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Here’s a Canadian Retail Stock You Can Own Without Losing Sleep

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) is a wonderful retailer to own for the long haul. Here's what separates it…

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Grow Your TFSA Safely With This Canadian Dividend-Growth Icon

Here's why long-term investors should buy Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) with their 2018 TFSA contribution.

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Aggressive Income Investors: 2 Artificially High-Yield Dividend Stocks Due for a Bounce

Here's why contrarians should consider Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) as deep-value plays today.

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This 1 Trait Can Help You Spot Retailers With Staying Power

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and another stock are fast-growing retailers, but what separates them from their struggling peers?

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Could Meal-Kit Delivery Platforms Spark Excitement in Canada’s IPO Scene?

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is battening down the hatches to prepare for the meal-kit revolution. Should you place a bet on…

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1 Risk to Consider Before Backing Up the Truck on Enbridge Inc.

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a great deep-value stock, but here's a long-term risk that you may want to think about…

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Canopy Growth Corp. Surges Over 20% in a Day: Why 2018 Could Be Another Huge Year for Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) surged past $27. Here's why 2018 will be another huge year for cannabis stocks.

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2 Underrated Virtual Monopolies That Could Roar Loudly in 2018

Canadian monopolies are few and far between, but are the few that exist, such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), worthy…

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Is 2018 the Year to Invest in Canada?

Here's why the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^OSPTX) could start to make up for lost time in the new year if…

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My Top 10 Stocks for 2018

From Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) to WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), here are my top picks for 2018.

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This Incredible New Tech Could Allow Canadian National Railway Company to Steal Glory From the Pipelines

There's a huge opportunity in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) that many investors may be overlooking. Here's why the stock…

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2018 New Year’s Resolution: Avoid All Things Cryptocurrency Like the Plague

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is nothing more than a gamble. Here's why prudent investors should avoid cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and miners like…

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Ring in 2018 with These 2 Dirt-Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Now's a terrific time to back up the truck on value stocks if you're banking on another growth-to-value industry rotation.…

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These 5 Canadian Small Caps Are Great Stocking Stuffers!

From Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) to Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY), here are five top small-cap stocks to spoil your loved…

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Canadian National Railway Company: the Investment Gift That Keeps on Giving

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the best long-term core holdings for investors looking for a low-risk/high-reward investment.

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Income Investors: Does it Still Make Sense to Invest in the Canadian Telecoms as Interest Rates Rise?

While market darlings like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) may seem like duds as rates rise, here's why…

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Could Another Growth-to-Value Rotation Happen in 2018?

A sector-wide rotation could be detrimental to investors who are overexposed to expensive, high-growth stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).…

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Legal Cannabis Slated for Summer 2018, Not July 1: Could This Vague Time Frame Imply Further Delays?

Marijuana stocks such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) pulled back following Trudeau's latest legalization time frame. Should investors expect legalization…

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2 Red-Hot Growth Stocks to Buy With Your 2018 TFSA Contribution

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are two terrific growth stocks that are trading at…

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Bitcoin Is Getting Popped! After Plunging Over 30% in a Few Days, Is the Next Stop $1,000?

The Bitcoin bubble appears to be popping. If you avoided cryptocurrencies and miners like HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) and…

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Dividend Investors Should Prepare for a Violent Canadian Telecom Shake-Up in 2018

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is finally starting to make the Big Three sweat. Here's what investors should do as the…

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Canopy Growth Corp. Bolts Past All-Time Highs: Could the Stock Hit $50 by Legalization Day?

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is flirting with $22. As the stock breaks out, should investors back up the truck? Or…

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Retirees: Don’t Make Drastic Portfolio Changes in Response to Rising Interest Rates. Buy These Canadian Favourites Instead

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) are two undervalued, low-volatility, high-income plays that retirees should consider as we…

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Capitalize on the Fear of Others by Buying Shares of This Undervalued High Yielder

Many income investors are worried that the death of the shopping mall could bring down shares of SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN),…

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Ranking the Big 4 Canadian Telecoms for 2018 and Beyond

Which, if any, telecom should income investors favour as the industry evolves in 2018 and beyond? Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is…

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A Safe Momentum Stock to Ride into the New Year

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a hot growth stock that doesn't get the respect it deserves from investors. Here's why…

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Which Canadian Grocers Are Best Equipped to Adapt as E-Commerce Disruptions Mount?

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) are both beefing up their e-commerce platforms to prepare for the disruption,…

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Is it Time to Warm Up Your Portfolio With Canada Goose Holdings Inc.?

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a high-growth retailer with ample room to run, but is the stock too pricey…

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Have Your Cake and Eat it Too With Canada’s Renewable Energy Stocks

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) are Canadian renewable titans that investors should strongly…

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TFSA Investors: Prepare Yourself for the Next Correction With These Defensive Blue Chips

Why you may want to load up on defensive stocks with your next TFSA contribution. Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) will…

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2 Fallen Stars That Will Fly High Again

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) are two businesses that have reinvented themselves. Here's why you should…

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Here’s Why Canopy Growth Corp. Is the Only Cannabis Stock You’ll Ever Want to Own

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is a better bet than other marijuana stocks for long-term investors.

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Here’s a Thriving Canadian Retailer That You’d Least Expect Would Survive the Amazon.com, Inc. Onslaught

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has wreaked havoc on the retail industry, and this Canadian business was right in the middle of…

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3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks for Those Seeking a Margin of Safety This Christmas

Warren Buffett loves stocks with a margin of safety. Here's why you should too with dividend stocks such as Cameco…

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Here’s What Will Happen When the Bitcoin Bubble Finally Bursts and How You Can Profit From the Fallout

When the Bitcoin bubble finally bursts, a mild market-wide selloff could occur. Shares of HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE), NVIDIA…

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TFSA Investors: My Top Dividend Pick for 2018

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and its wireless business could fuel solid quarters in 2018. Here's why investors may want to…

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Income Investors: Is Cineplex Inc. a Buy After its Recent Correction?

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a great buy-on-the-dip candidate, but here's why you'll need a long-term time horizon to cash in…

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Queue the 2018 Rebound for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) may be slated to enjoy a huge 2018. Here's why investors may want to back…

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Could Conservative Senators Trigger a Marijuana Stock Meltdown?

Tory senators are stalling two important bills needed for nationwide legalization. What would another legalization delay mean for cannabis producers…

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Warren Buffett Is Getting Repaid $3 Billion From This Undervalued Canadian Growth King That’s Ripe for Lift-Off in 2018

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is finally paying back Warren Buffett -- a move that will allow the company to…

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