Chris MacDonald, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

My Top Pick for Best Defensive REIT

May 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) provides the best mix of income and safety in a Canadian real estate market that many…

Dividend Stocks

Why Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce So Cheap?

May 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on one of the main reasons why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has been traditionally much…

Energy Stocks

Pembina Pipeline Corp. Announces Acquisition of Veresen Inc.

May 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) has agreed to be acquired by Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) in a deal that totals $9.7 billion.

Investing

2 Reasons I Would Stay Far Away From CRH Medical Corp.

May 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here are two reasons I would suggest long-term investors interested in CRH Medical Corp. (TSX:CRH) look elsewhere for value.

Investing

Why These 3 Stocks Are Still My Top 3 Short Plays

May 1, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Why Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are still my top three…

How Valuable Is a First-Mover Advantage in Medical Marijuana?

April 28, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's how Aphria Inc. (TSXV:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have come a long way toward catching industry-leading Canadian medical…

Investing

Another Reason to Avoid IGM Financial Inc.

April 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's one more reason long-term investors should ignore IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and look elsewhere for value opportunities.

Bank Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Could Be the Big Loser in 2017

April 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The prevailing headwinds of western Canada's economy suggest that right now may not be the time to add Canadian Western…

Stocks for Beginners

How a DRIP Can Amplify Your Returns

April 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's how a DRIP works, and why long-term investors can benefit so greatly from one in a company like Algonquin…

Investing

Home Capital Group Inc. Receives $3.5 Billion Lifeline

April 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The announcement of an emergency loan of up to $3.5 billion has Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders jumping ship,…

Investing

Metro Inc.’s Excellent Operating Performance Translates to Earnings Beat

April 26, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) reported an impressive earnings beat on Tuesday - here's how they did it.

Dividend Stocks

Comparing 3 REIT Sectors: Which One Is Best?

April 26, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

In this article, I'll be looking at residential, office, and industrial REITS and compare one name in each sector: Killam…

No Snoop Dogg for Canopy Growth Corp., Says Regulators

April 26, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Ottawa will be imposing restrictive regulations on cannabis companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), who have seen their market…

Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Interested in Selling Assets, Shareholders Upbeat

April 25, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc.'s (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is interested in selling some of its non-core assets received in the recent $17.7 billion asset…

Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc. Bears Beware of a “Short Squeeze”

April 25, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investors who are short Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) should know about what short squeezes are and how they work.…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget the Dividend: Nevsun Resources is an Attractive Growth Play

April 25, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Nevsun Resources (TSX:NSU) is down more than 21% year-to-date, due in large part to a dividend cut in February. Here's…

Investing

What Does Aphria Inc.’s $100 Million Capital Raise Mean For Investors?

April 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) has announced a massive capital raise of $100 million to support its production expansion and strategic opportunities.…

Bank Stocks

Why Home Capital Group Inc. Put Options Are the Play of the Year

April 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

How Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) puts have performed since my March 13 article. This article addresses the upside and…

Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Is Getting In When Others Are Getting Out: Should You?

April 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) may have picked the wrong time to double down on Canadian oil sands production.

Avigilon Corp. Is a Growth Puzzle

April 24, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is one of a select few Canadian growth gems in the technology space that has puzzled investors…

Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Most Recent Press Release Misleading

April 22, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) pre-released strong earnings-per-share numbers on Friday. Net Income is actually down more than 10% year…

Dividend Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Where Have All the Bulls Run?

April 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has officially turned sour, and investors are exiting positions in this once-promising lender in Canada's…

Investing

Why Canadian Dairy Companies Should Be Very Afraid of Trump

April 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

How Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) could be impacted by legislation affecting the current TRQ system in Canada.

Investing

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Closes Deal, Becomes a Global Player

April 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

After market close on Thursday, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) announced it has agreed to acquire British multinational engineering and design…

Investing

All Aboard Canadian Pacific Railway Limited!

April 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) released its earnings on Thursday and beat expectations.

Energy Stocks

Mullen Group Ltd.: Better Options Out There

April 21, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) continues to be hit hard by the market; it recently reported lower-than-expected earnings of $0.14 per…

Dividend Stocks

This 1 Defensive Stock Has a 5% Dividend Yield

April 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) has been on an amazing run. Is the party just getting started?

Tech Stocks

Is Celestica Inc.’s Dual-Class Share Structure Validated by the Market?

April 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

A dual-class share structure has helped Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) rebound of late, but will it mean a crash in the…

Energy Stocks

2 Utilities With 3.6% Yields and Capital-Appreciation Potential

April 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) are two of my favourite utility plays in today's largely…

Comparing Marijuana Companies: 2 New Kids on the Block

April 20, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here's how Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) could make a run at overtaking Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) as the top…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Yields That May Be Too Good to Be True

April 19, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Why oil-production companies such as Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) may have a difficult…

Investing

Canadian Airlines Are Cheap: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

April 19, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are, by most indicators, cheaply valued. Here are some of the upside…

Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. Posts Impressive Earnings Results

April 19, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) reported impressive earnings and wireless subscriber numbers to the delight of investors and the wider market.