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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

Investing

Are Cannabis Stocks Poised for a Pre-Legalization Run?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The swoon in cannabis stocks may be coming to an end, which could be great news for Canopy Growth Corp.…

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Investing

Better Buy in March: Linamar Corporation or Magna International Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A NAFTA deal appears closer than ever, which could yield good news for Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Magna International Inc.…

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Bank Stocks

Laurentian Bank of Canada and Canadian Western Bank: Buy the Dip and Avoid a Falling Knife?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) have been battered with the broader TSX in early 2018.

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Investing

Pick Up These 3 Stocks Ahead of the Spring Season

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Home renovation season is around the corner, which should motivate investors to look at stocks such as Sleep Country Canada…

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Energy Stocks

Could a Global Trade War Drive Canadian Energy Stocks Down Even Further?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A global economic conflagration could push down stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) even further in 2018.

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Investing

1 Reason to Choose Andrew Peller Ltd. Over Any Beer Stock Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) is an attractive long-term play as consumer trends shift.

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Investing

U.S. Floats Canada Exemption on Tariffs: Good News for Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada and companies like Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) are waiting with bated breath to see how tariffs will shake out…

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Investing

These Grocery Stocks Could Bounce Back in Spring

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and other grocers are working quickly to adapt to the rise of e-commerce offerings in the retail…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Are Buy-Low Candidates Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and others could be attractive additions as the broader stock market struggles in early 2018.

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks Under $10 to Target Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking for less expensive options than Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) should eye upstart small caps.

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Investing

Are Roots Corp. and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Worth a Look in March?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) could face volatility in the coming months.

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Bank Stocks

Top 3 Bank Stocks After Q1 2018 Earnings Season

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank earnings at Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and others are encouraging going forward.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Geopolitical Fears Fail to Spur Precious Metals: Should You Look Elsewhere in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is up in 2018, but the year has been difficult for precious metals thus far.

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Investing

Betting on a Resurgence in March? Add These 4 Stocks to Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A stock market resurgence in the spring could spark a run for stocks such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and others.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canada Is Making a Last-Ditch Effort for an Exemption on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Watch

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and other stocks could be punished, as the U.S. appears poised to slap tariffs on steel…

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Investing

Passive Investing May Be Here to Stay: Buy These Stocks to Take Advantage of the Trend

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and other major financial institutions are looking to take advantage of the passive investing trend.

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Investing

Better Growth Stock: Kinaxis Inc. or Jamieson Wellness Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) released fourth-quarter and full-year results in late February.

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Investing

Will Housing Stocks Heat Up in the Spring?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The real estate industry expects housing prices to bounce back in the spring, but that does not mean Home Capital…

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Investing

Paper or Steel: Should You Buy Domtar Corporation or Stelco Holdings Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Domtar Corporation (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) are going in opposite directions in 2018.

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Investing

4 Stocks to Buy as the Canadian Dollar Plummets

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Companies like CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) could get a boost from a plunging Canadian dollar in 2018.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Scoop Up BCE Inc. Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Telecom stocks have been battered in early 2018, but BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) remains a top target for investors seeking growth…

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Investing

BlackBerry Ltd. and Dollarama Inc.: Buy the February Dip?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

After a tumultuous February, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are still great targets for investors seeking growth.

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip in Cara Operations Ltd. and MTY Food Group Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant prices are soaring, which could be great news for Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY)…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Movie Theatres and Cineplex Inc. Bounce Back in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) reported a better Q4 and the cinema is off to a good start in 2018.

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Investing

3 Stocks That May Be a Bargain Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to scoop up stocks such as Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) that are reeling in February.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Rising Interest Rates Weigh on Gold Equities in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) could suffer as the U.S. Federal Reserve turns more hawkish in 2018.

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Investing

Ride the Momentum or Buy the Dip? Winpak Ltd. vs. Stantec Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) fell and Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) rose following Q4 earnings, but one appears to be a more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

On the Hunt for Income in Your RRSP? Look to Corus Entertainment Inc. and Cameco Corp.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are cheap options for investors searching for dividend payouts right now.

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Investing

4 Stocks to Add to Your RRSP Before the Contribution Deadline

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians looking to make a last-minute RRSP contribution could do worse than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and others.

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Hydro One Ltd.: 2 Utility Stocks That Are Still Worth Your Attention

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to buy top utility stocks such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) at low…

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Investing

Top 3 Monster Growth Stocks to Add to Your RRSP

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As Canadians lock in their final RRSP contributions, stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) look very attractive for the long…

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Investing

2 Reasons 2018 Is a Big Year for WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Air Canada

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) will be competing with upstarts and striving in an evolving industry in…

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Investing

December Retail Sales Disappoint: Is it Bad News for These Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A surprise December retail report might raise alarms for companies such as Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) in early 2018.

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Investing

Add at Least 1 of These 3 Dividend Stocks to Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

CanWel Building Materials Group Ltd. (TSX:CWX) is an attractive add for its dividend and growth potential after the release of…

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip in These Energy Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rising oil supplies and a shaky global market have pushed down stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Investing

Legal Cannabis Delay: Does it Make Any Difference for Pot Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Companies like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are racing to consolidate while the industry was handed…

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Investing

The Bank of Canada Is Set to Be More Active Going Forward: How Will This Impact Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Bank of Canada is preparing to work more closely with Ottawa going forward and could theoretically provide dramatic relief…

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Bank Stocks

Top Banks to Buy Low Ahead of Q1 Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors can buy top stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others ahead of Q1 earnings.

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Investing

Is it Time to Take Profits at Indigo Books & Music Inc. and Canada Goose Holdings Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

After a bustling holiday shopping season, investors may want to take profits in Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Indigo…

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Investing

3 Financial Stocks to Watch in a Shaky Stock Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and other financial services companies have plummeted in the midst of stock market turbulence in early…

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