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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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Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy These 2 Top TSX Stocks Before They Soar

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are two stocks long-term growth investors should consider today.

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Investing

The Railroad Bidding War Is Over: Time to Buy CN Rail?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) may be a buy following the company's recent merger with Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Consider Buying Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) continue to be among my top value picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Sneaky ESG Play to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is my top pick for investors looking to play the ESG catalyst indirectly…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Rising Inflation? This Top TSX Stock Wins in This Environment

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) may be a great pick for those worried about inflation pressures today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is There a Bubble Brewing in Commodities Today?

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors buy commodity-heavy plays like Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) or avoid this sector due to bubble concerns?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Western Bank Gets Upgraded on Strong Outlook

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors take a look at buying Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) on an upgrade? Let's take a look at whether…

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Investing

Is Bombardier Stock a Buy at These Levels?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) is such a polarizing stock for speculative growth investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs to Buy Today for More Than the Yields

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.U) are among my top picks in the REIT space…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla: 1 Top Canadian EV Pick to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think NFI Group (TSX:NFI) could be a better long-term growth play than Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Betting on Gold? Consider This Top TSX Gold Play Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors of all stripes ought to consider gold miner Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) in this current market environment today.

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Investing

Why Brookfield Business Partners Looks Like a Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Brookfield Business Partners (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) should be on investor watch lists right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Growth Options to Consider Buying Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why growth investors seeking the best-quality growth stocks can't do much better than these three top picks right now.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Dogecoin: Buy This Top TSX Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Constellation Brands (TSX:CSU) could be a much better long-term play than cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Back Up the Truck on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why these three top Canadian growth stocks should be on every investor's watch list in this current environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Very Optimistic the Rogers-Shaw Deal Will Go Through

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors should make of the pending Rogers Communications' (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) acquisition of Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Renewables Play to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why all investors ought to consider Northland Power (TSX:NPI) as a core potential portfolio holding right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Northland Power (TSX:NPI) are two great options for every long-term investor today.

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Stock: A Renewables Play?

| Chris MacDonald

Investors interested in energy plays would be remiss to not consider Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) at these levels.

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Dividend Stocks

Power Corp.’s New Structure Working in Investors’ Favour

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Power Corp. (TSX:POW) could be seriously undervalued today relative to its core strategic shift.

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank Is Looking Like a Competitive Threat to its Peers

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is starting to look very appealing to long-term growth investors seeking financials exposure.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in Any Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top TSX stocks I think every long-term investor can buy in today's market -- or any market,…

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Bank Stocks

BMO Stock Is a Strong Buy Following Excellent Earnings

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) remains a top pick of mine in the Canadian banking space right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks for June 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks that I think long-term investors need to give a hard look in this…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Income? These 2 Top TSX Stocks Have You Covered

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) should be on every income investor's watch list today.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Undervalued Gems Are Ready to Take Off

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) are too cheap to ignore right now.

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Investing

This Top Canadian Retail Stock Eyes E-Commerce Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors interested in owning retail stocks should consider Canadian retailer Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Could Enbridge Stock Become a Political Battleground?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) status as a political battleground stock is a good thing and a bad thing for investors.

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Buy Meme Stocks: Buy Quality Companies Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may be the meme stock many investors are overlooking in this environment today.

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Dividend Stocks

Why June Will Be a Good Month for These 2 Top TSX Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) are two great stocks to consider right now.

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Energy Stocks

1 Contrarian Oil Play to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an intriguing contrarian energy play at these levels.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Tech Growth Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top technology picks traded on the TSX I'd recommend investors take a look at right…

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Investing

Forget Meme Stocks: Consider This Top TSX Retail Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) should be getting more love from meme stock investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top 5G Stocks to Buy to Capitalize on Rising Data Usage

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the big three telecommunications companies in Canada still make an intriguing case for long-term holds today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Gold Pick to Add for Diversification

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why under-the-radar Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) could be a great defensive pick for investors looking to add diversification today.

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Investing

Why This Top TSX Stock Could See Headwinds on the Horizon

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors may want to be cautious with holding shares of George Weston (TSX:WN) in this environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Value Stocks to Add for Defensiveness Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are among my top picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Undervalued TSX Stocks to Add Today

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian stocks could provide long-term investor portfolios with a very nice boost over the long haul.

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Energy Stocks

Battle Inflation Concerns With This Top Energy Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Tourmaline Oil (TSX:TOU) ought to be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Tech Stocks

The Elon Musk Sentiment Metre Isn’t Good in the Bitcoin World Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Can Elon Musk make Bitcoin green again? Only time will tell, but his followers seem to believe everything he says,…

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