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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

Dividend Investors: Has Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Finally Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 2 Safe Dividend Stocks Yielding More Than 4.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why retirees can rely on Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is it Still Safe to Own Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. the Safest Dividend Stock in Canada Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) is attracting investor attention.

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Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation: What Should Investors Do?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for Young Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are great choices for new investors.

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Investing

Manulife Financial Corp.: Is it Finally Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Growth Stars for All Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are smart picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Don’t Ignore Sun Life Financial Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) is holding up so well in a falling market.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Oversold Dividend-Growth Giants

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are just two of the stocks that dividend investors should be…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Is it Finally Time for Dividend Investors to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before they buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Dividend Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Big Dividend Is Safe?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) offer huge dividend yields, but investors have to choose wisely.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are smart picks in the current environment.

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Investing

Attention Parents: Here’s How to Get a Guaranteed 20% Return in Your Kid’s RESP

| Andrew Walker

The government will kick in $500 on top of the first $2,500 you set aside in an RESP each year.…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Wise to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. for the 12% Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has a monster yield, but that isn't why the stock is attractive.

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Investing

Could Bombardier Inc. Double by Year End?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is trading a levels not seen for 20 years, and contrarian investors are wondering if the bottom…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. vs. Encana Corporation: Which Is a Better Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) are both big oil and gas players, but one is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Should TransCanada Corporation Be on Your Dividend Radar?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Won’t Keep You Up at Night

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are smart picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Big Dividends That Should Be Safe

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the generous dividends are safe at Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL).

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Hold 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) both offer an attractive yield. but one is a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. a Great Pick for Contrarian Investors?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Is the Big Dividend Worth the Risk?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) offers a 6.9% yield. Here's why the dividend should be viewed as a bonus right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has a battle on its hands, but the long-term outlook is attracting contrarian investors.

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Energy Stocks

Who Will Save Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is getting its house in order, but the latest reversal in oil prices is a…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or Royal Bank of Canada Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are both top picks, but one is a safer bet right…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Bet on Bank of Montreal?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deserves a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Hold Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is approaching its 52-week low and investors are wondering if this is a good time…

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Should Investors Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is starting to look attractive, but headwinds persist.

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Investing

3 Reasons Sun Life Financial Inc. Is Set to Soar

| Andrew Walker

The tide has turned for Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF).

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Stocks With Big Yields and Safe Distributions

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Potash Corp./ Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are looking very attractive right now.

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless Inc.: Is the Plunge Finally Over?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about the big pullback in Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR).

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Bank Stocks

Should You Hold Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are both great stocks, but one is a safer bet…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are top buy-and-hold dividend picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: a Top Pick for Conservative Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why dividend investors can rely on Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) in an uncertain market.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Agrium Inc. Be Your Top Dividend-Growth Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why dividend investors are planting Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) in their portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. Be Your Top Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has become a dividend-growth machine.

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Dividend Stocks

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.: a Value Play With Dividend Growth

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) could be one of the best deals in the market right now.

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Energy Stocks

Is Encana Corporation a Takeover Target?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the big boys might be interested in Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Is it Finally Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Recent developments at Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are attracting investor interest.

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