This Week’s Stock Picks & BNN Top Picks Summary: AVGO-Q, VLO-N and 10 Stock and 5 ETF Top Picks (Nov 06-12)
This week were 10 Stock and 5 ETF Top Picks in a wide range of industries: ETF, Technology, Utilities, Healthcare and Energy.
Here are this week´s Top Picks as selected by: Mike Philbrick, Dan Rohinton, Christine Poole, John Stephenson and Stan Wong.
💹 ETF
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF CAD (EQL.TO)
Opinion about EQL.TO: When you equal-weight the S&P, the top 10 names (those famous tech stocks) become only 2.5-3% each in your portfolio. That…
Stockchase iShares DEX Short Term Bond (XSB.TO)
3 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell — 3 expert ratings on iShares DEX Short Term Bond (XSB.TO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Nov 6, 2026) by Mike Philbrick.
Stockchase VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT-CBOE)
Opinion about MOAT-CBOE: Warren Buffett likes to talk about companies having an economic moat -- a valuable brand, IP, established distribution…
Stockchase iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF. (SOXX)
4 Buy, 2 Hold, 3 Sell — 9 expert ratings on iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF. (SOXX). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Nov 12, 2026) by Stan Wong.
Stockchase Vanguard Industrials Index Fund ETF Shares (VIS)
Opinion about VIS: Names involved in power generation and AI data centres, so they got swept down. US core capital goods orders jumped YOY, so US…
Stockchase 💻 Technology
Opinion about AVGO-Q: AVGO vs. MRVL AVGO is like the smaller cousin of NVDA. Built GOOG's AI program, increasingly making waves with Anthropic (owns Claude). Interesting, but not a shoot-the-lights-out opportunity. He'd buy.MRVL is trying to take a share of the chips that go into GOOG, and is already involved with AMZN cloud. Be careful.…
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Opinion about GOOGL: It has been weak recently because of investor concern over its search component and there is truth to that. Answers start with…
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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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6 Buy, 0 Hold, 2 Sell — 8 expert ratings on Raytheon (RTX). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Nov 10, 2026) by Christine Poole.
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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…
stockchase.com 💡 Utilities
Opinion about CMS: They have rate-based growth, pays a 3% dividend yield and 7% EPS growth . (Analysts’ price target is $81.33)
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Opinion about TA-T: Benefits from data centre growth, nation-building themes, natural gas tailwinds from getting offshore. Issues with last quarter, but not material. Trades at a reasonable level of ~17x PE for very sharp EPS growth of 50-60% over next couple of years. Lots of data centre upside. Yield is 1.65% (Analysts’ price target is $24.67)
stockchase.com 👨⚕️ Healthcare
Opinion about SYK-N: (A Top Pick Sep 11/23, Up 21%) 73% of their business comes from the U.S. with the rest from Europe and emerging markets. They make great surgical products (i.e. hip replacements). Also, surgeons are loyal to SYK products and rarely change brand. Aging demographics and foreign markets offer growth.
stockchase.com ⚡ Energy
Opinion about PXT.TO: Inexpensive valuation. 90% oil. Applying new techniques to old wells. Huge upside. Gas produced gets sold at much higher rates…
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6 Buy, 1 Hold, 2 Sell — 9 expert ratings on Valero Energy Corp (VLO). Latest rating: TOP PICK (Nov 11, 2026) by John Stephenson.
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.
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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.
