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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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The Motley Fool
Investing

Should You Sell Bombardier, Inc. as it Battles Boeing Co.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock fell 4% on September 5 as Canadian federal officials have begun to throw their weight behind…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Is Rising: Do Not Sleep on Silver Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Silver is rallying from July lows, and equities such as Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS) and others stand to win…

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Investing

Take Advantage of Automation With These 2 Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canadian government has been warned that automation will replace millions of jobs in the future, and companies like ATS…

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Bank Stocks

After Strong Results, Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) beat expectations with Q3 earnings and are looking to bounce back…

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Investing

These 5 Dividend Stocks Can Be Had for a Bargain

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and other stocks offer buy-low opportunities and attractive income as the Canadian market looks to rebound after…

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Investing

6 Stocks Geared for Big Growth in the Coming Decades

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors on the lookout for attractive long-term gains should own Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and others in the coming years and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Gold Hit US$1,400 Before 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI)(NYSE:AGI) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) are among Canadian gold equities that have benefited from the gold price…

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Investing

Millennials Are a Downer for Restaurant Stock Investors

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cara Operations Ltd.'s (TSX:CARA) restaurant brands and others are working hard to appeal to millennials as the demographic shies away…

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Investing

No Brainer: Buy and Hold Marijuana Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Marijuana sales in Colorado and Washington show the incredible potential for companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aphria…

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Investing

2 Stocks That Could Gain From Political Turmoil

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) could be big winners in a harsh political climate.

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Bank Stocks

Will New Mortgage Rules Deal Another Blow to Alternative Lenders?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Alternative lenders such as Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) may struggle to generate new business…

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Investing

Will Canadian Grocers Suffer From a Whole Foods Market, Inc. Price Cut?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) now have a peek at what the changing grocery landscape may look…

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Investing

Maximize Your Capital Growth With These Dividend Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and others offer the potential for solid long-term growth and attractive dividends to double up gains in…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Do Earnings Tell the Whole Story?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock spiked on earnings, and it is showing major promise in its digital transformations.

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Investing

Should Investors Prepare for an End to NAFTA?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) declined in the final week of August after comments from President Trump…

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Investing

Will the Bank of Canada Pull the Trigger on a Rate Hike This Week?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

GDP growth numbers have institutions like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) excited, and oddsmakers are now betting a September move…

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Investing

Ray Dalio Is Worried About Politics: Will Turmoil Affect Canadian Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Crises like the one seen at Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could be a reminder that Canada will face political…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Better Buy: Canada Goose Holdings Inc. or Shopify Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

After quarterly earnings that beat expectations, Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shares are heading in different…

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Bank Stocks

Cryptocurrencies: A Fad or the Future?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are investing in Blockchain technology as cryptocurrencies continue to rise in…

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Investing

Investing for the Long Term? Buy These 3 Growth Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors with a long timeline who are on the hunt for big potential returns should look at ATS Automation Tooling…

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Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry Ltd. Recover From its Summer Slump?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The share price of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has declined almost 30% since early June, and institutional investors are growing impatient.

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Investing

Gobble Up Income With These 4 Dividend Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB) and others offer attractive high dividend yields and diversification to your portfolio.

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Investing

Sun Life Financial Inc. vs. Manulife Financial Corp.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

After releasing earnings, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are attractive options, but which should you…

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Energy Stocks

How Will Canadian Oil Stocks Respond in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hurricane Harvey has devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast and put refineries offline as Canadian companies such as Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA)…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to the Market? Buy These Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

If you are new to the market, stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and others can provide the growth potential…

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip at Aphria Inc. or Aurora Cannabis Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Industry leaders Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) are in competition to be the top marijuana stock for…

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Investing

Can Hydro One Ltd. Climb Back to its 2016 Highs?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) has been on a steady decline since the summer of 2016, but rising interest rates and…

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Investing

Overcome Volatility With These Dividend Stocks Yielding 5%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As the Canadian market continues to show weakness investors should be aggressively seeking income in the form of dividend stocks…

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Investing

The U.S. Broaches Chapter 19 at NAFTA Negotiations: Should You Sell Lumber Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

In spite of positive earnings from Canadian softwood lumber stocks such as West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT), a strong…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Surging: Should You Buy Yamana Gold Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold is once again threatening the $1,300 mark, and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) stock is increasing in favourable conditions.

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Investing

3 Reasons Wireless Demand Can Carry Telus Corporation to New Heights

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

After impressive subscriber growth in a second-quarter earnings report, Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has dipped into negative territory for August.

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Investing

The Worst Summer Box Office in Decades: Is Cineplex Inc. in Trouble?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A miserable summer at the box office weighed somewhat on Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), but the company is transforming, and big…

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Investing

NAFTA Negotiations: Will the U.S. Throw Punches at Canadian Manufacturers?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Early reports suggest that companies such as Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) may not have to sweat out a major protectionist push.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Banks Are Under a Microscope: Should Investors Be Worried?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The OSFI has launched a review into sales practices that will put Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others under scrutiny.

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Investing

After Tax Proposals, Investors Need to Be Making the Most of Their TFSAs

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The possibility of a changing tax environment should be driving investors to take advantage of TFSA room with stocks such…

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Investing

Hungry for Income Amid Volatility? Try These Stocks With 7-8% Dividend Yields

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and others provide extremely attractive income as investors flee risky assets in a rocky market.

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Investing

3 Reasons You Should Be Wary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a risky buy during a recovery period and with general headwinds building.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Toronto-Dominion Bank Should Be in Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock offers up great prospects for investors looking for the right long-term addition to their TFSAs.

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Investing

NAFTA Negotiations: Is Supply Management a Trump Card?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The supply-management system could be subject to big changes, and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) may stand to benefit.

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Investing

Should Investors in Magna International Inc. Be Nervous About Auto Sales and Production?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) posted record sales amid declines in production in major markets and ahead of NAFTA negotiations.

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