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Jason Phillips

Jason Phillips

Jason is a tried and true stock enthusiast who's been following the markets devotedly for the past five years. Jason enjoys learning about the unique role that businesses serve within our economy and how those businesses are able to use their strengths to tap into new and exciting opportunities that will enable them to grow bigger and stronger well into the future.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Dividend Aristocrats Are Outperforming the TSX Index Year to Date

| Jason Phillips

Markets have seen a flight to quality so far in 2019. That's helped to lift the returns of several high-quality…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Plummeted in Tuesday’s Trading Session on Disappointing Earnings Reports

| Jason Phillips

These two TSX stocks plunged on quarterly earnings that left investors wanting more. But find out why it could be…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: Why Maxing Out Your RRSP This Year Might Not Actually Be the Smartest Move

| Jason Phillips

Find why as great of an investment as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) may be, why young investors may be better…

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Investing

5 Reasons Why CBD Could Just Be the Next Big Thing

| Jason Phillips

Now that the U.S. has legalized hemp, the legalization of CBD may be just around the corner. Find out what…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 8% That Will Reward You for Your Patience

| Jason Phillips

Patience is a virtue. Investors should expect to be rewarded for their patience with these three companies, including Slate Office…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Canadian Mid-Cap Banks Is the Timelier Investment Right Now?

| Jason Phillips

Canada's smaller regional banks often get overlooked by investors. Find out why Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) might just be…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your 2019 RRSP Contribution Into $1 Million

| Jason Phillips

You can become an RRSP millionaire. By starting early, you can turn a single year's RRSP contribution into $1 million…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Stock a “Screaming Buy” at $35 a Share? Maybe Not

| Jason Phillips

An update on Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) latest announcement and how it could affect the company's long-term strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

These Aren’t Dips — These Are Longer-Term Corrections : 3 Stocks I’m Looking to Buy for My TFSA

| Jason Phillips

The latest spell of market volatility has put a ton of great high quality companies on sale for some lucky…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Be Pushing “All-In” on Enbridge (TSE:ENB) Stock?

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Enbridge Inc (TSE:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are up more than 16% in January. But is that helping – or hurting –…

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Dividend Stocks

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) vs. Molson Coors (TSX:TPX.B): Which Company Is the Better Investment?

| Jason Phillips

Last year Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) and Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) announced they would be forming a joint venture together.…

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX May Be Off to Its Best Start Since 1980, but These 3 Stocks Continue to Beat the Market

| Jason Phillips

The TSX is off to its best start in nearly 40 years but these 3 stocks continue to generate alpha,…

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Dividend Stocks

Two Deeply Oversold Stocks I Can’t Wait to Buy for My TFSA

| Jason Phillips

The latest bout short-term market volatility has put a whole slew of deeply discounted stocks on sale that I can't…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Play Defense? Find Out Which Supermarket Stock Is Best Suited for Your Portfolio

| Jason Phillips

Investor's looking to defensively re-position their portfolios will want to consider these three Canadian supermarket giants, including George Weston Limited…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why This Blue-Chip Dividend Stock Is a Buy Near its 52-Week Low

| Jason Phillips

Trading near its 52-week lows, here's why George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) makes for a great investment these days.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Whose Dividends Will Never Die

| Jason Phillips

Learn more about these sure-fire dividend stocks, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), which raised its dividend by 7.4% last…

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Investing

Why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Is My Preferred Play in Cannabis Stocks Right Now

| Jason Phillips

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is the best thing going in cannabis stocks these days.

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks That Are Better Than Bitcoin

| Jason Phillips

With the price of bitcoin plummeting, these three tech stocks, including Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and a leading mobile security company,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks You Absolutely Know Will Be Bigger in 10 Years

| Jason Phillips

With markets off to a shaky start in the fourth quarter, you can be confident that these three companies including…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Dividend Stock A Buy After Hitting a Fresh 52-Week High Last Week?

| Jason Phillips

Find out what's led to the recent outperformance of Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) including the stock hitting a new all-time…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Get the Benefit of a “Short-Squeeze”

| Jason Phillips

These 3 stocks, including Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc (TSX:ZZZ) and another deeply oversold technology company, all have large outstanding…

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Dividend Stocks

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Railroads at This Juncture

| Jason Phillips

Defensive companies have been gaining favour in the market, but does that make rail stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)…

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Dividend Stocks

Two Dividend Stocks on the TSX Index that I’m Chomping at the Bit to Buy

| Jason Phillips

Find out what's so great about these two dividend stocks, including Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) and another large-cap energy company.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Regional Bank a Buy Trading at 52-Week Lows?

| Jason Phillips

Are shares in Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) a buy, down a little over 19% so far in 2018?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks on the TSX Index That Are Yielding More Than 9%: 1 I’d Buy and 1 I’d Avoid

| Jason Phillips

Is the 10% dividend of Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B) a buy at these levels? There's another company yielding 9% I like…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Extremely Oversold Dividend Stocks on the TSX Index Yielding up to 14%

| Jason Phillips

Check out these three oversold dividend stocks, including Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), which yields more than 14%.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Things Are Beginning to Look Up for This Badly Beaten Down Gold Miner

| Jason Phillips

Find out what's been happening at Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) trading at under $1 and a market cap of under $650M.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Molson Coors (TSX:TPX.B) Stock Jumped 10% on its Q3 Earnings Report

| Jason Phillips

Find out why Molson Coors Canada Inc. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) stock soared 10% on its latest earnings report.

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Dividend Stocks

This Technology Stock, Down 71% in 2018, Is a Strong Speculative Buy

| Jason Phillips

Find out why some analysts are holding out hope that Maxar Technologies Ltd (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) can turn things around.

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Dividend Stocks

The Problem With Bitcoin, and 3 Dividend Stocks That Make a Lot More Sense

| Jason Phillips

Bitcoin plunged more than 12% on Wednesday. Find why investors are better off with dividend stocks like Brookfield Renewable Partners…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Index Stocks Near Their 52-Week Highs I Would Definitely Be Looking to Sell Right Now

| Jason Phillips

Investors following the age-old axiom of “buying low and selling high" may want to consider getting rid of these two…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dividends Are Not as Important as What Other People Will Tell You

| Jason Phillips

Find out why someone focusing on Dollarama Inc.'s (TSX:DOL) dividend would be completely missing the point.

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Dividend Stocks

3 More Dirt-Cheap TSX Index Stocks Under $5!

| Jason Phillips

Investors looking to get more bang for their buck may want to consider these three stocks trading for under $5,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Dirt Cheap TSX Index Stocks Trading at Less Than a Toonie per Share!

| Jason Phillips

For those investors willing to bear the risk of heightened volatility, an investment in VIVO Cannabis Inc (TSXV:VIVO) and another…

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Investing

Which Airline Is the Better Buy Following Q3 Earnings?

| Jason Phillips

With both companies reporting third-quarter results last week, which airline is the better buy: WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) or Air…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: This Great Investment Is Hiding in Plain Sight!

| Jason Phillips

Dividends can certainly be great, but they aren't everything. Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) stock yields only 0.43%, but the company is…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Large-Cap Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Jason Phillips

Investors ought to use October's volatility to their advantage by picking up these Canadian blue-chippers, including Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Should Be Doing When the TSX Index Turns Red

| Jason Phillips

Markets are on pace for their third consecutive month of losses. Find out what you should be doing about stocks…

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Investing

Here’s Why HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO) Is My New Top Pick in the Cannabis Sector

| Jason Phillips

At a market capitalization of just over $1 billion, here's why HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO) is my top cannabis pick on…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Cash Cows You Should Be Buying Right Now

| Jason Phillips

These three companies have a track record of returning cash to shareholders, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and…

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