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Author: Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

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Investing

Stock Grab Bag: 3 Diverse Sectors, the Same Commitment to Long-Term Income

| Chris MacDonald

For investors seeking a stock grab bag of the best equities Canada has to offer, here are three of the…

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Tech Stocks

Up 29 Percent in 2023, Will Constellation Software Stock Continue to Surge?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) remains a top growth stock long-term investors should consider on dips moving forward.

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Investing

This TSX Stock Doesn’t Even Blink in the Face of Rising Inflation

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) remains a top long-term holding investors should consider adding to their portfolios right now.

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Investing

Here’s Why Dollarama Stock Could Hit $100 in Short Order

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) is among the top growth stocks investors may want to consider, given its defensive traits in…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: The King of Dividends in the Banking Sector?

| Chris MacDonald

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) remains a top holding of many long-term investors, and there are a number of key…

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Tech Stocks

SHOP Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock in this relatively overvalued market right now.

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Investing

This Lithium Stock Could Be a Genius Way to Invest in EVs

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) could be the growth stock EV investors are looking for as a way to play…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks for a Legit Shot at $1 Million in 20 Years

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top TSX stocks long-term growth investors may want to consider adding to their portfolios to…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top stocks to buy today and hold for the next five years, for investors seeking…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor (TSX:SU) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB) are two top energy stocks investors can buy today and hold for a…

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Investing

2 Sizzling Hot Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two hot stocks long-term investors may want to consider for those who believe this recent momentum driven rally…

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Investing

Buy These 2 Growth Stocks on the Dip

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of the top growth stocks long-term investors may want to consider adding on dips moving forward, if…

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Investing

Want Safe Income? This Stock Has Raised its Dividend in the Last 50 Years

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors seeking a safe income stock for the long term may want to consider Fortis (TSX:FTS) given its…

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Investing

This Canadian Stock Should Be Avoided Like the Plague Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to simply avoid Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock like the plague, even if it looks dirt…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy if They Take a Dip

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top stocks to buy for long-term investors seeking high-growth companies at more reasonable valuations down…

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Investing

A Dividend All-Star I’d Buy Over Shopify Stock Any Day

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) may be a better holding than Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in this current market environment.

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Tech Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Tech Stocks Trading Cheaply?

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top tech stocks long-term investors may want to add to the watch list, and potentially buy, if…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Stocks: A Once-in-a-Decade Chance to Get Rich

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of the top income stocks investors with a long-term time horizon may want to consider at current…

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Investing

Here’s Why Telus International Could Get a Boost in September

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider investing in Telus International (TSX:TIXT) stock in September, given its catalysts.

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Investing

2 Potentially Explosive Stocks to Buy in September

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two explosive growth stocks long-term investors should certainly want to consider on any significant dips in the future.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of the best dividend stocks in Canada for long-term investors seeking stability and total returns in this…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Canopy Growth Stock Worth a Buy in September?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's the bull and bear case behind whether Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) stock is worth a speculative buy in September or…

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock a Buy in September 2023?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a buy in this current environment or if investors should look elsewhere…

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Tech Stocks

SHOP Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Chris MacDonald

Given the impressive move Shopify (TSX:SHOP) has made thus far in 2023, is SHOP stock is a buy, sell, or…

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Investing

FTS Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS) deserves either a buy or hold rating, depending on whether investors own this stock or not.

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Investing

Before You Buy Amazon, Here’s a Growth Stock I’d Buy First

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Shopify (TSX:SHOP) could be a better buy relative to Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in this current market.

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Tech Stocks

CSU Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Chris MacDonald

The question of whether Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is a buy, hold, or sell really isn't much of a question at…

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Investing

3 Disruptors I Love Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top disruptive growth stocks long-term investors may want to consider on any prolonged downturn in…

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Investing

Is This a New Bull Market? You Haven’t Missed Out on Restaurant Brands

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors should consider Restaurant Brands as an excellent way to play a potential bull market, or not,…

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Investing

Prediction: 3 Growth Stocks That Could Trounce the Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top growth stocks long-term investors may want to think about putting in a TFSA for…

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Investing

Planning Your Golden Years? Top 3 Stocks for Canadian RRSP Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top long-term holdings Canadians looking to build out their RRSP should consider, particularly at depressed…

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Investing

Is This a New Bull Market? 3 Stocks the Smartest Investors Are Watching

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top Canadian stocks long-term investors are buying now. Smart retail investors may want to consider…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Before You Buy Tesla, Here’s a Mining Stock I’d Buy First

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors may want to ignore Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) when looking at the EV space and instead consider Lithium Americas…

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Investing

Can Shopify Stock Double by Year End?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) may indeed see a double-up by year end for patient investors, if this momentum-driven rally continues.

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Technology
Investing

Can You Still Buy the TSX’s Best-Performing Stocks of Last Month?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) are two top Canadian growth stocks to consider.

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Investing

Is Telus Stock a Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Telus (TSX:T) as a core holding from both a growth and dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Discover the Income-Generating Potential of Canada’s Top Dividend Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB) are two of the top Canadian dividend stocks long-term investors should consider.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Came Roaring Back in the First Half of 2023: See the Top Gainers

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two overlooked Canadian tech stocks long-term investors may want to keep on their radar for TFSA holdings right…

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Energy Stocks

Pipeline to Prosperity: Invest in Enbridge and TC Energy Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are two pipeline stocks long-term investors want to consider on dips.

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Investing

Build Your Retirement Fortune With These Top TFSA Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top growth stocks long-term investors looking to build a retirement fund should consider putting in…

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