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Are Financial Stocks Due for a Correction?

The wide-spread Trump Rally for financial stocks around the world, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), may be heading the…

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Investors: Beware of the 52-Week-High Fallacy

Here's an overview of the 52-week-high fallacy for new investors with Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) as an example.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: 2 Peas in a Pod?

Here's what Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) have in common, and why I prefer…

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My Top 3 Short Plays for 2017

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) top my list of…

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My Top 3 Long Plays for Long-Term Investors

Heres' why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) complete the list of…

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Why Investors Should Fear the “Sexy” Play

Investors are very likely to be disappointed in the long term with marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED),…

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Will Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Soar or Crash-Land?

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is the latest craze for Canadian investors. Here are the pros and cons.

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Why All the Insider Selling at Home Capital Group Inc.?

At Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), an interesting series of events has taken place over the past year that investors…

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Top 5 Reasons 1 Marijuana Industry Expert Believes Cannabis Stocks Are Overvalued

A report by a leading analyst on the marijuana industry is hinting at significant overvaluations at Canada's marijuana companies, including…

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Why it’s Important to Listen to the Short-Sellers

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has been hit hard by short-sellers, and it may be time to take some of…

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Dollarama Inc.: A Great Defensive Play

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a solid defensive name for long-term investors to buy and hold.

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Hudson’s Bay Co. to Spin Off Real Estate, Finally

The decision of Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) to spin off its real estate holdings into a REIT is an interesting…

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How a Shake-Up Could Help Cott Corporation Explode

Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) has been shaking things up with smart acquisitions. It may be a good long-term play for investors…

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Why Warren Buffett Owns Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Not Cara Operations Ltd.

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) will continue to outperform Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) in the long run.

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The Number 1 Long-Term Threat to Canada’s Marijuana Stocks

Canadian marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) are each making…

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Bombardier, Inc. Inspires Public Outrage Over Executive Pay Hikes

Excessive compensation for poor management at Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) combined with a dual-class share structure make Bombardier a company long-term…

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Long-Term Investors: Steer Clear of Equitable Group Inc.

Can Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) maintain sky-high ROE numbers, or has this Canadian lender simply taken on too much risk?

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How Stock Options and Warrants Will Hinder Marijuana Companies Over the Next 3 Years

I'll be looking at two major considerations that long-term investors should note with marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Bull and Bear Case for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

Here's how Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) may perform in the long run.

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New Canadian Marijuana ETF Ready to Light it up This Week

Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is slated to begin trading this week. Investors who've been waiting for such…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Don’t Give Up on Goldcorp Inc. Just Yet

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is one company that many investors and analysts hate. Here's why you shouldn't give up on it…

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Bank Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Will Bounce Back

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock price has taken a hit of late over accusations of malpractice at its retail banking branches.…

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2 More Reasons Home Capital Group Inc. Is in Deep Trouble

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) continues to defy expectations, giving investors two more reasons to avoid it moving forward.

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This 1 Marijuana Company Could Lead the Pack and it’s Not Canopy Growth Corp.

A recent acquisition of an Arizona-based medicinal cannabis producer gives investors a reason to take another look at Aphria Inc.…

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With Ackman Gone, Has Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Hit Rock Bottom?

Is now the time to dump Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) like Bill Ackman, or is it time take a…

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This 1 Stock Will Electrify Your Portfolio

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has a strong business model, sustainable and steady earnings, and an impressive track record of dividend distributions.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Nevsun Resources Oversold?

Nevsun Resources (TSX:NSU) has recently missed earnings expectations and cut its dividend, but it's trading at book value with a…

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1 Options Strategy to Consider With Home Capital Group Inc.

This options strategy can help any investor profit off negative news following a probe by Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

B2Gold Corp. Nearing All-Time Highs: Can it Go Higher?

B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG) is a young star with newer mines that are built with better technology, making this a fantastic…

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Bank Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is the Safest Canadian Bank

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may be the best bet for a conservative long-term investor looking for exposure to Canada's financial sector.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks With Real Underlying Value

Here are three dividend stocks with significant value trading on the TSX today: Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), Manulife Financial Corp.…

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1 Dividend Stock With Amazing Upside Potential

Callidus Capital Corp. (TSX:CBL) has been pursuing privatization and has now entered the first stage of discussions with 17 interested…

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Long-Term Investors: Consider Interest Rates With REIT Purchases

When considering a REIT, such a Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), as a long-term position, make sure to assess these three things…

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Just Because it’s Cheaper Doesn’t Mean it’s a Value Play

You can't have an increased return without more risk. Buying a broken-down lemon of a vehicle for half the price…

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Energy Stocks

How Oil Derivatives Have Crushed Crescent Point Energy Corp.

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has had a massive unrealized loss from its hedging portfolio, amounting to more than its…

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Aggressive Value Investors: Beware of Home Capital Group Inc.

Here's why the underlying fundamentals for Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have worsened and may continue to worsen, signalling caution…

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Power Up Your Portfolio With Fortis Inc.

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may be one of the best picks for 2017 and beyond.

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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Provides Real Value to Investors With Acquisition

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) is acquiring Lightlife Foods Inc. from Brynwood Partners VI L.P. for US$140 million in cash.…

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Tech Stocks

Time to Shop for Shopify Inc.?

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has seen a dramatic increase in its stock price over the past year. Here's why this may…

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Why Warren Buffett May Be Eyeing Air Canada

Warren Buffett has invested over $2 billion in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Airlines Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Southwest Airlines Co.…

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