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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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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons BlackBerry Ltd. Could Double in 2015

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NASDAQ:BBRY) could reward investors handsomely in 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Crescent Point Energy Corp. Should Cut its Dividend

| Andrew Walker

Here's why a dividend cut could send the shares of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) higher.

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Investing

3 Falling Knives I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ), and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) are getting killed right now. Here's why…

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Investing

Will Bombardier Inc. Survive 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has to deliver big in 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Dividend in Danger?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) now has a 12% dividend yield. Will the payout survive?

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. The Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are great long-term dividend holdings, but one is a better…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Yamana Gold Inc. Hit $15 in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) has bounced back nicely from its recent lows, but investors should take a close look at…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. vs. Bank of Montreal: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) offer a 4% yield, but one is a better bet…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is the Best Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited vs. Canadian National Railway Company: Which Is the Safest Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) might be in for a tough time…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has Kinross Gold Corporation Finally Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is up 40% in the past month. Will the recovery continue through 2015?

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Investing

5 Big Reasons to Buy Sun Life Financial Inc. and Avoid the Banks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc.'s (TSX: SLF)(NYSE:SLF) upward trend looks set to continue.

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Investing

Is Canadian National Railway Company a Safe Investment for 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has enjoyed a record year, but 2015 could bring some challenges.

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Investing

5 Reasons to Buy Manulife Financial Corp. and Avoid the Banks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) could be a better pick than the banks in 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks and Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) could put you on the path to an…

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Energy Stocks

Has Suncor Energy Inc. Bottomed?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might have found a bottom. Should you take a position now or wait?

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Investing

Is Canadian Pacific Railway Limited a Safe Investment for 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has had a fantastic year, but there might be some headwinds going into 2015.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are both great dividend-growth companies, but one is a better buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Income Stocks Retirees Can Actually Count On

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Fortis (TSX:FTS) are great picks to start a reliable retirement…

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Investing

How Low Could Oil Go in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Could oil really hit $30 in 2015? If so, investors should consider Air Canada (TSX:AC.B), Cineplex Inc.(TSX:CGX), and Westjet Airlines…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corporation vs. Goldcorp Inc.: Which Is the Best Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE: ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) are risky bets, but one is a better buy for long-term…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Barrick Gold Corp. Hit $30 in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

The market hates Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX). Is now the right time to take a contrarian position in the stock?

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Energy Stocks

3 Oversold Oil Stocks I’d Buy With An Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are just two of the stocks in this sector that are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks That Will Benefit From the Rotation Out of Oil

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE), Bank of Montreal (TSE:BMO) (NYSE:BMO), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) should benefit from the oil…

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Energy Stocks

3 Big Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Shareholders of TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) are going to see a lot more cash in the coming years.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Goldcorp Inc. Hit $40?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) (NYSE:GG) is up 13% in November. Is this finally the start of a big move higher?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Has an 8.25% Dividend Yield; Should You Buy Now or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

The big yield at Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is tempting, but investors should take a hard look at the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Cameco Corporation Double in 2015?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be a big winner in 2015, but there's one issue to watch.

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Has a 9.4% Yield; Should You Buy Now or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) is down 35% in the past three months and the dividend yield is approaching 10%.…

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Investing

Agrium Inc.: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is up 20% in the past month. Is it wise to step in at this point?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Teck Resources Ltd. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) had a nice bounce last week. Here's why the stock could continue to move higher.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Which Is the Safest Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are on a roll, but one should hold…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. Royal Bank of Canada: Which is the Safest Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) are doing well, but one is a safer…

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Investing

One Important Tax Tip For Investors During The Holiday Season

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX), BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NASDAQ:BBRY), and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) can help…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Obvious Reasons to Buy Silver Wheaton Corp. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW) (NYSE:SLW) is moving higher. Here's why you might want to get in while it's still cheap.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Be Bullish on BlackBerry Ltd. This Holiday Season?

| Andrew Walker

Is BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NASDAQ:BBRY) a great gift for your portfolio or a lump of coal?

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Suncor Energy Inc. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

If you don't buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) now, you might kick yourself later.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Has a 7.7% Yield; Should You Buy Now or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is down almost 20% in the past three months and the dividend yield is pushing…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. vs. Agrium Inc.: Which Is the Best Dividend Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) are great dividend-growth stories, but one is a better pick right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Gold Really Jump 15% in December?

| Andrew Walker

The last time a central bank announced a big bullion buy, the gold market rallied 15%. Investors in Agnico Eagle…

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