Jason Phillips, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Why Home Capital (HCG) Stock Rose 8% in September

October 7, 2019 | Jason Phillips

2019 has been quite the year for shareholders of Home Capital (TSX:HCG) a leading Canadian alternative mortgage lender. Find out…

Investing

Why the Epic Rally in This Biotech Stock May Be About to Come to an Abrupt End

October 6, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Following an epic rally that saw its stock double in value in less than two years, find out why fortunes…

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Dividend Stocks

Part 2: The Impact of Lower Rates and a Potential Recession on Canada’s Banking Sector

October 6, 2019 | Jason Phillips

In part two of this two-part series we look at how the current market environment could threaten to impact the…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Paying Yields Over 5% That Should Be in Every Canadian Retiree’s RRSP

October 6, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Two dividend stocks to help retirees bulletproof their portfolios, including Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and a renewable energy company…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Every Millennial Should Consider for Their TFSA

October 6, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Two dividend-growth stocks every Canadian millennial should consider for their TFSA accounts include Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), which increased its…

Dividend Stocks

Part 1: What Lower Rates for Longer and the Risk of Recession Mean for Canada’s Banking Sector

October 5, 2019 | Jason Phillips

In part one of this two-part series, we'll take a look at some of the factors that have contributed to…

Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Energy Stocks Is Right for You?

October 5, 2019 | Jason Phillips

The market is rich for oil and gas marketing and refining companies right now. But do you buy Cenovus Energy…

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Cannabis Stocks

At What Price Does Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Become a Bargain?

October 5, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock has lost more than half its value since the beginning of April. But at what…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Hexo (TSX:HEXO) Is the Best Cannabis Stock to Buy Right Now

October 4, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Here's the strong case for why shares in licensed producer Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) are as good as any among cannabis…

Tech Stocks

Down 22% in September: Is it Finally Time Investors Gave Up on BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock?

October 4, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Plunging 22% after reporting second-quarter earnings, BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) now trades at a four-year low. Should investors stay away or…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Benefit Immensely as Cannabis Edibles Get Set to Hit Shelves

September 16, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With cannabis edibles about to become legal this December, three companies that could be set to outperform, including Hexo Corp…

Cannabis Stocks

At What Price Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) (USA) Stock a Bargain?

September 16, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have lost close to half their value over the past few months, but at…

Tech Stocks

TSX at All-Time Highs: 5 Stocks That Have Already Doubled in 2019!

September 15, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With the TSX Index at all-time highs, here are 5 stocks that have already doubled so far in 2019, including…

Energy Stocks

3 Industries Set to Grow Rapidly Over the Next Decade

September 14, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three industries are expected to grow rapidly over the coming decade. How a company like Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc (TSX:CWEB)…

Dividend Stocks

Why Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) Stock Fell 4% in August

September 14, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) continued their slide in August. Find out why there may be better options out…

Dividend Stocks

Why Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) Stock Fell 4% in August

September 14, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is up more than 21% since the start of 2019. Yet August saw a meaningful…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Stock Rose 6% in August

September 12, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Sun Life Financial Inc (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) shares have gained 12% since the beginning of August. Find out what's led to their…

Dividend Stocks

Why Baytex (TSX:BTE) Stock Fell 16% in August

September 9, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Despite posting strong second-quarter results at the start of the month, shares in Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) finished August 16%…

Metals and Mining Stocks

These Were the Worst-Performing Shares on the TSX Last Week

September 9, 2019 | Jason Phillips

The TSX Index rallied last week, closing just shy of its all-time highs. But it wasn’t such a great week…

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Investing

3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index Next Week

September 8, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With the TSX Index returning to its winning ways as of late, find out what investors will need to watch…

Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock Price Fell 6% in August

September 7, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) suffered their worst month of the year during August, but find out why investors may…

Dividend Stocks

Why Royal Bank of Canada’s (TSX:RY) Stock Price Fell 4% in August

September 6, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) reported encouraging second-quarter results in August, but is continued strength from its wealth management division…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Namaste Technologies’s (TSXV:N) Stock Price Fell 10% in August

September 5, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Namaste Technologies Inc (TSXV:N) hit a new 52-week low during August. But find out what's helped lead to the stock's…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Rose 17% in August

September 3, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Despite what was a pretty rough month for cannabis stocks, shares in Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA(NYSE:APHA), rose 17% in August. Find…

Metals and Mining Stocks

These Were the Worst-Performing Shares on the TSX Last Week

September 2, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Despite that the TSX Index closed up 2.5% for the week, these companies didn’t fare so well, including Canopy Growth…

Investing

Why Bombardier (BBD.B) Stock Fell 24% in August

September 2, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock sank 24% during August. Trading at less than $2 per share, is now a good time…

Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows

August 22, 2019 | Jason Phillips

These three TSX blue-chip stocks are trading at their cheapest levels in a year, including Canada’s third-largest bank, Bank of…

Tech Stocks

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in August

August 22, 2019 | Jason Phillips

It’s a good time to be a growth investor. Learn more about three of the top growth stocks to buy…

Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks Absolutely Loaded With Cash

August 21, 2019 | Jason Phillips

These three TSX dividend giants are absolutely loaded with cash, including Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN), which pays its shareholders…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Stock Could Be 1 of the Best Investments of 2020

August 21, 2019 | Jason Phillips

How has leading auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) created competitive advantages in the world of electrification, automation, and…

Dividend Stocks

Retire Early With This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock

August 20, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Find out what’s so great about buying a stake in Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and how it can help…

Investing

Why the Future Doesn’t Look So Hot for 1 of the TSX’s Largest Dividend Stocks

August 20, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Despite management sounding a positive tone, find out why Nutrien Ltd’s (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) second-quarter earnings could spell disaster for the company…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Have Doubled So Far in 2019

August 20, 2019 | Jason Phillips

The TSX Index may be unchanged from a year ago, but that’s certainly not the case for these three stocks,…

Investing

TFSA Investors: Approach These 2 Luxury Brand Stocks With Caution!

August 20, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Find out why investors will want to be careful buying stock in luxury brand Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) as…

Stocks for Beginners

3 Factors That Have Led to an Uptick in Market Volatility During August

August 19, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three factors that have contributed to the uptick in volatility markets have been experiencing since the beginning of August.

Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Places to Stash Your Cash in Case of a Market Crash

August 19, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With market volatility on the uptick, learn about three companies that offer a safe haven for investors to stash their…

Investing

The Best Stock to Short-Sell in 2019

August 11, 2019 | Jason Phillips

It’s been a tremendous decade for shareholders of Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B). Find out why the latest news to affect the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 5 Ultra-Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now

August 11, 2019 | Jason Phillips

5 dirt cheap stocks that TFSA investors need to be considering for their accounts including Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) up more…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN): 3 Even Better Stocks to Play the Rise in E-Commerce

August 11, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three TSX-listed companies deeply entrenched in the world of e-commerce, but which may have flown under your radar until now,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Dividend-Growth Stocks for Investors Just Starting Their TFSAs

August 10, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Here are two great dividend-growth stocks for young investors just starting out, including Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B), which quietly just…

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