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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

Canadian Natural Resources Limited: Is the Dividend Safe?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Agrium Inc. Be in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is performing well in a tough market.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Out-of-Favour Dividend Picks for Contrarian Investors

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are unloved stocks these days, and that's why they deserve a…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Is This Your Best Bank Bet for Future Growth?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) should be on your short list.

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Investing

Can BCE Inc. Continue to Outperform?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: How Solid Is the 6.5% Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is doing a good job of reducing costs, but the new payout could still be…

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Investing

Is Telus Corporation Still a Safe Bet?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Energy Stocks

Does Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Have More Upside Potential?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) looks like a risky bet at the current price.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) look like good picks right now.

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Investing

Manulife Financial Corp.: Should You Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has bounced back from the painful days of the financial crisis, but investors should still be…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Young Savers Should Put Stocks in Their TFSAs

| Andrew Walker

Here's how putting stocks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) in a TFSA can help…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should New Investors Buy Canadian National Railway Company?

| Andrew Walker

The profit train continues to roll at Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Energy Stocks

Should Contrarian Investors Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is getting some positive attention, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Is it Time to Buy This Beaten-Up Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) looks cheap, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Buy Now?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is taking advantage of a weak environment to secure low-cost output.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Dividend Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are worth a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Cenovus Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) looks like a solid pick in the Canadian oil patch.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Snowbirds: 2 Income Stocks That Won’t Ruin Your Winter

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are solid picks for retirees.

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Is it Worth a Shot?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has nearly tripled in the past month, but risks remain.

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is the 7.4% Dividend a Safe Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is under pressure, but the dividend looks safe.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal a Top Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what dividend investors need to know about Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Investing

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.: Should This Be Your Top Contrarian Pick?

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) carries some risk, but the upside potential is compelling.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors

| 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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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Can the Rally Continue?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Teck Resources Ltd. Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is fighting a perfect storm.

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Investing

Does Rogers Communications Inc. Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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Dividend Stocks

Can Dividend Investors Rely on RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before they buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should Bank of Nova Scotia Be a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) looks like a strong buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Picks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are good examples of how investors can build a…

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Investing

Does Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has pulled back, and investors are wondering if this is the right time to hop…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is it Finally Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is making good progress on its turnaround plan, but risks still remain.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $15,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are strong picks to invest a nice windfall.

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Energy Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Survive the Oil Rout?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has great assets, but market volatility will decide its fate.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is This the Right Time to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is going through a restructuring process, but that shouldn't scare investors away.

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Dividend Stocks

Does TransCanada Corporation Belong in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) deserves a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Is it Time to Buy, Sell, or Hold This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is up more than 10% this month, and investors are wondering if the rally can continue.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Retirees Can Rely On for Extra Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are top income picks.

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Energy Stocks

Does Canadian Natural Resources Limited Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has a fantastic portfolio of assets, but short-term risks are cause for concern.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has taken a beating this year, but better days could be on the horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: 2 Income Stocks That Won’t Let You Down

| Andrew Walker

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

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