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Tech Stocks

Double Your Money in 2020 With This Bitcoin-Mining Stock

| Kris Knutson

If you don't want to buy cryptocurrencies for yourself, consider purchasing shares of one of the miners in the space.…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Warning: Earn $324 a Year in Passive Income Today

| Kris Knutson

Central banks are printing money at an incredible pace to keep interest rates artificially low. Right now, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is This Utility Stock Too Expensive?

| Kris Knutson

Interest rates look to be lower for longer. Income investors are once again flocking in droves to stocks like Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Trashed Stocks for Tax-Free, 100% Returns

| Kris Knutson

If you look at the American markets, it seems like you missed the boat on stocks. But here are two…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Bitcoin to Hedge Against Inflation?

| Kris Knutson

Central banks are printing money and issuing debt at an incredible rate. Thanks to the wonders of technology, cryptocurrencies are…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Recession 2020: 2 Gold Stocks to Grow Your Wealth

| Kris Knutson

Massive amounts of money printing and a move away from globalization might create an inflation issue in the coming years.…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Rush! 2 Energy Stocks for the Coming Recovery

| Kris Knutson

Oil is a volatile space, so it might be better for more risk-averse investors to take advantage of the oil…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investor: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Wealth!

| Kris Knutson

Growth stocks seem like a great deal today, but you would be better off putting your money into Canada's cheap…

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Energy Stocks

Value Investors: 2 Oil Stocks That Are Set to Soar

| Kris Knutson

Oil stocks have been terrible investments for years. The good news is that even a small investment in a stock…

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Bank Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 Canadian Bank Stocks With 6% Yields

| Kris Knutson

It is an amazing time to be a Canadian bank investor. In spite of the short-term pain, investors in stocks…

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Investing

If You’re Worried About Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Valuation, Buy This

| Kris Knutson

Choosing individual stocks can be intimidating, especially when they are expensive, like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). If you want to mitigate…

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Bank Stocks

Is the Window to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Closing?

| Kris Knutson

Canadian banks have been low for months, but they are beginning to move higher. Is there still time to add…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks I’d Consider Adding Today

| Kris Knutson

Gold stocks have had an incredible run over the past year. At these levels, should you buy shares of great…

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Investing

Is the Former High-Flying Stock Set to Soar?

| Kris Knutson

A lot of stocks got crushed in the recent market rout. Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY), a Canadian toymaker, was hammered…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Stocks for Long-Term Wealth

| Kris Knutson

Owning solid stocks with great dividends and sustainable, growing businesses will be key in the recovery years ahead. Brookfield Renewable…

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Investing

Buy This Cheap Dividend Stock for the 5% Yield Today

| Kris Knutson

Don't be fooled by rising markets that are going up on the backs of expensive technology stocks. If you are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Hate Choosing Stocks? 3 ETFs for Beginner Investors

| Kris Knutson

If you are just starting out, building a core portfolio with an index fund like Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF…

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Dividend Stocks

FOMO Investing: Is it Too Late to Buy These 2 Stocks?

| Kris Knutson

Stocks are going crazy, moving upwards at an alarming rate. With the fear of missing out hitting investors in droves,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Volatility ETFs for a High-Volatility World

| Kris Knutson

The volatility over the past few months shook many investors to the core. If you want to smooth out the…

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Dividend Stocks

You Can’t Own Everything: Should You Buy This Income Stock?

| Kris Knutson

With the stock market shooting up over the past couple of months, it is imperative to take an income-generating stance.…

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Dividend Stocks

Act Fast: This Great Contrarian Value Opportunity Won’t Last Long

| Kris Knutson

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is sitting at a very attractive level at the moment. This stock trades well below…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is a Core Long-Term Hold

| Kris Knutson

Finding great stocks at a reasonable price is getting harder every day as the market shoots up. Brookfield Asset Management…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the Gold Rush Over for Precious Metals Stocks?

| Kris Knutson

Precious metals stocks like Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) were huge winners this year. However, with the market taking off these…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Bank Stocks for Dividends?

| Kris Knutson

Investing in Canadian banks was a great strategy for decades. A small bank has cut its dividend, so will a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Isn’t Buying Many Stocks: Should You?

| Kris Knutson

The stock market is a confusing place. Even during the crash, Warren Buffett did not buy stocks. With companies like…

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Cannabis Stocks

A Medical Cannabis Stock for Millennial Investors

| Kris Knutson

The cannabis sector is still very young with enormous risks. There are great ideas in the space, especially when it…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investing: Get a More Than 5% Yield From 2 Strong REITs

| Kris Knutson

REITs have largely been decimated over the past few months. There are a few gems, however, that have tenants that…

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Energy Stocks

This Stock Has the Best 6% Yield in the Oil Sector

| Kris Knutson

The oil sector is littered with fallen dividends, but one all-star remains. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is your best…

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Bank Stocks

Recession Risk: Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still a Great Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Canadian banks are fantastic long-term investments. Even with the great run in the stock price and the grim economic future…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is This Stock a Contrarian Dream?

| Kris Knutson

The terrible and unusual situation of the global pandemic lockdown killed many companies. First among those have been retail and…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock I Wish I’d Bought a Year Ago

| Kris Knutson

I clearly remember looking at Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) a year ago, thinking it was a great buy. The stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This Stock After the Dividend Cut?

| Kris Knutson

High-dividend stocks are always risky. The income can be tempting when looking at double-digit yields from stocks like Alaris Royalty…

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Tech Stocks

Market Recovery: 1 Tech Growth Stock for the Modern Age

| Kris Knutson

Tech stocks certainly aren't cheap, but there is a reason for that. The world is rapidly switching to e-commerce, so…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Cheap Pipelines Yielding 7.5%

| Kris Knutson

Although pipelines like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have increased in value, they are still great buys today. Locking in a growing…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Recession-Proof Stocks to Own During Economic Weakness

| Kris Knutson

There is likely to be a period of economic weakness for a prolonged period of time. Owning stocks with stable…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs for Millennials to Buy and Retirees to Avoid

| Kris Knutson

REITs have been crushed. For investors with a long time horizon, buying shares of REITs like Brookfield Property Partners LP…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Powerful Renewable Energy Stocks for a Rocky 2020

| Kris Knutson

Renewable energy companies such as Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) have held up quite well over this very volatile period.…

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Energy Stocks

Is Oil Set to Spike? Buy This Stock and You Could Double Your Money in 2020

| Kris Knutson

Oil stocks have been soul-crushing investments over the past several years. That does not change the fact that stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Income REITs That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Kris Knutson

Real estate is at risk due to the impact of the global pandemic on economies. Luckily for investors, much of…

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Coronavirus

Is it Time to Bet Big on Cannabis Stocks?

| Kris Knutson

Cannabis stocks have had a rough ride over the past year. If there is a bright future ahead as the…

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