The Daily Top Stock Picks

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With over 929 million barrels of probable reserves focused in the prolific Montney and Pembina Cardium properties, we again reiterate ARX as a TOP PICK. Recent reported earnings doubled analyst expectations and the company is generating sizable positive cash flow. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 30% of cash flow. We continue to recommend a stop loss at $15, looking to achieve $21 -- upside potential over 19%. Yield 2.69% (Analysts’ price target is $20.96)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Following an earnings release that beat analyst estimates by 11%, we select HD as a TOP PICK. Revenues and profits were up on the year, impressive given revenue was up 33% a year ago as pandemic lockdowns had DYI busy on projects. We are not thrilled that they have used some cash reserves to buy back shares aggressively, while adding to debt, but trust in management's strategy. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. We recommend a stop loss at $264, looking to achieve $385 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 2.57% (Analysts’ price target is $385.68)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly EOG recently reported production increases of 13% over the year, helping to beat analysts expectations on earnings by 8%, while supporting a healthy ROE of 29%. Analysts now project earnings increases next year that project it at 9x earnings, compared to peers at 13x. It pays a good dividend that has been increasing for four consecutive years, backed by a payout ratio under 45% of cash flow. We like that the company has been increasing cash reserves, while buying back shares and retiring debt. We recommend setting a stop loss at $105, looking to achieve $149 -- upside over 16%. Yield 2.41% (Analysts’ price target is $148.87)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly GLW is the maker of Gorilla Glass, vaccine vials, and glass products used in LED display and fiber optics. It operates in 15 countries. Recent earnings seem to demonstrate the continued ability to pass along rising costs to its customers, making it a good inflation hedge. And with next years earnings expected to be stronger, it supports a 13x earnings valuation, compared to peers at 28x. The dividend has been growing for 13 consecutive years and is expected to be a payout ratio of <45%, based on next year's earning outlook. The company has been using some cash reserves to buy back stock and retire debt, but there is plenty still left in the tank. We recommend a stop loss at $27, looking to achieve $46 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 3.0% (Analysts’ price target is $46.10)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Recently reported earnings support the ability of BUD to be able to pass along rising costs to consumers, making it a good inflation hedge. It continues to expand its product line beyond just its iconic beer and has established a strong brand affiliation with the NFL (whose league will begin again soon). Growth in next year's earnings are expected to value the company at 15x earnings compared to peers at 19x. It trades at just 1.4x book value. It has used prudently used some cash reserves to aggressively retire debt early. We recommend at stop loss at $46, looking to achieve $73 - upside potential of 33%. Yield 0.75% (Analysts’ price target is $73.00)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This regional bank is growing market share in key markets in the Southeast, West Coast and Chicago and is expanding its presence with an effective fintech platform strategy. Rising interest rates will help their bottom line going forward. It trades at 10x earnings and under 1.4x book value. It pays a good dividend, that has been growing for 11 consecutive years, and is backed by a payout ratio under 35% of cashflow. It has been aggressively buying back shares and retiring debt. We recommend a stop loss at $27, looking to achieve $49 -- upside over 35%. Yield 3.28% (Analysts’ price target is $49.29)