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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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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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Tech Stocks

Should You Join the BlackBerry Ltd. Rodeo?

| Andrew Walker

Riding the BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NASDAQ:BBRY) bull is a painful occupation these days. Is it time to strap on your…

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Investing

Should You Be Bullish on Bombardier Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are at six-month highs, but investors should take a close look at the numbers before…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Growth Stocks That Pay 4% and Won’t Keep You Up at Night

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are good choices right now for conservative…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Silver Wheaton Corp. Hit $45?

| Andrew Walker

The bottom might be in at Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW). Is now the right time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

6 Reasons to Buy Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has a big advantage over most of its peers.

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Energy Stocks

3 Surging Value Stocks I’d Buy With $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ), BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) could be on the verge of a big move.…

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Investing

Is SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group (TSX:SNC) just hit investors on the head with a shovel, again. Is now the time to buy or…

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Dividend Stocks

6 Simple Tips to Help You Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how paying off debt and investing in blue-chip dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP),…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada vs. The Bank of Nova Scotia: Which is The Safest Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) are investor favourites, but one…

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Investing

Will Telus Corporation Hit $50?

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) could be setting up for a big move higher.

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Tech Stocks

The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Owns Almost $100 Million Worth of BlackBerry Ltd.: Should You Buy, Too?

| Andrew Walker

Another big investment fund just bought a huge stake in BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). Should you buy before it's too late?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are top dividend picks in the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Barrick Gold Corporation and Goldcorp Inc. About to Be Saved by the Swiss?

| Andrew Walker

How the price of gold could jump by 20% on December 1 and revive the shares of Barrick Gold Corp.…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Which Is the Safest Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are doing well, but one is a safer bet…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp. vs. Cameco Corporation: Which Is the Best Contrarian Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are good picks for contrarian investors, but is one a better buy…

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Bank Stocks

Is the Party Over for Canadian Banks?

| Andrew Walker

Are troubles at The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) a warning shot for investors to steer clear of the…

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Investing

Will BCE Inc. Hit $65?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) just hit a new high. Here's why it could be the start of a big run.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation vs. Teck Resources Ltd.: Which Is the Best Value Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) are compelling value picks but one looks like a better bet…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce vs. Sun Life Financial Inc.: Which is a Safe Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) have placed a priority on growing their…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. The Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Is the Best Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are investing big in international markets. Is one…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Cenovus Energy Inc.: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are top integrated oil companies, but one is a better…

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Investing

Will Manulife Financial Corp. Hit $35?

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is trading at a huge discount to its peers. Is that about to change?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which 8% Dividend Yield Is Safe?

| Andrew Walker

Both Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) pay 8% dividends, but one might get cut.

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Investing

4 Reasons to Buy Sun Life Financial Inc. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) might be a better choice than the banks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Income Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $7,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why I would invest a hard-earned bonus in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and The Bank of Nova…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. vs. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are doing well, but one is a better buy…

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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Cut Its Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

With an 8.2% yield, the dividend at Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) is pretty attractive. But is it safe?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Cameco Corporation Right Now

| Andrew Walker

It looks like Cameco Coporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has bottomed. Should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. a Safe Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has never cut its dividend. Is the trend about to be broken?

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. Telus Corporation: Which Is the Best Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are great income stocks but one has an edge right now.

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Bank Stocks

The Bank of Nova Scotia vs. Manulife Financial Inc.: Which Is the Best Value Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Manulife Financial Inc. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are great value plays but one is a…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) offer exposure to the oil sands, but they are…

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