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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate VEON, the largest foreign investor in the Ukraine in 2023, as a TOP PICK.  The company has committed $1 billion to rebuild the countries digital infrastructure over the next five years.  It trades at 6x earnings and under 2x book value.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $20) to $22, looking to achieve $38 -- upside potential of 45%.  Yield 0%

(Analysts’ price target is $38.00)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate GPOR as a TOP PICK.  Management wisely throttled back capital spending in the Marcellus region during the lower natural gas price cycle.  This has allowed the company  to see rising cash reserves as debt is aggressively retired and shares bought back.  It trades at 11x earnings, 1.3x book value and supports a robust 55% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $125) to $137, looking to achieve $196 -- upside potential of 25%.  Yield 0%  

(Analysts’ price target is $196.50)
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

We reiterate SLM, provider of student loans in the US, as a TOP PICK.  It is prudently using some cash reserves to aggressively retire debt and buy back shares.  It trades at 8x earnings, 2.5x book value and supports and excellent ROE of 38%.  We continue to recommend a stop at $17.50, looking to achieve $25.00 -- upside potential of 19%.  Yield 2.1%

(Analysts’ price target is $25.00)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 13/24, Down 3.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with LEN has triggered its stop at $149.  To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.  This will result in a net investment gain of 2%, when combined with our previous buy recommendations.  

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 16/23, Up 2.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with BTI is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $27) to $30 at this time.  

COMMENT

The new capital gains tax starts today. It is egregious and will hurt small businesses and individuals, far more than the 40,000 that Ottawa claims. The TSX lags. Growth in industries is hampered by so much regulations to business. Ordinary folks struggle financially; there's a lot of disquiet in Canada. The new tax will discourage investment in a country which needs more competition.

DON'T BUY

It's a covered call on banks. There are many of these. The problem they have is they're leveraged by 25% which works well in an upmarket, but down, like when the banks collapsed in March 2023. He avoids anything with leverage.

BUY
ZUB and ZBK

Both good, but ZBK gives US dollar exposure.

BUY
ZUB and ZBK

Both good, but ZBK gives US dollar exposure.

BUY

Holds only the financials, including insurers and bigger banks. Avoid the US regionals.

BUY

Likes industrials in the US compared to other sectors because there's growth here.

BUY

Covered call, says pays great income, but remember that all utilities are tied to interest rates.

DON'T BUY

It's leveraged. Don't buy it.

BUY

Good if you want natural gas in an ETF. Note: don't buy the leveraged version, HNU.

WEAK BUY

A good way to play Europe's big 50 stocks. But he's only lost money in Europe because of their politics and staunch unions.