Ambrose O'Callaghan, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Will Restaurant Stocks Hold Up in a Slowing Canadian Economy?

November 19, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) could face challenges as the economy…

Investing

Should You Furnish Your Portfolio With Leon’s Furniture Ltd. or Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.?

November 18, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

August GDP numbers showed a decline in home-furniture store activity, but Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and Sleep Country Canada Holdings…

Metals and Mining Stocks

The Case for Gold and Silver Stocks Heading Into 2018

November 17, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of precious metals stocks such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Corp. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) have suffered in 2017,…

Investing

3 Growth Stocks That Could Heat Up in the Winter

November 17, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Growth stocks like Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are great targets heading into the winter months.

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3 Dividend Stocks in Growing Sectors

November 16, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The GDP shrank in August, but stocks like Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and others are still in good shape, with…

Do These Canadian Bank Stocks Have Anything Left in the Tank for 2017?

November 16, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have experienced marginal losses since…

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2 Reasons Investors Should Still Have Confidence in the Canadian Economy

November 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Improved job performance and broader economic gains should drive investors to stocks such as Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) and Air Canada…

Better Growth Stock in 2018: Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Shopify Inc.

November 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) have climbed over 100% in 2017, but 2018 might not…

3 Stocks to Buy With Canada Poised to Post Record Vehicle Sales in 2017

November 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A hot automotive sector should entice investors to look at stocks such as AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ).

Tech Stocks

Private and Public Entities Work to Bolster Cybersecurity: That Is Great News for This 1 Stock

November 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continues to be a great play, as private and government interests collaborate to bolster cybersecurity.

Investing

2 Reasons to Buy Manulife Financial Corp. and Sun Life Life Financial Inc.

November 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

U.S. hurricanes have rocked the balance sheets of some insurers, such as Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), but there is reason…

Investing

Old Media Is in Terminal Decline: Are These 3 Stocks in Trouble?

November 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A report from the CRTC showing evolving content-viewing trends should worry Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and other old media providers.

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Will U.S. Duties Cripple Canadian Lumber Stocks?

November 13, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) and Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) have performed well in 2017, but U.S. duties…

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Enbridge Inc. and Fairfax India Holdings Corp. Q3 Results Disappoint: Should You Steer Clear of Both?

November 12, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U) stocks have dipped after third-quarter results, but investors should not necessarily…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for a Defensive Portfolio

November 12, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

With the possibility of a peak market hovering over investors' heads, stocks such as Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) and others…

Millennials: Buy and Hold These Marijuana Stocks Right Now

November 12, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Millennials are excited about cannabis stocks. They should be targeting companies such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED),…

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Could a Late Surge in 2017 Home Sales Power Alternative Lenders?

November 10, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alternative lenders like Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) could see a big boost in business…

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Bolster Your Portfolio With These 4 Stocks Boasting +20 Years of Dividend Growth

November 10, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

With the TSX at all-time highs, investors may want to secure their portfolios with stocks boasting decades of dividend growth,…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Could U.S. Tax Reform Bury Gold Stocks?

November 9, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) are down after Q3 earnings with the promise…

Investing

3 Stocks to Watch as Manufacturing and Mining Hit a Rough Patch

November 8, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

After manufacturing and mining dragged GDP growth, investors may want to re-evaluate stocks such as Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) and others.

Investing

Metro, Inc. and Loblaw Companies Ltd. Could See a New Frontier Open in the Conflict With Amazon.com, Inc.

November 8, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) are making adjustments as online retail grows, but brick-and-mortar pharmacy retailers could…

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2 Reasons Hudson’s Bay Co. Will Commit to its Real Estate Path

November 8, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is exploring a new strategy and leadership appears poised to stick to it.

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Could Seek Further U.S. Expansion for This 1 Reason

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has seen poor year-over-year performance, and recent retail data puts its long-term outlook into question.

Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks: Time to Take Profits?

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) have reached record highs…

Investing

Recent Retail Sales Numbers Are Good News for These 5 Dividend Stocks

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retail sales disappointed, but the rise of specific segments is good news for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and others.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Comeback in 2018? Yamana Gold Inc. vs. Barrick Gold Corp.

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) have struggled in 2017 on low gold prices, but…

Investing

Should You Buy or Sell Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Stock Amid the Recent Scandal?

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) are down following a B.C. probe and political warfare in Ontario, but investors…

Energy Stocks

Political Turmoil in Saudi Arabia Could Net Big Gains for These Oil Stocks

November 7, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A political earthquake in Saudi Arabia could send stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Limited…

Investing

3 Stocks Geared for Massive Growth in the Future Economy

November 6, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canadian economy is transforming. Stocks such as Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) and ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) are great…

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5 Dividend Stocks to Target in Light of Recent Economic News

November 5, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian GDP shrank in August, but stocks such as Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ), and others are still great…

Investing

2 Reasons Now Could Be a Great Time to Buy Into Utilities

November 4, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) may benefit from the possibility of a dovish path…

2 Key Factors That Could Determine the Course of Canada Housing in 2018

November 4, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alternative lenders such as Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could face major headwinds in 2018.

Can Any Other Cannabis Stock Measure Up to Canopy Growth Corp. Right Now?

November 2, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has surged to new heights in recent months, but other options remain for those who want…

Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own With Low Interest Rates

November 1, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A protracted low interest rate environment could be in the cards if more weaknesses emerge, and investors should target stocks…