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 itself as an IoT (or Internet of Things) service provider. The stock, which has had a rough ride over the past 3-years after peaking in the summer of 2017 in the $40 range, was up 32% this week. We investigate what is driving the uptick.

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 127

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.

Podcast Episode 128

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% from its October high of $3.20 per share. We let you know why.

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 129

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.

Stock Talk Podcast Episode 131

Two veteran analysts talk Canadian and U.S. stocks. The show highlights our simple strategies for selecting winning long-term growth and dividend stocks. We focus on the business behind the stock symbol searching for under-followed, highly profitable and growing companies that are positioned to make you money. Ryan & Aaron answer your questions about your individual stocks, highlight some of the most talked about financial events of the week and, more importantly, touch on topics you may not have heard about that can greatly influence your success or failure in the markets.

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