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Top Mid-Cap Energy Stocks Positioned for a Turnaround

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) pay yields up to 8%. Is it time to…

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Income Investors: Which Bank Should You Buy for a Yield up to 5.2%?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and one other bank leader are cheap. Which one should you buy…

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Earn Tax-Deferred Income Without Contributing to an RRSP

REITs yielding 9-14%, such as Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), usually pay out tax-deferred distributions. How should investors…

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Cash In on the Weak Loonie With Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

At $48.50, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is attractively priced. It yields 6% thanks to the weak loonie.

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3 Safe Havens in This Falling Market

Don't sweat about this falling market. Buy quality dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) at a discount.

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Dividend Investors: Ensure Your Passive Income Flows Forever

Build a diversified portfolio of quality dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), that earn stable earnings to ensure that…

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Canadian Western Bank Is Not a Value Trap

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has fallen 32% from last year and has a compelling 4.1% yield. It's a great value…

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Contribute to an RRSP to Reduce Your Taxes

Hurry up if you want to reduce your income taxes! The 2015 RRSP contribution deadline is February 29. Invest in…

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Prepare to Buy Your Favourite Dividend Stocks

Set yield and price targets for the quality dividend stocks you want to buy, such as Royal Bank of Canada…

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Are You Winning in the Stock Market?

With a clear investment goal, you'll know if you're investing successfully. If you're investing for income, focus on buying stocks…

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Limit Losses by Monitoring Your Stock Allocations

Last year taught investors an important lesson: manage your stock allocations for companies such as Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Suncor…

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You Can Retire Comfortably

Invest in assets that generate passive income, including dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and RioCan Real…

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Should You Buy These Dividend Stocks for Monthly Income?

Both Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) hiked their dividends in 2015. Should you buy them for…

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Beat the Market With These Banks

Beating the market is no longer just a dream. Simply invest for higher income and long-term returns in banks such…

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3 Cheap REITs With 9%+ Yields

If you’re looking for tax-free monthly income, consider discounted REITs such as Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and…

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Telus Corporation Is Priced at Levels it Hasn’t Seen Since 2013

Telus Corporation’s (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) price decline has brought it down to a multiple last seen in the summer of 2013. This…

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Dividend Stocks

REITs That Hiked Their Monthly Dividends in 2015

Real estate is a stable asset class. Get consistent monthly income from REITs such as Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) and Canadian…

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Own Canada’s Most Valuable Brands

You can own Canada's most valuable brands for yields of at least 4%. Some are priced at discounts, including Royal…

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Get $1,000 Every Month From RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

Forget about GICs. Get $1,000 in monthly income from RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) instead. The REIT yields almost…

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Northview Apartment REIT Is Cheaper Than it Was in 2009

At $17, Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) looks cheap. Is its 9.5% yield safe?

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Beat the Market With These Utilities

Beating the market is no longer a dream. Simply invest in quality utilities such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and two…

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Quality REITs With 4% Yields

Quality REITs such as Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and one other are managed well and have stable rents. So,…

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REITs With 7-9% Yields and Growth Potential

REITs such as American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (TSX:HOT.UN) and one other offer price appreciation potential because they’re priced…

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Why You Shouldn’t Overpay for Any Stock

Company earnings can grow at a slower pace or even fall. That's why investors should avoid overpaying for good businesses…

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A Weak Loonie Benefits These Dividend Stocks

With a meaningful percentage of U.S. operations, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another dividend stock benefit from a weak…

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Energy Stocks That Generously Hiked Their Dividends This Year

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other energy infrastructure stocks have generously hiked their dividends this year. Their dividend growth is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Miners Under $5

Turnaround opportunities such as Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and another gold miner could give substantial returns if they survive. Should…

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3 Inexpensive Dividend Stocks

By paying inexpensive prices for financially strong businesses such as Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and two others, investors can…

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Fortis Inc. Offers a Solid 4% Yield

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) pays consistent income. It yields 4% today and aims to increase the yield 6% per year. Should…

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What Should Dividend Investors Do When Prices Fall?

When dividend stock prices fall, their yields become higher. This has happened with Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), which now yields 5%.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corporation a Buy?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is trading near its 52-week low. Should you buy it today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Gold Miner Is a Better Buy for 2016?

For a safer turnaround investment, should you buy Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) or Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cheap Miners Under $5

These miners, including Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), could give capital gains of 5-10 times, but only if commodity prices turn…

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3 Reasons to Buy These Top REITs

Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) and one other REIT have been exceptional owners, developers, and managers of real estate assets. They also…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks on Sale for Christmas

Buy low for high yields. Add quality dividend-growth stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)…

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3 Office REITs With 10% Yields

Are you hungry for income? Consider getting monthly income from these three REITs that include Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN).

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Lower Your Income Tax Rate by Investing

Want to pay lower taxes than someone who earns the same income? Invest in winning stocks such as Fortis Inc.…

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The Top 3 Best-Valued Big Canadian Banks

Canadian banks are known to be great long-term investments. Three of them look particularly attractive for double-digit gains, including Bank…

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Young Investors Shouldn’t Worry About Falling Markets

Do you have 10 or more years to invest? Stop worrying about a falling market and stay invested in quality…

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Is Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s 7.6% Yield Safe?

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) has fallen 43% and now yields 7.6%. Should you trust that yield since it just hiked…

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