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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.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Surge After Fed Rate Hike: What Gives?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) rose more than 5% on the news. Does that make sense?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy BCE Inc. for the 5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has pulled back to the point where it now offers a 5% yield. Is this the time…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is This Former Dividend Star Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) has endured some tough times, but better days should be on the horizon.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: A Contrarian Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is starting to look attractive if you believe oil is headed higher.

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Dividend Stocks

Does RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or Enbridge Inc. Belong in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one right for…

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Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. a Buy at $2?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is back down to $2 per share. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Plunges to 12-Month Low: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) just hit a 52-week low. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Attractive Stocks in an Uncertain Market

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be worth a closer look today.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Own Baytex Energy Corp. or Bombardier, Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are under pressure again. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should you Buy Fortis Inc. or TransCanada Corporation Today?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Should one be in your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Smart TFSA Picks Can Help You Save Some Serious Cash for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have made investors rich.

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Investing

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Is This 5.5% Yield Right for Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has pulled back enough to warrant a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: What Are the Biggest Risks Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) has pulled back from the 2016 highs. What's next for the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Income in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) might be interesting picks.

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Energy Stocks

Should Canadian Natural Resources Limited Be Your Top Energy Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is on a roll. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: At What Point Is This Stock Attractive?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has given back its 2017 gains. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: When Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is starting to look like an attractive contrarian pick, but investors should be careful.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy in My TFSA With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. or Silver Wheaton Corp. Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) have given back some gains in recent weeks. Is it time to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Income Stocks to Score a 6% Yield

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be interesting picks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Is the Latest Pullback an Opportunity to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is giving back some of the 2017 gains. Should you own this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

10 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and nine other industry leaders are proven long-term picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Ride Out a Pullback in the TSX

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Should Contrarian Investors Buy it Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) might be attractive in the long haul, but near-term risks must be considered before you buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Own TransCanada Corporation or RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are two of Canada's top income stocks. Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: 2 Stocks With High Yields and Attractive Growth Potential

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be worth a look today.

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Investing

Cannabis Investors: Could the Opioid Crisis Derail the Recreational Marijuana Train?

| Andrew Walker

If Ottawa decides to hit the brakes on legalizing the recreational marijuana market, cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Time to Buy This Unloved Stock?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might be setting up for a long-term recovery.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Attractive Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Continues to Slide: Should Contrarian Investors Be Excited?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is a tough pick right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Income Stocks to Buy in March

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be worth a closer look right…

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Energy Stocks

Is Oil Crash 2.0 About to Begin?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) can probably ride out another rout. Other popular names might not be so lucky.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Attractive Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help young investors save some…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: At What Point Is This Stock Attractive?

| Andrew Walker

Oil prices are up 25% in the past year, but Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is trading lower. What's going…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is This Stock Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is giving back some of the recent gains. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: Is Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc. a Better Pick for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive right now?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Time to Buy or Book Profits?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is up 50% since early November. What should investors do?

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Canopy Growth Corp.: The Pros and Cons of Owning This Stock

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is solidifying its position as a market leader. Is this the right time to own the…

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Investing

BCE Inc.: Is this Stock Attractive?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is one of Canada's top companies, but is it good for your portfolio?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is Another Big Rally on the Way?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is an attractive way to play rising gold and silver prices.

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