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2 Stocks With Decades of Growth Potential for the Young Investor

Forget about finding the next 10-bagger. Why not invest instead in Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corporation vs. Goldcorp Inc.: Which Should You Buy?

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may be on the road to recovery, but Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is still best of breed.

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Why Telus Corporation Is a Must-Have for Dividend Investors

Increasing dividend payments, market share gains, and best-in-class operating metrics make Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) a top contender for income investors.

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2 Reasons to Add Canadian Pacific Railway Limited to Your Portfolio

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has been firing on all cylinders in recent years, and the growth story is far…

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Why Canadian National Railway Company Should Be in Your Portfolio

High barriers of entry and a booming crude oil industry in North America make Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) a…

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Why You Should Consider Investing in CGI Group Inc. for Capital Growth

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is a pure capital growth investment, and there are many catalysts in the future that could…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying Stocks for Long-Term Investors

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NASDAQ:PAAS) deserve to be in your…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks for the Income Investor: Agrium Inc. and Suncor Energy Inc.

A rising world population and ever-increasing energy needs make Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) strong contenders for…

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Why First Quantum Minerals Limited Is a Solid Long-Term Investment

An excellent operating track record and promising new assets make First Quantum Limited (TSX:FM) a good choice for long-term investors.

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Three Reasons to Get Excited About Agrium Inc.

Growing global demand for fertilizers, low natural gas prices, and population growth make Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) a strong contender for…

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3 Reasons to Avoid Imperial Oil Limited

The oil sands industry may be coming back from recent lows, but Imperial Oil Limited isn't necessarily your best oil…

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2 Stocks for the Long-Term Investor: Metro, Inc. and Bank of Montreal

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should serve you well in times of uncertainty.

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Why Pan American Silver Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NASDAQ:PAAS) has been flirting with GAAP profitability, but there are many more reasons to like this…

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Why Suncor Energy Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

Strong free cash flow generation and increasing share buybacks make Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) a solid foundation for your portfolio.

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Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is a Solid Long-Term Investment

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) financial discipline and increasing dividend make it a must for any income-oriented investor.

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Why I Am Staying Away From TransCanada Corporation

TransCanada Corporation’s (NYSE:TRP)(TSX:TRP) quarterly results came in below estimates both on the top and bottom line. Should you hold on…

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Why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. Should Be in Your Portfolio

The USDA just announced a record crop yield estimate for all commodities. Here are three reasons why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.…

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Why ShawCor Ltd. Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

Forget the pipeline builders, expose yourself to the energy sector with ShawCor Ltd. (TSX:SCL).

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3 Reasons to Hold on to Your Bank of Montreal Shares

If you own Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) shares, should you sell? The short answer is no and here is why.

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Why Magna International Inc. Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) reported strong second-quarter earnings last week. Here is why I still like this investment.

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3 Key Takeaways From Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services’ Q2 Earnings

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX:IAG) reported last week. Should this company be in your portfolio?

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3 Key Takeaways From Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Q2 Earnings Release

Last week, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) revealed its second-quarter earnings. Here are my takeaways from the report.

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3 Key Takeaways From Quebecor, Inc’s Q2 Earnings

Quebecor, Inc. (TSX:QBR.B)(TSX:QBR.A) reported its second-quarter earnings last Thursday. Here are three important points from the conference call.

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3 Key Takeaways From Intact Financial Corporation’s Q2 Earnings

Intact FInancial Corporation (TSX:IFC), Canada's largest property and casualty insurance company, released its second-quarter results yesterday. Here are three takeaways…

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What to Expect When Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Reports This Week

Fairfax Financial Holdings is scheduled to report its second quarter earnings this Thursday. What should investors know?

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3 Gold Stocks to Watch This Week

Earnings season is in full force in Canada and this week most major gold miners are reporting. Here are three…

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What to Expect When CGI Group Reports This Week

Is CGI Group over the whole Obamacare incident, or is there more gloom on the horizon?

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2 Insurers to Watch This Week

Some of Canada’s biggest insurance companies are reporting earnings next week, and one of them could be a great addition…

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3 Stocks to Buy With $10 000

One growth stock, one dividend payer, and one recession-proof company, make this trio perfect for your next investment.

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3 Stocks That Could Double in the Next Year

The market in 2013 has ignored all three companies, but 2014 seems to be a year of change and this…

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Sherritt International: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Rising energy and basic material prices make this Canadian resource conglomerate a contender for your portfolio.

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3 Reasons to Buy Manulife Financial

Lower leverage rates and promising potential in China and Japan make Manulife a strong contender for your portfolio.

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3 Reasons to Buy National Bank

Here's why I think National Bank is the best Canadian banks to buy.

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Do Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Belong in Your Portfolio?

Both companies are expected to report quarterly earnings this week; is now the time to add them to your portfolio?

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Bombardier vs CAE: Which Should You Add to Your Portfolio?   

The airline industry is booming in 2014, so which of these two aerospace industrials should be in your portfolio?

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4 Reasons to Steer Clear of Bombardier

Canada's famous aerospace company is about to be grounded in 2014; here's why.

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Smaller Is Better When it Comes to Gold Miners

While the largest gold miners in the world are suffering from highly leveraged balance sheets, these three smaller miners are…

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Does Shaw Communications Still Have Room to Grow?

It just hit its 52-week high this week, but is there more growth for this small player in the telecom…

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Can MTY Food Group’s Latest Move Take it to the Next Level?

MTY Food Group finally gets into the coffee market with the acquisition of Cafe Depot, Muffin Plus and Sushi Man…

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Is Uni-Select Ready to Turn the Corner?

With the auto industry in a cyclical bull market, can Uni-Select take part in the profits?

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