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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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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Is the 5.4% Yield Reason Enough to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers an attractive yield for income investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Own This Stock Heading into 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some of its gains. Is this a good opportunity to start a new…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for New Investors in 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Buy This Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is finishing the year in good shape.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is TransAlta Corporation a Top Turnaround Pick?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) could be on the cusp of a long-term rebound.

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Energy Stocks

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Is a Better Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are two of Canada's fallen stars. Is one about to…

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Investing

Contrarian Investors: Should Bombardier, Inc. Be on Your Shopping List?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is making progress on its turnaround efforts. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Picks to Consider This December

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are attractive right now. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Own This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains under pressure. Is a bottom in sight?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks Yielding 6-9% to Buy for 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Top Stocks for Your Holiday Buy List

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Are Big Gains on the Way?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) might be setting up for another surge. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Can the Rally Continue?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is having a great December. Are more gains on the way?

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is the Task Force Report a Signal to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) probably has mixed feelings about the report. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: What a Year!

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is one of 2016's top winners. Are more gains on the way?

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Energy Stocks

Attention Parents: 2 RESP Picks to Help Finance Your Kid’s Education

| Andrew Walker

Here's how dividend-growth stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help put your kid…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: What to Expect in 2017

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has staged an impressive turnaround in 2017. Are the good times set to continue?

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Investors: Is Inter Pipeline Ltd. a Top Stock for 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers a 5.7% yield today and solid growth in the medium term.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Buy the Latest Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some gains. Is it time to buy the dip or head for the…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: A Stock to Buy Today and Forget About for Decades?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a profit machine.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Are Better Days Ahead?

| Andrew Walker

Investors often overlook Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE). That might be a mistake.

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Energy Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Is it Finally Time to Own This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is catching a nice tailwind. Is this the beginning of a long-term recovery?

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Corporation vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Is a Better Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are on the rise. Is one more attractive right now?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Canadian Savers: 2 Top RRSP Picks for 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) should be on your RRSP radar.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Own This Stock in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has done a good job of navigating through the downturn.

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petrolum Ltd.: Should This Stock Be Your Next Contrarian Oil Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is back from the brink. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Energy Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is a Rebound About to Begin?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is starting to look attractive again.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Will This Stock Surge in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is close to its 12-month high. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust a Safe Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) now offers a 5.3% yield. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are attractive RRSP picks. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Pensioners: 2 Top Income Stocks Yielding up to 6.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) should be on your radar.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Will 2017 Be Another Blockbuster Year?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) has chalked up stellar returns in 2016. Could 2017 bring more big gains?

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is the New CSeries Order a Signal to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is selling more CSeries planes. Is it finally time to own the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Stocks to Put on Your TFSA Buy List

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) should be on your radar.

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Next Stop $10?

| Andrew Walker

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) remains a risky bet.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Are the Latest Acquisitions a Reason to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is making all the right moves. Should you own this stock today?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Will the Rally Continue?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) surged 20% on the back of the OPEC deal. Are more gains on the way?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Should You Own This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has enjoyed a nice bounce off the lows. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc. Today?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Italy Votes: Is Market Chaos in the Cards for Monday?

| Andrew Walker

If things get ugly in the wake of the Italian referendum, gold could surge, and stocks such as Barrick Gold…

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