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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 Stocks to Hold or Sell as NAFTA Negotiations Head Into 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should be evaluating Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and West Fraser Timber Co. (TSX:WFT) differently as NAFTA negotiations sour.

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Investing

4 Stocks to Watch After an October Retail Report

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Recent retail sales point to positive trends for companies such as Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A).

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Is a Screaming Buy After U.S. Tax Reform

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stands to win big after U.S. tax reform passed the House and Senate.

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Investing

Top 3 Restaurant Stocks to Buy Before 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Consumer spending on dining out is expected to rise in 2018, which is good news for companies like MTY Food…

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Dividend Stocks

2018: A Look Ahead for Cineplex Inc. Stock

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock was hurt by a poor third quarter, but box office momentum is building up to what…

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Investing

Chicken or Fish? Maple Leaf Foods Inc. vs. High Liner Foods Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should focus on companies such as Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF), as food…

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Investing

3 Dividend Stocks to Seek Out as Growth Sparks Rate Tightening

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are solid buys as we head into a 2018, which promises…

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Bank Stocks

2 Ways Blockchain Could Be a Cost-Saving Revolution for Banks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Blockchain has the potential to cut into operating costs for large institutions such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Investing

Should Linamar Corporation or Magna International Inc. Be Worried About NAFTA?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stocks continue to surge in spite of cooling NAFTA negotiations.

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Investing

Don’t Give Up on Gold and Silver Just Yet

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should not count out stocks like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) with a tenuous political year in the U.S. on…

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Investing

Better Telecom Stock in 2018: Rogers Communications Inc. vs. Shaw Communications Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is well positioned to outpace some of its competitors in 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Stocks to Gobble Up This Holiday Season

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI), Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), and others offer income to feast on this holiday season.

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Investing

3 Companies With a Lot to Prove in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and two other stocks have had a fantastic 2017, but each company is facing tests…

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks to Watch This Winter

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Oil has continued to rally into the final months of 2017 helping stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), but bargains…

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Investing

Should Cannabis Investors Worry About a Legalization Delay?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian politicians may move to delay recreational cannabis legalization, which may stir anxiety for investors in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED),…

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Investing

3 Factors That Could Work Against the Auto Industry in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rising interest rates and the fate of NAFTA could impact stocks such as Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) in 2018.

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Investing

Better Growth Stock in 2018: Jamieson Wellness Inc. vs. BlackBerry Ltd.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) have surged in 2017, but one stands out for its long-term potential.

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Investing

Can Aurora Cannabis Inc. Recapture its Autumn Momentum?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Insiders are selling Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), but the company is well positioned for growth looking ahead to the new…

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Investing

What Would a 2-Way Trade Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Mean for These Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The U.S. and Canada may switch gears and move towards a bilateral trade agreement, which could bode well for Bombardier,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Developments Working Against Precious Metals Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold and silver stocks such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) face building headwinds.

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Investing

Canadian Q3 GDP Reaction: 3 Stocks to Buy or Sell

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should keep an eye on ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) and others in 2018 in light of the…

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Investing

Better Buy Right Now: National Bank of Canada vs. Laurentian Bank of Canada

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) have entered December on two opposing notes.

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Investing

Better Retail Stock in 2018: Canadian Tire Corporation Limited vs. Dollarama Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) have performed well in 2017, but next year may…

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Investing

3 Dividend Stocks to Own as Interest Rates Remain Low

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and others could continue to benefit from a low interest rate environment.

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Investing

Should You Bail on Canadian Housing and Alternative Lenders in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Many experts and analysts are predicting a tumultuous 2018 for Canada housing, but Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and other…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Should You Bet on a Low Canadian Dollar in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) could go in opposite directions as the Canadian dollar drops.

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Investing

3 Bank Stocks to Buy or Sell After Q4 Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Fourth-quarter earnings should give investors the impetus to revisit stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and others as…

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Investing

4 Construction and Infrastructure Stocks That Could Soar in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Growth in the construction industry and future infrastructure spending could boost companies such as Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) and others.

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Investing

Bundle Up for Winter With These Utilities Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Turbulent September weather caused utilities grow in the month, and forecasts for a colder winter could bode well for companies…

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Energy Stocks

OPEC Extends Production Cut to End of 2018: Is it Time to Revisit Oil Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

OPEC has extended its production cut to last through all of 2018, which could be good news for stocks such…

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Investing

3 Dividend Stocks to Own Heading Into 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer solid income heading into the new year.

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Investing

3 Financials Stocks to Watch in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian financials impressed in the third quarter of 2017, but stocks such as IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and others could…

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Tech Stocks

Better Growth Stock in 2018: Kinaxis Inc. vs. Sierra Wireless, Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) are solid growth stocks that have tapered off in the last months…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Should You Buy the December Dip?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has had a rough start in December, but the bright future of e-commerce makes it an…

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Investing

Retail Stocks: Winners and Losers in 2017

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) have had different experiences with the shifting retail environment in 2017.

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Bank Stocks

2 Reasons Toronto-Dominion Bank Still Looks Strong After Q4 Results

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock dropped after releasing its Q4 earnings, but there is reason for major optimism heading into 2018.

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Investing

These Grocery Companies Will Be Under Pressure in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L), and other grocery retailers are making big changes ahead of a challenging 2018.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Ignore Gold and Look to These Base Metals Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A bounce back in the Chinese economy continues to power a copper bull market, which should boost stocks like Ivanhoe…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

4 Stocks That Can Fuel Your TFSA Income in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (TSX:GS) and other stocks offer the potential for attractive income in the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 2 Dividend Yields Safe?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and another stock offer attractive dividend yields, but both companies face big challenges.

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