Jason Phillips, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

3 Income Trusts Paying Mouth-Watering Dividend Yields of 5% or More

August 10, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Investors in search of yield needn’t look any further than these three income trusts, including Canada’s pre-eminent REIT, Choice Properties…

Investing

Why Canada’s Housing Market Isn’t As Bad As Some Believe

August 4, 2019 | Jason Phillips

A lot has been made about the state of Canada’s housing market. But find out why things aren’t quite as…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks up More Than 20% in 2019: Investors Should Be Buying More

August 4, 2019 | Jason Phillips

These two stocks have gained more than 20% so far in 2019, including Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN), which currently…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Have Defensive Stocks to Help Save You from a Market Crash

August 4, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With markets selling off sharply, three dividend stocks will help you weather any storm, including Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP),…

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Cannabis Stocks

What’s the Best Cannabis Stock to Buy: Charlotte’s Web Holdings (TSX:CWEB) or Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO)?

August 3, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Nearly one year into legalization and with edibles right around the corner, is Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) the top stock that…

Investing

“Mr. Market” Is Having a Panic Attack: Is it Time to Sell or Buy More?

August 3, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Mr. Market is getting himself into a panic. What should investors do about it?

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Aristocrat Is Trading Near its 52-Week Lows

August 3, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Five reasons why 3.94%-yielding Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) is worthy of serious consideration for any dividend investor's TFSA or RRSP account.

Investing

Why Is the Market Selling Off?

August 2, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Why did markets sell off following this week’s announcement that the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates? Read to find…

Tech Stocks

Young Investors: What’s the Best Way to Invest in the Internet of Things?

August 2, 2019 | Jason Phillips

The Internet of Things is expected to have a transformational impact on all of our lives. But how does a…

Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks to Keep You Safe if the Market Continues Selling Off

August 2, 2019 | Jason Phillips

These energy companies should outperform their peers if markets continue to sell off, including Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Value Stocks for Your TFSA Account

August 1, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Here are three dividend-paying value stocks that investors should consider for inclusion in their TFSA accounts, including Molson Coors Brewing…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Is a Fabulous Buy-and-Hold Forever Dividend Stock

August 1, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Yielding 5.67% annually with plans to raise its dividend by 5-9% per year, there’s plenty of reason to like Brookfield…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock on Weakness?

August 1, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) have lagged their peer group over the past year. In this post…

Tech Stocks

Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR): Get Ready for a Massive Upside Correction

July 31, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Maxar Technologies Inc (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) stock has gained more than 86% since the start of April. But find out why there…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Damaged Dividend Stocks for TFSA Income Investors to Buy and Hold Forever

July 31, 2019 | Jason Phillips

These two stocks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), currently trade at 52-week lows, yet offer investors satisfying dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.83% Dividend Stock Is Ultra-Cheap to Buy Right Now

July 31, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Why Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) and its 5.83% dividend yield ought to look extremely attractive to dividend investors these days.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Stock Just Flew 54%: Why Young Investors Should Get in Before it Jumps Again

July 31, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares of Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc (TSX:CWEB) have risen more than 54% since June but find out why young investors…

Dividend Stocks

Stop Speculating! Here’s a Stock That Has Paid Uninterrupted Dividends for +20 Straight Years

July 30, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have been selling off following last week’s earnings miss. But rather than worrying, find…

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Cannabis Stocks

Forget Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB): Buy This Pure Extraction Company Instead!

July 29, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Medipharm Labs Corp (TSXV:LABS) are up more than 213% so far in 2019. Find out what makes this…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Now the World’s Strongest Currency and These 3 Mining Stocks Are on Fire!

July 29, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With gold now being viewed by many experts as the world’s leading alternative currency, these three metals and mining stocks…

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Investing

This Leading Private Equity Firm Is Making Big Moves in the Canadian Market

July 28, 2019 | Jason Phillips

ONEX Corporation (TSX:ONEX) has already completed two major acquisitions of publicly traded Canadian companies over the past eight months. Find…

Investing

3 Things Every Canadian Can Do to Save for a More Carefree Retirement

July 28, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Learn about three things that every Canadian investor can do to help themselves secure a more comfortable and carefree retirement.

Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks at the Top of My List to Sell in August

July 28, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Investors may want to think about trimming their positions in stocks such as Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), which is down…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Companies Doing Cannabis Differently

July 28, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three companies have taken intelligent but less conventional approaches to securing their own share of the rapidly growing cannabis market,…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks That Will Electrify Your TFSA This Summer

July 27, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three top TSX tech stocks that can help electrify your investment returns this summer, including Maxar Technologies Inc (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) a…

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Tech Stocks

5 Things Investors Need to Consider When Evaluating an IPO

July 27, 2019 | Jason Phillips

IPO’s can be spectacularly lucrative opportunities allowing investors to “get in on the ground floor” on an exciting new business…

Tech Stocks

3 Threats Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Will Need to Watch to Maintain Its Online Dominance

July 27, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has gained more than 12-fold since its IPO in 2015. But it will need to guard…

Investing

What the Latest Surge of M&A Activity in Canada’s Airline Industry Means for Investors

July 27, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Recent months have seen a heatwave of M&A activity in Canada's airline industry, including the takeover of WestJet Airlines Ltd.…

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Tech Stocks

Why I’m Buying BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock

July 26, 2019 | Jason Phillips

After a first-quarter earnings report that sent its stock into a tailspin, here's why the risk/reward trade-off is now tilted…

Cannabis Stocks

The Long-Awaited Announcement That Should Mark a Major Turning Point for This Beer Company

July 26, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Find out why Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) announced a 39% increase to its dividend this week and why it…

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Investing

What’s the Best Strategy for Investors Now That the TSX Index Is at All-Time Record Highs?

July 26, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With the TSX Index making fresh all-time highs, what’s the best approach for investors to take with their stock market…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Investors Need to Start Thinking About Selling Their Rail Stocks

July 26, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Rail stocks like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have enjoyed tremendous success over the past decade. But here are three…

Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Stocks Continue to Sell Off: Do Investors Need to Be Worried?

July 24, 2019 | Jason Phillips

With cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) recording some of their worst losses in recent memory, is it a…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Buy in July

July 24, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Three stocks offer promise as we head into the second half of 2019, including Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP), which…

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Bank Stocks

This Stock Is up Over 55% Thanks to New Changes on How Canada Regulates Mortgages

July 24, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Find out why shares in Toronto-based alternative lender Home Capital Group Inc (TSX:HCG) are up over 55% in 2019 thanks…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why This $15 Billion Energy Stock Is up More Than 35% in 2019

July 22, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Learn how Alberta's mandatory energy curtailments helped Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) during the first quarter, and what it means for…

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Cannabis Stocks

Here’s Why Cannabis Derivative Products Could Turn Out to Be the Next Big Thing

July 14, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Learn how the regulation of derivative products could be a huge boon for the cannabis industry and how it stands…

Investing

This Company Is Responsible for Over 90% of Canada’s Overnight Air Cargo Shipments

July 13, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Up nearly 30% so far in 2019, why Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) is proving to be one of the more interesting…

Dividend Stocks

Forget Suncor Energy (TSX:SU): This Company Is an Even Better Way to Play Rising Oil Prices

July 13, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may still own Canada’s throne as "King of the Oil Sands” but here’s why I think this…

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Tech Stocks

Down More Than 20% Since June: Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Trading at Bargain Prices?

July 12, 2019 | Jason Phillips

Following a lacklustre first-quarter earnings report that sent shares to oversold levels, is now the time to get back in…

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