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Why Constellation Software Inc. Is Canada’s Tech Giant

With strong earnings momentum, Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is an expensive stock worth every penny.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Tries to Downplay the Drug-Pricing Scandal

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has been caught up in a drug-pricing scandal. What are the long-term implications for the…

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Is Linamar Corporation’s $1 Billion Acquisition of France’s Montupet a Buy Signal?

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) moved into the auto-parts big league with a $1 billion acquisition of French aluminum manufacturer Montupet, raising…

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Energy Stocks

Can Asset Sales Rescue Canada’s Struggling Energy Companies?

Job cuts and sell-offs from companies like Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) are the order of the day for Canada's energy industry,…

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Are Robo-Advisors Good for Investors?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) will be the first big Canadian bank to introduce computerized stock pickers, known as robo-advisors. But…

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Canadian Western Bank Remains on Track for Double-Digit Loan Growth

Canadian Western Bank's (TSX:CWB) relatively low exposure to the energy sector gives it an advantage against competitors, despite its Alberta…

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Drilling Services Firms Are Feeling the Pain of Weak Oil Prices

Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) and Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (TSX:CFW) take drastic measures to deal with low oil prices…

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Picking Banks: Exchange-Traded Funds or Single Stock Purchases?

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) remains a top pick for Canadians looking to invest in the financial sector. It may…

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3 Reasons Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is Worth Buying Despite Weak Oil Prices

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a rare breed these days. It's an oil company whose stock is attractive.

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Buy Cenovus Energy Inc. or Somebody Else Will

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) represents a compelling investment opportunity. The energy company is looking beyond the U.S. to international markets.

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Canadian National Railway Company Shares Look Like a Bargain

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) gets a surprising upgrade from an analyst who calls the stock an attractive investment opportunity.

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Emera Inc.’s U.S. Acquisition Makes This Stock Even More Attractive

Emera Inc.'s (TSX:EMA) purchase of U.S. energy company Teco doubles the company's size and establishes a strong presence in the…

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Top Oil Trader Sees No Relief for Beaten-Down Oil Sector

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) cut dividends as one top oil trader suggests oil prices…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Is Still a Solid Buy-and-Hold Investment Despite Oil Exposure

Weak oil prices are impacting the big banks. But Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) insists the risks are manageable. The…

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Advice From Advisors: Seek Out Opportunities When Markets Collapse

When markets correct, experts advise that you look at defensive stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Bank of Nova…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Small-Cap Canadian Dividend Stocks Worth Your Attention

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) generate strong revenues and offer a dividend. What’s not to like?

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Energy Stocks

Crude Oil Prices Unlikely to Recover Until 2nd Half of Next Year

Analysts lower price targets on drilling companies, including Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD) and Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI) over fears…

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Energy Stocks

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. Takes a Contrarian Approach to Weak Oil Prices

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. (TSX:VII) opts to increase spending and boost production to deal with the oil price shock.

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3 Reasons Sun Life Financial Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) reports solid earnings, completes three U.S. acquisitions, and looks to Asia for future profits.

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WSP Global Inc. Outguns Competitors Due to Acquisitions & International Growth

WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) posted solid quarterly results this week as it maintained its focus on acquisitions and international growth.

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Why Dairy Giant Saputo Inc. Isn’t Worried About a Trans-Pacific Trade Deal

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) bumps up its dividend, and its chief executive says the company is well positioned to capitalize on…

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Energy Companies Seeing Red as Oil Prices Weaken Further

Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) is just one energy company that reported weaker Q2 profits and cut jobs as oil prices…

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Bombardier Inc. Shares Continue to Fall: What’s the Right Move for Investors?

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares hit a 22-year low this week following reports that the market for business jets is weak,…

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Is it Time to Put Gold Stocks on the Sidelines as Volatility Increases?

Gold stocks like Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) took a major hit on Monday as bullion prices fell sharply. Some investors see…

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Bank of Canada Rate Cut Could Pressure Canadian Banks

The Bank of Canada's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points could have a short-term impact on Canadian…

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Is This a Short-Term Blip or a Permanent Decline?

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shares have fallen 25% in the past week following a weak preliminary report on mortgage…

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Tech Stocks

CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. Offers Rising Returns for Long-Term Investors

CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is a must-own stock for Canadian investors according to one portfolio manager.

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Precision Drilling Corporation Stays Strong During the Oil Price Slump

Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) expects the oil services industry to improve in the second half of the year.

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Intact Financial Corporation Continues to Dominate Canada’s P&C Insurance Industry

With second-quarter earnings season approaching, Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) is expected to deliver solid results.

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Gold Stocks Are Holding Their Own During the Bullion Price Slump

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) offer investors opportunity during the prolonged gold price bear market.

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How Is the Economic Downturn Affecting Canadian Western Bank?

Weak oil prices have hurt Alberta's economy and companies like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) are suffering.

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Acquisition-Hungry Tourmaline Oil Corp. Bulks Up

Tourmaline Oil Corp.'s (TSX:TOU) acquisition of Mapan Energy and predictions of higher oil and gas production in 2015 make it…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Agrium Inc. Is a Buy-and-Hold Stock

With global food demand on the rise, fertilizer company Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is a solid long-term play for dividend investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks Worth Checking Out Despite the Bear Market for Bullion

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Semafo Inc. (TSX:SMF) were name-checked by analysts seeking outperformance in the beaten-down gold sector.

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Rising Bond Yields Boost the Outlook for Insurance Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) could benefit from rising bond yields at the expense of…

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Imperial Oil Limited’s Oil Sands Expansion Is Good News for Investors

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) is making another gutsy call on oil sands development as other companies cut back or delay…

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Transcontinental Inc. Continues to Make Money the Old-Fashioned Way

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) is the largest printer in Canada and continues to boost its profits through a series of shrewd…

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Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Better Option Than the Big Banks?

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has recovered from the dark days of the financial crisis to become one of the strongest…

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Tech Stocks

Is Underdog Cogeco Cable Inc. Poised for Further Growth?

Cogeco Cable Inc. (TSX:CCA) may be under the radar compared with its rival telcos in Canada, but the cable company…

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Will the Fossil Fuel-Free Trend Give Secure Energy Services Inc. a Boost?

It was a tough first quarter for Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX:SES), but the growing divestment movement could help the…

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