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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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The Motley Fool
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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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation: Is it Finally Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Retirees Can Trust

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are smart picks for conservative dividend investors.

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Energy Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Encana Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is on a roll, but new investors should wade in cautiously.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc: Is the Situation Really That Bad?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying shares of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is the Better Bet on Bullion?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are both taking off, but one might have more torque over…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. for the 7% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks for Cautious Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are smart picks in the current environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust a Smart Buy?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Rebounding Stocks I’d Buy Today With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) still look very oversold.

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Investing

Canadian National Railway Company: Should You Invest Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks like a solid bet.

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Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy Corp. Just Jumped 40%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is moving higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Gold Bugs Buy Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. or Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are both on a roll, but one is a safer…

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Just Soared 50%

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is finally in play.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has Goldcorp Inc. Finally Bottomed Out?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is catching a tailwind that could be the start of a strong move higher.

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Energy Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Is the Sell-Off Finally Over?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) still looks oversold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Has it Really Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) just bounced 25% in two days. Let's see if the rally is set to continue.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Should You Buy Now?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is finally getting some respect.

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Bank Stocks

Is Royal Bank of Canada a Safe Bet Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is holding up well, but the market is nervous about earnings headwinds.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is the Sell-Off Finished?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks cheap, but new investors should wade in carefully.

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada Blindsides Investors: Is the Dividend at Risk?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is in trouble.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. Headed Back to $30?

| Andrew Walker

The bottom might be in for Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited: Is This Today’s Best Bet for a Gold Rally?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Finally Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) might be setting up for a big rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Suncor Energy Inc. or Canadian Natural Resources Limited?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) both look attractive, but one is a better bet.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Worry-Free Income Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are solid picks to help retirees minimize their investing stress.

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Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. Bounce Back to $10?

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) could reverse its course.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Limited: Is it Still a Top Energy Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is a good long-term bet, but investors might want to wait a bit before starting…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Income Investors Consider Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors should know before they buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Does Suncor Energy Inc. Deserve to Be a Top Energy Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) isn't cheap, but there's a good reason for that.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank Be Your Top Dividend Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors should know before buying Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Investing

4 Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is starting to look attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. for the 6% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) looks attractive. Let's see if it deserves to be in your portfolio.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Should This Be Your Top Pick in the Financial Space?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) looks attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Young Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Picks to Launch Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are strong picks to start a TFSA retirement portfolio.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 Oversold Dividend Stocks While They Are Still Cheap

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are attractive bets right now.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. a Smart Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks cheap, but risks remain.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) look attractive right now.

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