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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

2 Stocks to Help Retirees Start an Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are top picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks for the Next 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) deserve to be in your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Finally Time to Bet on Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is an interesting turnaround play, but risks remain.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is a Better Bullion Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) look cheap right now, but one carries less risk.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for New Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Telus Corporation (TSX:TU)(NYSE:TU) are top picks to start your portfolio.

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Bank Stocks

Should Investors Buy Bank of Montreal or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are both trading at attractive prices, but one is…

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Investing

Is Sun Life Financial Inc. a Better Bet Than the Banks?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) deserves to be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited or Encana Corporation a Better Oil Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Finally Time to Buy Silver Wheaton Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is starting to get a lot of attention.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Really a Safe Energy Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is often hailed as the top pick in the patch.

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Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation Really a Top Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

2 Top Stocks With a 6% Dividend Yield

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) should be on your dividend radar.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Has This Stock Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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Bank Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Royal Bank of Canada?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Dividend Favourites for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why it might be a good time to add Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and RioCan Real Estate Investment…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) still looks attractive.

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Energy Stocks

How Would $20 Oil Impact Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might actually welcome lower prices.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons to Hold Cameco Corporation Right Now

| Andrew Walker

It's just a matter of time before Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) breaks out. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for All Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) are solid picks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Income Stocks for Canadian Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), and one more top pick are solid bets in the…

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Investing

Shares of Bombardier Inc. Take Off: How Long Will the Flight Last?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about the Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) rally.

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Should Investors Hop on This Train?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks Under $3: Will They Double or Disappear?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Kinross Gold (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC), and one other popular name have all fallen on hard times, but…

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Energy Stocks

What Would $20 Oil Mean for Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) might react to much lower prices.

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Investing

5 Reasons Retirees Should Own BCE Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be in every income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Income Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) deserve a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Bet on Baytex Energy Corp. or Encana Corporation for an Oil Recovery?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) look cheap, but risks remain in both names.

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Bank Stocks

Should Investors Buy Royal Bank of Canada or Bank of Montreal?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are both trading at attractive prices right now. Does one…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Silver Wheaton Corp. Double in the Next 12 Months?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) could be a top turnaround pick.

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Energy Stocks

Could Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Double in the Next 12 Months?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) looks cheap, but it's still a risky bet.

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Bank Stocks

4 Reasons to Put Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce on Your Radar

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) deserves more respect.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is holding up well in a brutal market. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Poised to Outperform?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Boring Stocks With Exciting Dividend Growth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are stable ships in a rocky market.

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Bank Stocks

Is it Safe to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Put Bank of Montreal in Your Dividend Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

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

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Energy Stocks

Is it Safe to Buy Encana Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Here is what investors need to know about Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Bank Stocks

Attention Millennials: Here’s Your Instant 3-Stock Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and one more top stock can help young investors reach their…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited Still a Safe Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Investing

Is More Turbulence on the Way for Bombardier Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could get a lot cheaper.

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