Andrew Walker, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Bank Stocks

Is the Bank of Nova Scotia a Safe Investment?

February 10, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is moving off its six-month lows. Here's what investors need to know.

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

February 10, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is making some interesting moves in Asia that could bode well for investors.

Canadian National Railway Company or BCE Inc.: Which Is the Best Investment?

February 10, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are hitting new highs, but one is a better pick…

2 World-Class Miners I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

February 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) deserve to be on your watchlist.

Sun Life Financial Inc. or Royal Bank of Canada: Which Is the Best Investment?

February 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Royal Bank of Canada are both chasing wealth management revenue, but one is…

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or Bank of Montreal to Play the Strong U.S. Dollar?

February 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have strong U.S. operations, but one offers a better play on…

Should You Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

February 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are enjoying nice rallies, but one might be a better…

2 Dividends That Could Disappear in 2015: Bombardier Inc. and Cameco Corporation

February 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be forced to cancel their dividends. Here's why.

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

February 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is going to make dividend investors very happy this year.

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Bet on Baytex Energy Corp. and its 5.5% Dividend?

February 3, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is making a strong move off its lows. Here's what investors need to know.

Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Teck Resources Ltd. Right Now

February 3, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has rallied 30% of the December lows. Here's why.

Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Cameco Corporation Right Now

February 3, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is moving higher. Is this the time to get in?

Energy Stocks

Insiders Are Selling Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Sell Too?

February 2, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Employees at Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) dumped $1 million worth of stock in January. Here's what investors need…

Investing

3 Reasons Suncor Energy Inc. Could Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

January 30, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is looking vulnerable. Could Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) be a suitor?

Energy Stocks

2 Sliding Oil Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

January 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) should be on your watchlist.

Investing

Should You Buy BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation?

January 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) are hitting new highs, but one has a little known secret…

Investing

Should You Buy Agrium Inc. or Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.?

January 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corp. /Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are hitting new highs. Is one a better bet right now?

Energy Stocks

Could Imperial Oil Limited Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

January 28, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) might not be around much longer. Here's why.

Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Cenovus Energy Inc.?

January 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) are both good companies. Is one a better…

Energy Stocks

Is TransAlta Corporation a Top Turnaround Bet?

January 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might be a strong contrarian pick right now.

Should You Buy These “Most Hated” Stocks?

January 27, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are trading near multi-year lows. Here's what you need to know before you…

Investing

3 Top TFSA Stocks for Millennials

January 26, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are great picks to start investing…

Investing

Will Agrium Inc. Hit $150?

January 26, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) just hit a new all-time high. Here's why the stock could continue its record run.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp. vs Goldcorp Inc: Which Is the Best Investment?

January 23, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) offer different ways to play a gold and silver rally.

Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Canada’s Top Oil Stock?

January 23, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) says its 9.5% dividend is safe. Here's why that's probably right.

Bank Stocks

4 Reasons Bank of Montreal Could Outperform its Peers in 2015

January 22, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) offers a safe 4% dividend, but there are more important reasons to put the stock on…

Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor Energy Inc. or Imperial Oil Limited?

January 22, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) are two of Canada's energy titans. Is one a better bet…

Dividend Stocks

Agrium Inc. vs. Bank of Montreal: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

January 21, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are solid long-term holdings, but one is a better bet right now.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Have Gold Prices Finally Bottomed?

January 21, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) are benefitting form the surge in gold prices. Here's why gold…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. the Best Way to Play the Gold and Silver Rally?

January 21, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) might be your best pick in the precious metals space.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd: Should You Buy or Bail Out?

January 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is down nearly 80% in three years. Has the stock finally bottomed?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is the Best Investment?

January 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are enjoying strong rallies. One of them could rocket significantly higher.

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. Canadian National Railway Company: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

January 20, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) are great dividend-growth stocks, but one is a better…

Investing

3 Record-High Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $10,000

January 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are trading at new highs. Here's why you should buy.

1 Big Reason Goldcorp Inc. Could Hit $50

January 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is up 35% in the past month, and could run much higher.

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. Agrium Inc.: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

January 15, 2015 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) are benefitting from a powerful trend in the Canadian market.

Bank Stocks

The Bank of Nova Scotia: Should You Buy Now or Bail Out?

January 15, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is undergoing a major restructuring process. Here's the scoop on the near-term outlook for…

Investing

4 Reasons to Own Manulife Financial Corp. Instead of the Banks

January 15, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) could outperform the Canadian banks this year.

Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Should You Buy or Bail?

January 15, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just hit a six-month low. Here's why investors should be cautious right now.

Investing

Could Sun Life Financial Inc. Hit $50?

January 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) is trading near its multi-year highs. Here's why the stock could continue to surge.

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