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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

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Unloved Dividend Stocks You Should Consider

| 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.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Energy Stocks

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

| 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…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Sierra Wireless Inc.?

| 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.

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless Inc. for Real This Time?

| 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…

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Bank Stocks

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

| 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.

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Dividend Still Safe at Cenovus Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) is taking extreme measures to preserve cash. Will the dividend suffer, too?

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has been a no-brainer investment for years, but investors should wade in carefully right now. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. Headed to $40?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is at a pivotal point right now. Here's what investors need to know.

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Investing

3 Big Reasons to Bet on Telus Corporation

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has a valuation normally reserved for growth stocks. Here's why it might be justified.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Put TransCanada Corporation in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has been on a roller-coaster ride over the past six months. Here's what you need to know…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Surging Stock I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is up 50% since the middle of December. Here's why the stock could run much higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Add Silver Wheaton Corp. to Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

The fundamentals look good for Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) but there's one red flag that investors should watch.

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. a Better Bet Than Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Both Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) are strong players in the patch.…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Invest in Agrium Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU) (NYSE:AGU) is hitting new highs and the trend looks set to continue. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

What’s Next for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

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Bank Stocks

2 Top RRSP Picks for Millennials

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) (NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are great options for millennials.

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Bank Stocks

Is the Bank of Nova Scotia a Safe Investment?

| 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.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

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

| 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.

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Bank Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Bank Stocks

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

| 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…

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Energy Stocks

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Teck Resources Ltd. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Consider Cameco Corporation Right Now

| Andrew Walker

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

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Energy Stocks

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Should You Buy BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation?

| 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…

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Investing

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

| 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?

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