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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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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Pembina Pipeline While it’s Below $60?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is worth adding as a long-term hold in this current market environment.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Shopify Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) still looks like a solid buying opportunity at current levels, and where this stock…

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Investing

Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into what has driven Celestica's (TSX:CLS) incredible year-to-date returns, and if the party can continue for new investors…

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Investing

Should You Buy Emera While it’s Below $65?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Emera (TSX:EMA) is a utility stock worth buying right now, or if investors should wait for…

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: CGI vs Open Text?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's do a compare and contrast on whether CGI Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) or Open Text (TSX:OTEX) is the better IT stock…

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Retirement

How to Make Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution Work Harder This Year

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three key tips for Canadian investors looking to win by putting $7,000 into their TFSA for the…

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Investing

Should You Buy Loblaw Companies While It’s Below $250?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Canadian grocery retail giant Loblaw (TSX:L) remains a solid long-term buy, given its recent run-up in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Barrick Gold vs Franco-Nevada?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) or Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) are the better pick for gold-focused investors right now.

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Investing

Where Will Manulife Financial Be in 5 Years?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Manulife (TSX:MFC) remains a top defensive total return play long-term investors would be remiss to ignore.

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Manulife Financial vs Sun Life Financial?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Manulife (TSX:MFC) or Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) is the better long-term pick for certain investor types.

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Bank Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks Worth Buying With $15,000 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

For investors looking to put $15,000 to work, I think these are the top three Canadian bank stocks worth owning…

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Dividend Stocks

For My Money, This Canadian Utility Stock Is, Hands-Down, the Best Dividend Play of the Decade

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Fortis (TSX:FTS) makes a great long-term portfolio addition for investors seeking reliable dividend income for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Canadian ETF Powerhouse Portfolio With These 3 Core Holdings

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top exchange traded funds (ETFs) long-term investors may want to consider for exposure to U.S. and Canadian…

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Retirement

Get Retirement-Ready With These Screaming Stock Buys

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Manulife (TSX:MFC) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) are two amazing Canadian stocks investors should consider holding for the long term.

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Pembina Pipeline Be in 3 Years?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into the medium-term outlook for energy infrastructure giant Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) and where this stock could be headed…

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Investing

The 3 TSX Stocks on My Watch List Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks as long-term growth stocks worth buying at current levels and holding for a…

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Investing

Value, Income, and Growth: 3 Canadian Stocks That Have it All Going on

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three well-rounded stocks that long-term investors can sleep well buying on dips and holding for years or decades.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Most Defensive Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Investors can sleep well at night by holding onto defensive stocks throughout the market turmoil.

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Investing

While Others Panic: 2 Resilient Canadian Stocks Poised to Soar After This Correction

| Chris MacDonald

I still think these Canadian stocks provide excellent upside through this near-term market turmoil.

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Investing

The Smartest Telecom Play to Buy With $5,700 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Telus (TSX:T) looks like the best long-term buying opportunity for investors looking at the Canadian telecom…

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Investing

3 TSX Leaders to Aggressively Accumulate Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian stocks I think long-term investors with a time horizon of longer than 10 years may…

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Investing

It’s Been Rocketing Higher, But Couche-Tard Is Still a Buy in My Book

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may not want to sleep on Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) at current levels and where this stock…

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Investing

Market Chaos? These 3 Canadian Hidden Gems Will Help Your Portfolio Thrive Anyway

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks for investors looking for a mix of growth, income, and value.

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Investing

Why Restaurant Brands Could Be the TSX’s Most Compelling Investment Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) could be the most compelling TSX stock investors should consider buying right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Where’d I’d Invest $9,800 in the TSX Today

| Chris MacDonald

For investors looking at places to put their next chunk of cash to work in the Canadian market, here are…

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Investing

2 Magnificent Canadian Growth Stocks Worth Buying Now (Regardless of Tariffs)

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BYD Group (TSX:BYD) and Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are two top TSX growth stocks worth buying regardless of tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend Showdown: Fortis vs. Enbridge — Which Prevails?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into whether Fortis (TSX:FTS) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is the better long-term pick for investors looking at Canadian dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Real Estate Stock Down 18% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) is one top real estate stock long-term investors should consider on its current dip.

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Investing

This Under-$20 Stock Yields 0.7% and Has Enormous Upside Potential

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) is a top growth stock investors may be sleeping on, given its valuation…

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Investing

The Smartest Utility Play to Buy With $1,900 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors looking for a mix of defensiveness and yield may want to consider Fortis (TSX:FTS) as an…

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Investing

I’d Put $7,000 in This Undervalued Monthly Payer for Decades

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Mullen Group (TSX:MTL) remains one of my top stock picks for investors seeking monthly distributions from their portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Smartest Small-Cap Gem to Buy With $1,500 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why The Metals Company (NASDAQ:TMC) is a top option for long-term investors seeking a speculative growth name right now.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks With Good Insulation From Trade Tensions

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) are two top stocks to buy for those concerned…

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Investing

This 1 Stock Could Be the Most Defensive Value Pick in the Market Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Manulife is a top stock I think can outperform for some time to come.

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Jewel Yields 4.5% and Looks Seriously Undervalued

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into why Suncor (TSX:SU) looks like one of the most undervalued dividend jewels Canada has to offer right…

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Consider These 5 Stocks for a $10,000 Canadian Dividend Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Here are the five top Canadian dividend stocks I think should be in every long-term investor's portfolio in this period…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend All-Stars to Buy Now

| Chris MacDonald

These two Canadian dividend giants are the sort of dividend all-stars long-term investors want to own to create viable passive-income…

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Bank Stocks

1 Magnificent Blue-Chip Stock Down 10% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) looks like a fantastic buy and hold opportunity for long-term investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Consumer Defensive Stock to Buy With $2,700 Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Loblaw (TSX:L) is among the best consumer defensive stocks investors can consider in this increasingly uncertain environment.

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Investing

This Canadian Stock Is Down 13% in a Month: It’s Still a Great Buy

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the recent 13% slump in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) is one Canadian investors may want to consider buying to…

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