Brianne Gardner

Whoever wins the US election, the market prefers a divided government between the White House and Congress to avoid extreme policy. Wouldn't be surprised if the vote tally is dragged out which could produce market volatility. She is bullish for the next 12-18 months, but has trimmed positions to increase her cash to re-deploy later.

A little volatile, too much for her. Hasn't seen a recovery yet, after topping at $60 in mid-2021, but may be rolling over at the current $23. To boost growth, they are spending internally and buying companies, which has impacted their margins negatively. There's risky, upside potential, but she'd pass.

Pays a 5.8% dividend and boasts a one-year total return of 40%. Given the recent run-up, it's overvalued and shares will be flat from here. Would consider a pullback. It depends on what happens with the US election and commodity prices.

The street rates this a buy or outperform with only 9-10% upside. There's been a steady uptrend since the August low and could continue--trying to recover--but she scores it only 1 out of 10 for value.

She scores it 6 out of 10 for value and fundamentals, and it's on her watch list. Likes it. Sees 11.5% upside. Analysts are mixed, though. A lot depends on the future economy---will benefit as interest rates decline and people eat out more.

Paid a huge fine recently, but remains among Canada's top two banks. The bad news is impacting the stock price, so there's lots of volatility. She sold TD 1.5 years ago and holds Royal instead. That said, it can go up from here, given the number of mortgages approaching renewal in the coming 12 months. Be cautious and wait for the share price to recover, despite its attractive dividend.

Is driven by strong demand in AI and are expanding their product line there. Gross margins are projected to widen to 74% through 2027, given rising volumes in high-margin data centres and pricing power. It replaced Intel in the Dow. The street targets $150, or modest 8% upside. It's had a huge run-up this year. Also, the PE is concerning.

Offers consistent returns and diverse financial services. They have great leadership and stability. Prefers this to TD overall, though TD has a better valuation and potential upside (with many caveats--she her comments under TD).

Enjoys their products and notes they are sector leaders. They score 9/10 overall. The current pullback makes her cautious though. It could be a while before this turns around. They did beat their last quarter.

Is the world's largest company by revenue with an amazing chart, up since January. They overhauled and improved their e-commerce and integrated high-margin revenue streams such as ads and membership services. They launched their AI logistics tool to improve delivery efficiency, so this translates into more revenues. Take some profits now after this strong run, though the street sees 5% more upside.

Is one of the largest companies in bio-medicals. Growth has been impressive. Are expanding into neuro-science, Alzheimer's. They clearly replaced a key drug going off-patent with a good pipeline. Two anti-inflammatory drugs are outperforming expectations.

It holds physical gold, her weight to be exposed to gold. Gold prices made a record high last week. Profit-taking now is wise. Will be short-term volatility given the US vote. She would add to this if the gold price pulls back. Many view gold as a hedge against fiscal policy--a debt hedge, rather than an inflation hedge. Upside to come.

It's been volatile, especially off the August lows, and is trying to recover. Their last earnings beat. She sees 5.5% upside and scores only 1/10 in value and 5/10 for fundamentals. 

It's sold off a lot. Utilities tend to improve when interest rates fall. Pays 5.5%. At the end of the day, people need to pay their utility bills, in booms or recessions. AQN holds $16 trillion of assets, so it's not a small company. They've done well historically, including a beat in their last quarter. The street rates this a hold, but sees 30% upside to $8.50. She wants to see a turnaround first, but its on her watch list. AQN ranks 7/10 for fundamentals and 10/10 in value.

A great Canadian small-cap. The chart shows a nice uptrend, even after an August pullback. The street sees 10% upside, though it missed its last quarter. CHR has done very well in its repair/maintenance business. If you hold, continue to. Scores 6/10 for fundamentals.