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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

Metals and Mining Stocks

Worried About a Market Crash? Hedge Your Portfolio with This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a hedge right now should consider Franco-Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today for Income

| Chris MacDonald

These three Top TSX income stocks have been hit hard as a result of rising interest rates of late, but…

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Coronavirus

Today’s Top Buy: Canadian Tire

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) remains one of my top picks for long-term value investors considering retailers in today's environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Top RRSP Stock for March 2021: CIBC

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could be an undervalued dividend gem to put in an RRSP today.

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Royal Bank

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a top pick for every investor to consider today.

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Investing

Why Cineplex Stock Will Be a High Volatility Trade

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) likely has a lot of volatility on the horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

This Top TSX Stock Is the Best Renewables Play in Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) tops my list of renewable plays on the TSX today.

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Investing

Air Canada: A Top Recovery Play to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada's (TSX:AC) potential as a top turnaround play can't be ignored by investors right now, given the positive catalysts…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock: Has All the Low-Hanging Fruit Been Picked?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think it's entirely plausible that Shopify stock could take a breather for a quarter or two, as…

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Dividend Stocks

Top RRSP Stock to Buy in March: Telus

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) could outperform its peers in the quarters and years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Bond-Like Yield of 4.3%? Buy This Top TSX Stock Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is one of the top TSX stocks investors should consider right now.

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Investing

Disney CEO: Stocks Like Cineplex Could Plummet

| Chris MacDonald

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) appears to be the turnaround of turnaround plays, but is the downside risk worth it?

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Dividend Stocks

Restaurant Brands Stock: The Ultimate Reopening Play

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) could be the best reopening play right now for long-term investors.

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Investing

Make $1 Million Tax-Free With This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Boyd Group (TSX:BYD) belongs in every investor's Tax-Free Savings Account right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

Curaleaf Stock’s Parabolic Move Has Only Just Started

| Chris MacDonald

Curaleaf Holdings (TSXV:CURA) is, hands-down, the best way for investors to play this sector right now, for those so inclined.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

I think these 3 top TSX picks are perfect cornerstone holdings for any investor with a reasonably long investment time…

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Enbridge

| Chris MacDonald

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) may be one of those old-school stocks investors have forgotten about, but its yield is too good…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Beaten-Up, Top TSX Stock to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a growth company priced like a value company, providing an excellent buying opportunity today.

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Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry Execute, or Will it Be Punished by the Market?

| Chris MacDonald

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a potential diamond in the rough, if the company can execute in the quarters to come.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive Stock: Downside on the Horizon

| Chris MacDonald

Facedrive Inc. (TSXV:FD) is one of those rare opportunities for short-sellers in today's market, but should investors jump into this…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Shareholder Letter Highlights the Value of This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are two of the most influential businessmen of this era, and this top TSX stock…

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Investing

Air Canada Soars 25% in a Month: Why March Could Be a Repeat

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is an airline with a tremendous amount of momentum right now due to two key catalysts.

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top RRSP Buy: Enbridge

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is perhaps the best stock investors should consider today for a RRSP addition.

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Investing

The 1st Bitcoin ETF Is Live! Should You Buy Right Now?

| Chris MacDonald

Bitcoin has become a very lucrative investment recently, and investors might be enticed to pick up shares of the Purpose…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock Investors Need to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is among the best long-term growth plays investors can consider right now, and here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

EV Investors: 1 Top TSX Stock to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a great way to play the electrification trend right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Might Be Broken, But Kirkland Lake Gold Is Still a Buy

| Chris MacDonald

Gold miners have underperformed my expectations of late, but I think over the long-term Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) will outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Scotiabank

| Chris MacDonald

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has been soaring after earnings. Here's why investors should still consider this high-quality portfolio staple right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Investors Should Buy This Top TSX Stock Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top TSX pick investors should buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stock Picks for March 2021: Growth, Value, and Income

| Chris MacDonald

These three top picks have everything investors could want from core portfolio holdings: growth, value, and income.

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Tech Stocks

Are Shopify’s Stock Offerings a Sell Signal?

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has dipped considerably in recent weeks from its highs. Here's why the company's equity raises could have something…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Trimmed Suncor Stock, But it’s Still a Buy

| Chris MacDonald

Suncor is a stock with a ton of potential as a company that could benefit from a rotation toward value…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock That Could Be on Warren Buffett’s Radar

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) could be on Warren Buffett's watch list right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warren Buffett Likes This Top TSX Stock, and So Should You

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time, and his recent foray into Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) proves…

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Tech Stocks

The #1 Top Stock for March

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is the top stock every investor should consider for March, particularly in…

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Alimentation Couche-Tard

| Chris MacDonald

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) has been put in the penalty box by the market. Here's why I think that could change…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks Income Investors Should Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

These three top picks are perfect for any investor looking to create an income portfolio for retirement today.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive Stock: The Best Short Opportunity in Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock is perhaps the most overvalued stock in the universe right now, which says a lot considering how…

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Investing

Cineplex Stock Is Going Parabolic: Here’s Why

| Chris MacDonald

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has rebounded nicely in recent days. Here's why this stock price appreciation might not be short-lived.

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Tech Stocks

Turn a $75K TFSA Into $1 Million with This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

How to turn a $75K TFSA into $1 million? Simple: buy this Top TSX tech stock!

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