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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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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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Energy Stocks

Does Encana Corporation Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) has some great assets, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. Worth a Shot for Contrarian Investors?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is risky, but the rewards could be huge if the company can get through the next…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for Canadian Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are worth a look right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Bullion Investors Buy Goldcorp Inc. or Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) looks like a safe bet, but that security comes at a price.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Reliable Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why retirees can trust TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) for dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Do Inter Pipeline Ltd. and its 5.7% Yield Belong in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is a Better Gold Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are both on the move, but one looks more attractive…

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors should consider before buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

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Energy Stocks

Bombardier, Inc. or Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Which Company Will Survive?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) are in trouble, and that is attracting contrarian types looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Worry-Free Dividend-Growth Picks for Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and one other company are strong picks to get new investors started.

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Investing

Should Manulife Financial Corp. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Silver Wheaton Corp. Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) could be headed higher.

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Energy Stocks

Is the Party Over for Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is on the slide again, and there is no white knight in sight.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Contrarian Dividend Picks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) should be on your radar.

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Bank Stocks

Are the Canadian Banks Really in Trouble?

| Andrew Walker

The Canadian banks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), are on a restructuring binge, and investors are wondering what…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Crescent Point Energy Corp. Belong in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is on the mend, but risks remain.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is the Rail Business in Trouble, Too?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is already struggling with the CSeries, but the rail division could also be on the ropes.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Millennials Should Embrace the TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's how young people can use the TFSA to invest in stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Should You Bet on a Buyout?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) looks cheap, but risks remain.

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Investing

Does Sun Life Financial Inc. Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy TransCanada Corporation or Inter Pipeline Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are starting to recover, but one looks like a safer bet right…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Stocks With Dividends You Can Count On

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be on your dividend radar. Here's why.

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Bank Stocks

Does Bank of Montreal Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is the Big Dividend Sustainable?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and its 7% yield.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Dividend Investors: These 2 Stocks Still Look Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are starting to rebound, but they still look cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada: Is it Safe to Buy for the 5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is under pressure, but there might be an opportunity here.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Get You Started

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are good picks for beginners.

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Investing

Could Bombardier, Inc. Hit $3.50 Before the New Year?

| Andrew Walker

A lot would have to go right for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) to double in the next couple of months.

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Bank Stocks

Does Bank of Nova Scotia Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Bank Stocks

Is This a Smart Time to Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) continues to perform well in a difficult market.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Cameco Corporation Belong in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) deserves a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Cenovus Energy Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is off its August lows, but there could be more upside ahead.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. or Barrick Gold Corp. a Better Way to Play a Bullion Surge?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are starting to attract attention, but one is a safer bet.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Solid Stocks for Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is on a roll again, but short-term risks warrant caution.

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Young Investors: 2 TFSA Picks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) can deliver big returns for long-term investors who reinvest the dividends.

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