Mat Litalien, MBA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Here Is My Top Stock to Buy for Beginners

May 4, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and its wide moat is the perfect stock for beginners.

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Are MedReleaf Corp. Owners Looking to Cash Out?

May 3, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF), the fourth largest pot stock by market capitalization, is actively looking for buyers.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Raise Does Little to Ease Growing Concerns

May 2, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Poor box office results overshadows Cineplex Inc.'s (TSX:CGX) dividend raise.

Is Bombardier Inc. Stock Poised for Another Leg Up?

April 25, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is riding a wave of upwards momentum and its recent run is loking sustainable.

Dividend Stocks

Asia Propels These 2 Life Insurance Stocks

April 21, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

An expanding Asian market is fueling growth at Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF).

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Will Tim Horton’s Franchisees Take Down Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

April 20, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Tim Hortons's disgruntled franchisees have been locked in a very public dispute with parent Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

Energy Stocks

Heavy Oil Stocks Poised to Outperform

April 20, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

As the WCS and WTI spread narrows, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(TSX:CVE), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(TSX:BTE), and Athabasca Oil Sands Corp.…

Dividend Stocks

Can Shaw Communications Inc. Compete With the Big 3?

April 19, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is ready to disrupt Canada's wireless industry and is expected to aggressively compete with the Big…

Dividend Stocks

2 Utility Stocks to Mitigate Market Volatility

April 16, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Mitigate market volatility with Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Fortis Inc.(TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)

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2 Lithium Stocks to Charge Your Portfolio

April 15, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The lithium oversupply concerns are overblown. Take advantage of the downturn with Orocobre Ltd. (TSX:ORL) and Nemaska Lithium Inc. (TSX:NMX).

Dividend Stocks

This Bank Is Canada’s Best

April 13, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the best bank to buy today. Its a triple threat that offers growth,…

Why Aphria Inc. Stock Is Not the Pot Stock to Buy

April 13, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) has significantly underperformed the Canadian Marijuana Index and its two largest peers.

Buy These 2 Global Tech Stocks

April 12, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) and Mitel Networks Corp. (TSX:MNW)(NASDAQ:MITL) are global technology leaders.

Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market With These Top Growth Stocks

April 10, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) have exciting growth prospects. Expect them both to beat the market.

Dividend Stocks

Why This Boring Stock Is Exactly What You Need in Today’s Market

April 9, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) is defensive stock with a low beta that can help insulate your portfolio against market volatility.

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Are Pot Stocks Drying Up?

April 8, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) have all struggled as of late, but there…

Top 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Steady Income

April 8, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Enbridge Income Fund Inc. (TSX:ENF), and First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN) offer high yields and reliable income.

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Are Stock Splits Good for Investors?

April 7, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) announced a three-for-one stock split. Should investors get excited over this market-neutral event?

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats With High Dividend-Growth Rates

April 6, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Enghouse Systems Ltd. (TSX:ENGH), Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL), and Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) have high, sustainable dividend-growth rates.

Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: Good, but Not Great

April 5, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TXS:CJR.B) reported Q2 results which beat analysts' estimates. However, the safety of its dividend beyond 2018 is…

Canada’s Newest Dividend Aristocrats

April 4, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) announced their fifth raise in as many years.

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats With Dangerously High Payout Ratios

April 3, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and two other stocks all have dangerously high dividend payout ratios.

Dividend Stocks

Buy Energy Companies for Their Risk/Reward Attributes

March 31, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The energy sector is stabilizing, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have attractive risk/reward profiles.

Energy Stocks

This Energy Company Has Massive Insider Buying

March 30, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (TSX:GTE)(NYSE:GTE) is undervalued and there has been significant insider buying in March. Is this a sign…

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Gold as a Cryptocurrency?

March 28, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

TradeWind Markets Inc., backed by Sprott Inc. (TSX:SII) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), is revolutionizing gold trading.

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Exit Aecon Group Inc.?

March 27, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Aecon Group Inc's (TSX:ARE) agreement with CCCI has hit a national security road block. Is it time to sell out…

Dividend Stocks

Gold Is Quietly Regaining its Lustre

March 27, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

As gold rises, buy Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) and Royal Gold Inc. (NASDAQ:RGLD) to hedge against a trade war.

Tech Stocks

TMX Group Ltd. Just Legitimatized Cryptocurrencies in Canada

March 26, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

TMX Group Inc. (TSX:X) is expected to launch a cryptocurrency exchange by mid-2018.

Dividend Stocks

2 Best-in-Class Energy Companies to Buy Today

March 25, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are best-in-class energy investments.

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Renewable Energy Stocks Are the Future

March 23, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Renewable energy companies Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE), and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) stand to…

Dividend Stocks

Auto-Parts Manufacturers Poised for Gains After Big NAFTA Breakthrough

March 21, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The U.S. dropped its auto-content threat, and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), and Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) will…

Dividend Stocks

Expect This Railroad to Beat the Market

March 21, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian National Railway's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) downtrend has presented investors with an opportunity to pick up this market-beating stock at a rare…

Bearish Investors Are Betting Against Marijuana Companies

March 21, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) is the most expensive stock to short, and marijuana companies make up six of the top…

Dividend Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Will Continue to Outperform the TSX

March 20, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) have consistently outperformed the TSX. Will this outperformance continue?

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Is Net Insider Selling a Concern for Aurora Cannabis Inc.?

March 20, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) has experience net selling of just above two million shares over the past week.

Energy Stocks

Why Did Pipelines Drop?

March 16, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dropped on the news that the FERC voted to remove a key tax incentive.

Bank Stocks

Is Your Bitcoin Safe?

March 15, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Your Bitcoin is not as safe as you think, but Versbank (TSX:VB) is building the optimal solution in the form…

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Trump Strikes Again: How Will the Newsprint Tariff Impact Your Investments?

March 15, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The Trump administration has imposed two rounds of tariffs on newsprint exports. How will Resolute Forest Products (TSX:RFP)(NYSE:RFP) be impacted?

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.: Is the Dividend Safe?

March 14, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The sustainability of Cineplex Inc’s. (TSX:CGX) dividend has come under scrutiny and its dividend growth streak may be in jeopardy.

Tech Stocks

Don’t Confuse Bitcoin With Blockchain Technology

March 14, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Bitcoin and blockchain technology are not the same. Investors looking to invest in the technology can purchase Blockchain Technologies ETF…

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