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Altagas Ltd.: Just How Safe Is this 7% Yield?

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is a desirable candidate for a dividend investors with its 7.05% yield. Can the company sustain the…

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With Higher Rates, Which Bank Is Best for Your Portfolio?

With the central bank of Canada raising interest rates, the Canadian banks should soon see added profits flowing directly to…

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How Will a Stronger Loonie Affect Your Investments? It Might Not Be What You Think

A stronger Canadian dollar has serious implications for investors' portfolios. Find out how companies like Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stand to…

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This Company Would Make a Good Fit for Anybody’s TSFA

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) shares present an attractive mix of growth and value. With the stock up 7% while…

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BlackBerry Ltd.: Should You Buy the Dip, or Is the Rally Over?

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) shares are 14% off their highs after climbing 57% in under two months. Is it time to…

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Cameco Corp. Gets an Outperform Rating and $16 Price Target

RBC Capital recently initiated coverage on Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ), giving the company an “Outperform” rating and a $16 price target.…

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The Canadian Banks Are at All-Time Highs: Is it Time to Take a Chance on This Alternative Lender?

Each of the Big Five Canadian Banks have reached an all-time high during 2017. Meanwhile, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) currently…

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July Marks 3 Straight Months of Losses for the TSX: Here Are 3 Low-Volatility Stocks to Help Balance Your Portfolio

All of the major market averages are showing weakness and are down to start July. Stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Is Bombardier, Inc. Finally Back on Solid Ground?

Now that Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has the financial backing of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and is expecting…

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Imperial Oil Ltd. & Suncor Energy Inc.: 2 Names That Should Outperform With Lower Oil Prices

Many oil and gas exploration and production companies have seen their earnings decimated amid lower prices for WTI crude. Meanwhile,…

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Not Sure Which Pot Stock to Buy? This New Marijuana ETF Might Be Right for You

Don’t have time to spend hours on end researching every new start-up marijuana company? The new HORIZONS MARIJUANA LIFE SCIENCES…

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Everyone Is Selling Cenovus Energy Inc.: Is it Time for You to Buy?

The shares of Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) currently sit at all-time lows. The company definitely offers value at these prices,…

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If Marijuana Will Be Legal in Canada, Why Is Canopy Growth Corp. Expanding to Germany?

Canada is on the verge of being the first industrialized nation to legalize marijuana for recreational use. So, why is…

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Telus Corporation Just Reached an All-Time High: Should You Be Selling?

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) shares recently reached a new all-time high. Should investors be selling on the news, or does the…

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Gold Is Showing Signs of Life Again: Which Company Is Best for Your Portfolio?

Gold is showing signs of life again, up 8% since the start of the year. Meanwhile, gold exploration and production…

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Is the Market About to Run? 2 Stocks You May Want to Load Up on

The market is starting to show signs that there may be a bull run ahead. If that were to happen,…

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Investing for Total Returns? Try These 3 Stocks and Become a Dividend Aristocrat

Investing for your financial future requires a balance of income and capital gains. Companies like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) offer an…

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Could This Canadian Small-Cap Be the Next Walt Disney Co.?

The television landscape is undergoing a massive shift. What does this mean for DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.B)?

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Aurora Cannabis Inc. Is Making a Push into Hemp: Is it a Good Idea?

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) is Canada’s second-largest medical marijuana producer, and it recently made an entry into the hemp market.…

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The Technology Sector Is Cooling Off: 3 Stocks to Buy on the Dip

The technology sector has cooled off of late. Stocks such as Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) are down 10% over the…

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Income Investors: 4 Low-Volatility Stocks Yielding Over 4%

One of the challenges of income investing is balancing the need for current yield without putting your capital at risk.…

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5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Stock

Making an investment in the stock market and stocks such as Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) can be an…

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If Warren Buffett Were Going to Buy 1 Marijuana Stock, it Would Be Aphria Inc.

Warren Buffett is regarded as the most successful investor of all time and spent his formative years under the tutelage…

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Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Shares Are Up 48% Since the IPO: Is it Still a Buy?

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) shares have gained 48% since the company IPO’d on March 16. The company offers tremendous…

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Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Thank You, Mr. Market

The recent sell-off in shares of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has created an alluring buying opportunity for long-term investors.…

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BlackBerry Ltd. Is Finally Turning the Corner: Is the Company a Takeover Target?

Software company Mobileye NV (NYSE:MBLY) was recently acquired by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) for $15.3 billion as part of a push…

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4 Institutional Favourites for Your Dividend Portfolio

Companies such as Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) are favourites of institutional investors like hedge funds…

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Dividend Investors: Which Insurance Company Is the Best Fit for Your Portfolio?

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) pays a yield of 4.15%, while Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) raised its dividend by 10% this…

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Income Investors: These 3 REITS Pay Yields Above 7%

With bond yields at all-time lows, investors are turning to alternative asset classes in search of returns. REITs such as…

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Suncor Energy Inc.: Is This Energy Giant’s Dividend Record in Jeopardy?

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) hasn’t cut its dividend payout in over 25 years. Now, with lower oil prices affecting the…

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Are Commodities Making a Comeback? 3 Stocks That Will Benefit Most

A former Goldman Sachs executive and current advisor to Canada’s finance minister is suggesting we may be on the verge…

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Baytex Energy Corp.: If You’re Bullish on Oil, This Is the Stock for You

For those who are bullish on the sector, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) may be the perfect vehicle to take advantage…

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Toronto-Dominion Bank: Should You Buy or Wait?

Concerns about over-indebted households and a potential bubble in the residential housing market have sparked fears about the health of…

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This Is the #1 Technology Stock for Your Dividend-Growth Portfolio

Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) pays a 2.4% dividend yield today, but it's making an aggressive push into the…

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Which 2 Canadian Blue-Chip Companies Offer +15% Compounded Returns?

As a result of a short-sighted approach, the market appears to have soured on Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT)…

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Don’t Miss Out on This Bargain Stock Before it’s Too Late

While Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) doesn't currently pay a dividend, the company has a very healthy cash flow stream,…

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These 2 Canadian Banks Offer the Most Growth Potential

Most people know the Canadian banks as a conservative, long-term investment. However, smaller banks, like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA)…

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This Is the #1 Reason Why Marijuana Stocks Can Still Go Higher

Marijuana stocks have been the hottest-performing sector on the TSX over the past year. A quick look at other "sin"…

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The Fall of Home Capital Group Inc: What Does it Mean for the Canadian Housing Market?

Shares of Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) lost over 60% of their value in a single day of trading. What…

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Dividend Investors: Which Canadian Telecom Is Best for Your Portfolio?

After enjoying a period of above-average growth, Canadian telecoms such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are starting to behave more like…

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