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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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Dividend Stocks

Look Out Below With Cineplex Inc.!

| Chris MacDonald

Can Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) become a world-class theatre company offering a range of online options for patrons, or will the company…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Potash Companies Had a Nice 2017: Time to Trim Profits

| Chris MacDonald

Can Nutrien, the combined Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) firm, shoot even higher in 2018?

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Investing

Will Canada’s Cannabis Market Really Be 40% Larger Than California’s in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Can Canadian marijuana firms such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continue to rely on a Canadian cannabis market which is 40%…

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Investing

Will Air Canada Cruise, Crash, or Soar in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) be the "Short of the Year" in 2018, or ascend to new all-time highs this year?

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Investing

My 2018 Prediction for Canada’s Cannabis Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on the direction Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Canada's largest cannabis companies are headed in 2018.

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Investing

What a Major Canadian Housing Correction Would Mean for Canadians and Warren Buffett

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) has been perfectly positioned in the past to pick up the pieces from an economic…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Energy Sector Is Heating Up: Will it Explode in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) recently raised money via equity issuances for very different reasons. Here's why it's important…

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The Short Sellers Targeting Canada’s Big Banks Should Not Be Ignored

| Chris MacDonald

While big Canadian banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) remain targets for short sellers, the trade that has proved…

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Investing

Does a Forward 8 Times Free Cash Flow Valuation Make Sense for Bombardier, Inc.?

| Chris MacDonald

Fundamentals always matter, even in the case of companies that are supported by the Canadian government at the expense of…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Oil Sands Company Remains the Safest of the Bunch

| Chris MacDonald

Amid reports of an oil glut, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stands out as a low-risk option for investors looking for exposure…

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This #1 Company Can Provide All the Diversification You Need!

| Chris MacDonald

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) owns a ton of different businesses in different sectors. Here's why every investor should consider Brookfield as…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.’s Recent Debt Offering a Genius Move

| Chris MacDonald

By refinancing $1.5 billion of debt due in 2020, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) CEO Joe Papa has continued to impress…

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Investing

At 135-Times Sales, Cannabis Valuations Make No Sense Whatsoever

| Chris MacDonald

Let's put into perspective what Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) trailing twelve month price to sales ratio actually means.

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Dividend Stocks

Global Investors: Look to Latin America With This Big 5 Canadian Bank

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian investors looking for global growth should consider Latin America as part of a well-balanced portfolio. One Canadian company that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Uranium Investing Is a Long-Term Game: Ignore Recent Headline News

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors should ignore recent headlines of production cuts in Kazakhstan and focus on long-term margins and profitability…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Companies Are Excellent Ways to Play the Amazon.com, Inc. e-Commerce Revolution!

| Chris MacDonald

Adding companies such as Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) to your portfolio is an…

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Keep It Simple, Silly with This Western Canadian Gem

| Chris MacDonald

With investors screaming "fire" and heading for the doors on anything related to the coal industry, Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation (TSX:WTE)…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Earnings Preview: What to Expect

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors should be keeping an eye on prior to BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) Q3 earnings report, which is slated for…

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Why the Next 10 Days Will Make or Break Bitcoin

| Chris MacDonald

With most major cryptocurrencies rising faster than Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) at its peak, questions about how options trading will affect…

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Investing

The Single Biggest Threat to the Canadian Cannabis Oligarchy

| Chris MacDonald

As Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and its peers prepare for legalization, the net effect of provincial distribution and retail monopolies remains…

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Investing

Despite Heightened Valuations, This Cannabis Company May Have More Room to Run

| Chris MacDonald

For those willing to put a small amount of capital at risk and spin the roulette wheel, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)…

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Investing

Bigger Bubble: Cryptocurrencies or Cannabis?

| Chris MacDonald

With marijuana companies such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) more than doubling in a month, and cryptocurrencies smashing all-time highs, the…

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oil, petroleum, refinery
Dividend Stocks

This $75 Billion Energy Company Has 30% Upside According to Analysts

| Chris MacDonald

If you believe analyst pricing models, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has more than 30% potential upside at current levels.

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Tech Stocks

If Security Is the Next Big Trend, BlackBerry Ltd. Is Poised to Cash In

| Chris MacDonald

With recent hacks at the top of mind for many investors in the tech space, buying shares of companies such…

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Betting on a Weaker Canadian Dollar? Consider These 2 Companies

| Chris MacDonald

For those betting that the recent uptick in the Canadian dollar may be short-lived, check out Algonquin Power & Utilities…

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Inc. Just Created a Buying Opportunity, and it’s Not What You Think

| Chris MacDonald

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has made a splash with its announcement of EV semi trucks. Here's why TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) and Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL)…

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Looking to Hedge Inflation and Interest Rate Exposure? Check Out These 2 REITs

| Chris MacDonald

Apartment REITs are the way to go for long-term income investors looking for safety. Check out Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) and…

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electric power transmission
Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your Portfolio With This 6.8% Yield

| Chris MacDonald

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) remains a top pick for value investors in the utilities space, given its 6.9% dividend yield.

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What the Provincial vs. Federal Fight for Cannabis Taxes Means for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

With cannabis companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continuing to ride positive momentum towards higher valuation multiples, excise taxes may…

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Investing

Why Bruce Linton Deserves to Be CEO of the Year

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) recent investment from Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has changed the game for the Canadian cannabis industry for…

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Don’t Be Tricked by This Company’s 4.4% Dividend: Capital Appreciation Matters

| Chris MacDonald

With a dividend of 4.4% and a stock price that appears attractively valued by some, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may appear…

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Is the Premium Worth it for Premium Brands Holding Corp. Investors?

| Chris MacDonald

With a five-year price appreciation of nearly 500%, how high can shares of Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) go?

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Investing

Become a TFSA Millionaire Using These 3 Strategies

| Chris MacDonald

Investing the maximum every year, buying diversification with companies such as Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), and engaging in options investing…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Remains the Best of Canada’s Oil Patch

| Chris MacDonald

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has some of the lowest production costs, best margins, and most robust long-term fundamentals among its peers…

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time is money compounding
Investing

This Company Has Tripled in 5 Years: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

A tripling of a company's stock price over a five-year period typically leads to headwinds for businesses such as Lassonde…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top 10 Long-Term Stock Picks for Defensive Investors

| Chris MacDonald

My top 10 picks for defensive investors include a number of unique long-term growth picks, such as Spin Master Corp.…

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The Single Biggest Risk for Hydro One Ltd. Rears its Ugly Head, Again

| Chris MacDonald

Regulated utilities such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are often at the whim of provincial governments in terms of how quickly…

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Dividend Stocks

What the Recent Aecon Group Inc. Takeover Bid Means for Canadian Business

| Chris MacDonald

After an acquisition has been announced for Canadian construction firm Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), other Canadian businesses looking at asset sales…

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Investing

This Stock Has Doubled Since the Beginning of the Year and Could Do it Again in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Among the companies that have doubled year to date (and there are few), Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) remains my top pick for…

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Tech Stocks

The Single Biggest Risk for Shopify Inc. Isn’t Immediately Obvious

| Chris MacDonald

The single biggest risk for Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shareholders may not be immediately obvious. Investors should consider the impact potential headwinds…

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