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Author: Andrew Walker

Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor, Andrew seeks out dividend opportunities the market is missing. He is a big fan of harnessing the power of compounding to grow a portfolio for retirement.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is it Time to Buy This Unloved Dividend-Growth Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why it might be time to buy SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC).

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Investing

Young Investors: Should You Put Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc. in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one better for your…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Could it Hit $20 by Year-End?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continues to reinforce its leadership position in the medical marijuana market. Is 100% upside on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Picks For Your TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:LREI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer attractive monthly distributions. Is one a better bet today?

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Investing

TransAlta Corporation: Is it Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) might be attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Get 5% Yields From These 2 Blue-Chip Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: This Off-the-Radar Dividend-Growth Stock Yields 5.8%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) deserves a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Should You Buy This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) remains under pressure. Is it time to make a contrarian bet on this stock?

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks Under $5: Could They Double?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are attracting some contrarian interest. Do they have big upside potential?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is Another Leg up About to Begin?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) enjoyed a big rally last year. Is the stock preparing for another surge?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Where Are We Headed Next?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is one stock to consider if you think the gold rally is just beginning.

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Energy Stocks

Bargain Hunters: Should You Buy Cameco Corp. or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) remain near multi-year lows. Is one about to stage a recovery?

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Energy Stocks

Does Baytex Energy Corp. Have 100% Upside Potential?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYESE:BTE) is one of the oil patch's walking wounded. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Enbridge Inc. a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of Canada's top dividend stocks. Should it be in your RRSP?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Cenovus Energy Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Let’s take a look at Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) to see if one deserves…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Own Shaw Communications Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is working its way through a major transition. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Growth Investors: Is Suncor Energy Inc. or Bank of Montreal a Better Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) both have strong dividend-growth track records.

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. vs. BCE Inc.: Which Dividend Stock Deserves to Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) both offer above-average yields. Is one a better bet right now?

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Should You Buy at $10?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) slipped in the wake of Ottawa's latest announcement. Is this an opportunity to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should BCE Inc. or TransCanada Corporation Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive right now?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Tuck Away in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offer attractive yields and strong track records of dividend growth. Is one…

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Energy Stocks

Is Fortis Inc. Right for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has a strong track record of dividend growth.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: The Volatility Continues

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) offers attractive upside potential, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is lingering near its multi-year lows. Should contrarian investors take a shot?

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Oversold Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks cheap today. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: What’s Going On?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is in the headlines again.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Is an Extended Rally About to Begin?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is up 50% in the past six months. Are more big gains on the way?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Silver Wheaton Corp. Hit $50 in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is up 12% in the past month. Is this the beginning of an extended rally?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: A Contrarian Pick Yielding 5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be worth a closer look.

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Investing

Is Canadian National Railway Company a Top Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is trading near all-time highs. Is the stock still attractive?

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Energy Stocks

Income Investors: Should TransCanada Corporation Be in Your TFSA Today?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has a strong track record of dividend growth. Is the trend set to continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Time to Own Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has made significant progress on its turnaround plan. Are big gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unloved Monthly Dividend Stocks That Yield More Than 6.5%

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) remain largely out of favour. Is one attractive today?

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Cannabis Investors: What Happens if Canadians Decide to Go DIY?

| Andrew Walker

Investors in marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are betting on the creation of a legal recreational market,…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. vs. Altagas Ltd.: Which Is a Better Dividend Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are both players in the energy infrastructure segment. Is one more attractive?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp. Inc. Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) might be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Why Own Dividend-Growth Stocks in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Owning top dividend-growth stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), has proven to be a great way to build wealth over…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Is This a Safe Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers a 5.3% yield. Can you rely on it?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Own Inter Pipeline Ltd. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers above-average yield. Is it safe to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Own Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Cameco Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are attracting some contrarian attention. Should one be in your portfolio?

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