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Is Shopify Inc. a Good Investment 1 Year After the IPO?

| Demetris Afxentiou

One year after going public, Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) represents a unique opportunity for investors now more than ever before.

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Dollarama Inc. Is the Retail Stock for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) continues to impress investors and shareholders alike with impressive growth prospects and strong results.

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Why TransAlta Renewables Inc. Is on My Watch List

| Demetris Afxentiou

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) continues to be one of the best renewable energy holdings for your portfolio with an impressive…

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Which Is the Better Investment: Telus Corporation or Shaw Communications Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are two of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada, but only one…

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2 Streaming Companies for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and Royal Gold Inc. (TSX:RGL)(NASDAQ:RGLD) are two streaming companies that possess the dividends and potential to…

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Apple Inc. and BlackBerry Ltd. Share the Same Problem

| Demetris Afxentiou

Device sales for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continue to wane, but the company has much more in store for the future…

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Why Bombardier, Inc. Is on the Upswing

| Demetris Afxentiou

After a series of deals, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) appears to be on the upswing, provided it can deliver on CSeries…

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Cineplex Inc.: Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a refreshing take on a tired business model with the dividend and innovations that will please…

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Bank of Montreal Cuts Jobs and Trims Costs

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) recently announced first-quarter earnings and a 4% cut to staff. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Which Is the Better Investment: BCE Inc. or Rogers Communications Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are the largest telecommunications companies in the country, but which is the…

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Why Sears Canada Inc. Could Be a Good Investment for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) is investing heavily in technology and e-commerce to turn the company around, which could yield significant…

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Why Manulife Financial Corp. Should Be a Staple of Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has the dividend, growth prospects, and results to make a great addition to any portfolio.

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Telus Corporation Is an Investment for the Future

| Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has an attractive dividend and promising growth prospects for any investor.

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Has the Worst Passed for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

After what can only be described as an epic collapse, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:NRX) may have turned the first…

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Amaya Inc. Continues to Be a Great Investment Option

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite a change in CEO and an ongoing legal case, Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) remains a top investment option for any…

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Why Fortis Inc. Is 1 of the Best Kept Secrets on the Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) continues to impress analysts with favourable results and growth prospects, but it remains largely unknown to many…

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3 Great REIT Companies for Every Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) all offer significant growth and…

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Investors: Metro, Inc. Shows Positive Results and Strong Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) continues to post favourable results and display impressive growth in an increasingly competitive and difficult market.

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Is an Investment in BCE Inc. Warranted?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has an impressive dividend and is expanding through an acquisition, but is this enough to make the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Is a Smart Investment

| Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has steadily reduced debt and improved its efficiency over the past few years to become a…

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Hudson’s Bay Co Continues Expansion into the European Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Hudson’s Bay Co (TSX:HBC) continues an impressive turnaround by expanding further into international markets.

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Energy Stocks

Investors: Is it Finally Time to Drop Penn West Petroleum Ltd.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) announced Q1 results that showed significantly weaker results. With the stock down over 90% in…

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Buy Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. and Watch Your Portfolio Grow

| Demetris Afxentiou

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) is one of the most promising renewable energy companies on the market. It has the…

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Sierra Wireless, Inc. Is the IoT Stock for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) represents one of the best IoT opportunities in the market. It's set up to grow significantly…

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Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Soars on Q1 Results

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) announced Q1 results this week that beat expectations and sent the stock to new levels.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Unlikely Dividend Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Demetris Afxentiou

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are three very different companies that…

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Can Bombardier, Inc. Profit and Expand Beyond the CSeries?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) received a boost from a recent order by a large carrier, and the company is now in…

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BlackBerry Ltd. Can Survive With a Hardware Unit

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has struggled over the past few years to bring to market a handset that will turn a…

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Buy Canadian National Railway Company While the Price Is Down

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is nearly flat year-to-date. Here’s why you should buy the stock before it shoots back…

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Is Yamana Gold Inc. the Best Gold Stock to Own?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Gold stocks have been rising with the price of gold this year, but none have risen as quickly as Yamana…

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Is Silver Wheaton Corp. a Good Investment After Missing on Q1 Results?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) announced quarterly results that missed analysts’ expectations, but is the company still a good investment?

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Why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN) has the growth prospects, dividend, and results to warrant a position in your portfolio.

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Encana Corporation Post Results: Takeaways for Investors

| Demetris Afxentiou

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) posted quarterly results this week that missed on a number of estimates. Here’s what Investors should look…

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Is WestJet Airlines Ltd. Still a Good Investment?

| Demetris Afxentiou

As WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) launches new international routes, the company’s Q1 results show growth.

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Cameco Corporation Plans for Future Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has started production and cost reductions to weather the prolonged weakness in uranium prices, but it remains…

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Bombardier, Inc. Gets a Massive Boost From Delta Airlines Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite posting a first-quarter loss, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has reason to celebrate as Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) announced the…

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Investors: Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Can Help Grow Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) has evolved beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar retailer to become a digital powerhouse.

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Should BlackBerry Ltd. Continue to Make Devices?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has failed to garner a significant number of sales for its Android-powered Priv handset. Does this spell…

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Investors: Barrick Gold Corp. Is a Great Investment Option

| Demetris Afxentiou

After a series of difficult cost-cutting years, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) announced better-than-expected earnings.

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Hudson’s Bay Co Continues to Innovate and Grow

| Demetris Afxentiou

Hudson’s Bay Co (TSX:HBC) is one of the most impressive retailers in the market. The company continues to impress investors…

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