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Today, Michael Simpson, CFA commented about whether BNS.TO, FTS.TO, BDX, MFC.TO, WEF.TO, AMAT, NFI.TO, OSB.TO, CP.TO, CNR.TO, KEY.TO, RSI.TO, SGY.TO, TA.TO, RUS.TO, ECA.TO, JWEL.TO, AGN, SWK, SLF.TO, FTT.TO, AD.TO, MEG.TO, SMG, BPF.UN.TO, GIL.TO, IPL.TO, TD.TO, COST, IIP.UN.TO, CHR.TO, WCN.TO are stocks to buy or sell.

HOLD

Jamieson Wellness(JWEL.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Vitamins and health supplements, protein supplements. They missed on earnings. It is a great Canadian company. A pickup in the cold and flu season would benefit them. They are trying to penetrate the Chinese market. They Manufacture in Winsor and Scarborough.
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$21.45

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$36.48

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

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BUY

Encana Corp(ECA.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
The Canadian inventory numbers today were quite bullish for gas. ECA-T has more exposure to US gas, however. It is a reasonable investment for the long term.
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$9.20

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$4.96

As of Jan 24, 2020. Market Open.

oilgas
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Russel Metals(RUS.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
It is a steel distributor with operations in Canada and the US. They distribute whether steel prices are high or low but can get caught when prices move too quickly. A good long term hold.
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No
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$23.66

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$63.37

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

steel
DON'T BUY

Transalta Corp(TA.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Over a number of years are making a transition from coal to natural gas fired power plants. He would prefer to look at the renewables or NPI-T.
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No
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$6.45

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$19.52

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

Utilities
COMMENT

Surge Energy Inc(SGY.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
A mid-cap producer. They reduced their capital budget yesterday as a reflection on prices. He'd like to see them reduce their debt even more.
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No
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$1.36

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$9.60

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

oilgas
DON'T BUY

Rogers Sugar Inc(RSI.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Involved in a duopoly in Canada. They bought a maple syrup company and debt levels went up. Sugar in Canada is a slow growth business and he is concerned about their payout ratio.
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$5.61

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$6.86

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

Consumer Products
BUY

Keyera Corp(KEY.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
This would be a good entry point. They process natural gas, taking out hydrogen, water and methane. They have US operations and storage facilities. They have a conservative balance sheet and a history of raising their dividend. It is well run.
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No
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$28.25

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.46

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

oilgas
WEAK BUY

Canadian National R.R.(CNR.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Railroads. CNR-T vs. CP-T. Railroads are a great industry. A duopoly in Canada. CP-T is the more profitable operator and he favours it.
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$109.00

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$159.73

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

Transportation
BUY

Canadian Pacific Rail(CP.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Railroads. CNR-T vs. CP-T. Railroads are a great industry. A duopoly in Canada. CP-T is the more profitable operator and he favours it.
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$259.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$120.81

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

Transportation
BUY

Banks. (A Commentary)

Jan 17, 2019
Banks. The dividend tax credit will not apply to US banks. Canadian banks have come down to a discount to the US banks. He has RY-T, BNS-T and TD-T. He thinks there is still growth in Canadian banks. Stick with Canadian banks. See top picks today.
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COMMENT

Norbord Inc(OSB.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
A lot of the forestry stocks had a correction in December. OSB-T have operations in the UK also. He can't comment on the sustainability of the dividend but if you want torque and believe housing will re-accelerate, then this would be a name to buy.
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No
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$37.09

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$56.97

As of Feb 02, 2021. Market Open.

household goods
BUY

New Flyer Industries Inc.(NFI.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
Yesterday they released sales figures and they were not as robust as some were expecting. He is kicking the tires hard on it now.
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No
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$28.94

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$22.69

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

Automotive
BUY

Applied Materials(AMAT)

Jan 17, 2019
They make semiconductor equipment, but not semiconductors. He thinks an inventory drag will get worked out in the second quarter. It is a good buying opportunity.
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$34.54

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$619.80

As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.

electricalelectronic
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Western Forest Products Inc.(WEF.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
They are more into cedar and it is not a commodity. A slowdown in the economy will cause reduced cedar usage. In the $2 range it is very attractive.
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$2.07

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$17.89

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

west coast forestry
BUY

Manulife Financial(MFC.TO)

Jan 17, 2019
He is encouraged by the new CEO's moves in the last year. They get a good chunk of earnings form wealth management in Asia. He could potentially add to it in the future.
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No
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$21.06

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$57.03

As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.

insurance

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