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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

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy in an Aging Bull Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The potential for an economic slowdown should drive investors to Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and other dividend-yielding stocks.

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Investing

Will the Auto Sector Exhale After Another Record Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada posted record vehicle sales in 2017, but companies such as AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) should prepare for a slower 2018.

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Investing

Canadians to Spend More on Dining Out This Year: What Stocks Will Benefit?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant spending will increase in 2018, but stocks such as Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) and Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) could go…

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Investing

3 Dividend Stocks That Are Feeling the Impact of Minimum Wage Hikes

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and others appear to be feeling the early pressure from a minimum…

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Investing

Will Canadian Cannabis Stocks Shrug Off the U.S. Move Against Legal Pot?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and other cannabis stocks were rattled after a hostile move against the industry…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Could Catch Fire After the Cold Wave

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) could benefit from frigid North American temperatures.

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Bank Stocks

Could a January Rate Hike Sink Lenders?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) stock prices have dropped sharply on fears over mortgage rules…

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4 Commodity Stocks to Watch as the Global Economy Strengthens

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Commodities are surging on a strong global economy, and stocks such as Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) are surging in response.

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Investing

NAFTA Negotiations to Recommence: Keep an Eye on These 2 Stocks!

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) have different outlooks when it pertains to weighing the impact of U.S. demands.

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Investing

Bet on These 2 Gaming Stocks in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Tailwinds are developing for Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) in early 2018.

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Investing

3 Stocks That Should Benefit From a High Canadian Dollar

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A strong Canadian dollar could push stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and others higher, especially if the Bank of Canada…

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Investing

Top 3 2nd-Year Stocks to Pick Up in January

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) should continue momentum from 2017 debuts.

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Energy Stocks

Can Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil to $80?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Turmoil in Iran and Saudi Arabia has sparked a continued rally in oil, which is great news for Encana Corporation…

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Investing

3 Reasons the Early Surge for Gold Can Continue

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and other gold equities have jumped due to a number of factors.

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Investing

4 Growth Stocks You Should Consider to Begin the Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The stock market continues to churn to record highs, but stocks such as Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and others could…

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Investing

Can Anything Deflate Cannabis Stocks Before Legalization?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and others have roared out of the gate in 2018, but cannabis companies will face the…

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Investing

Will Airline Stocks Ascend to Start the Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and others could see a boost due to the improving global…

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Investing

Should You Be Fearful or Greedy Regarding Housing Stocks Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

All eyes are on Canada housing to start 2018, and market watchers will be keen to watch the trajectory of…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Need to Be on Your Radar in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) and Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) had an impressive 2017 and should not be ignored to begin this…

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Investing

Minimum Wage Hikes to Cost Jobs: Will Stocks Take a Hit as Well?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) and others are bracing for the first year of the Ontario minimum wage rollout, and more…

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Investing

Stock Market Turbulence Could Batter These Wealth Management Stocks in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A market correction after a long bull market could hurt stocks like CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and others in 2018.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Base Metals Start the Year Strong: Look to These 3 Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Zinc, copper, and other base metals continue to power stocks such as Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) to start 2018.

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Investing

Will These 3 Retail Stocks Generate Positive Returns in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and other retailers fell in 2017 and will be looking for momentum in different places this…

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Tech Stocks

How Far Can BlackBerry Ltd. Soar in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock could roar, as autonomous vehicle and cybersecurity industries rise in 2018.

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dividends
Investing

4 Dividend Stocks That Could Go From Red to Green in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), Snc-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC), and other dividend stocks have a great chance to reverse trends in…

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Investing

Will Ontario Regulators Be Playing Defence for These Stocks in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Companies such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may be relying on regulators to play defence against short sellers in 2018 and…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Could Win Big as Asia’s Economy Rises

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Asia is positioned to continue its rise in the coming decades, and stocks like Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) will…

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Investing

4 REITs to Buy as Commercial Real Estate Surges in Canada

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Commercial real estate is booming in Canada, which is great news for True North Commercial REIT (TSX:TNT.UN) and others.

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Investing

These 3 Alcohol Stocks Could Ride Momentum Into the New Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Liquor sales rose in October, which is great news for Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd. (TSX:CSW.A) and others.

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Investing

4 Dividend Stocks to Hold After an October GDP Report

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Recent GDP numbers point to positive trends for Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB), Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), and others heading into 2018.

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Investing

Better Bet in 2018: Bombardier, Inc. vs. Canfor Corporation

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) have both been hit by U.S. duties in 2017, but one stands out…

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Investing

3 Reasons Bank Stocks Have Plenty of Room to Run in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others could continue to gather momentum in 2018.

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Investing

2 Reasons Grocers Will Enter 2018 on a Sour Note

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L), Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and others have been subjected to some less-than-stellar news items to conclude 2017.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Bitcoin’s Loss Be a Boon for Gold and Silver?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and other gold and silver stocks rose as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeted on December 22.

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Energy Stocks

Top 3 Energy Stocks to Own at the Start of 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are well positioned as oil prices strengthen in late 2017.

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Investing

Review of My Top Stock for December: Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is about to wrap up an impressive first year after going public in March 2017.

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Investing

4 Stocks to Watch as Retail Bounces Back

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), and others are positioned to benefit from a late surge in…

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Investing

Should You Be Loading Up on Aurora Cannabis Inc. as it Battles CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) stock has plummeted in the midst of a battle with CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED), providing a…

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Investing

Should You Buy or Sell the Surge for Alternative Lenders?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) continue to rise amid pessimism for the housing market in…

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Investing

5 Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Before 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should be loading up on stocks, such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), in their TFSAs ahead of the…

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