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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

Does Rising Protectionism Threaten Canadian Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A recent simulation from CMHC supposes oil price declines and a housing correction, which would mean trouble for Imperial Oil…

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Investing

Open Text Corp. and 2 Other Stocks Positioned to Rise in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) offers attractive long-term growth, and two other stocks join it as good targets for 2018.

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Investing

Top 10 TSX Stocks to Own in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

My top 10 stocks for 2018 include staples such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) as well as some surprises.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Jumps on Q3 Results: Time to Buy?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) posts big Q3 results as oil continues its run into late October.

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E-Commerce Retail Sales Surge: That’s Great News for These Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian e-commerce continues to see big growth. Investors should take notice of companies such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Points…

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Buy These 3 Quebec-Based Stocks That Continue to Soar

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Quebec continues to post impressive growth, and Quebec-based companies such as CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) and others are great options…

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4 Defensive Dividend-Growth Consumer Stocks for Investors Worried About Stock Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Those worried about stock market volatility should target defensive consumer stocks with long-term dividend growth, such as Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU),…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Have Cryptocurrencies Usurped Precious Metals?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The spot gold price is up in 2017, but stocks such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and others have faded, while…

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Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co. CEO Departs: Does This Signal a Shift Away From Retail?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is saying goodbye to its CEO Jerry Storch, a veteran in retail, as it mulls a…

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Roots Corp. IPO Flops: Buy These 2 Clothing Retail Stocks Instead

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) had a disappointing IPO, but other clothing retail stocks offer a promising long-term outlook.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Canada Stands Pat on Interest Rates: Will Bank Stocks Continue to Soar?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) were up following the news that the Bank of Canada…

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Investing

4 Stocks With Emerging Market Exposure That Could Soar in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Emerging markets have swung upward in 2017, and TSX stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Brookfield Renewable…

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Investing

Canadian Retail Sales Slip: These 3 Stocks Could Suffer if the Trends Persists

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Statistics Canada has shown declining retail sales, and stocks such as Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) could…

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Review of My Top Stock for October: Equitable Group Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) has performed well in October, but it will be tested after the OSFI has published its…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Reasons Base Metals Are Still a Good Bet Heading Into 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Copper and nickel markets have boomed in 2017, and producers such as First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) and Hudbay Minerals…

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Investing

5 Stocks Boasting +10 Years of Dividend Growth for Retirees

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retirees scrambling for stable long-term income should consider Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XTC), Cogeco Inc. (TSX:CGO), and others.

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Investing

3 Stocks Primed to Take Off in 2018 and Beyond

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN), and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could benefit from broader trends and surge in…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Stock Passes $100: How Much Higher Can it Go in 2017?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock has reached an all-time high, and it shows no sign of letting up into…

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Energy Stocks

Will U.S.-Iran Tensions Send Oil Stocks Higher?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Oil prices have spiked on Middle East tensions, and a U.S.-Iran fallout could send stocks such as Imperial Oil Ltd.…

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Investing

IMF Downgrades India’s Growth: Where Is Fairfax India Holdings Corp. Headed?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded India, but investors should still take a look at Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U)…

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U.S. Demands an End to Supply Management: Should You Sell Saputo Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

NAFTA negotiations have become heated, as the U.S. adds supply management to its targets, but shares of Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP)…

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How Risky Are Cannabis Stocks in Light of the TMX Group Limited Review?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cannabis stocks such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) have dropped on news of regulatory review.

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Worried About a Stock Market Bubble? Buy and Hold These 5 Dividend Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Global growth is back on track, but creeping debt should keep investors interested in defensive stocks such as Hydro One…

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Investing

Will These 2 Restaurant Stocks Continue to Go in Opposite Directions?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) has risen amidst a controversy, while recent IPO Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) has dropped after a…

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Investing

1 Reason to Bet on Cineplex Inc. Ahead of Q3 Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A record September box office should make investors excited about upcoming earnings for Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Tech Stocks

3 Cybersecurity Stocks That Could Take Off in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Spending on cybersecurity is expected to hit the $100 billion mark by 2020, and investors can bet on these trends…

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada or WestJet Airlines Ltd. Ahead of 3rd-Quarter Earnings?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Third-quarter earnings loom for Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) as passenger traffic continues to boom in 2017.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Global Growth Strengthens: Time to Sell Gold Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Global growth and a commitment to higher interest rates may spark investors to move away from gold equities such as…

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3 Hot Stocks in Growing Industries

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As the Canadian economy seems poised for another solid year, investors should focus on companies such as Sienna Senior Living…

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Dividend Stocks

Stash These 4 Dividend-Growth Stocks in Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors can gobble up income in a TFSA by owning Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and others.

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Investing

Is a Third Rate Hike on the Way?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Bank of Canada is set to make a determination on a rate decision on October 25. Bank of Montreal…

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Investing

NAFTA on the Brink: How Will Canadian Manufacturing Stocks React?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

NAFTA negotiations have turned sour, and Canadian manufacturers, such as Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), could be entering a period of unease.

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Is it Time to Revisit Clothing Retail Stocks After the Sears Canada Inc. Collapse?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Sears Canada Inc. has gone out of business, but that does not mean investors should be fleeing Hudson's Bay Co.…

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Could the Ontario Minimum Wage Hike Actually Help Canadian Grocery Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Ontario minimum wage hike, which begins roll-out in 2018, has motivated companies such as Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Loblaw…

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Bank Stocks

Canada to Lead G7 in Growth in 2018: Are Canadian Bank Stocks Still a Bargain?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Bank of Canada continues to measure up a fragile, but overperforming economy, while Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and…

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Tech Stocks

4 Tech Stocks That Could Soar Over the Next Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Tech stocks such as CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB), Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO), and others offer substantial growth opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks for Income-Starved Investors

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As NAFTA negotiations and yet another rate decision threaten to weigh on the market, investors should look to dividend stocks…

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3 Reasons Canopy Growth Corp. and Aurora Cannabis Inc. Could Double in Value

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cannabis stocks are soaring again in the fall, and shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)…

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2017 IPO Battle: Jamieson Wellness Inc. vs. Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. (TSX:KML) have both had relatively successful debuts on the market in…

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Energy Stocks

Grab These 4 Discounted Energy and Mining Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Oil prices have bounced back again, while copper remains in a bull market, investors can capitalize off these trends with…

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