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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly GRWG is a unique way to gain exposure to the "budding" cannabis market. What makes them different is that the company sells supplies (nutrients and hydroponic gear, for example) to growers. Plus they consult on major new projects and operate in 12 states. The company has been profitable since going public in 2019. It is estimated to have grown its cash position to over $160 million. Earnings are expected to double again this year to $0.38 per share. We would buy this with a stop loss at $27.50, looking to achieve $56.50 -- upside potential over 29%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $56.57)
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Fluent, Inc.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly FLNT is a little known, but growing online marketing and client acquisition company based in NYC. They assist companies build a presence within the e-commerce world. EPS was up over 200% this year and is expected up another 38% next. Gross margins exceed 30% and are also growing. Its model is working as the company's cash holdings have grown to over $20 million -- pretty great for a microcap company. We would buy this with a stop loss at $2.50, looking to achieve $4.75 -- upside potential over 35%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $4.75)
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly XLP is a defensive holding ETF that focuses on Consumer Staples monsters like PG, KO, PEP and WMT. We also like the dividend yield for being paid to hold your cash. We don't typically put a stop loss on a broad-based, defensive holding, but we will recommend $63.50. Any breakdown below this might be a signal of further downward corrections in the market overall. Yield 2.51%

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Applied Materials
(A Top Pick Oct 01/20, Up 113.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMAT continues to progress well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $54.50) to $112.00. This would all but guarantee a return on investment over 54%, including the recommendation to cover 50% of the holding previously.
electrical / electronic
COMMENT
Sell-offs are gifts for those not bullish enough in the reflation trade. He expects a robust US earnings season. Financials, industrials and even tech hold strong gains or value, though pockets of the market are frothy. Rising Covid cases in India and Philippines warrant his attention, though. He's been buying hotel and leisure stocks ahead of re-openings there. These sectors will benefit in the coming 12 months. Israel and US data tells him these rising cases will eventually pass. Fixed income and interest rates remain a worry this year. Rates will likely creep back to 2% eventually, but Fortis, Emera and Hydro One still offer bond-like yields.
Unknown
DON'T BUY
Xebec Adsorption
It was flying high with a robust valuation, then issued equity and made acquisitions. They really disappointed. These aren't easy contracts to deliver on. The sector got really caught. XBC couldn't deliver. Results disappointed. Valuation remains wildly high. Wait a few quarters.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
BUY
A great growth-by-acquisition story and cash flow machine which they funnel back into buying. He sees it as a software-based business rather than industrial in waste management. Cheap valuation and great managers. They're recharging to make more acquisitions. Buy now. Sees upside this year.
electrical / electronic
DON'T BUY
TheScore Inc.
They have a great app to check sports scores, now pivoting to online gaming, a good business and a new, unknown market which excites investors, but a lot of players are entering this space too. It could end with SCR being bought out. We don't know the total market yet and how much money can be made. BETZ-Q ETF is better because it holds a variety of sports betting stocks. He doesn't know why this stock has fallen off lately; doesn't follow it that closely.
Unknown
BUY
S&P Global Inc

A great business to own long term. They're in the bond business and SPGI boasts incredible pricing power. Developing countries like China don't have these bond ratings, so there's a lot of organic growth ahead. It's a new holding of his. He bought it on their big IHS acquisition. SPGI remains reasonably valued. It boasts organic growth and good managers.

publishing / printing
BUY
Savaria Corp
A growth by acquisition. They install lifts for seniors in their homes, and this aging demographic is a major tailwind. They put up some good quarters and is reasonably valued. SIS is high on his watch list. Respects management team. This stock should do well coming out of the pandemic for the coming year.
other services
BUY
Telus Corp
He's been following this closely and would add to it. It boasts solid earnings growth and income. He expects the dividend to increase. He likes their telehealth and data opportunities.
telephone utilities
BUY
Akumin Inc.
A past top pick. It's the second-largest US imaging diagnostics clinic operator. They have a large presence in Texas and Florida which are reopening. AKU is rebounding from last year, when they kept margins strong. Revenue growth has rebounded well as well as volume growth. They weathered 2020 lockdowns well. Their last quarter changed accounting practices, which confused the street, but that's straightened out now. A positive outlook.
medical services
BUY

A fascinating business, though not in his wheelhouse. The next level of growth will come from companies that better manage data--and PLTR does this very well. This company will grow the commercial side of their business and do well. The high valuation is an issue for some investors. Like Shopify, this will likely grow into its high valuation.

Technology
COMMENT
Enghouse Systems
And Canada tech outlook We have some robust Canadian technology companies and this will only improve in the future. Lots of exciting things here with a lot of money going into it. He sees growth for 5-10 years. But ENGH is struggling. They have a big cloud-based contact centre business that put up massive 2020 numbers but this is rolling over a little and the stock didn't react well. Their transportation software business has been slow to grow. problems are short term. As the year progresses, organic growth will pick up and their cash should lead to acquisitions and raise the stock. Very confident in management.
computer software / processing
PARTIAL BUY

A great business with impressive growth numbers that will continue to impress. Likes it. He would hold a few % in LSPD, but not 15% (15% for Enghouse, yes).

Technology