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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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Sun Life Financial Inc. and Power Financial Corp: 2 Financial Stocks With Great Dividends

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Power Financial Corp (TSX:PWF) are safe companies in the financial sector for…

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Agrium Inc. and BCE Inc.: 2 Dividend Growth Darlings for Savvy Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be your top dividend growth picks for an uncertain market.

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The 3 Dividend Kings of the Canadian Oil Patch

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are top dividend picks.

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Why Canadian Natural Resources Limited Is Dominating the Oil Patch

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has become a dominant player in the oil patch and why you should…

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Investing

5 Reasons Why Canadian National Railway Company Is a Lifetime Investment Stock

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a top stock to hold forever.

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Is Manulife Financial Corporation a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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4 Reasons Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is a Great Pick for New Investors

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers everything new investors should look for in a stock.

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4 Reasons to Buy Shaw Communications Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX: SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) might be the best media and communications choice for conservative investors.

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2 Stocks to Ride Out a Market Correction: Fortis Inc and Metro, Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) are the best stocks to buy if you are expecting a…

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks Insulated From Global Chaos: Tim Hortons Inc., Canadian Tire Corporation Limited, and BCE Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI)(NYSE:THI), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are the safest stocks to…

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Investing

Power Financial Corp: The Best Financial Stock in Canada Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp (TSX: PWF) is a safer investment than Canada's big banks. Here's why.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Place a Contrarian Bet on TransAlta Corporation

| Andrew Walker

Why would anyone take a chance on TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) when it's trading near its 15-year low? Here are three…

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3 Reasons Why Goldcorp Inc. Is Headed Higher

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is about to reward investors in a huge way and the market hasn't priced it in yet.…

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Silver Wheaton Corp.: The Q2 Earnings Miss Has a Silver Lining

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) may have missed its earnings forecast, but there's a silver lining in the report.

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc Is Bullish on Barrick Gold Corp.: Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) put Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) on its Conviction Buy list. Is it time to buy…

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

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are battling for customers. Which one should you invest in right now?

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Is Enbridge Inc. a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Investors in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have to weigh the growth against the risks. Here's why.

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3 Reasons to Invest in Telus Corporation

| Andrew Walker

Shares in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are being hit by fears of new competition and interest rate hikes. Why is now…

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Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is Finally a Solid Bet

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is now a low-risk bank with a new leader and a great future. Here's why…

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Investing

Earnings Preview: Can SNC-Lavalin Group Inc Finally Be Trusted?

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) has changed management and is dramatically restructuring. Is the new strategy working?

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Earnings Preview: Agrium Inc.

| Andrew Walker

Here's what to expect when Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) reports Q2 earnings this week.

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The Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Insider Trading Probe: Should Investors Worry?

| Andrew Walker

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd's (TSX:FFH) president and CEO are being investigated -- what does this mean for investors?

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Should You Buy Canadian Stocks That Pay U.S. Dollar Dividends?

| Andrew Walker

Investors can take advantage of the weak Canadian dollar to get some extra gains from Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.,…

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Is the Thomson Reuters Corporation Turnaround Story Real?

| Andrew Walker

Thomson Reuters Corporation just increased its dividend and announced a new share buyback plan. Is it time to believe in…

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3 Bank Stocks With a 150-Year Dividend History

| Andrew Walker

Long-term investing takes on a whole new meaning with these dividend growth stocks.

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Should You Invest in Agrium and PotashCorp?

| Andrew Walker

Fertilizer companies are finally seeing improved global demand, strong domestic markets and reduced input costs.

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3 Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

These three stocks offer the long-term dividend growth and capital appreciation investors need to retire early.

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Intact Financial Is Your Best Bet for a Safe Dividend if Housing Crashes

| Andrew Walker

This financial company increased its dividend during the great recession and is a good hedge for a Canadian housing correction.

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If I Won $25,000, I’d Buy These 4 Stocks

| Andrew Walker

These four standout companies make money off just about everything we do every day.

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3 Great Stocks to Buy If You Have $60,000 to Invest

| Andrew Walker

You need a lot of money to buy in, but these three companies have rewarded investors handsomely, and the trend…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks for Young Professionals With $20,000 to Invest

| Andrew Walker

These three industry-leading stocks have rewarded investors for years and will continue to do so.

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Will Gold Prices Fall Even Further?

| Andrew Walker

Marc Faber, George Soros and John Paulson, are on one side of the rope and Goldman Sachs is on the…

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3 Monthly Dividends Income Investors Can Count On

| Andrew Walker

These three stocks pay monthly dividends that retirees can rely on.

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Why Investors Should Avoid Encana

| Andrew Walker

This Canadian energy giant is in transition and investors should steer clear until management proves the new plan is the…

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Buy This Beaten-Up Uranium Player While It’s Still Cheap

| Andrew Walker

Once the market decides the bottom is in for uranium, this stock will rocket higher.

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A Growing Dividend Conservative Investors Can Bank On

| Andrew Walker

This Canadian bank is a smart bet for conservative investors looking for long-term returns.

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3 Reasons to Buy Agrium Now

| Andrew Walker

Investors should take a hard look at these positive developments at Agrium.

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4 Reasons to Make Suncor Your Top Pick in the Oil Patch

| Andrew Walker

Suncor has been squeezing every dollar possible out of each barrel of oil, and smart investors are reaping the benefits.

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This Unloved Canadian Mining Giant Holds Huge Hidden Value

| Andrew Walker

The product diversity and cost-efficient operations of Teck Resources will reward patient investors.

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Does the Apple/IBM Deal Mean the End of BlackBerry?

| Andrew Walker

BlackBerry's last stronghold is under attack.

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