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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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Investing

Should Bombardier, Inc. Be on Your Radar?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is still struggling, but investors are wondering if the sell-off is overdone.

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Investing

Does Canadian National Railway Company Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. Worth a Shot?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Income Stocks That Pay You Every Month

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are solid picks for reliable income.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Will it Survive the Oil Rout?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is working hard to cut costs and invest for the future, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Silver Wheaton Corp. Be a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. Worth a Shot?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) looks cheap, but risks remain.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Income Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar

| Andrew Walker

Here's why investors should consider Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Headed Back to $6 Per Share?

| Andrew Walker

It's decision time for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) and its shareholders.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank Really a Safe Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst for the 11.3% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN).

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Investing

2 TFSA Picks for Your Rainy Day Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help investors build significant savings in their TFSAs.

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Investing

2 Peace-of-Mind Stocks for a Rough Market

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are solid picks right now.

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Energy Stocks

Could Encana Corporation Become a Takeover Target?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is working hard to right the ship, but energy prices will ultimately determine its fate.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Help Diversify Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are good places to hide in a difficult market.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. for the 6.5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what dividend investors need to know about Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL).

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Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Takeover Target?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why it might be time to consider a position in Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Canadian Pensioners Can Trust

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Teck Resources Ltd. Survive the Commodity Rout?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is hanging in there, but the market isn't its friend right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Does National Bank of Canada Deserve to Be in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is off its recent lows, and yield investors are wondering if this is the time…

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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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