Keystone Stock Talk Podcast

This week, we start with a brief discussion regarding Warren Buffet’s right-hand man, Charlie Munger’s, comments on trading platforms such as RobinHood. For the second week in a row our Star of the Week is a company directly from our Canadian Small-Cap Growth Stock Research. Adcore Inc. (ADCO:TSX-V), a profitable digital advertising or AdTech company, was recommended to clients 1-year ago this month at $0.69. Adcore’s share price jumped 47% this week, 138% this month, and 315% in the past year since our recommendation. Congratulations to clients who own the stock. In our YSOT segment, Aaron answers a question on TripAdvisor Inc. (TRIP:NASDAQ), one of the world’s leading travel platforms. The website and app provide travellers with more than 878 million reviews on 8.8 million hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruises and experiences. The stock has surged on optimism of travel normalizing over time – has it come too far too fast? Finally, Brennan answers a listener question on Jack Nathan Medical Corp. (JNH:TSX-V)

This week, we start by discussing the testimony from WallStreetBets, Reddit et all before the House Financial Services Committee on the GameStop issue. Back by popular demand, we start with a Case For and Case Against debate on surging small-cap, Peak Fintech Group Inc. (PKK:CSE), a Fintech service provider to the Chinese commercial lending sector. Brennan argues the bull case, I crush him with the bear case, and Aaron sits in as judge, jury and executioner. In our YSOT segment, Aaron answers a question on two REITs sent in by a listener. While both REITs, Granite Industrial REIT (GRT.UN:TSX) and BSR REIT (HOM.U:TSX) are not directly comparable, given that they operate in differing segments, Aaron lays out the valuations and some of the investment merits of each company.   Finally, Brennan answers a listener question on Tecsys Inc. (TCS:TSX), a great Canadian software success story, which provides supply chain solutions that equip organizations with services and tools designed to create clarity out of the com

To start this week, we highlight a couple of Stars from our coverage universe. The first, Sangoma Technologies Corporation (STC:TSX-V) is a Communications as a Service or (CaaS) solutions for businesses of all sizes. In the past week the company made a US$437 million transformational acquisition of Star2Star Communications, a top-ten vendor of cloud communications solutions in North America. After resuming trading Monday, the stock has jumped 35% in two days from $3.87 to $5.20. Sangoma was recommended to clients 3 years ago at $0.72 – now a 630% gain to clients – congratulations to those who own the stock! The second star of the week is CRH Medical Corporation (CRH:TSX), which saw its stock jump 80% yesterday after it was announced that Well Health (WELL:TSX) would acquire the business. In our YSOT segment we take a look at PowerBand Solutions Inc. (PBX:TSX-V). The company is a fintech provider which offers an integrated, cloud-based transaction platform facilitating transactions amongst consumers, dealers,

We start the year off with a special 2021 predictions episode. Including predictions on Bitcoin, Gold, SPACs, the U.S. & Canadian markets, Cannabis stocks, Government Handouts, FaceBook & Google, the pandemic, Tesla, Brennan’s Case For Debate record and more. At the end we tag on a question from a listener on Nuvo Pharmaceuticals (MRV:TSX), which actually changed its name to Miravo Healthcare. Miravo is a profitable Canadian healthcare company, that target areas including pain, allergy & dermatology. We let you know how the company screens using our criteria.

This week we start with a Case for Debate on food delivery giants DoorDash, Inc. (DASH:NYSE) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER:NYSE) – Aaron takes the case for DoorDash, while Brennan has the case for Uber. Ryan will act as judge, jury and executioner. We also discuss frothy valuations in the alternative energy segment on the heels of a significant acquisition by a Canadian small-cap, Xebec Adsorption Inc. (XBC:TSX-V) which was the subject of a Case For debate just two weeks ago. Finally, we take a look at a listener’s question on a recent listing, WeCommerce Holdings Ltd. (WE:TSX-V), which has tripled in the past week since its listing on the Venture exchange. The company acquires and owns a family of companies and brands in the Shopify partner ecosystem.

This week we start with a Case for Debate on a unique Canadian Small-Cap Quarterhill Inc. (QTRH:TSX) is a Canadian company that focuses on intellectual property and the Intelligent Transportation Systems industry (ITS). It is a cash rich business, which success of failure is  tied to management’s ability to successfully navigate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as well as a substantial judgment in a lawsuit against Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). In our YSOT segment we answer a listener question on Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (CHE.UN:TSX), which provides industrial chemicals and services to customers in North America and the World. The company looks to have an attractive dividend yield of over 13%, but it was recently cut. We let you know if it is sustainable.  Our Dog of the week is CloudMD Software & Services (DOC: TSX-V), a company which is helping digitize the delivery of healthcare by providing patients access to all points of their care from their phone, tablet or desktop computer. The stock is down 35

We start with a unique segment inspired by a listener. In The Case For Debate: We highlight two growth companies from the green/renewable segment to debate. Xebec Adsorption Inc. (XBC:TSX-V) and Greenlane Renewables Inc. (GRN:TSX-V). This week, our YSOT segment is on CargoJet (CJT:TSX), a provider of time sensitive domestic network air cargo services.  CargoJet’s has faced an almost perfect storm for its business in 2020 and shares have doubled once again. The stock has been a tremendous long-term performer and we look into its current valuations.

This week, our YSOT segment is on BlackBerry Limited (BB: TSX), the former undisputed heavyweight of the smartphone market, which is continuing its transformation into a provider of business security and information integration services. The stock surged over 50% at one point today on a deal with Amazon’s AWS. Is it hype or justifiable? Our Dog of the Week is Sona Nanotech Inc. (SONA:CSE), a Life Sciences company with the goal of developing and producing its own lateral flow rapid COVID-19 antigen tests. The stock, a market darling earlier in the year, is down over 92% from its highs, and 62% this week alone. We reviewed it earlier in the year in the $2.00-$2.50 range and with zero sales and only a small chance of actually selling its test kits in a tight time frame, we saw no serious investment merit long-term in the stock. With Sona cut in half, we take a look at the business once again. Our Star of the Week is Sierra Wireless (SW:TSX), an embattled Canadian-based technology company which has rebranded it

This week, back by popular demand we put together another Case For, Case Against segment. In the line of fire is Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP: TSX), which designs, develops, manufactures, and sells proton exchange membrane fuel cell products. Ballard’s zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, passenger cars and forklift trucks. We argue both sides of the BUY/SELL argument for the stock.  In our Your Stock, Our Take we take a listener question on Element Fleet Management Corp. (EFN: TSX), a global fleet management company, providing world-class services and financings for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. We investigate how the business is holding up during the pandemic lockdown. Our Star of the Week is Mogo Inc. (MOGO: TSX), a Canadian based fintech company which offers a finance app that provides a number of solutions for managing and monitoring your financial health. The stock is up 30% over the past 5 tra

This week, we start by looking at what we are calling the “normalcy trade”, sparked in part by positive vaccine news and what appears to be a Joe Biden presidency. While returning to the old normal can sound great, for the stock market it may be a case of “be careful what you wish for”. In this week’s Your Stock, Our Take segment, we take a look at two companies. The first, Pfizer Inc. (PFE:NYSE), is certainly in the eye of the storm this week after it announced positive initial results for its COVID-19 vaccine. We let you know the current valuations on Pfizer and the potential impact moving forward. Our second Your Stock, Our Take is on Richards Packaging (RPI.UN:TSX) which has found a perfect storm during the pandemic driving record earnings and pushing its share price to all time highs. We examine the growth and comment on the sustainability.

This week, on the precipice of a historic U.S. election I will start with a brief commentary on making portfolio decisions based on election outcomes. Back by popular demand we have decided to make our new Case For, Case Against segment a permanent fixture. Our head of income research, Mr. Aaron Dunn will make his highly anticipated first argument facing off against Brennan. In the line of fire is Apple Inc. (AAPL: NASDAQ), the iPhone company which should need no introduction. While the stock sold off this week after its quarterly results included a lack of forward guidance, the consumer tech giant is up 47% this year. We argue both sides of the BUY/SELL argument for the stock. With a hat tip to Movember and men’s cancer prevention and treatment, this week’s Your Stock, Our Take was sent in from a listener on Profound Medical Corp. (PRN: TSX), a medical technology company developing medical treatments with its core technology used to ablate the prostate gland. We let you know if the share price gains are ju

This week, after incredibly positive feedback for our new Case For, Case Against segment we are making it a return engagement. This week, I will face off against Brennan in an epic rematch. In the line fire is, WELL Health Technologies Corp. (WELL:TSX), who’s mission is to modernize the Canadian healthcare industry by digitizing it. The stock has been on fire in 2020 and just completed an $80 million financing to continue its growth-by-acquisition strategy. We argue both sides of the BUY/SELL argument for the stock. This week’s Your Stock, Our Take was sent in from a listener on Superior Plus Corp. (SPB:TSX), which distributes retail and wholesale propane, natural gas, and liquid fuels to Canada and the U.S. as well as specialty chemicals, primarily sodium chlorate to the pulp and paper industry. Finally, our Star of the Week Pinterest Inc. (PINS: NYSE), one of the worlds largest picture sharing apps, and Brennan’s favourite way to spend a Saturday night. Pinterest has more than 400 million monthly users. The

This week, we debut a new segment pitting 2 KeyStone analysts against each other in a rapid-fire “Case For and Case Against” an individual stock. Our third analyst will act as judge, jury, and executioner to pick the winning argument. In the line of fire this week is Cannabis giant, Canopy Growth Corporation (WEED:TSX). This week’s Your Stock, Our Take was sent in from a listener on Constellation Software Inc. (CSU: TSX), a great Canadian success story and capital compounder which manages and builds industry specific software. Finally, our Star of the Week is VitalHub Corp. (VHI:TSX-V), which develops mobile healthcare solutions that allow clinicians to access information about patients. The stock is up over 20% in the last 5 days and 90% in the last three months. We let you know if it can continue.

This week we kick off with a brief discussion on SPACs. With everyone from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and Oakland Athletics general manger Billy Beane to former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn, former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, backing SPACs. And, Virgin Galactic, DraftKings and Nikola Motor Co. all going public through a SPAC. The SPAC has come mainstream. We let you know what they are and if they are a unique opportunity. Our first Your Stock, Our Take is on Netflix Inc. (NFLX: NASDAQ), the largest video streaming company in the world. A listener asks us how the shutdown, with more people staying at home and watching video, has impacted Netflix and whether we would buy the company at the current price? Our second Your Stock Our Take was sent in from a listener on ParkLawn Corp. (PLC: TSX), one of the largest providers of deathcare products and services in North America with operations in 5 Canadian provinces and 15 U.S. states. The listener notes ParkLawn has con

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we start by taking a listener question on The Joint Corp. (JYNT:NASDAQ), a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain U.S. states. While still a small-cap, the company has more than 550 locations nationwide and over seven million patient visits annually, making The Joint Chiropractic a key leader in the U.S. chiropractic industry. Hit by the global shutdown, the business has a track record of growth and its stock continues to perform well. We take a dive into current valuations and see if the growth can continue. Our second Stock pick is Converge Technology Solutions (CTS: TSX-V), a Hybrid IT solution provider (ITSP) with operations in the United States and Canada focused on delivering high quality hardware, software, and managed services solutions to corporate and government institutions. A listener asks us our take on the stock. Finally, our Star of the Week is SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG: NASDAQ), a stock which entered our coverage at BUY wh

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we start by taking a listener question on one of the leading online groceries in Canada, Goodfood (FOOD: TSX). The stock is up 24% over the last 5 trading days and up approximately 200% since the start of the year – we let you know why and if there is further potential in the stock. Our second YSOT is NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (NWH.UN: TSX), which holds 183 properties under management with a 97.3% occupancy rate. Its asset mix is around 55% hospitals & healthcare facilities and around 45% medical office buildings. The stock pays a strong 7% yield, and we let you know if it has growth potential. Our final YSOT comes in from a listener in reference to profitable Canadian micro-cap RIWI Corp. (RIWI: TSX-V). RIWI is an intriguing global trend-tracking and prediction technology firm, with a solid balance sheet and a focus on growing its recurring revenue base. A listener asks us if the company’s shares remain an opportunity.

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we start by taking a listener question on Canadian communication companies. Specifically, whether Telus Corporation (T: TSX), is a good dividend/growth investment at its current price. Our second YSOT comes in from a listener on StorageVault Canada Inc. (SVI:TSX-V), which owns, manages, and rents self-storage and portable storage space to individual and commercial customers. A listener asks us our take on whether the stock remains a good growth opportunity. Finally, our Dog of the Week is Nikola Corporation (NKLA: NASDAQ), a stock we took a hard pass on earlier this year when it was included as a question in our YSOT segment. Nikola, which purportedly designs and manufactures battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, saw its founder, Chairperson, and largest shareholder, Trevor Milton, step-down amid allegations, he hasn’t exactly been truthful with investors. The stock dropped 20% on the day and is off 79% from its June highs.

This week in our Your Stock, Our Take segment we start by taking a listener question on Yamana Gold Inc. (YRI: TSX), a dividend paying, Canadian gold producer with a stable of exploration and development-stage projects located throughout the Americas. The second stock pick comes in from a listener on Vibe Bioscience Ltd. (VIBE: CSE), a micro-cap US-based Cannabis business with the goal of becoming a vertically integrated operator. We let you know if it looks like a contender or pretender. While it would have been a Dog last week, this week’s volatile Star is Tesla (TSLA: NASDAQ) is a vertically integrated sustainable energy company. The company is best known as the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world with global deliveries of 367,000 vehicles in 2019. We let you know our take on the current valuations.

We have a packed show for you this week. We start by looking at Thursday’s sell-off on the heels of new record highs for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. In our Ask Us Anything segment we answer a listener question on how to use SEDAR, a useful but awkward tool for looking at all documents filed by every public company in Canada. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment start by taking a listener question on Canadian Small-Cap dividend payor, Pivot Technology Solutions (PTG: TSX). Pivot is an IT (information technology) infrastructure and service provider. The listener asks whether its high 8.5% dividend yield is sustainable if Pivot passed KeyStone’s growth and value criteria? Finally, after our appeal for questions on gold related growth and value stocks, we have been flooded with listener questions and put together a quick segment on some of the more frequently submitted gold names including SandStorm Royalty (SSL:TSX), Premier Gold Mines (PG:TSX), and Roxgold (ROXG:TSX).

This week in KeyStone’s Stock Talk Podcast, we pose the question as to whether the Stock Market is Showcasing Economic Reality, as the S&P 500 hits all-time highs after a rapid V-shaped recovery from the initial COVID-19 induced sell-off. In our Your Stock, Our Take segment we start by taking a look at Canadian micro-cap, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (CMI:TSX-V), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems. A listener who had made a great return on our recommendation on the stock in the past, asks us our take on the stock today. Our second YSOT, is a significantly larger business, US-based Yeti Holdings Inc. (YETI:NYSE), a global designer, retailer, and distributor of premium outdoor products. The stock, which went public in October of 2018 at $17.00, has seen its share price jump 209% since this time. A listener asks how the company’s current valuations stack up to our models. Our third question came in on GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL:TSX), a large cap, environmental