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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

Will Ontario Bungle Private Cannabis Retail?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Big producers like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have climbed, while Ontario deliberates how cannabis retail…

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Investing

Is Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) Stock a Buy After its Earnings Release?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) earnings have benefited from a stellar box office performance in the first half of 2018.

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Investing

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA for the Next 20 Years

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors seeking stability and a wide moat should turn to stocks like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and others.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Stash in an RRSP for the Next Decade

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are attractive targets for an RRSP portfolio.

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Investing

2 Housing Stocks to Buy and Sell Ahead of the Fall Season

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have seen earnings improve with the broader Canadian housing market.

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Investing

My Top 5 Growth Stocks to Buy Before the End of 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors on the hunt for growth before the year’s end should look to Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and others.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Could Be a Bargain Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) and Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) have posted rock-solid earnings, as investors remain anxious about trade tensions.

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Investing

2 Regional Bank Stocks to Consider for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking for domestic exposure and good dividends should look to Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Laurentian Bank of Canada…

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) the Best Bank Stock to Own Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) has been a top Canadian bank performer in 2018, and there is still reason for optimism.

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Investing

2 Reasons Beer Stocks Will Benefit From Cannabis Investment in the Long Term

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) and others in the beer industry are smart to dip into cannabis at this stage.

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Investing

The Restaurant Industry is Evolving: Are These 2 Stocks Worth Buying?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Recipe Unlimited (TSX:RECP) are facing unique challenges in the restaurant industry.

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Investing

3 Growth Stocks to Hold for the Remainder of 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and other growth stocks remain great holds, even in the midst of a bout of global volatility.

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Investing

The Saudi-Canada Spat Proves That This Factor Will Play a Bigger Role for Investors in the Future

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) may offer investors more stability during political crises.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Turmoil in Turkey Spark a Run for Gold?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and other gold stocks have failed to generate momentum as a Turkish currency crisis roils global markets.

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Investing

2 Clothing Stocks That Can Bolster Your Retirement Portfolio

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) can provide a nice mix of growth and income in…

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip at Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) stock plunged double digits after releasing its second-quarter results on Monday.

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Investing

Could Aphria (TSX:APH) Stock Climb Back to Over $20 This Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) has slipped following FY2018 results but the stock may still be a buy-low opportunity.

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Investing

AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) Stock Plunges 26% in 1 Day: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) stock has fallen over 50% in 2018, and its leadership has warned of a broader slowdown for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Consider for Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking to add income in their TFSA should look to stocks like Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and others.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Stocks for a Retirement Portfolio

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Baby boomers that have retired or are nearing retirement should target stocks like Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) and others to pursue…

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Investing

Does it Make Sense to Buy-Low on Cannabis Stocks Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and other cannabis stocks were battered in the midst of broader volatility in the Canadian stock…

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Investing

3 Potential Buy-Low Candidates to Consider for Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to jump in on stocks like Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) after an early August dip.

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Energy Stocks

2 Income Beasts With Yields Over 8% to Consider Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) offer big income for investors trying to wade through volatility.

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Bank Stocks

NAFTA: Could an August Deal Help Spark Bank Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and other bank stocks could benefit from a NAFTA deal reached in…

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Investing

3 Stocks for Millennials to Stash in Their RRSPs

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Millennials saving for retirement should look at long-term options like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and others.

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Investing

Retirees: 4 Stocks That Boast Tasty Income

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retirees or those on the verge of retirement should look to stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and others to boost…

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Investing

New CMHC Rules Could Give a Boost to Lenders in a Volatile Housing Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

CMHC is moving to make things easier for self-employed home buyers, which could boost Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and other…

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Investing

Better Growth Stock: Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) or Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) have pulled out impressive gains in 2018 so far.

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Investing

Is Hydro One (TSX:H) Stock a Buy-Low Candidate Ahead of its Earnings Release?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) will find it difficult to climb out of the political muck for the remainder of 2018.

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Investing

This 1 Development Could Make These 3 Auto Stocks an Attractive Buy-Low Opportunity

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and other auto stocks could be a sneaky addition as a NAFTA deal could put an end…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy for Your TFSA in August: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock or Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Stock?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) and Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) went in different directions following the release of second-quarter earnings.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Recent Trends Make This Dividend Stock a Buy in August

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) stock fell after Q2 results, but the company is in a good position going forward.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

If a recession hits before the next decade, stocks like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are a good defensive option.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Beats Out WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) in Q2: Why You Should Avoid Both

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) stock went in different directions after an earnings release, but broader headwinds…

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Investing

This Cannabis-Linked Stock May Be a Fantastic Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alcanna Inc. (TSX:CLIQ) is set to release its second-quarter results next week and could make moves in Ontario’s cannabis sector.

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Investing

2 Dividend Stocks to Scoop Up in August

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) are decent targets this month.

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Investing

Better Buy in August: BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) or Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) reported a solid Q2, while BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is set to release its report this week.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) Stock Sinks to a New Low in 2018: Is it a Buy-Low Candidate?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has dropped in July, but its footprint in the cyber-security sphere should continue to entice investors.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Before Q3 Earnings?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock has had a choppy 2018 so far and there are some concerns ahead of…

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Investing

3 Retail Stocks Facing Headwinds for the Remainder of 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and other grocers have performed well in 2018 considering the challenges facing the grocery retail industry.

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