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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

Why More Stormy Weather Is in the Forecast for Hydro One Ltd.

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I believe the storms that affected Hydro One Ltd.'s (TSX:H) share price are unlikely to cease any time soon.

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Investing

Defensive Investors: Consider This 1 Company for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

For defensive investors, options such as SunOpta Inc. (TSX:SOY)(NASDAQ:STKL) provide an interesting long-term growth profile combined with a margin of safety,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Kim Jong-un Will Make This 1 Company Great Again

| Chris MacDonald

With geopolitical tensions heating up, Canadian investors ought to consider Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) as a long-term hedge against uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Interesting Ways to Play Bank of Canada Interest Rate Increases

| Chris MacDonald

Here's how to invest in companies such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in today's rising interest rate…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Hovering Around $50 Per Barrel: Time to Load Up?

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to consider Canadian oil and gas companies such as Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)?

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Spin Master PAW Patrol
Investing

Time to Acquire Some Spin Master Corp. Post-Earnings?

| Chris MacDonald

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) reported excellent earnings recently, but is it still a buy at current levels?

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gas
Energy Stocks

Why Altagas Ltd. Is Worth No More Than $25 Per Share Today

| Chris MacDonald

Why investors considering Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) should consider the company's preferred shares or bonds over its equity.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Did You Miss This Company’s Earnings Call?

| Chris MacDonald

Why investors can't afford to ignore the powerful growth profile of Canadian utilities company Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Dividend Stocks

Amid Interest Rate Worries, Killam Apartment REIT Soars: Here’s Why

| Chris MacDonald

Regardless of the current interest rate environment, sticking with REITs such as Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) can provide any portfolio with…

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Investing

Long-Term Investors: Buy the Dip With Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Where are shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) headed after extreme volatility of late?

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: New Management Team, New Results?

| Chris MacDonald

Will recent moves made by Home Capital Group Inc.'s (TSX:HCG) management team be enough to satisfy investor concerns?

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Dividend Stocks

Why These 2 Companies Make Great Investments

| Chris MacDonald

Don't miss the forest through the trees with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Boom or Bust?

| Chris MacDonald

How will Canadian alternative lenders such as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) fare after the new regulations put in place by…

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Dividend Stocks

This Company Has the Best Dividend on the TSX

| Chris MacDonald

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has one of the best dividends of any company on the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

The Bickering Needs to Stop: Exchange Income Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Who is right in the bickering surrounding Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF): Terence Corcoran or Marc Cohodes?

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Investing

Why Air Canada Has Only Started Taking Off

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada's (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) recent earnings beat makes this airline even cheaper than it already was. Is it time to back up…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Is Unstoppable: Yet Another Earnings Beat

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) appears to be unstoppable following yet another impressive earnings beat. Will the party continue?

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calm, no emotion
Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons the Bank of Canada Is Likely to Be Accommodating — for Now

| Chris MacDonald

Why companies such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) may not be such a bad long-term bet after all.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Betting on a Commodities Rebound? This Company Appears to Be Paving the Way

| Chris MacDonald

Why investors who believe a commodity rebound is around the corner should consider Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) first.

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain-Hunting Dumpster Divers: Don’t Get Burned by This Dumpster Fire

| Chris MacDonald

Long-term investors: don't get bitten by the value trap that is Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN).

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Investing

Is Cogeco Communications Inc. a Buy After Recent Earnings Results?

| Chris MacDonald

Will the most recent positive earnings surprise be enough to propel Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA) forward, or will long-term headwinds…

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Investing

Could a Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. & Metro, Inc. Merger Be on the Horizon?

| Chris MacDonald

A few reasons why a Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) merger may or may not…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enercare Inc. a Buy at Today’s Levels?

| Chris MacDonald

Why Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI) is an interesting company to consider as a long-term investment.

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Tech Stocks

Will an eBay Inc. Partnership Take Shopify Inc. Into the Stratosphere?

| Chris MacDonald

What does Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) recent deal with eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) mean for shareholders?

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Investing

Will 2018 Be the Year the Canadian Government Legalizes Marijuana?

| Chris MacDonald

How will Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), or Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) fare in the face of an…

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time is money compounding
Dividend Stocks

Earnings Explode for 1 of Canada’s 20 Largest Companies: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

The turnaround at Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has only just begun, and Joe Natale seems to be the man for…

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Investing

Can Bombardier, Inc. Hit its Production Deadlines This Time?

| Chris MacDonald

Why investors modelling out Bombardier, Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) future cash flows should take production estimates with a grain of salt.

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Investing

Value Investors: Get Ready to Do a Deep Dumpster Dive for This Gem

| Chris MacDonald

Here are a few reasons why I believe Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) may outperform its peers in the long run.

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Dividend Stocks

Will This Acquisition Change the Game for Hydro One Ltd.?

| Chris MacDonald

The acquisition of U.S.-based Avista Corp. by Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) may have been a necessary one from a strategic…

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Investing

Another $6 Billion Question for Canada’s Marijuana Industry

| Chris MacDonald

For an investor considering a position in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) based on post-legalization estimates, consider doing your own homework…

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Dividend Stocks

This Unknown Growth Gem Has Returned 240% Over the Past 5 Years

| Chris MacDonald

ZCL Composites Inc. (TSX:ZCL) is one of those boring companies that often gets pushed to the bottom of the pile…

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Investing

Spin Some Growth into Your Portfolio With Spin Master Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a growth machine, and the company's impressive results, spurred by its portfolio of brands, have…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: Forget Cineplex Inc. and Consider Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

A look at how Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stacks up to a similar competitor, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK).

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Investing

B.C. Wildfires Create Short-Term Buying Opportunity for Canfor Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

Shares of Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) have risen dramatically over the past week amid concerns that B.C.'s wildfires will create a…

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Investing

This Stock Has Nearly Doubled Since April: How Much Higher Can it Climb?

| Chris MacDonald

Why my price target of $25 for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) still stands and, in fact, appears more likely…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This 1 Company Still a Diamond in the Rough?

| Chris MacDonald

Does any value remain for investors looking to cash in on the recent acquisition offer for Dominion Diamond Corp. (TSX:DDC)(NYSE:DDC)?

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Investing

Aphria Inc. Posts Impressive Quarterly Results: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

The gross margins of Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are impressive, and the most recent quarterly results have sparked renewed interest in…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Significant Upside Remains With Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Why I believe Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) will continue to outperform in the long term, despite concerns about…

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Investing

Can CRH Medical Corp. Climb Back or Become a Penny Stock Again?

| Chris MacDonald

Insiders selling stock of CRH Medical Corp. (TSX:CRH) while simultaneously raising money raise red flags for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Picking Stocks May Be More Important Now Than Ever

| Chris MacDonald

How stock picking can provide every investor with upside, and why companies such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be considered…

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