Andrew Walker, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

March 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is down 8% in the past month and the dividend is approaching 4%. Here's what you need…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividends to Watch: BCE Inc. and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.

March 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) offer growing dividends with great yields. Why are the stocks falling?

Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless Inc. a Falling Knife?

March 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is down 20% this year. Here's what investors need to know before buying on the dip.

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Sell the Banks and Buy Manulife Financial Corp.?

March 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Last year Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) raised its dividend by 19% and made two acquisitions. Is it time to make…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Found in the Bargain Bin

March 12, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why dividend investors should put Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) on their watch list.

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.: Who’s the Dividend King of the Oil Patch?

March 12, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are two of Canada's top energy stocks, but how do…

Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Headed Back to $6?

March 11, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is down 20% in less than a month.

Tech Stocks

Should You Buy BlackBerry Ltd. if Goldman Sachs Says Sell?

March 10, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) just got downgraded. Here's what investors need to know.

Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is the 10% Dividend Really Safe?

March 10, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The dividend yield at Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) just breached the ominous 10% level. Read this before you buy.

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Takeover Target?

March 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is an attractive company with great assets. Here's why it could get taken out.

Dividend Stocks

How Canadian Millennials Can Retire as Millionaires

March 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's how investing in dividend growth stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can make Millennials…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

March 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) are great choices for income investors.

Investing

Should You Reserve a Seat at the Bombardier Inc. Show?

March 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The show must go on at Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), but it could be curtains for investors.

Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Really a Good Investment?

March 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what you need to know before adding Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Which Is a Better Dividend Bet?

March 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are solid long-term holdings, but one is more attractive right…

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or Royal Bank of Canada?

March 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just reported strong earnings, but one is a better pick…

Dividend Stocks

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. vs. Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Is Best for Dividend Investors?

March 4, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are great long-term holdings, but one is a better…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

March 3, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) just closed a big gold deal. Here's why I think the stock is headed lower.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corporation vs. Bombardier Inc.: Which Is a Better Turnaround Bet?

March 3, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are risky bets, but one might actually be worth a shot right…

Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

March 2, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. vs. Barrick Gold Corporation: Which Is a Better Turnaround Bet?

February 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are catching a bit of a tailwind lately. Here's why.

Tech Stocks

5 Reasons BlackBerry Ltd. Is Winning Back the Hearts of Investors

February 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why the recovery at BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) could make it a star again

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Which Is Best for Dividend Investors?

February 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are both great companies, but one is a better bet…

Dividend Stocks

2 Unloved Dividend Stocks You Should Consider

February 26, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why dividend investors should consider Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) right now.

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

February 26, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) offer great dividends and a shot at some healthy capital…

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Could a Buyout Really Be in the Works?

February 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is up more than 75% in less than a month. Here's what investor need to…

Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation vs. BCE Inc.: Which Is the Best Dividend Stock?

February 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) generously reward dividend investors, but history suggests one is a better choice.

Should You Buy Baytex Energy Corp. or Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

February 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) have risen sharply off their recent lows, but one is…

Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Sierra Wireless Inc.?

February 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is on a roll, but new investors need to do their homework before buying the stock.

American Farmers Getting Pinched: Will Agrium Inc. Feel the Pain?

February 23, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is up 40% in the past four months. Here's why investors should be careful as we head…

Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Reading the Tea Leaves Would Have Saved Some Pain

February 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is flying into a black hole and the market should have seen this coming. Here's why.

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Charged With Fraud: What Should Investors Do?

February 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) has the potential to be a great turnaround story. Here's what you need to know.

Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless Inc. for Real This Time?

February 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is on a roll again, but history suggests investors should be cautious before they jump on…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?

February 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) has an attractive dividend, but new investors should wade in carefully. Here's why.