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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

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy BCE Inc. Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has always been a top dividend pick for Canadian investors. Is it still attractive in the current…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Will Investors See Their Savings Go up in Smoke?

| Andrew Walker

Investors can't get enough of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC). Are they right, or simply right out of their minds?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Should You Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) just surged on positive Q3 results. Is it finally time to own this stock?

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has pulled back after the big rally. Is this stock a buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Should You Buy for the 5.5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has pulled back to the point where income investors should take notice.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. Heading Back to $40?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is drifting higher. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

How Canadian Millennials Can Use the TFSA to Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Here's how a top dividend-growth stock such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save a bundle for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Back Above US$1,300: Should You Buy Goldcorp Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has trailed behind its peers this year. Does this present a contrarian opportunity?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. Attractive at $5?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is starting to look cheap again. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Air Canada: Why Is This Stock Soaring Again?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is flying high again. What's going on?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Barrick Gold Corp. Today

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is surging again. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: The Rally Is Picking up Steam

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) added another 22% in October. How high could this stock go?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Top-Quality Dividend-Growth Stocks With Yields Above 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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Energy Stocks

Encana Corp.: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is down 15% in recent trading. Is this the right time to own this stock?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or BCE Inc. a Better Income Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) both offer attractive yields. Which should you own?

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Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Industry Leaders to Help You Fund a Comfortable Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) should be on your RRSP radar.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Could This Stock Slide Back to $2?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) remains a high-risk play.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Time to Buy Canadian National Railway Company?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has pulled back after the Q3 earnings announcement. Should you own this stock today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Should You Buy on the Earnings Beat?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is making great progress on its turnaround efforts.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are popular dividend picks. Is one more attractive right now?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks With Strong U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) have large U.S. operations. Is one more attractive right now?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. vs Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Which Oil Stock Is More Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Penn West Petroleum (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) have managed to survive the oil rout. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Sock Away for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) look attractive today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Buy Ahead of the Q3 Report?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is about to report its Q3 numbers, but guidance for Q4 will determine if this stock…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Why Enbridge Inc. Is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an attractive dividend-growth pick. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Should Investors Bet on an OPEC Deal?

| Andrew Walker

OPEC has an important meeting coming up, and investors are turning to stocks such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc.: Time to Buy This Dividend-Growth Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) just got a lot bigger. Is that a good thing for investors?

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Energy Stocks

Could Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Hit $5?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. or Cameco Corporation: Is 1 a Better Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are beaten-up stocks. Is a rebound on the horizon?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Time to Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is moving higher after a big pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Investors: 2 Monthly Income Stocks With Reliable 5% Distributions

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Today and Forget About for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why investors should consider Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) as top buy-and-hold stock picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Keg Royalties Income Fund or A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund Better for Yield-Hungry Investors?

| Andrew Walker

Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) are two of Canada's top restaurant picks for…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Encana Corp. or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are popular picks in the oil patch. Is one more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Get You Started

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are attractive RRSP picks. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Does Suncor Energy Inc. Deserve to Be a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) had a tough Q2, but investors should focus on the bigger picture.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Attractive Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today With Extra Cash

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Goldcorp Inc. Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has underperformed its peers this year. Is that about to change?

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