Chris MacDonald, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

2 of the Best Stocks to Ring in the New Decade!

January 19, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Why Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) ought to be considered by every value investor to start 2020!

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Supplement Your Pension With These 2 Stocks!

January 18, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

For retirees looking to supplement their pension income, consider investing in companies like Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR.B) and Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Maximize Your RRSP!

January 16, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are interesting options for long-term investors considering how to…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: How to Build a TFSA Portfolio That Will Pay You $100K a Year on Retirement

January 11, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Want a proven methodolgy to grow your TFSA income to more than $100K a year, over the next 30 years?…

Cannabis Stocks

Why My 5-Year Price Target on Canopy Growth Is $6 a Share

November 6, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Have you done the math on any of these story stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (USA) (NYSE:CGC) lately?

Investing

Why Deep Value Investors Should Avoid These 3 Dangerous Stocks

November 5, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Why I think Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) could be value traps for conservative long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Theatres Are Dead: Can We Please Stop Investing in Companies Like Cineplex (TSX:CGX)?

November 3, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

In ten years, I believe companies like Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) will have gone the way of the Do-Do, and investing…

Cannabis Stocks

Looking to Pick Up Cheap Weed? This Company May Be for You

November 3, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Why Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) continues to be my top cannabis pick in a sector which has been completely decimated of late.

Dividend Stocks

Why I’ve Flipped My Recommendation on Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)

November 3, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

At this point in time, long-term investors ought to take a deeper look at Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) over Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR),…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Boring, Defensive Long-Term Winners

November 2, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Looking for boring? Try Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio? Consider These 3 Gems

November 2, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

For those looking to recession-proof their portfolio, consider three of my top picks: Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. (TSX:WTE), WPT Industrial Real…

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Tech Stocks

Investor Alert: This Trend Could Be Costly for Under-Diversified Portfolios

November 1, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Companies like Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) tend to do very well in bull markets, but when the tides turn, investors can…

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Investing

What It Will Take for Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) to Soar

November 1, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Governments will need to spend a lot of taxpayer money to keep companies like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) in business - a…

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Cannabis Stocks

What Could You Buy With 150 Metric Tons of Weed?

July 21, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

There's a lot of dank weed out there that won't get sold, but don't worry, right? Right?

Dividend Stocks

Looking for $8.7 Billion in Free Cash Flow From a Canadian Company?

July 17, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

To $8.7 billion and beyond! - with Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE)

Dividend Stocks

3 Hidden Reasons Why Loblaw Stock Is Interesting At These Levels

March 10, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

3 reasons why Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) could be a decent value pick at current levels for aggressive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

An e-Commerce Play With a 6% Yield? Say It Ain’t So!

March 4, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

For investors looking at every advantage e-commerce provides, don't discount REITs like WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:WIR.UN)!

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Dividend Stocks

3 Incredible Cash Cows for Income Investors

March 3, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

For those seeking excellent yield and dividend growth over time, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSE:VIG) are…

Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: Here’s the Difference Between a DRIP and a Dividend Suspension

March 2, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Why a DRIP suspension makes shares of Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) even more attractive for income investors today!

Bank Stocks

Value Investors: Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife!

February 28, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

Now that Buffett has substantially exited his investment in Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), what's left for value investors in terms…

Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Trading at Levels Not Seen Since the Great Recession, But Don’t Get Caught Holding the Bag

January 28, 2019 | Chris MacDonald

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has cut its dividend, and all is great, right? Let's take a closer look.

Dividend Stocks

Should Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Dominate Your List of E-Commerce Stocks in 2019?

December 8, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) has taken its time to get its e-commerce offerings sorted out, and may be an excellent…

Why Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Stock Will Soar Long Term (Buy the Dips)

December 8, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) remains one of the top picks for long-term income investors in Canada.

Dividend Stocks

Conservative Investors: Don’t Miss Out on This “Golden” Opportunity!

December 7, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) should not be ignored by long-term investors, despite terrible results in recent years.

Dividend Stocks

Could Kinder Morgan (TSX:KML) Be a Buy as an Acquisition Target?

December 7, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (TSX:KML) is an interesting speculative play for investors betting on a takeover. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Comparing 3 Dollar Store Chains: Why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Earns Last Place

December 6, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Will Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) be able to continue to outpace its U.S. peers Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) and Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) Will Cut Its Dividend

December 6, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) will cut its dividend. Here's why.

Investing

Cannabis Investors: Let’s Dive Into the Numbers

December 6, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to buy shares of companies like Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NYSE:CRON), or is a wait and see approach…

Investing

The Bull Case for Holding CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Stock

December 6, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Here is my bullish take on CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST).

Why HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Could Be the Cannabis Industry’s Next Acquisition Target

December 5, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Why I still believe Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO) is an acquisition target, and why Bay Street may agree with this assessment.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Bank Is My Top Dividend Pick (and It’s Not CIBC)

December 5, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Many long-term growth drivers suggest Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) may outperform its peers over the long-run from a dividend perspective.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): One of the Best 50-Year Holds Available Today

December 5, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Why Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) should be top of the list for long-term investors seeking excellent returns for the next 50…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Beasts for the Long-Term Value Investor

December 4, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are three of the best dividend options…

These Top 2 Income Plays Grew Their Dividends by 15%+ Annually Over the Past 10 Years

December 4, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Investors looking for companies that increase their dividend distributions by double-digit percentages should check out Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU),…

Dividend Stocks

Why Air Canada Stock Increased More Than 10% Last Week!

December 3, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Shares of Air Canada (TSX:AC) continue to climb higher, albeit in an unsteady fashion. Here's why investors should be excited after…

Investing

What Plummeting Pot Prices Mean for Canadian Marijuana Investors

December 2, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Will Canadian cannabis producers like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) soar to new highs, or feel the pain of lower cannabis prices…

3 ETFs Every Investor Needs to Consider

December 1, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Looking for ETF exposure? Here are three great ETF options every Foolish investor should consider: Horizons S&P/TSX 60 ETF (TSX:HXT), Invesco…

Dividend Stocks

3 Mining Stocks With Plenty of Upside/Downside Risk

November 29, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

Discussion of 3 very interesting mining options for long-term investors: Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM), Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).