This Week’s Stock Picks & BNN Top Picks Summary: MRVL-Q, MCD-N and 19 Stock and 5 ETF Top Picks (Sep 18-24)
This week were 19 Stock and 5 ETF Top Picks in a wide range of industries: ETF, Energy, Industrials, Financials, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer and Utilities.
Here are this week´s Top Picks as selected by: Michael O’Reilly, Billy Kawasaki, Mike Philbrick, John Stephenson, Ernest Wong, John Zechner and Brendan Caldwell.
💹 ETF
BMO Aggregate Bond Index (ZAG.TO)
Opinion about ZAG.TO: Government and investment-grade corporates. You're finally getting paid again in the bond market. Bonds have become genuine…
Stockchase Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL)
Opinion about QVAL: Concentrated, value US equity strategy. (An alternative to VFLO from earlier in the show.) Looks for misplaced pricing between…
Stockchase iShares Global Infrastructure E.T.F. (CIF.TO)
2 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell — 3 expert ratings on iShares Global Infrastructure E.T.F. (CIF.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Sep 18, 2026) by Mike Philbrick.
Stockchase Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE)
8 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — 8 expert ratings on Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Sep 24, 2026) by The Panic-Proof Portfolio…
Stockchase VANGUARD US DIV APPR IDX ETF (VGG.TO)
Opinion about VGG.TO: An offshoot of VIG (US dollar version). Holds a basket of rising dividends over the past 10 years, like JNJ and Visa. Important…
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Opinion about BLU.V: This company has found a major source of oil off the shores of Liberia. Total has partnered with them and five majors have…
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5 Buy, 1 Hold, 1 Sell — 7 expert ratings on Spartan Delta Corp (SDE.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Sep 21, 2026) by John Stephenson.
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Opinion about CCEC.TO: It has long term optionalities with a big gas find in Hungary along with a shorter term play with its shallow oil discovery.…
Stockchase 🚚 Industrials
2 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell — 3 expert ratings on Ferrari N.V. (RACE). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Sep 22, 2026) by Ernest Wong, Head of Research, Baskin…
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Opinion about TDG-N: A leading supplier of engineered parts for both commercial and military aircraft. 70% of their business is the aftermarket. Lots of great future growth available here.
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Opinion about AZZ: "Picks and shovels". Super boring. It galvanizes steel, molds aluminum to make building possible. But it doesn't actually own the…
Stockchase 🏛 Financials
Opinion about V: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly V just announced two acquisitions that will expand its footprint into Argentina. The…
Stockchase Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP)
Opinion about RHP: It is difficult to buy a hotel stock and put it away and forget about it. If there is one hotel stock to own, this is it. It has…
Stockchase State Street Comm. Serv. Select Sector SPDR (XLC)
Opinion about XLC: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly XLC is low-MER (0.08%) ETF holding the largest communications companies in the US…
Stockchase 💻 Technology
6 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell — 7 expert ratings on Western Digital (WDC). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Aug 6, 2026) by The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research).
Stockchase Marvell Technology Group (MRVL)
6 Buy, 0 Hold, 6 Sell — 12 expert ratings on Marvell Technology Group (MRVL). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Jul 21, 2026) by The Panic-Proof Portfolio…
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Opinion about NVDA: He's watching it, but hasn't bought, because his entry point is more than 10% lower than today's price. He's concerned about…
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Opinion about PLTR-Q: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research PLTR's numbers were solid: 63% revenue growth, high margins, strong balance sheet, and guidance was raised. Business is good. But the stock dropped, on usual valuation concerns. Also, Michael Burry (famous from 'The Big Short') has bet against the company, and this…
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Opinion about GOOG-Q: Doing great. Worries about Search becoming obsolete were baseless, though it's share of searching will fall. However, the pie will expand and so total revenue will grow. Gemini has a leadership position in AI. Plus there's YouTube -- about 23% global streaming share and caters to shorter attention spans. Waymo also adds to…
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Opinion about APTX.TO: Largest manufacturer of conventional, specialty, and biosimilar generic drugs in Canada. Cleaner balance sheet since the IPO.…
Stockchase 🛍 Consumer
Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B.TO)
Opinion about RCI.B-T: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly RCI.B recently reported earnings showed revenues up 4%, but that EPS was off 4%. Management sees the market getting more competitive, but is standing by their guidance for continued revenue growth and revised forward expenditures downward, which they say will improve free cash flow going forward. Cash…
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Opinion about PSMT: Founded by the same family that started COST. Only 60 stores, in Latin America and Caribbean. Just entered Chile, one of the more…
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Opinion about MCD: They report Thursday. Restaurants have struggled because of high prices, but MCD rolled out some cheaper offerings and customers…
Stockchase 💡 Utilities
9 Buy, 2 Hold, 4 Sell — 15 expert ratings on Capital Power (CPX.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Aug 18, 2026) by Jamie Murray .
Stockchase Use this list wisely to identify buying opportunities.
Happy trading !!!
What is a Stock Top Pick?
In simple terms, a stock top pick refers to a stock that is recommended by financial experts or investment analysts as being a highly promising investment option. These stocks are typically believed to have a great potential for growth and profitability. Stock top picks are often given by analysts or financial institutions who conduct in-depth research and analysis of various stocks available in the market. Their recommendations are based on a multitude of factors such as company performance, industry trends, market conditions, and potential catalysts that could impact the stock’s value.
Stockchase reviews and documents Daily Top Stock Picks from multiple sources including BNN Market Call, Mad Money with Jim Cramer, 5i Research Forums and the Stockchase team of analysts. Investors tend to gravitate towards top picks as they believe these stocks have a higher chance of providing a good return on investment.
What Makes a Stock a Top Pick?
Now that we understand the basic concept of a stock top pick, let’s delve into what factors make a stock qualify as a top pick. Several key characteristics are typically considered when identifying a stock as a top pick:strong financial performance, industry trends, market opportunities, and management team. By assessing these factors, analysts are able to identify stocks that have a higher likelihood of outperforming the market and delivering favorable returns to investors.
What are BNN Top Picks?
BNN, also known as Business News Network, is a Canadian television channel that focuses on providing the latest news and analysis related to business, finance, and the stock market. The BNN Top Picks are the stocks that were featured as Top Picks by the channel’s expert analysts and guests on the Market Call show. They are part of the Stock Top Picks documented on Stockchase.
Should I Buy the Stock Top Picks Now?
Now comes the million-dollar question: should you buy the top picks now? The answer to this question depends on various factors, including your personal financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy. It is important to note that stock market calls, including top picks, are never foolproof. Market conditions can change rapidly, and even the most well-researched top pick may not perform as expected.
Before making any investment decisions, it is advisable to do your own research. Remember that investing in the stock market always carries risks, and it is crucial to diversify your portfolio. A balanced investment approach that includes a mix of stocks, bonds, and other asset classes is often recommended to manage risk and maximize returns.
