This Week’s Stock Picks & BNN Top Picks Summary: DAL-N, NFLX-Q and 21 Stock and 3 ETF Top Picks (Oct 23-29)
This week were 21 Stock and 3 ETF Top Picks in a wide range of industries: Industrials, Financials, Consumer, Energy, Basic Materials, ETF and Technology.
Here are this week´s Top Picks as selected by: Michael O’Reilly, Billy Kawasaki, Tim Regan, Cole Smead, Barry Schwartz, Ernest Wong and Darren Sissons.
🚚 Industrials
GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL.TO)
7 Buy, 1 Hold, 5 Sell — 13 expert ratings on GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Jul 24, 2026) by Andrew Pink.
Stockchase Auto Trader Group PLC. (AUTO.L)
Opinion about AUTO.L: price target is 535 UK pounds They hold 80% market share and offers over 50% returns on capital. Are aggressively buying back…
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Opinion about DAL-N: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The international air carrier announced plans to add 31 wide body jets to expand its international foot print into larger margin destinations. It trades at 9x earnings, 2.2x book and supports a ROE of 27%. We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired. We…
stockchase.com TFI International Inc (TFII.TO)
17 Buy, 1 Hold, 4 Sell — 22 expert ratings on TFI International Inc (TFII.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Jul 23, 2026) by Greg Newman.
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Opinion about ATCO.A-ST: Global leader in vacuum technology. Dividend increases annualized over 5 years of 10%, 10 years of 6% -- quite solid. Asset light, so fairly high return metrics. Weak last year on exposure to semiconductor market. Will benefit from AI spend. Tuck-in acquisitions.
stockchase.com 🏛 Financials
Opinion about C-N: When he bought it, there was a revolving door in the C suite, and had too much international business. The new CEO sold much of that foreign business. They went from trading at 70% of book value to 90%. Will benefit from a steepening yield curve. He see $7.60 earnings this year…
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Opinion about BARC-O: price target is 564.42 UK pounds Bad news is backed into the stock (i.e. possible tax hikes in the UK). They will produce well…
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Opinion about FFH-T: Continues to be encouraged by what company's doing. Low double-digit PE, undemanding. Modest dividend so they can keep capital and grow their portfolio.
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Opinion about FSV-T: They grow by buying companies and by organic growth. Are disciplined with good hurdle rates in buying. Are a large player in the US, but the industry remains fragmented by mom-and-pop operations. Has never traded cheaply and pays a low dividend. But it's great as they continue to buy companies and grow.…
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…
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Opinion about BN-T: It's been basing since last September. Pays a decent dividend. As long as it holds $60, this won't revisit $49. Should be a core holding you hold for a long time.
stockchase.com Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (CRR.UN.TO)
3 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — 4 expert ratings on Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (CRR.UN.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Oct 29, 2026) by Darren Sissons.
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Opinion about MSCI-N: a dividend aristocrat They raised their dividend by 16%. Their last quarter shot the lights out and they raised dividend. After shares have pulled back 10%, it's now a buying opportunity.
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Opinion about TRI.TO: Valuation always excessive -- over 20x operating cashflow for single-digit growth. Now, that's changed with the pullback, so it…
Stockchase ⚡ Energy
International Petroleum Company (IPCO.TO)
Opinion about IPCO.TO: Its value and ability to generate cash returns to shareholders is understated by the market. It is the most financially…
Stockchase 🛢 Basic Materials
Opinion about STLD: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly One needs to be bullish steel if you are bullish the US economy. STLD trades at 18x…
Stockchase 💹 ETF
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV)
3 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — 3 expert ratings on Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Aug 3, 2026) by The Monthly Gems by Allan Tong.
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…
Stockchase iShares US Healthcare Providers (IHF)
Opinion about IHF: Do medical stocks have seasonality? There are a couple of specialty healthcare ETFs that are just coming into their seasonal…
Stockchase 💻 Technology
4 Buy, 1 Hold, 1 Sell — 6 expert ratings on Topicus.Com Inc. (TOI.V). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Oct 27, 2026) by Barry Schwartz.
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Opinion about NFLX-Q: In the last quarter, the company reported 0.56 USD per share, beating the 0.55 USD estimate by 1.41%. Revenue for the same period reached 12.05 B USD, despite the estimate of 11.97 B USD. For the next quarter, analysts expect 0.76 USD in earnings per share and 12.18 B USD in revenue.…
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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 MSFT-Q: Buy on pullback today, or it that catching a falling knife? Pullback is great time to enter. She'd buy more, but she's already overweight this name. Still one of the most diversified, mega-cap tech companies in the world. Last night's numbers were spectacular, pushback is on the capex spending.
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Opinion about NOW-N: In the last quarter, the company reported 0.97 USD per share, beating the 0.97 USD estimate by 0.04%. Revenue for the same period reached 3.77 B USD, despite the estimate of 3.75 B USD. For the next quarter, analysts expect 0.96 USD in earnings per share and 3.86 B USD in revenue.…
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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.
