This Week’s Stock Picks & BNN Top Picks Summary: ARE-T, MELI-Q and 15 Stock and 7 ETF Top Picks (Oct 16-22)
This week were 15 Stock and 7 ETF Top Picks in a wide range of industries: ETF, Energy, Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer and Technology.
Here are this week´s Top Picks as selected by: Michael O’Reilly, Billy Kawasaki, Richard Orrell, Bruce Campbell (2), Keith Richards, Gordon Reid and David Burrows.
💹 ETF
TD U.S. Equity Index ETF (TPU.TO)
Opinion about TPU.TO: Tracks the S&P closely with a slightly higher weight in IT. He would add on the current pullback. Tech will rally after the US…
Stockchase Vanguard FTSE ex NA Hh Dividend Yield ETF C$ (VIDY.TO)
Opinion about VIDY-T: He still has a high weighting in the US. But he's looking to see what else is moving out there and to tap into a broader approach. He's playing defense by avoiding a heavy concentration in the US. Dividends tend to be a good factor to screen for. MER is 0.32%.
stockchase.com Franklin Cdn Ultra Short Term Bond Fund ETF (FHIS.TO)
Opinion about FHIS.TO: Steady NAV and creates a distribution. This is better than a 1-year GCI which locks your money. This is safe. It's like a…
Stockchase iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility (XMI.TO)
Opinion about XMI.TO: New ETF for Europe, Asia and far east with minimum volatility. Europe is the most beaten up of the 3 and if you want to get…
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 SPDR Cons Discretionary ETF (XLY)
Opinion about XLY: A trade. Recently, he rotated out of staples and into this. Like the TOU chart, XLY shows a definite pattern, a trading range. He…
Stockchase BMO EQL WGT GBL BASE METAL HEG CAD ETF (ZMT.TO)
Opinion about ZMT.TO: The metals are oversold and now cheap. ZMT's chart has fallen back to support now. Top of the range is $140.
Stockchase ⚡ Energy
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE.TO)
Opinion about GTE.TO: This was brought to his attention by the same analyst that discovered Condor and Tenaz when they were unknown. It is selling…
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7 Buy, 8 Hold, 3 Sell — 18 expert ratings on Suncor Energy Inc (SU.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Sep 8, 2026) by Eric Nuttall.
Stockchase 🚚 Industrials
Opinion about ARE-T: Lots going on in the construction and infrastructure space, and this name will benefit. Trades at significantly lower multiple to peers, but that multiple should slowly increase over time as they get rid of cost-overrun projects. It'll be just in time for large-scale infrastructure and nuclear (where Ontario's at the forefront globally)…
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Opinion about WSP-T: Global engineering and construction. Another case of AI causing baby to be thrown out with bathwater. Fat chance that AI is going to build the next nuclear reactor or dam or data centre. $17B in backlog. Big, global scale. Serial consolidator, and recent large acquisition makes it a much bigger player in US…
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7 Buy, 1 Hold, 1 Sell — 9 expert ratings on Lam Research Corp (LRCX). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Oct 22, 2026) by The Weekly Buzzing Stocks by Billy Kawasaki.
Stockchase 👨⚕️ Healthcare
Opinion about LLY: Last 3 months have started to see some improvement in the sector, and almost immediately this name went to a new high. Quickly got…
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Opinion about TGTX: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The developer of a medication for relapsing MS in patients has seen an 88% reduction…
Stockchase 🏛 Financials
Kingstone Companies Inc (KINS)
Opinion about KINS-Q: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We reiterate this casualty and insurance provider in the US Northeast as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 52% increase in net income, along with a 14% increase in premiums collected. Cash reserves are growing and the holding company is debt free. It trades at…
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Opinion about CASH: You can have all the opinions you want, but his firm uses quantitative measurements. He posts the "Bear-o-meter" on his blog every month (takes into account trend, breadth, momentum, sentiment, valuations, and seasonality and delivers a reading of risk as low, medium, or high). It's been very accurate in the past (he's…
stockchase.com Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (B) (BRK.B)
Opinion about BRK.B: Warren Buffet's last day as CEO A great investor and great human being. His main claim to fame is using coming sense when making…
Stockchase 🛍 Consumer
3 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — 3 expert ratings on MercadoLibre (MELI). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Oct 21, 2026) by Gordon Reid.
Stockchase 💻 Technology
4 Buy, 0 Hold, 1 Sell — 5 expert ratings on Texas Instruments (TXN). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Oct 21, 2026) by Gordon Reid.
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Opinion about META-Q: In the last quarter, the company reported 8.88 USD per share, beating the 8.21 USD estimate by 8.13%. Revenue for the same period reached 59.89 B USD, despite the estimate of 58.46 B USD. For the next quarter, analysts expect 6.63 USD in earnings per share and 55.36 B USD in revenue.…
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Opinion about IBM-N: Growing from multiple angles, yet valuation still reasonable. Stable and embedded business complemented by new growth drivers. Consulting business helps companies implement AI, and that's where the real spending is. Strong in hybrid cloud, managing data across environments. Quantum computing already being used with potential for energy, healthcare, manufacturing. Drop in February due…
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Opinion about PLUS: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This developer of IT technology, consulting and services is a TOP PICK. It continues…
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.
