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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

As the top 11th general insurance provider in NY, with expansion into CT and CA, KINS is reiterated as a TOP PICK.  Previous earnings showed a quarterly cash reserve increase on the back of a 35% increase in EPS and over 30% increase in premiums earned.  It trades at 7x earnings, 2.1x book and supports a 30% ROE.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $17) to $18, looking to achieve $24 -- upside potential of 23%.  Yield 1.2%

(Analysts’ price target is $24.00)
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XMI focuses on equities outside of North America and also excludes China - providing excellent market diversification.  It targets companies that demonstrate lower volatility over time along with growth potential.  What makes it particularly interesting is its lower volatility despite a 9% average annual growth since inception over 10 years ago.  It also ranked in the top 10% of an informal evaluation for minimizing losses during the market downturns in 2022 and 2018.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $45) to $49, looking to achieve $60 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 1.8% 

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We reiterate XLE, a low-MER (0.08%) ETF holding global energy producers like Exxon, Chevron and others as a TOP PICK.  Geopolitical uncertainty remains high and heading into winter, energy will again take centre stage.  We recommend trailing up the stop (from $57) to $62, looking to achieve $80 -- upside potential of 18%.  Yield 2.4%

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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 06/26, Down 8.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with CSCO has triggered its stop at $107.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  When combined with previous guidance, this will result in a net investment loss of 7%

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(A Top Pick Sep 15/26, Up 11.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with ANDG is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $49) to $53 at this time.  

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(A Top Pick Sep 01/26, Up 9.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with V is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $350) to $370 at this time.  

COMMENT

He's seen his share of bubbles, and we're now seeing that with the AI tech stocks. Eventually, tech will flatten or fall, and the rest of the market will catch up. Yes, AI is here to stay, but AI stocks are overvalued.

DON'T BUY

In the short-term, it's in a downtrend. 

COMMENT

The chart is now basing (after a sharp fall). It's gently moving up now, nothing exciting, but a breakout would signal strong upside potential.

HOLD

It's been in an uptrend since early 2025, but wouldn't jump on it yet. This year has seen a modest downtrend.

COMMENT

He likes Canadian tech software. SHOP is more volatile than its peers. If SHOP breaks the current $250 that could be a good sign, but you want to see it up there for over a week. Typically, it rises, pulls back a little, then takes off.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

A good, long-term company. Good chart. Fine for a buy-and-hold investor. It's innovative and operating in many areas. He'd enter if it pulls back.

WAIT

Metals have taken a beating lately and will remain soft in tax-loss selling season. We may see more downside in metals, but probably will find support soon. He's mid-term bullish.

WAIT

The chart shows consolidation, nothing wrong with it. So, let it play out (it could break down), but if it breaks out, you often see serious upside.

COMMENT

It's on a steep uptrend, though lately pulling back after that parabolic move. If it finds support here, you'd be in a okay position.