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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

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Investing

Cannabis Investors: Have You Taken Any Profits Lately?

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) have been active on the acquisition front lately. Here's why such deals…

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Investing

How Canadians Can Profit “Bigly” From the U.S. Market Melt-Up

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors may feel bitter about the recent U.S. melt-up, but here's why now's not a time to make drastic…

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Dividend Stocks

Cara Operations Ltd. Beefs Up With The Keg: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) makes a move towards the finer side of dining. Here's why The Keg acquisition should leave…

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Investing

Who’s Really to Blame for the Tim Hortons Fiasco?

| Joey Frenette

The public fiasco for Tim Hortons seems to be spiralling out of control. Here's what Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Cringe-Worthy Canadian Stock Is My Best Short Idea for 2018

| Joey Frenette

IGM Fianancial Corp. (TSX:IGM) is a hot income play, but here's why investors should either short or avoid the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy This Canadian Bank That’s Doubled Down on AI

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and its recent tech investments are yet another reason why the stock deserves a premium multiple over…

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Investing

What to Look for as Cannabis Companies Move Into M&A Mode

| Joey Frenette

Here's why investors should exercise extreme caution when it comes to acquisitions at these levels, and why firms such as…

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. Buys CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. for $1.1 Billion: Why I’m Not a Fan of the Absurd Price Tag

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) is paying up for its latest acquisition. It's a deal that I think destroys shareholder value.

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Investing

1 of Canopy Growth Corp.’s Biggest Competitive Advantages Just Went Up in Smoke

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) won't be able to get the most out of its vast portfolio of brands. Here's why…

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Investing

Is Bill Gates Hungry for More Canadian National Railway Company on This Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a wonderful business whose dividend keeps surging. Here's why Bill Gates loves the stock…

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Investing

Could This Uncovered Canadian Gem Be the Next Spotify or Apple Inc. Music?

| Joey Frenette

Stingray Digital Group Inc. (TSX:RAY.A) is an up and comer with a unique opportunity to capture a significant portion of…

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Investing

These 2 Small-Cap Growth Stocks Are Diamonds Buried Beneath the Dirt

| Joey Frenette

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) is one of two top-tier small-cap names that I believe will be household names in…

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Investing

Did Aphria Inc. Overpay for Broken Coast Cannabis Inc.?

| Joey Frenette

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and its latest deal to buy Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. has been the talk of the town…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Wide-Moat Stocks to Bolster Your TFSA Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Wide-moat stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are must-owns in a TFSA for those looking to snowball their…

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Investing

Is Air Canada About to Nosedive?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) looks like it's going to plunge into the dirt, but should investors really be concerned? Or is…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market Over the Long Haul With This Top Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one stock you'll want to own for the next five years.

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Bank Stocks

Forget Cannabis and Bitcoin! Buy These 3 TSX-Traded Emerging Market Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other emerging market gems to consider if you want to beef up your…

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Investing

1 Industry and 2 Canadian Stocks I’m Avoiding Like the Plague

| Joey Frenette

Here's one industry that I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole over the next decade. Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MG) is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is just one of three cheap dividend stocks that TFSA investors should load up on today.

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Investing

Canadian Regulators Are Sucking All the Fun Out of Legal Cannabis

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Bruce Linton are probably disappointed that regulators are going to be strict when it comes…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock’s Dividend Is Growing like it’s on Steroids!

| Joey Frenette

It's hard to fathom the magnitude of dividend growth from Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A). Here's why investors should load…

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. and BCE Inc. Are Ditching Ethics for Profits: Time to Sell Both?

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) have both been found to be exhibiting unethical sales tactics. Here's why…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Let This Sale on Defensive Dividend Stocks Pass You by

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Utilities Inc. (TSX:CU) are both great buys for those who value income and stability.

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Investing

Not Even “The Force” Can Save These 2 Hideous Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) can't rely on the Star Wars franchise to save them…

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Investing

Why Aphria Inc. Is My Least Favourite TSX-Traded Marijuana Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) may be the riskiest of the risky Canadian marijuana stocks. Here's what you need to know…

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Investing

2 Canadian Ways to Play a Strengthening U.S. Economy

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) are arguably the two top Canadian stocks for investors looking to…

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Stocks for Beginners

In Your 20s? Take This Canadian Growth Stock for a Spin!

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a red-hot stock that should be in the portfolios of every growth-savvy 20-something.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Will the Stock Take Off in 2018?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a red-hot growth play that could take-off again, but should investors be a buyer at these…

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Investing

1 Stock I’m Buying Aggressively This January

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is an earnings-growth superstar that's currently on sale. Here's why I'm loading up.

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Investing

Ranking Canada’s Top Marijuana Stocks for 2018

| Joey Frenette

From Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) to MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF). Here are the best cannabis stocks to own for 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How You Can Profit Profoundly From Canadian Interest Rate Hikes

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are two top picks to play rising interest rates.

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Investing

Should You Load Up on Canopy Growth Corp. and Aurora Cannabis Inc. on the Recent Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) shares are on a roller-coaster ride. Here's why investors may want…

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Investing

This High-Yield Dividend Grower Should Cut its Dividend Pronto

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may have a "safe" dividend, but here's why it should be cut for the betterment of the…

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Investing

Cryptocurrency Investing Is Quickly Turning Into an Eternal Waking Nightmare

| Joey Frenette

Why cryptocurrency investors may be losing sleep over their speculative investments. HIVE Blockchain Technologies Inc. (TSXV:HIVE) is a less volatile…

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Investing

Could the Cryptocurrency Crowd Be Driving Cannabis Stocks Into Bubble Territory?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) shares may be indirectly affected by the cryptocurrency craze. Here's what cannabis investors need to know.

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Dividend Stocks

1 On-Sale Dividend Stock for the Core of Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is a solid dividend stock that's taken a beating of late. Here's why TFSA investors should…

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Investing

3 Canadian Industries That Are Going to Get Rattled by Disruptors in 2018

| Joey Frenette

Canadian disruptors such as Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are well positioned to make noise in 2018. Here's what investors need…

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Investing

The Big 4 Canadian Cannabis Producers May Be Ripe for a Very Sharp Pullback

| Joey Frenette

To me, the bubble scent of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and other cannabis producers overpowers the smell of weed! Here's…

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Investing

Did Warren Buffett Hammer the Last Nail in the Coffin for Cryptocurrencies?

| Joey Frenette

Don't say Warren Buffett didn't warn you if you're still holding cryptocurrencies or anything blockchain, like HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd.…

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc. Now Has a 12.5% Dividend Yield: Buy Now or Bail Out?

| Joey Frenette

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) is a falling knife whose yield keeps soaring. Should aggressive income investors jump in today to…

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