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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

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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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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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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