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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.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| 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.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Big Reason Goldcorp Inc. Could Hit $50

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Bank Stocks

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Should You Buy or Bail?

| 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.

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Could Sun Life Financial Inc. Hit $50?

| 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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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Are Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) still safe bets?

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Headed for Penny Stock Status?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) could drop below $5.

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Energy Stocks

3 Ways to Profit From Canada’s Oligopolies

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) earn huge profits from Canadian consumers. Here's how you can get in…

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Beware the Cash Crunch

| Andrew Walker

The clock is ticking for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) to meet its CSeries deadlines. Here's why investors should worry.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Should You Buy or Bail?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) hiked the dividend by 14% in 2014. Will the growth continue?

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Investing

4 Reasons Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. Could Go Much Higher

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) just broke through its 12-month high. Is this the start of a big rally?

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4 Reasons to Buy BCE Inc. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) just hit a new high. Here's why it's time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. vs. Baytex Energy: Which Has the Safest Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) still offer attractive dividend yields, but one of the payouts…

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Investing

3 “Hail Mary” Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE), and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) could be big winners.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Kinross Gold Corporation or Yamana Gold Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Both Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) are surging higher, but one is a better pick right…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation vs. Royal Bank of Canada: Which Is the Safest Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are both good companies, but one is a better choice right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Own Silver Wheaton Corp. in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) should be in your portfolio right now.

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Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Oil Producers Doomed?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are likely survivors, but predictions vary widely on how long low…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are both solid dividend stocks, but one is a better pick right now.

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Energy Stocks

Could These Dogs of 2014 Be This Year’s Stars?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)-(NYSE:BTE), and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) had a bad 2014, but all three could…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Champions for New Investors in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD), and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) are truly buy-and-forget…

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: What Investors Should Know for 2015

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is up 40% in 2014. Here's why investors should be careful in the new year.

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Energy Stocks

3 Big Reasons to Own Cenovus Energy Inc. in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could be the most undervalued oil stock in Canada right now. Here's why.

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Should Canadian National Railway Company Be Your Top Pick for 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is up more than 30% in 2014. Is it time to take profits or hop…

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Energy Stocks

Could Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Double in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

There's a lot going on at Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), and investors need to be careful. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Will BlackBerry Ltd. Be Canada’s Top Stock in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) could be your passport to huge gains in 2015.

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Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. Double in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the dividend cut at Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might have been overdone.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Put Agrium Inc. on Your 2015 Dividend Growth Watchlist

| Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) could see a surge in free cash flow in 2015. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Suncor Energy Inc. Should Be a Core Holding in 2015

| Andrew Walker

If you don't buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) now, you'll probably kick yourself later. Here's why.

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Read This Today! 2 Year-End Tax Tips for Every Investor

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) and the iShares S&P TSX Global Gold Index Fund (TSX:XGD) can help Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

An Important Year-End Tax Tip for Dividend Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's one way to receive tax-free distributions from Canadian dividend stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU).

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Dividend Stocks

Year-End Tax Tips for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's how BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) can help retirees invest their RRIF and CPP payments in a secure source of tax-free…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. the Best Contrarian Pick for 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) could be setting up for a big move higher.

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Energy Stocks

Could Crescent Point Energy Corp. Double in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is up more than 25% in the past week. Here's why it could continue to…

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Energy Stocks

5 Reasons Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Could Soar in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) could move much higher in 2015.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

6 Reasons to Buy Cameco Corporation in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could finally reward investors in 2015.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE), and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) deserve to…

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