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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.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Can Weed Stocks Provide That Spark in 2019?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking to make new purchases in their TFSAs may want to dip back into the cannabis sector with stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here Is Why You Need Gold in Your Portfolio This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold equities like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) are in great positions to capitalize off gold’s…

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Investing

3 Leisure Stocks to Target in January

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to turn to leisure stocks like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and others in early 2019.

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Investing

Stash This Growth Stock in Your TFSA Forever

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Zymeworks Inc. (TSX:ZYME)(NYSE:ZYME) stock holds huge promise going forward on the back of its flagship products ZW25 and ZW49.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Own in 2019 and Beyond

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Those retooling their retirement portfolios should look to stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) in early…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Stash in Your Portfolio This Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Utilities like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) look more attractive at the start of 2019 than the…

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Bank Stocks

2 Stocks That Will Be Barometres for the TSX in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stocks suffered from broader market turmoil in late 2018.

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Investing

Will the Canada-China Spat Hurt These 2 Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) will be exposed to more risk due to worsening Canada-China…

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Investing

2 Sin Stocks to Watch in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) and Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) will be battling with cannabis and other industry changes in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Precious Metals Stock Poised to Rise in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) will benefit from potential turbulence next year.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2019: Keep Your Seatbelts Fastened

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock has been flat in 2018, but major headwinds could threaten its high altitude in 2019.

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Investing

This Dividend Stock Boasts a 5% Yield: Here’s Why it Is a Bargain Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) is still an enticing buy for income investors, as the housing market looks balanced heading…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks for Your 2019 Portfolio

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) and Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) are a perfect TFSA pairing to prepare for 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Boast +10 Years of Dividend Growth

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors can thrive in the long term by targeting companies that post consistent dividend growth like CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and…

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Investing

Here Is Why CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE) Is Still a Great Hold in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) will benefit from increased global defence spending in 2019 and beyond.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Be Stacking Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Stock Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock has suffered with its peers as the TSX has continued to plummet in December.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

2 Housing Stocks to Watch in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada housing has slipped in late 2018, along with the broader market, but stocks like Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and…

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Investing

Are These 2 Clothing Stocks Buy-Low Opportunities Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) have seen market pressures spoil an exciting holiday season for both…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Stocks Boasting Over 20 Years of Dividend Growth

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking to reorient their retirement portfolios in this market should seek out stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) that offer…

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Investing

Should You Grab Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) Over Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) Stock Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) will be faced with more challenges in 2019, but there are also…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

2 Wide-Moat Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 4.3% to Own in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are looking better and better as central banks turn dovish in late…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks That Can Provide Massive Growth Over the Next Decade

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Zymeworks Inc. (TSX:ZYME)(NYSE:ZYME) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) are promising companies in two markets that are poised for huge growth…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Own in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold is carrying momentum into the new year, which is good news for Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG).

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Tech Stocks

Will BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) Stock Get Back on Track in 2019?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has plummeted to a 52-week low in December, but the company is well positioned for a…

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Investing

Are Gaming Stocks a Good Bet in 2019?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) and Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) stocks could suffer as recessions have been unkind to the…

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Bank Stocks

2 Quebec-Based Bank Stocks to Consider in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) will be relying on a resurgent Quebec economy to…

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Investing

Will Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Climb Back to All-Time Highs Next Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) made another big splash in December. Its stock will need to double up to get back…

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Dividend Stocks

Bet on a TSX Index Rebound in 2019 With This Dividend Stock Yielding 6.9%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The 2018 TSX pullback has hurt stocks like IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM). Investors can scoop up nice income at a…

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Investing

Canada-China Tensions Spell Big Trouble for Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Stock

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock has plunged in the midst of growing China-Canada tensions.

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Bank Stocks

2 Discounted Financial Stocks to Buy Before the New Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) stocks could draw a greater breadth of consumers as banks are forced…

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Investing

Can This Alberta-Based Cannabis Retailer Still Thrive in Ontario?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alcanna Inc. (TSX:CLIQ) has been dealt a bad hand in Ontario but could still find a way into the lucrative…

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock a Buy Near Its 52-Week Low?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock has dropped sharply after its Q4 earnings report and looks oversold.

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Investing

2 Stocks at 52-Week Lows: Is Either Worth Buying Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) and Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) are both facing huge challenges heading into 2019.

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Dividend Stocks

Act Now and Buy This Discounted Dividend-Growth Stock Yielding 3.8%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) stock has dropped after rock-solid Q4 and full-year earnings. Shares look discounted in early December.

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Energy Stocks

Here Is Why Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) Stock Looks Good After Losing Out on Avista Corp. (NYSE:AVA)

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) stock surged after U.S. regulators blocked a massive acquisition.

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Investing

Will These 2 Stocks Bounce Back Next Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stocks will need many factors to break right in order to flourish in…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Tech Stocks to Stash for 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors wanting tech exposure in 2019 should look to top end growth stocks like TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) and Kinaxis…

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Bank Stocks

Which Is the Better Bank Stock in 2019: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have put up fantastic earnings in 2018 but this has not…

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Investing

3 Stocks Poised to Rise in 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) are enticing buy-low targets for growth investors looking ahead to…

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Investing

Millennials: 3 Dividend Stocks to Hold Next Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Young investors looking to retreat to safety in 2019 should consider adding stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) to their portfolios.

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