bid. Our Dog of the week is Exfo Corporation (EXF:TSX) a network testing company which lost over 13% on the week after it reported a loss on Friday and lowered its guidance for EBITDA for 2017, the balance sheet on the company is strong and we discuss whether the selloff is an opportunity or a sign of things to come.

In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about the much maligned, Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG:TSX), which has recovered somewhat over the past month after trying to reassure the market of its continued solvency – is it a BUY at present?

The big story this week hit the wire early Friday morning, as Amazon announced its take over bid for WholeFoods – we will comment on that and its impact on the market. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about the much maligned, Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG:TSX), which has recovered somewhat over the past month after trying to reassure the market of its continued solvency – is it a BUY at present? Our star of the week is also one of this week’s top stories, Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM:NASDAQ), which jumped 29.4% after Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN:NASDAQ) announced it was buying the company for $42 per share in an all-cash transaction valued around $13.7 billion. Our dog of the week is Sears Canada Inc. (SCC:TSX) which lost 36.4% on the week after reported on Tuesday that its first quarter revenues were down 15%.

This week we will start by discussing a mixed bag of topics included the US Federal Reserves’ likely decision to raise rates this coming week and this Friday’s sell-off in big tech. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about micro-cap stock, Medical Marijuana Inc. (MJNA:OTC-PINK), which is building a portfolio of investments in companies involved with the much hyped marijuana sector – is it a BUY at present? Our star of the week is from KeyStone’s active coverage, Sandvine Corp. (SVC:TSX), a networking equipment company, which jumped 23% this past week after it was subject to a takeover bid. Our dog of the week is New York Stock Exchange listed IDT Corporation (IDT:NYSE), which lost 21% in one day this past week after the company reported revenues grow but the business swung to a loss in its Q3 results which were hit by a charge for a legal settlement.

This week we will start by discussing a mixed bag of topics included the Canadian Dollar, energy prices and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (CMG:TSX), a software technology and consulting company serving the oil and gas industry – is it a BUY in the current energy pricing environment. Our star of the week is from KeyStone’s active coverage and was one of our top US Growth Stock picks early in 2017, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI:NASDAQ), a provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, fiber-to-the-home and telecom markets, which jumped 20% this past Friday after reporting stellar earnings and strong guidance. Our dog of the week is (Resolute Forest Products Inc. (RFP:TSX), which ended down 15% this past week.

This week we will start with a discussion of Trump’s proposed tax cuts and their impact on Canada. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Bird Construction Inc. (BDT:TSX), a general contractor in the construction industry – we let you know if the stock is a buy or sell. Our star of the week is from KeyStone’s active coverage and was one of our top Canadian Small-Cap picks heading into 2017, International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD:TSX), a highway traffic management technology company, which jumped 50% this week after receiving a takeover bid. Our dog of the week is perhaps the most talked about company on the TSX over the past 5-days, Home Capital Group Inc. (HCG:TSX), which ended down 58% this past week.

This week, I will briefly chat about KeyStone’s upcoming DIY Seminar Series in Vancouver & Calgary. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about TearLab Corporation (TLB:TSX), a growing optical health related small-cap – is a buy or sell. Our star of the week is, SORL Auto Parts Inc. (SORL:NASDAQ), little known auto-parts supplier in the Chinese market. Our dog of the week is former market darling Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU), which dropped almost 20% this past week on a weak near-term outlook – is it time to be a buyer?

In light of this week’s 2017 Canadian Budget release and ballooning deficit, I will start with a bit of a rant on political promises and accountability. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (DNG:TSX), an unconventional gold company which produces gold and silver from the processing of purchased ore in Peru – we let you know if the stock is a buy or sell. Our star of the week is, Dominion Diamond Corporation (DDC:TSX) , a Northwest Territories based Diamond Miner, which jumped this week after receiving an unsolicited takeover bid. Our dog of the week is a former star which we recently sold for a 200% gain in our Canadian Small-Cap Research, High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (HWO:TSX), which dropped 8% this week and is down over 15% from recent highs.

Once again, we have an interesting show planned for you. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Altius Minerals Corporation (ALS:TSX), a base-metal royalty streaming company that reported seemingly strong quarterly numbers the week – we let you know if now is a good time to buy. Our star of the week is a past recommendation from our Canadian Income Stock Research, Premium Brands Holdings Corporation (PBH:TSX), a specialty food manufacturing and distribution business, which jumped this week on record year end results. Our dog of the week is former Pharmaceutical giant, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (VRX:TSX), a stock which is no stranger to this space and saw its shares sink to new depths this week.

Today we have a great show once again planned with three very intriguing Canadian growth stocks. In our Your Stock Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Savaria Corporation (TSE:SIS), a great small-cap growth winner that just reported record year end numbers this past week. We take a look to see if now is the time to buy. Our Dog of the week is actually a solid stock Lumenpulse Inc. (TSE:LMP), which was unable to live up to lofty expectation for growth the market had expected over the past week and saw it's stock decline. Our star of the week is Enghouse Systems Limited (TSE:ENGH), a long time buy in our Canadian small-cap growth stock universe for over 6 years now, which reported strong 2017 Q1 results this past week sending the stock soaring.

Today we have a great show beginning with a bit of a primer on “How to make the Sell Decision” – particularly in a good stock. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we take a question from a listener about Questor Technology Inc. (QST:TSX-V), a micro-cap which has seen its share price fall from just under $5.00 to the $0.70 range in a very tough market for energy service stocks – we take a look to see if now is the time to buy. Our dog of the week we highlight one of the worst performing stocks on the TSX over the past year and formerly the largest company by market cap less than 18-months ago, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSE:VRX). Our star of the week is, Nutrisystem, Inc. (NTRI:NASDAQ), a provider of weight management products and services including Nutrisystem® and South Beach Diet® which reported strong fourth quarter and full year results this past week sending the stock soaring.

Today we have a packed show beginning with a preview of our upcoming Cash Rich, Profitable Canadian Small-Cap Special Report. We will chat about why we look at Cash rich stocks and what clients will find in the report. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we look at a profitable Canadian success story, a true micro-cap, Pioneering Technology Corporation (PTE:TSX-V), one of the best performers on the TSX-Venture last year – we review whether or not it is poised for further growth in 2017 and beyond. Our star of the week is a recommendation from less than one year ago in our U.S. Growth Stock research, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI:NASDAQ). And finally, our dog is U.S. Small-Cap Cemtrex Inc. (CETX:NASDAQ) which was subject to a controversial short report this week.

Today we have a unique show – dedicated to discussing one of our recent special reports from our Canadian Dividend Stock research on DRIPs or Dividend Reinvestment Plans. “DRIPing” can be a powerful long-term strategy – the key is to buy the right stocks, be prepared for a little DIY work, and get ready to get rich...slowly. Unfortunately, it is one of the least talked about financial strategies on Wall Street - Why? Because a DRIP can be set-up so investors pay no ongoing brokerage fees. If Wall Street isn’t getting a cut, then you are not likely to hear about it. For a long-term investor, DRIPs can be great – not only do you pay no ongoing broker fees, you can buy shares in some great companies at a discount to their price on the market (often 2-5%!). It’s like being a member of an exclusive investment club and it’s FREE.

Today have a great show – starting with a REIT - Milestone Apartments REIT (MST.UN:TSX) - we recently recommended to clients which despite currently returning us around 24% in 6-months, we are mad as all hell at the company’s takeover offer. Our star of the week is also a recommendation from less than one year ago in our U.S. Growth Stock research, Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AAOI:NASD). The stock jumped 30% in one day recently after it preannounced strong earnings growth and is up 125% over the past year. Finally, our dog of the week, Alcobra Ltd. (ADHD:NASD), comes from the much beleaguered Pharma segment.

Today we have a mixed bag of topics to start including Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN:NASD) providing us with an excellent example of technological substitution, Canada’s decision to leave interest rates steady, and a bit of hypocrisy in an economic appointment by U.S. president elect-Trump. In our Stars and Dogs of the week we review the most well-known investment bank in North America, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS:NYSE) and what remains of the best known retail names in Canada, the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC:TSX).

Today we kick off with a brief look at Black Friday sales which set the stage for the key retail season – we look at a few winners and losers from this segment including Canadian-based Spin Master Corp. (TOY:TSX) and we tease a recent recommendation – a US-based electronics toy maker which has already gained 40% this month. As well, we give a brief take on how the recent pipeline approvals by the Canadian government might affect markets. Our Star of the week is oil and finally we end with our Your Stock, Our Take segment we review a listener question on hot pot stock Aphria Inc. (APH:TSX-V).

Today we kick off with a look at how Donald Trump’s promises over the first 100 days of his presidency may affect the markets, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on a leader in the high flying Canadian Marijuana segment, Canopy Growth Corporation (CGC:TSX). And our Star of the week we review electrical weapon and body camera manufacturer TASER International Inc. (TASR:NASD) – another stock that received a Trump Bump this past week.

Today we kick off with our quick take on the US election including some sectors that got a short-term boost in the market, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment and in view of the Trump win, we review a viewer question on TransCanada Corporation (TRP:TSX). And in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review one stock that soared following the Trump win, Corrections Corporation of America (CXW:NYSE) and one that tanked, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH:NYSE).

Today we kick off with a preview of the OTC QX market and the construction of our US Small-Cap Discovery Portfolio in our US Growth Stock Research, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on the wildly volatile healthcare Small-Cap Nobilis Health Corp. (NHC:TSX). And in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review two Internet Behemoths, Alphabet Company (GOOG:NASDAQ) and Amazon.com Inc.(AMZN:NASDAQ).

Today we kick off with a Special Segment on the Canadian REIT sector – specifically for investors looking to earn passive income, from real estate, without the headaches of being a landlord. In our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review two listener questions – the first on TSX Venture listed People Corporation (PEO:TSX-V), a group benefits provider and TSX listed PFB Corp. (PFB:TSX), a manufacturer of insulating building products. And in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review innovated mountable and wearable camera maker GoPro Inc. (GPRO:NASDAQ).

This week, we kick off with a mixed bag of topics including some notable announcements from Rogers and our thoughts on OPEC’s agreed production cut. In our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on profitable and growing TSX-Venture listed specialty pharma stock BioSyent Inc. (RX:TSX-V). And in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review this year’s largest Canadian IPO, retailer Aritzia Inc. (ATX:TSX) and industrial chemical manufacturer Canexus Corporation (CUS:TSX).

This week we begin with a mixed bag of topics - from a fight for the title of richest man in the world to Jessica Alba’s honestly made billion we’ve got you covered, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on one of this year’s hottest TSX-Venture listed stocks, Ceapro Inc. (CZO:TSX-V). And in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review a little company named Apple Inc. (AAPL:NASDAQ) and banking giant Deutsche Bank AG (DB:NYSE).

This week’s episode kicks off with Ryan’s comments on our recently released Breakthrough Canadian Small-Cap Special Report, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on gaming software stock NYX Gaming Group Ltd. and in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI:NASD) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (CPG:TSX) .

This week we kick off with our comments on the powerful growth affect of adding dividend growers to your portfolio, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on the restaurant group Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc (IRG:TSX) and in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP.UN:TSX) and retail chain Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD:NASDAQ).

This week we start off with a quarterly discussion on the BUYs and SELLs within Warren Buffett's nearly $200 billion Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio. Ryan rant's on one of KeyStone’s red flags...stocks that try to grow too fast, and in our Stars and Dogs of the week we reviewin our Stars and Dogs of the week we review a stock KeyStone has recommended for 9 years, Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) and Concordia International (CXR:TSX).

This week we kick off with Ryan’s Rant on the clumsy implementation of BC’s new 15-per-cent foreign buyers real estate tax, in our Your Stock Our Take Segment we review a viewer question on Inspira Financial Inc. (LND:TSX-V) and in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review Bombardier Inc. (BBD.B:TSX) and Magna International Inc. (MG:TSX).

This week we kick off with Aaron’s review of the movie the Big Short and a little explanation of shorting stock generally, Ryan rants about energy stock and Bay Street Darling, Crescent Point Energy Corporation (CPG:TSX), and in our Stars and Dogs of the week we review WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WJA:TSX) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN:TSX) - listen to find out which one is a star and which is a dog.

In our inaugural podcast we begin with a macro focus, maintaining our view that investors should continue to get used to low interest rates and why dividend growth stocks are a great way to significantly outperform this market. Ryan rants loudly about the financial industry’s continued over complication of investing and why a simple strategy is the best choice for most investors - we give you ideas for a portfolio on a shoestring budget. This week’s Our Stock Your Take segment takes a quick look at a true micro-cap, Reliq Health (RHT:TSX-V)sent in by a client - is it investable? In our One & One segment we give you our take on news out on Bombardier Inc. (BBD.B.TSX) this week and do the same for long-time favourite Ebix Inc. (EBIX:NASD). We welcome questions on your investments for next week’s edition - profitable investing!