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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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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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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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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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Investing

Rogers Communications Inc.: Will This Stock Be a Home Run in 2016?

| Andrew Walker

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is on a roll, and the momentum could carry into next year.

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Energy Stocks

Will Baytex Energy Corp. Get Taken Out?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might not be around this time next year.

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Bank Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Bank of Montreal Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why investors should put Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) on their radars.

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Investing

2 Stocks to Help Reduce Volatility in Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) can help balance your portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Could Encana Corporation Double in the Next 12 Months?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) looks cheap, but risks still remain.

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Investing

Attention Contrarians: These 2 Stocks Look Way Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) could see some serious upside.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Is the Bottom in Sight?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) looks cheap, but some risks remain.

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Investing

Will Telus Corporation Continue to Outperform?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Should BCE Inc. Be Your Top Dividend Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Buy the Latest Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Why Is the Rally Losing Altitude?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) went into a nosedive again.

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Investing

Is it Safe to Own Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) looks attractive at the current price, but there are some concerns.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Picks for Fire-Sale-Seeking Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be worth a look right now.

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Bank Stocks

Should Investors Buy Bank of Montreal or Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are trading at attractive valuations, but one is a safer…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is it Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) could be your best bet for a bullion rally.

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Bank Stocks

Should Investors Buy Royal Bank of Canada or Canadian National Railway Company?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Investing

2 Recession-Resistant Stocks Hitting Home Runs With Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (TSX:BIN)(NYSE:BIN) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are on a winning streak.

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Energy Stocks

Is Encana Corporation or Cenovus Energy Inc. a Better Oil Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) used to be one big company. Let's see which one is likely…

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Investing

Is it Safe to Buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Is it Safe to Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Should You Own Canadian National Railway Company Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Should Manulife Financial Corp. Be on Your Dividend Radar?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) could be a nice alternative to the banks.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Should Dividend Investors Buy or Sell?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) looks attractive, but the stock carries some risk.

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Investing

Could SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Double?

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) continues to win big contracts despite its legal woes.

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Bank Stocks

2 Hot Dividend Stocks That Are Just Warming Up

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Rogers Communication Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are top picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TFSA Picks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are reliable picks for income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today 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 attractive right now.

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Energy Stocks

Will Baytex Energy Corp. Survive the Oil Rout?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Investing

Bombardier Inc: Should You Buy the Rally?

| Andrew Walker

Shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are catching a tailwind, but investors should think twice before hopping on board for the…

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