Category Archives: stocks

Why I sold half of everything!

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mal Spooner

I realize that I haven’t published in a very long time (although I’ve done a few articles in the recent past on seekingalpha.com).  There hasn’t really been much to talk about.  Global government stimulus has heretofore  put a floor on … Continue reading →

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West Fraser Timber to play HOT housing market.

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Mal Spooner

Back on August 17th, I published an article predicting that the strong housing market, increasing home improvement and renovation activity during the pandemic and rising lumber prices would benefit Canadian lumber stocks. Although no longer a secret, there remains plenty … Continue reading →

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Nutrien stock still has plenty of upside.

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Mal Spooner

Stock is up 80% from when I last published about it, with plenty more to go. Fertilizer prices have been surging on the back of continued strong crop prices. Global leader in potash, nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers. When I last … Continue reading →

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“China’s imports of industrial metals are booming.”

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Mal Spooner

I borrowed the title from a Globe & Mail article.  I first suggested buying into a metals recovery back in February suggesting Freeport (FCX) and Western Copper and Gold (WRN).  One name I’ve also bought into is not on anyone’s … Continue reading →

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Two Canadian Retailers Poised for Renewed Growth

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Mal Spooner

Retail sales continue to rebound despite the slow opening of the economy. Inevitably, many storefronts will not survive but those that do will be able to negotiate much more favorable terms when it comes to rent. The online capabilities of … Continue reading →

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One of the biggest copper/gold deposits in the world.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Mal Spooner

Western Copper And Gold – Small Company With Huge Deposit In a previous article (published in February) I suggested it’s wise to invest in copper highlighting two names. I discussed one large company, Freeport-McMoRan and a small Canadian exploration company developing … Continue reading →

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Time to Buy Canadian Energy Stocks

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Mal Spooner

Oil and Gas is a Cyclical Business It’s no secret that oil demand has been demolished by the novel coronavirus and coincident recession, but in my experience the best indicator of supply adjusting to the downside is activity in the … Continue reading →

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Shopify Issuing Shares? No surprise there!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Mal Spooner

I’ve seen this movie over and over again.  A stock rages upward, and instead of letting investors simply enjoy the ride the company has to ruin it by issuing (diluting) more shares.  This is just the first volley – expect … Continue reading →

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Time to sell tech stocks? Yes!

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Mal Spooner

On March 25th I suggested it was okay to buy tech stocks, and featured a couple of ETF’s. I did buy at the time, and have enjoyed a 50% return in less than 2 months.  Let’s face it, with bond … Continue reading →

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