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Author: Ambrose O'Callaghan

Ambrose O'Callaghan graduated with a BA in Political Science from McMaster University. After that, he jumped into the banking world. He worked from the front line to an investment associate role. After that, he found a way to marry his experience and knowledge in the world of banking and finance to his love and passion for writing. Ambrose is a passionate believer in Warren Buffett's value investing model.

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

2 Stocks Near 52-Week Lows: Should You Buy Before February?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

MEG Energy Inc. (TSX:MEG) and NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) stocks have bucked the positive trend on the TSX in early…

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Investing

3 Stocks for a Future-Oriented TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TFSA investors looking ahead should target stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and others.

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Tech Stocks

Will Telus Corporation (TSX:T) Stock Take a Hit if Canada Bans Huawei From Its 5G Network?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) stock plunged after the Canada-China dispute erupted in December, and new developments could torpedo its relationship with…

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Investing

Are These Food Stocks a Safe Choice for Your RRSP?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Food stocks like Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) offer modest dividends but not much else for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Metals Stocks Set to Bounce Back This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) and Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) fell victim to volatility that stemmed from external factors in 2018.

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Investing

2 Stocks for the Conservative Investor

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Those looking to build a conservative portfolio should target equities like Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Investing

2 Stocks Vulnerable to Recession: Should You Steer Clear in 2019?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Airline companies like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are more at risk during economic downturns. Is this…

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Investing

This Automation-Focused Growth Stock Is Still Cheap

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) stock is still an attractive growth stock in late January.

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Energy Stocks

Better Dividend Stock Today: BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) or Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA)?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) stocks have started 2019 in the black after a poor outing in the…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy These 2 Regional Bank Stocks Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) have bounced back nicely in early 2019 but investors may…

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Investing

1 Reason to Target Restaurant Stocks This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant prices are rising, but that may not be enough to power stocks like Recipe Unlimited Corp. (TSX:RECP) in 2019.

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Investing

3 Stocks to Strengthen Your TFSA in Today’s Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TFSA investors should seek out stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to hold into…

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Investing

2 Stocks to Safeguard Your RRSP in a Low-Growth Economy

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

RRSP investors should look to income generators with wide moats like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) as we…

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Investing

Income Investors: Does Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) Stock Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock has started hot in 2019, but there is justifiable concern ahead of its Q4 report.

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Investing

How to Rack Up Tax-Free Gains in a Bear Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking to win big in a bear market have the option to bet on precious metals stocks like Yamana…

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Investing

How I’d Invest $10,000 in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors prepping for an eventful 2019 should look to invest in stocks like Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) and Kirkland Lake…

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Investing

2 Wine and Beer Stocks to Stash in Your Portfolio This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) and Brick Brewing Co. (TSX:BRB) are worth adding to a portfolio geared up for long-term growth.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Trust Over the Next Decade

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Volatility struck the market in 2018 but stocks like Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) and others are poised to deliver growth for…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Will Suffer if the Canada-China Spat Worsens

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and other Canadian companies that rely on Chinese growth may be impeded by worsening relations…

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Investing

Will New Leadership Propel These 2 Stocks in 2019?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are facing different challenges in 2019 after leadership changes.

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks for Young Investors to Stash in an RRSP

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Young investors should target stocks like TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) and Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) for their RRSPs.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Should You Add This Gaming Stock Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) looks like a discount as it hovers around 52-week lows in January.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Should You Consider These 2 Auto Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) may have celebrated the USMCA, but both stocks are risky bets in…

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Bank Stocks

Are These 2 Bank Stocks Poised to Hit $100 This Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stocks have fallen far from 2018 highs.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) the Best Tech Stock on the TSX?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is still worth the hype in early 2019.

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Investing

Millennials: 2 Growth Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Millennial investors should target stocks like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) for their portfolios in 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This High-Yield Dividend Stock a Bargain or a Falling Knife?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) stock has taken a beating over the past year, and its high dividend may be at…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Top 2 Dividend Stocks to Stash This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Millennials eager to invest for the first time in 2019 should look to stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Bank Stocks

Will Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Climb Back Above $80 This Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has passed through a big buy signal, but investors still have time to jump in.

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Investing

Alert: 2 Stocks to Hold in a Volatile Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are rock-solid stocks to hold in a dangerous economic environment.

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) Stock Is a Steal in January

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock took a beating in 2018, but its growth strategy holds huge promise going forward.

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Investing

Warning: Things Could Get Ugly for This Auto Stock in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) stock has been pummeled as auto sales suffered year-over-year declines for most of 2018.

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Bank Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 5% to Stash in Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are attractive targets for a 2019 TFSA.

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Investing

Will Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Hit Double Digits This Winter?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock has gained momentum following the company’s guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Boasting at Least a Decade of Dividend Growth

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) are suitable targets for investors seeking income in early…

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Investing

2 Emerging Markets Stocks Poised for a Rebound This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U) stocks will benefit from impressive growth in select emerging…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

2 Discounted Stocks to Target This Month

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stocks look discounted in early January.

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Investing

Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) a Buy Ahead of its Q2 Report?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) has bounced back following a December short report, but the company has been no stranger to controversy…

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Energy Stocks

Are Energy Stocks Poised for an Early Run?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) have regained some momentum on the back of policy decision domestically and…

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Investing

2 Stocks That Hinge on the Canadian Housing Market in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) enter 2019 on the heels of impressive earnings in the…

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