Andrew Walker, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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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.

Energy Stocks

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

January 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

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

January 13, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Energy Stocks

3 Ways to Profit From Canada’s Oligopolies

January 12, 2015 | 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…

Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Beware the Cash Crunch

January 12, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Should You Buy or Bail?

January 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Investing

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

January 8, 2015 | 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?

Investing

4 Reasons to Buy BCE Inc. Right Now

January 8, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

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

January 7, 2015 | 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…

Investing

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

January 7, 2015 | 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.

Metals and Mining Stocks

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

January 7, 2015 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

January 6, 2015 | 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…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Own Silver Wheaton Corp. in 2015

January 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

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

Energy Stocks

Are Canadian Oil Producers Doomed?

January 6, 2015 | 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…

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

January 5, 2015 | 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.

Energy Stocks

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

January 2, 2015 | 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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