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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

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Should You Buy it for the 8% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why investors should treat the dividend as a bonus at Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Should You Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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Investing

BCE Inc.: What to Expect in 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Put on Your TFSA Watch List

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are solid picks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: What to Expect in 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Montreal or Toronto-Dominion Bank to Bet on the Strong U.S. Dollar?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) both offer exposure to the U.S. market.

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Investing

2 Top Stocks for the Holiday Season

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are smart picks.

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Investing

Should Investors Buy Canadian National Railway Company Today?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is trading near its 52-week low.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Will it Survive?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Income Investors Should Own in 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be solid picks for 2016.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is it Time to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy TransCanada Corporation for the 5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Hold in 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) look like strong picks.

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Investing

Should You Buy Sun Life Financial Inc. Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) is on a roll.

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Investing

3 Things That Could Launch Bombardier, Inc. Higher

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) remains under pressure, but the bottom might be in sight.

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Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: 12.5% at Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

| Andrew Walker

Should investors buy Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) for the 12.5% yield?

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Dividend Stocks

Can Crescent Point Energy Corp. Maintain the 7% Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is walking a fine line right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Corporation: Should You Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is back in acquisition mode, but production costs are still high.

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Investing

2 Defensive Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are worth a look right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Hold in 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are attractive picks.

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Investing

Should Bombardier, Inc. Be on Your Watch List?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) might actually make it.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Should This Be Your Top Precious Metals Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is near the end of a major capital program, which sets it up well if gold can…

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Bank Stocks

Should Bank of Montreal Be a Top Pick for Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) just delivered solid results in a tough market.

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Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation Still a Safe Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has fallen hard this year, but the future isn't as bleak as the pullback suggests.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Income Stocks for Your 2016 Wish List

| Andrew Walker

Here's how RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) can bring some holiday cheer to income investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Millennial Investors Should Contribute to Their RRSPs

| Andrew Walker

Here's how dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can rescue millennials when they…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Anyone Buy Barrick Gold Corp. in 2016?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is in much better shape than it was a year ago, but risks still remain.

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Investing

Rogers Communications Inc.: Is it Too Late to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) hit a home run with the Jays this year, and investors want to know if it's…

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Investing

Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Safe Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is on the rebound, but lingering concerns are worth watching.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks to Help Retirees Pay the Bills

| Andrew Walker

Here's how BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) can help pensioners fill their income gaps.

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Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. About to Rally?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) might finally be ready for takeoff.

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Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation: Has This Stock Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is up 40% since late August and is showing some resilience.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend-Growth Investors Buy Telus Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Don’t Be Deterred by Low Yield

| Andrew Walker

Here's why low-yield stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) deserve more respect.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Picks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are solid picks for self-directed RRSP investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is This Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. a Safe Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) offers a 7.6% yield, but dividend investors should be careful.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Solid Income Picks for 2016

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should Dividend Investors Buy Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Where Is the White Knight?

| Andrew Walker

The market is getting nervous about Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

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