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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.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Chris MacDonald

Among Canadian dividend stocks, Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are among the best choices today.

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Tech Stocks

Meme Stock Mania: Where Will BlackBerry Stock Go From Here?

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors in BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and BlackBerry stock run and hide, or is now the time to buy?

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Stocks: Time to Load Up or Sit and Wait?

| Chris MacDonald

For cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), legalization legislation in the U.S. is both a catalyst and a…

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Bank Stocks

The Economy Is Booming, and BMO Stock Is a Great Way to Play This Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Investors in Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) certainly have reason to be optimistic about the future.

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Dividend Stocks

Building a Retirement Portfolio? Here Are 3 Top Picks

| Chris MacDonald

These three top picks provide everything long-term investors require in a retirement portfolio: growth, income, and value.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt-Cheap Value Stocks to Buy in Summer 2021

| Chris MacDonald

These three value stocks are among the best picks for long-term investors seeking to build a long-term portfolio today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Tech Growth Stocks to Add Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are two world-class tech growth stocks investors should buy right now.

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Investing

Why Manulife Stock Is 1 of the Best Ways to Play Chinese Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Manulife (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is actually a rather exciting insurance company to look at, given this company's leverage to Chinese growth.

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Energy Stocks

ESG vs. Suncor Stock: Which One Will Win?

| Chris MacDonald

Investors in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Suncor stock certainly have reason to be bullish on this pure-play energy producer right…

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Energy Stocks

Beginner Investors: Be Like Warren Buffett With These 2 Top TSX Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

These two top Canadian Warren Buffett-affiliated stocks are ones investors should consider in this current environment.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Remains a Top Pick for Long-Term Growth Investors Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Long-term investors looking for growth stocks can't go wrong with Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks Trading at Attractive Levels

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian dividend stocks are among the best picks for long-term investors to buy right now.

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Tech Stocks

Looking for Growth? These 3 Top TSX Growth Stocks Provide Plenty

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian growth stocks are among the best companies to consider buying in this current environment today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX EV Plays to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking at Canadian EV plays should consider Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSEMGA) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB).

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks for July

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian growth stocks are well positioned to provide excellent long-term growth for investor portfolios.

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Stock Could Continue to Outperform Into the Fall

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Suncor stock may want to sit tight with this energy gem today.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Why HIVE Stock Could Outperform

| Chris MacDonald

Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) and HIVE stock certainly provide a high-risk, high-reward option to consider.

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Investing

Why Air Canada Stock Could Go Parabolic From Here

| Chris MacDonald

Investors in Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Air Canada stock have seen significant appreciation from pandemic lows, but more may be…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Growth Stocks to Back the Truck Up on in July

| Chris MacDonald

These three top growth stocks are among the best Canada has to offer, providing investors with incredible long-term growth prospects.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

The search for undervalued stocks is on, and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) are top picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Portolio’s Yield With These 2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.U) are two top dividend stocks every investor should consider now.

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Dividend Stocks

Diversify Your Portfolio With These 2 Undervalued Stocks Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two top undervalued stocks every investor should consider.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Incredible Dividend Stocks Trading At a Discount to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two top Canadian dividend stocks on my watch list.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Real Estate Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

These two top Canadian real estate stocks operate in highly favourable segments of the real estate space that I think…

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Energy Stocks

2 Extremely Undervalued Energy Stocks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why AltaGas (TSX:ALA) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remain two top energy stocks investors should consider right now.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in July

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian growth stocks are among the best companies to look at globally for long-term investors seeking reliable…

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Tech Stocks to Add Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top tech stocks long-term growth investors will definitely want to take a look at in this current…

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Dividend Stocks

July’s a Great Month to Load Up on These 3 Top TSX Value Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top value stocks investors looking for growth at a reasonable price ought to consider in this current…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Market Volatility? Buy These 2 Top TSX Stocks Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are two top picks to battle market volatility with today.

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Energy Stocks

Forget Tesla: Here’s 1 Top Canadian EV Pick to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Parkland Corporation (TSX:PKI) could be a sneaky, indirect EV pick for investors looking for an under-the-radar Canadian pick.

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Dividend Stocks

Improve Your Portfolio Yield With These 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.U) are two dividend stocks investors should consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Manulife Stock Remains a Top Pick Today

| Chris MacDonald

As far as insurance plays go, Manulife (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Manulife stock remain a top pick of mine right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks With Parabolic Upside

| Chris MacDonald

These three top TSX growth stocks are among the best long-term picks any investor should want to consider in today's…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Tesla: 2 Top Canadian EV Plays to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Magna Corporation (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Parkland Corporation (TSX:PKI) are on my watch list as interesting EV plays right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

If the Bitcoin Rally Is Over, Here’s Why This Stock Could Shoot Higher

| Chris MacDonald

Given the recent Bitcoin rally, gold may have lost an edge -- but here's why investors should still consider Kirkland…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Load Up on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top TSX tech picks every long-term growth investor should consider in this current environment today.

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Energy Stocks

Bigger Is Better: 3 Top TSX Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

These three top mega-cap stocks are among the best Canada has to offer for investors seeking stable long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) are two value picks investors should consider now.

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Tech Stocks

Why I’d Buy the Dip on BlackBerry Stock Post-Earnings

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors in BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) should avoid the noise and follow the numbers with this tech play.

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Energy Stocks

Why AltaGas Stock Remains a Top Pick Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors seeking a solid energy pick might want to consider AltaGas (TSX:ALA) today.

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