Andrew Walker, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Investing

Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Safe Pick Right Now?

November 30, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks to Help Retirees Pay the Bills

November 30, 2015 | 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.

Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. About to Rally?

November 30, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation: Has This Stock Bottomed?

November 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend-Growth Investors Buy Telus Corporation?

November 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Don’t Be Deterred by Low Yield

November 27, 2015 | 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.

2 Top Dividend Picks for RRSP Investors

November 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is This Stock a Buy?

November 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

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

November 26, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Solid Income Picks for 2016

November 26, 2015 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

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

November 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Energy Stocks

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

November 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Top Turnaround Pick?

November 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) deserves a closer look.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. Oversold?

November 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Is the 12% Dividend Still at Risk?

November 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

Investing

Does Financial Support From Quebec Make Bombardier, Inc. a Safer Bet?

November 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has avoided another cash crunch, but that doesn't mean you should rush to buy the stock.

Energy Stocks

Could These Beaten-Up Energy Stocks Double in 2016?

November 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

A rebound in oil prices could send Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) surging.

Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs Royal Bank of Canada: Which Is a Better Bet Today?

November 23, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are both solid picks, but one carries less risk.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corporation Worth a Shot?

November 23, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Won’t Upset Your Stomach

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) might be just what the dividend doctor ordered.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is the 7.5% Yield Safe at Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.?

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has a juicy yield, but investors should be careful.

Dividend Stocks

Is Royal Bank of Canada Really a Safe Dividend Pick?

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

Dividend Stocks

Should Income Investors Buy Suncor Energy Inc.?

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is pulling back a bit, and dividend fans want to know if this is a good…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Sells 30% of its Train Unit: Is it Time to Buy?

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The cash crunch at Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is over, for now.

Investing

Does SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Deserve to Be in Your Portfolio?

November 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) is worth a closer look.

Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable Income Stocks With Strong Upside Potential

November 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are attractive picks right now.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Kinross Gold Corporation Worth a Shot?

November 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) has come a long way in its efforts to right the ship.

Investing

Has Sierra Wireless, Inc. Finally Bottomed?

November 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

It might be time to take a close look at Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR).

Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Montreal Deserves More Dividend Respect

November 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should be on your radar.

Dividend Stocks

Should Income Investors Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

November 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) still offers an attractive dividend, but investors should be careful.

Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: Is the 12% Yield at Risk?

November 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Investors who think the distribution is safe at Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) might have their heads in…

Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Buy, Hold, or Sell?

November 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is swinging for the fence.