It is counterintuitive, but stock traders want volatility in the market. StockScores.com founder Tyler Bollhorn joins Mike to share some of his techniques for trading success in times of uncertainty. Kris Sims from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation dives into some of the latest spending scandals, and Mike exposes the hypocrisy of the corporate profit haters. Plus a Goofy Award, the regulars and more.

Mike says you can chalk up another win for the CCP as Canada continues to soft-pedal China’s use of forced labour. Equinox Gold VP Ryan King discusses how rising energy costs are affecting gold miners. Tax expert Tim Cestnick shares tips as filing season approaches, and Mike takes aim at the NDP’s grocery policies in this week’s Goofy.

Vision Capital’s Jeff Olin explains his fund’s unique real estate strategy—one that has never had a losing year—and shares some of their top REIT picks. InPlay Oil CEO Doug Bartole discusses how the Iran conflict is impacting Canadian energy companies. Mike asks: How much money will governments waste before we start to care? And The Goofy examines a prime example of governments making poor investments with taxpayer money.

Analyst Josef Schachter gets us ready for a much more serious oil issue. Our tech expert, Brent Holiday, highlights the most compelling area to invest in technology. In his editorial Mike says it’s time to finally put a terrible idea to rest. Plus, a Goofy Award for the ages.

Mike breaks down the political bias of the CBC. Energy expert Robert Bryce explains how we’ve learned so little since the last energy crisis. Neil McIver’s Vancouver Growth portfolio soared 18.6% last year—he shares what’s coming next. And the EU? Hypocrisy runs rampant in their latest antics.