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Q: With the backdrop of global warming and water likely becoming a more valued resource (see Columbia River article on CNN), are there any companies that over the long term (5-10 years) may see strong growth as a result?
Read Answer Asked by Dave on August 24, 2021
Q: Hello Team.. I am over weight in banks and considering selling either RY, BMO or BNS and starting a position in MG. I am considering magna as a play on the EV space-does this sound reasonable? Thank You and Best Regards. gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on August 23, 2021
Q: The genome space seems to have taken a hit and I'd like to add some to my portfolio. Can you give me 3 to 5 Canadian or US stocks going forward that you believe have the highest potential of gains( I realise this would also be subject to the most risk) for a 5 plus year hold.

Also 3 to 5 stocks from Canada or US that you feel should be held for long term exposure.

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 19, 2021
Q: When looking at growth vs value or tech vs more cyclical stocks, we have seen stocks like GH go from $181 to 99, Coupa from $377 to 208 or Acuity Ads go from $26 to $8 while the DOW hits all time highs. My question is what do you expect would happen to this type of small, growth company when a correction comes? Have they been punished enough that they are buffered or even so an inflow of capital in a rotation or would they likely be punished even more severely due to (still) high valuations? As a part 2 to this question, what would be your five favourite growth stocks that have been beaten up and would you start positions in them today or wait for further declines?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Tim on August 18, 2021
Q: This company just reported, seems to be a sizeable miss on revenues, how much was the miss on earnings? Their customer base continues to expand, along with their continually growing product offering. Is today's sell-off a good entry point, or should this company be considered too high risk, too volatile?
Thank you as always...
Read Answer Asked by Warren on August 17, 2021
Q: I'm confused: Your "Shares out" for Verano is stated as 122.23M and that # is the same when I check VRNO's TMX listing but MarketWatch lists the shares out at 131.08M.

VRNO started trading on the CSE on Feb 17/21 after its reverse takeover of Majesta Minerals. It also trades OTC stateside under the ticker VRNOF.

Portions of VRNO's total float are "locked up" in escrow, to be release on the 90th, 180th, 240th, 310th and 400th days following the initial offering on Feb 17/21.

According to a fellow who passes himself off as "MJ Stock Trader" on Twitter, the unlock schedule for Verano is as follows:
1. 17-Feb-21: 60M shares
2. 12-May-21: 42M shares
3. 10-Aug-21: 42M shares
4. 08-Nov-21: 42M shares
5. 06-Feb-22: 42M shares
6. 18-Mar-22: 56M shares

For a total of of 290M shares.

The questions:

(i) Do these numbers represent VRNO's CSE listing or the stateside OTC operation?

(ii) When large chunks of escrowed shares unlock, bidders can make hay of askers, which is what appears to be happening to VRNO this week; how likely is it that the tables will turn in November when another chunk of locked shares unlock and the US fed govt presumably inches closer to legalization?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by William on August 16, 2021
Q: Despite having released a steady stream of NRs, the shares of BABY have essentially been treading water below the $3.00 mark. But today's announcement may have finally changed things for the better. Would appreciate your views.

ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. the plant-based baby, toddler and children nutrition company, announces that it has signed an online distribution agreement with Walmart.com and will be expanding into Walmart’s E-commerce (Walmart.com) marketplace by Q4, 2021 with its Plant-Based Complete Nutrition products for Toddlers.

According to eMarketer, Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce sales prior to the pandemic were $30 billion and are projected to hit over $64 billion by the end of 2021.

Read Answer Asked by karl on August 13, 2021
Q: Hi,

I’m looking to either add to or start a new position in my TFSA, 3-5 year timeline (or longer), with a high risk tolerance. Can you suggest a few companies (no preference Can/US). I currently already have small positions of both Topicus and Eglx inside my TFSA, so I’m also considering just adding the new funds to either of these. Thanks for the great service you provide!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on August 13, 2021
Q: I am looking at a TFSA in which the funds will be withdrawn in about 5 years. I want to replace RY with something with a greater return potential, and will accept some risk for that hopeful gain in total return. Staying in Canada.

I am stuck picking between TOI, GSY, WELL, LSPD, ATZ and DOO. You seem to like them all. Which one or two would you pick today? and Why?
Read Answer Asked by Elliott on August 12, 2021
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