This week’s new 52-week highs and lows … (Jan 30-Feb 5)
The markets are trudging on as usual, and lots of companies are hitting their 52-week high. Couche-Tard, which didn’t see a drop in their price back in December during the sell-off, is once again coming out on top. Not to be beat by Metro, this week it’s Loblaw’s hitting their high. Some basic material and energy companies aren’t doing as well, hitting their 52-week low.
Here’s this week’s 52-week high and low list for securities listed on Stockchase.
Here’s this week’s 52-week highs stocks …..
🚚 Industrials
Opinion about AC.TO: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly If you can wrap your head around buying at the time of a potential labour strike -…
Thomson Reuters Corp (TRI-T) TSE

Opinion about TRI.TO: All of the Top Picks today are being tarred with the same software brush, with very little differentiation of what they do and…
Opinion about WCN.TO: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research WCN continues to chug along nicely. Valuation is high at…
DIRTT Environmental Solutions (DRT-T) TSE

Opinion about DRT.TO: (A Top Pick Nov 10/15. Down 19.94%.) Likes this for its revolutionary technology, designing, installation and manufacturing in…
👨⚕️ Healthcare
AEterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS-T) TSE

Opinion about AEZS.TO: Would like to get in at the $6 level. Cash flow positive. Expert opinions on AEterna Zentaris Inc. (AEZS.TO) — buy, sell, or…
Sienna Senor Living Inc (SIA-T) TSE

Opinion about SIA.TO: High yield + price appreciation over 5 years? Squarely within definition of growth for next 5 years. 42 LTC (97% occupied), 40…
💡 Utilities
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN-T) TSE

Opinion about AQN.TO: In multi-year turnaround after its struggles from higher interest rates and slower execution. Most earnings come from stable…
Opinion about CPX.TO: (A Top Pick Jun 28/24, Up 69%) Alberta data centres' growth is fantastic, tapping into CPX nat gas power generation. Massive…
Northland Power Inc (NPI-T) TSE

Opinion about NPI.TO: Cut dividend and guidance. Not a fan. Too much enthusiasm went into the renewable energy companies. In 2022 they all went up…
Opinion about EMA.TO: (A Top Pick Nov 07/23, Up 17.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with EMA has achieved its target…
Opinion about FTS.TO: Consistent and reliable. A quality utility, which are generally safe and slow. Expert opinions on Fortis Inc. (FTS.TO) — buy,…
🛍 Consumer
Opinion about CCA.TO: The US was a growth driver for them, but are facing more competition there. US telcos are falling as a whole. Also, in Canada…
Alimentation Couche-Tard (B) (ATD.B-T) TSE

Opinion about ATD.B.TO: Well run. Collapsing of dual class structure is a positive. Tremendous growth opportunities internationally. Getting pricey…
Empire Company (A) (EMP.A-T) TSE

Opinion about EMP.A.TO: Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Has seen some target downgrades, although relatively…
Goodfood Market Corp. (FOOD-T) TSE

Opinion about FOOD.TO: They are the meal kit market leaders in Canada. They have a 45% market share. He is a happy customer. They are providing a…
Loblaw Companies Ltd (L-T) TSE

Opinion about L.TO: Likes its positioning in food retail and its pharmaceutical business. Expansion of pharmacists' duties is helping traffic.…
Opinion about RSI.TO: An income stock. There is not a lot of growth and high tariff issues. He would not strongly endorse it but it pays a nice dividend.
⚡ Energy
Cameco Corporation (CCO-T) TSE

Opinion about CCO.TO: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research CCO is not perfect but if an investor is looking for…
Enbridge (ENB-T) TSE

Opinion about ENB.TO: The dividend is over 6% and earnings will grow at about 5%. This combines to make a rate of return at 11% which is pretty…
Pembina Pipeline Corp (PPL-T) TSE

Opinion about PPL.TO: Likes Canada and likes energy. On the 5-year chart, you can see the consolidation phase in 2022-2023. We're seeing another…
🏛 Financials
Choice Properties REIT (CHP.UN-T) TSE

Opinion about CHP.UN.TO: Holds quality Loblaw assets and industrial ones mostly located in cities. Same-store net income growth isn't super, but…
Opinion about ECN.TO: It was a spinoff of Element Financial. He buys when it dips below $4. They are getting into lending for home renovations. They…
Opinion about GRT.UN.TO: Has done well in the past. It trades at a premium vs. peers. Instead, she owns Chartwell and CAP REIT.
Allied Properties REIT (AP.UN-T) TSE

Opinion about AP.UN.TO: Return-to-office mandate picking up. Stock's benefited due to that sentiment, but hasn't translated to operations. Now…
First Capital Realty (FCR-T) TSE

Opinion about FCR.UN.TO: Another defensive real estate company. Owns best grocery shopping center portfolio in North America. 85% of tenants are…
H&R Real Estate Inv Trust (HR.UN-T) TSE

Opinion about HR.UN.TO: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly One of Canada's largest REITS holding $11.7 billion in assets in North America.…
Opinion about IIP.UN.TO: Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Positive Same-Property Net Operating Income(SPNOI).…
RioCan Real Estate Investment (REI.UN-T) TSE

Opinion about REI.UN.TO: Distribution very safe due to proactive cutting during pandemic. Achievable net operating growth of 3%, last quarter was…
Summit Real Estate Investment (SMU.UN-T) TSE

Opinion about SMU.UN.TO: Buy more? He can't answer that without knowing the overall portfolio, but also look at RIOCAN REIT in the North American…
Opinion about SRU.UN.TO: Likes real estate in general, sector will benefit from lower interest rates. In particular, likes those that are building…
💻 Technology
Opinion about GIB.A.TO: Global. Big player in US, making a series of "metro market" acquisitions. A near-shoring strategy. Affected by US government…
Sangoma Technologies Corp. (STC-X) TSXV

Opinion about STC.TO: (A Top Pick Jun 09/21, Down 52%) Great business that is misunderstood by the market. Recent selloff in the market has taken…
Absolute Software Corp. (ABT-T) TSE

Opinion about ABST.TO: Price target of $20.50 CAD. Cloud-based platform for enterprise and public sector. In the right place because of remote work.…
🛢Basic Materials
Opinion about KL.TO: KL-T vs. ABX-T. He would prefer KL-T as it has been hit so hard. You are getting the cash and the good balance sheet.
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIF-T) TSE

Opinion about LIF.TO: Unsure on direction share price (short term).Good company for the long term investor.At current price is a bit…
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL-T) TSE

Opinion about SSL.TO: It's a royalty to 18 junior hold projects, so you avoid the risk of owning a single company. It's defensive.
Opinion about SSRM.TO: He has been trying to find a good silver play, because the silver price seems either undervalued or reasonably valued. This…
Golden Valley Mines (GZZ-X) TSXV

Opinion about GZZ.V: Company prospects for land, stakes it and then gets other companies to do the major work at their expense. Because they have so…
Pure Gold Mining Inc. (PGM-X) TSXV

Opinion about PGM.V: A smart group of guys. They are putting a fair bit of work into proving their concept is right. They seem to be backing up their…
Opinion about ASR.TO: (A Top Pick March 26/15. Up 0.75%.) Their one and only mine is located in Turkey. A lot of people question about investing in…
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM-T) TSE

Opinion about DPM.TO: This was formerly a closed-end fund of junior resources but changed its method of operations and now has two gold projects in…
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL-T) TSE

Opinion about SSL.TO: It's a royalty to 18 junior hold projects, so you avoid the risk of owning a single company. It's defensive.
💹 ETF
Purpose High Interest Savings (PSA-T) TSE

Opinion about PSA.TO: (Top Pick Jun 28/17, Up 0.13%) It is basically a high interest savings account. A great place to park cash. A 1% rate of return…
iShares DEX Floating Rate ETF (XFR-T) TSE

Opinion about XFR.TO: DEX Floating Rate ETF (XFR-T) or Vanguard Cdn. Aggregate Bond ETF (VAB-T)? If interest rates rise, which would you Buy? The…
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT (XRE-T) TSE

Opinion about XRE.TO: We’ve all fallen in love with income investing because interest rates are so low, so everybody is looking afield for…
iShares S&P/TSX Cap. Utilities (XUT-T) TSE

Opinion about XUT.TO: A lot of people are chasing yield but utilities are not in favour this time of year. Technicals are not favorable right now.…
BMO Low Volatility Cdn Eqty ETF (ZLB-T) TSE

Opinion about ZLB.TO: His more conservative side. Low volatility stocks do very well when markets get dicey. It hasn’t been a bad ETF to be in…
BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF (ZUT-T) TSE

Opinion about ZUT.TO: Utilities have done well because of low interest rates, but this trend won't last forever. Take some profits of this is…
iShares Premium Money Market E.T.F. (CMR-T) TSE

Opinion about CMR.TO: For short-term investors such as money market types. Simple way to get broad, low cost diversified money market exposure.
HAP Floating Rate Bond ETF (HFR-T) TSE

Opinion about HFR.TO: (Top Pick Aug 07/15, Up 1.20%) This is a place to park money. It really does not move. Expert opinions on Global X Ultra-Short…
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF (XSI-T) TSE

Opinion about XSI.TO: For a 2-3 year hold in an RRSP? This was launched 4-6 months ago and has been fairly well received, but the performance, as you…
BMO Floating Rate Hi Yield ETF (ZFH-T) TSE

Opinion about ZFH.TO: Floating rate high yield. Chart is almost flat. You are waiting for central banks. You will wait for another year. It is dead…
BMO Equal Weight REITs Index (ZRE-T) TSE

Opinion about ZRE.TO: Good time to be buying under valued REIT. Healthy dividend. Attractive valuation. Expert opinions on BMO Equal Weight REITs…
BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (ZWU-T) TSE

Opinion about ZWU.TO: Go all in for an RRSP? Going all in on any one sector is a bit extreme. If we get into higher-than-expected inflation,…
📱 Telecommunications
Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T) TSE

Opinion about QBR.B.TO: Telus and QBR.B are the 2 best stocks to own in the space. Telus will gush free cashflow, as it's beyond big capex cycle, low…
BCE Inc. (BCE-T) TSE

Opinion about BCE.TO: For the Canadian telcos, regulatory challenges won't go away. In response, the telcos pledged to invest in rural areas, but…
Shaw Communication (B) (SJR.B-T) TSE

Opinion about SJR.B.TO: High likelihood of the deal going through. If the deal doesn't go through, would have fairly significant downside. One…
Here’s this week’s 52-week low stocks ….
⚡ Energy
Crescent Point Energy Corp (CPG-T) TSE

Opinion about CPG.TO: Never a good sign when your stock issue gets hung up. Timing wasn't ideal, with weaker sentiment on oil below $80. New concerns…
Pipestone Energy Corp. (PIPE-X) TSXV

Opinion about PIPE.TO: $277 Million market cap. Book value is over $2. They are waiting for two facilities to come on line. Their Q4 production…
International Frontier Resources (IFR-X) TSXV

Opinion about IFR.V: They are waiting for Husky, the operator, to make some announcements. Land issues in the area. Also working on some UK deals to…
Opinion about EGL.TO: Chart shows this has taken quite a dip in the last while. Changes in management because of production mishaps. Need to look at…
Chinook Energy Inc (CKE-T) TSE

Opinion about CKE.TO: Hoping to be acquired. Feels the assets are worth a lot more than where the stock is trading. Can't see who would want all of…
🛍 Consumer
Westport Fuel Systems Inc (WPRT-T) TSE

Opinion about WPRT.TO: Uses natural gas to boost the efficiency of large engines. He has been hearing how great they are for at least 22 years. The…
Opinion about RYU.V: A fairly new start-up company. Management has worked for different apparel companies in the past. Doesn’t follow this…
🛢Basic Materials
InZinc Mining Ltd. (IZN-X) TSXV

Opinion about IZN.V: Right next door to Eurozinc (EZM-T) so there is potential for consolidation. Did a giant issue last week (33 million) when the…
Opinion about ADZ.V: Up 19% year-to-date. Drilling results have been good. They have 11 projects and 2,000,000 acres of land in the Northwest…
Ecobalt Solutions Inc. (ECS-T) TSE

Opinion about ECS.TO: The best of the small cobalt companies in North America. It has an asset that is alive and well. It will be raising money for…
Rusoro Mining Ltd (RML-X) TSXV

Opinion about RML.V: Venezuelan gold that just announced 48,000 ounces from the last quarter and talking 500,000 ounces by 2012. Very good project in…
💹 ETF
HBP NYMEX Nat’l Gas Bull+ (HNU-T) TSE

Opinion about HNU.TO: Continue to Short this? Natural gas prices are probably coming down over the next couple of years. If this is a levered play,…
HBP Global Gold Bear+ E.T.F. (HGD-T) TSE

Opinion about HGD.TO: If you like gold... Getting 2 times leverage as gold price decreases. Gold is a play on the U.S dollar. Makes money if the…
💻 Technology
Opinion about CLS.TO: Great run for him, and has now sold (probably too early 🙂 His issue is that we're going to hit a point in the buildout of the…
Use this list wisely to identify buying opportunities.
Happy trading !!!
