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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

1 Top Hyper-Growth E-Commerce Stock to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Sleep Country Canada (TSX:ZZZ) is an overlooked defensive play that investors may be sleeping on right now.

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks at a Discount Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top growth stocks that I think investors looking to Canada for growth ought to consider…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Battle Plunging Markets: Get Defensive With These 2 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two stocks I'd recommend investors that are worried about a stock market correction consider right now.

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Coronavirus

3 Top Pandemic Reopening Plays to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks for investors looking for value amid an economic reopening right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Financials Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are two great financials stock today.

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Tech Stocks

1 Top Canadian Tech Play Growth Investors Should Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why TMX Group (TSX:X) should be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Investing

Why Canada Goose’s Price Action Indicates We’re Nearing the Top of the Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) looks intriguing as a long-term growth pick in most portfolios right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Meme Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) may be two of the best meme stocks to consider right now.

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Investing

1 Highly Defensive Play for Risk-Averse Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Maple Leaf (TSX:MFI) could turn out to be a great long-term defensive holding for investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for the Dividend Yields

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top income picks I'd recommend long-term dividend investors focus on in this current environment today.

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Investing

Forget Meme Stocks: Focus on High-Quality Retailers Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) beats out most of the retail-focused meme stocks out there in the market right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Financials Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) should be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

Meet the World’s Largest Cannabis Company

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what the Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) merger with Aphria means for long-term cannabis investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top 5G Play to Consider Post-Earnings

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think long-term investors seeking 5G plays should consider Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Load Up on Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Boyd Group (TSX:BYD) remain two of my top picks for growth investors today.

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Cannabis Stocks

The Best Cannabis Play Is Cheap Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Curaleaf Holdings (TSXV:CURA) continues to be my top pick in the cannabis sector right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stock Ideas for June 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian stocks I'd recommend all long-term investors consider in this current investing environment today.

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Investing

Time to Exit the Lumber Trade? Brookfield Thinks So

| Chris MacDonald

Was the recent decision of Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) to sell West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) a smart one?

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Energy Stocks

EXCLUSIVE (Part 2): Fool Q&A With Evolve ETF President & CEO

| Chris MacDonald

In a recent exclusive interview with Evolve ETFs president and CEO, we discuss a new line of recently launched clean…

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Energy Stocks

EXCLUSIVE (Part 1): Fool Q&A With Evolve ETF President & CEO

| Chris MacDonald

In a recent exclusive interview with Evolve ETF's president and CEO, we discuss a new line of recently launched clean…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Has Plenty of Room to Run From Here

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) may have a tremendous amount of upside from these levels.

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Tech Stocks

1 Incredible TSX Tech Stock to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think CGI (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) ought to be on every Canadian tech investor's watch list right now.

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Energy Stocks

Is This Dip in Hydrogen Stocks a Buying Opportunity?

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors consider Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) as a buy-the-dip opportunity at these levels or leave it be?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks Under $30 to Buy for Defensiveness

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks I'd recommend long-term investors seeking defensiveness in today's market consider right now.

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Energy Stocks

Bullish on Oil Stocks? Consider This High-Leverage Play Today

| Chris MacDonald

For those bullish on oil stocks, Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) provides some pretty impressive leverage to oil prices right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

For investors seeking value in today's otherwise overvalued market, I highly recommend checking out these three top Canadian stocks today.

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Investing

Can’t Buy a House? Buy This Real Estate Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors should keep their eye on Real Matters (TSX:REAL) right now.

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Investing

It’s Time to Back Up the Truck on This Trucking Company

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors looking for a cyclical growth play should consider TFI International (TSX:TFII)(NYSE:TFII).

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Coronavirus

3 Top TSX Reopening Plays With Tonnes of Upside Left

| Chris MacDonald

These three stocks are among my top reopening plays in today's market, and for good reason.

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Canadian ESG Stock to Buy for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Boralex (TSX:BLX) ought to make every long-term growth investor's watchlist in this current market.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Defensive Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

These three top defensive gems are among the best picks on the TSX for long-term investors seeking safety today.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Small Canadian Cannabis Player Is Moving Into the U.S.

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a speculative cannabis play may want to consider The Valens Company (TSXV:VLNS) right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

OrganiGram’s CEO Is Leaving: Newsworthy or Noise?

| Chris MacDonald

With the departure of OrganiGram's (TSX:OGI)(NYSE:OGI) CEO, investors may wonder if they need to pay attention.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could a Barrick-Newmont Merger Materialize?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a great long-term pick -- merger or no merger.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top 5G Play Still Looks Attractive Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian investors would be remiss to ignore the growth potential BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) provides right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Renewables Plays to Consider Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Northland Power (TSX:NPI) and Brookfield Renewables (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) are two top renewables picks for long-term investors.

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Investing

Is Air Canada a Buy Post-Earnings?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's discuss whether Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a buy post-earnings, or whether investors would do better waiting on the sidelines…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks Under $50 to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks I'd recommend investors keep on their watch lists right now.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top Canadian Bank Is Trying to Get Tech Heavy

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) ought to be on investor watch lists right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and CGI (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) continue to be top picks of mine in the Canadian tech space.

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