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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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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Right Now

| Andrew Walker

If you don't buy Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) now, you might regret it later.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Is the Best Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) or Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) the best income bet right now?

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are top value picks right now.

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Investing

Will Agrium Inc. Hit $125?

| Andrew Walker

Is Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) about to reward investors?

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Investing

Is Manulife Financial Corp. Canada’s Top Value Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) might be the best value play in Canada right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Teck Resources Ltd. Hit $35?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Retirees Can Trust

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are safe choices right now…

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited Still a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Should investors buy, hold, or sell Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) right now?

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Energy Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation Still a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Should investors buy TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) on the recent dip or completely avoid the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Will Baytex Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Is the dividend safe at Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Cameco Corporation Hit $40?

| Andrew Walker

Is Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) in big trouble or headed much higher?

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: Which Is the Best Income Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) or Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) the safer bet for income investors?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are the best picks right…

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Bank Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Both Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) are doing well, but one is…

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Investing

4 Reasons to Buy Telus Corporation Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the best place to invest new money in a volatile market.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Still a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are down 18% in the past three months. Should long-term investors be concerned?

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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation vs. Pembina Pipeline Corporation: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) should continue to reward investors with dividend growth and capital appreciation,…

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Stocks for Beginners

An Instant Portfolio for Risk-Averse Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why owning Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Fortis Inc., (TSX:FTS), and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) will help you sleep at night.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. Royal Bank of Canada: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Is Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) a better bet right now?

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Investing

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

| Andrew Walker

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) a better buy right now?

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Investing

Is Bombardier Inc. a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Will the CSeries program send shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) higher or crash the company?

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Dividend Stocks

Your Instant 3-Stock Income Portfolio Pays 7%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the dividends are safe at Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), and Crescent Point Energy…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Ltd. a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is making progress with its turnaround plan, but risks still persist. Should you buy the stock or…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Investors Should Ignore the Agrium Inc. Earnings Warning

| Andrew Walker

Here's why the Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) earnings warning is a signal to buy the stock.

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Investing

Will Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Hit $300?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has big growth plans. Can anything derail the profit train?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy If I Won $8,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why I would invest in Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) with…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) a better pick right now?

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Dividend Stocks

An Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Cautious Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are the best choices right now for…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. The Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are solid bets, but one offers better value right…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Teck Resources Ltd. Cut Its Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Read this before you buy Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

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Dividend Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

You need to read this before you buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG).

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Dividend Stocks

An Instant 3-Stock Income Portfolio for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are safe picks for a…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are both great companies, but one is a much better buy right now.

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Bank Stocks

4 Big Reasons to Buy The Bank of Nova Scotia Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) offers growth investors a unique opportunity right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons to Place a Contrarian Bet on Cameco Corporation

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be the most profitable bet a contrarian investor will make in the next 10…

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Tech Stocks

Could BlackBerry Ltd. Really Hit $30?

| Andrew Walker

Read this if you are considering buying shares of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY).

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Investing

The Lifetime Investment Stock I’d Buy With $8,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why I would invest an $8,000 windfall in Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) right now.

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Bank Stocks

3 Big Reasons to Avoid Royal Bank of Canada and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is performing well but there is a lower-risk option in the sector with great growth…

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Investing

An Instant 3-Stock Portfolio for Value Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC), and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are great picks for value investors.

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Tech Stocks

5 Reasons to Buy BlackBerry Ltd. Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why value investors should consider investing in BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) right now.

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