Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons to Add Bank of Montreal to Your Portfolio

April 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Strong results, a great dividend, and impressive growth prospects are just some of the reasons investors should consider Bank of…

Tech Stocks

3 Great Canadian Tech Companies With Huge Potential

April 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) and Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NYSE:AYA) are among the great tech stocks that hold plenty of potential

Investing

Which is the Better Telecom: Rogers Communications Inc. or Shaw Communications Inc.

April 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) offer similar services to subscribers, but which of the two is…

Dividend Stocks

3 Core Holdings With Massive Defensive Moats

April 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are can offer investors growth, income, and a sizeable defensive moat.

Investing

Top 3 Reasons to Invest in Canadian National Railway Company

April 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can provide growth and income prospects to investors thanks to an efficient and diversified business…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Is a Recovery Possible?

April 19, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has to address a growing number of long-standing issues before it can be considered a…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp. Can Boost Your Portfolio

April 18, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains a great option for precious metals investors looking for long-term growth.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Prices Are Rising! Is it Time to Invest in Gold Stocks?

April 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

As gold prices creep towards US$1,300 per ounce, gold stocks, such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), are becoming more attractive.

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Continues to Grow

April 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

After a series of smart acquisitions, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has become a market leader, but does this make the…

Dividend Stocks

Diversify Your Portfolio With These Overlooked Greats

April 13, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) are two great dividend-paying investments in the market which are…

Investing

Why You Should Buy Restaurant Brands International Inc.

April 12, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Strong growth, declining debt, and an aggressive expansion policy are just a few of the reasons investors will love Restaurant…

Investing

Why Investing in Airlines Is a Lucrative Opportunity

April 11, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) are some of the best investments…

Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Why I’m Bullish on BlackBerry Ltd.

April 11, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has quietly emerged as a software powerhouse, and the recent quarterly surprise may be the first of…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Cameco Corp. Still Has Significant Upside

April 10, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to wait out depressed uranium prices, but a recovery may be sooner than most think.

Tech Stocks

Has Sierra Wireless, Inc. Hit a Limit?

April 3, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Long touted as a great investment, Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has surged this year by over 80%. Is there still…

Investing

The Most Successful Retailer in Canada Just Got Better

March 31, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fueled by strong quarterly results, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) raised forecasts for the upcoming year and hiked its dividend.

Dividend Stocks

4 Income and Growth Stocks to Start Any Portfolio

March 31, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are just a few of the great companies that can build any…

Investing

The Better Investment: Rogers Communications Inc. or Shaw Communications Inc.?

March 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Both Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) offer similar services and coverage, but one is better for…

Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc. Is Ready to Start Gambling Again

March 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

As Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) prepares to pay off a huge chunk of debt, long-term prospects and even acquisition targets are…

Investing

Why it’s Time to Consider Cara Operations Inc.

March 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) offers investors that want to diversify their portfolios long-term growth and a respectable dividend.

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Preparing to Fly Higher and Farther

March 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Orders and upgrades for Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) CSeries continue to roll in. Is the company beginning to warrant a small…

Investing

This Retail Stock Has Plenty of Room to Grow

March 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is one of the most innovative companies in the retail space. It has significant long-term…

Investing

4 Reasons to Consider Loblaw Companies Limited

March 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Strong quarterly results and significant long-term growth potential are just two reasons to consider Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Gold Producers Remain in Your Portfolio?

March 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

As Investors adapt to the aftermath of last year’s rally, is an investment in gold producers such as Barrick Gold…

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.: The Entertainment Company Your Portfolio Needs

March 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has diversified over the years into a full-fledged entertainment company that is less reliant on a constant…

Investing

Signs the Market Is Overdue for a Correction

March 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The market is enjoying one of the best periods of growth, but the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^OSPTX) is overdue for…

Investing

Has Canopy Growth Corp. Outgrown the Hype?

March 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) may still be a great long-term investment, but that growth is dependent on a number of…

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Has to Let BB10 Die

March 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

While BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continues to release updates to BB10, another segment of the company is quietly growing into a…

Investing

Is Sears Holdings Corp. About to Implode?

March 23, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Long-time retailer Sears Holdings Corp.'s (NASDAQ:SHLD) shares plummeted this week amid fears that the company may be nearing an exit.

Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Inc. Remains a Buy-and-Forget Superstar

March 23, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Strong growth, a great dividend, and improving results make BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) a great investment option.

Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Good Investment?

March 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has an impressive international segment, strong results, and a growing dividend. The bank is a…

Tech Stocks

How Shopify Inc. Has Reinvented the Storefront

March 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shopify, Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) continues to experience immense growth, but does this alone make the company a great investment option?

Energy Stocks

Buy Fortis Inc. for More Than Income

March 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remains a great long-term investment option for those seeking growth and income from an unlikely industry.

Investing

Is it Time to Consider Canada Goose Holdings Inc.?

March 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

After a highly anticipated IPO, Canada Good Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) finally began trading in Toronto and New York.

Investing

Has Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Hit the Bottom?

March 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

With long-time investors dropping Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), questions remain: has the stock truly hit the bottom, and can…

Investing

How to Sidestep the Current Real Estate Bubble

March 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

If the current real estate bubble has you contemplating forgetting your dream of being a landlord, perhaps it’s time to…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Cameco Corp. Still Belongs in Your Portfolio

March 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

While the short-term prospects for uranium miners such as Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remain slim, the long-term potential for the stock…

Energy Stocks

Get Income From Renewable Energy Investments

March 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) can provide investors with a handsome dividend and long-term growth.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Finally Returning to Growth

March 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has offloaded the hardware division to global licensees and become a major player in the enterprise, security,…

Investing

Is Dollarama Inc. Still a Good Investment?

March 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

With the unprecedented growth of the past few years finally wavering, and the market overdue for a correction, is Dollarama…

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