Mat Litalien, MBA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Why Encana (TSX:ECA) Stock Fell by 2% in August

September 17, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Encana Corp (USA)(TSX:ECA) is mired in a multi-month slump as its stock fell by another 2% in August as it…

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Why SNC Lavalin’s (TSX:SNC) Stock Fell by 21% in August

September 17, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

SNC Lavalin Group Inc's (TSX:SNC) stock took another hit in August, as a new report and a credit downgrade thrust…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy These 3 Companies Before Purchasing More Cannabis Stock

September 13, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Cannabis stocks carry considerable risk. As such, consider stocks such as Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) for your TFSA instead.

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) or Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)?

September 12, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

It has been a strong year for Canada's railroads, but one stands out above the other at today's prices.

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Cannabis Stocks

Legalization Part Deux: What to Expect From Marijuana Stocks Like Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

September 11, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

After a dismal summer, marijuana stocks such as Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) are starting to rebound, and a pattern similar…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock Price Fell 8% in August

September 11, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The Bank of Montreal's (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock suffered its worst month and worst single day drop of the year thanks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Stocks to Boost Your Passive Income

September 10, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offer investors a higher-than-average safe and reliable yield to boost your passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

What Does an Impending Rate Cut Mean for Your Portfolio?

September 7, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Emera Inc (TSX:EMA), BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are poised to benefit from a…

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Tech Stocks

Which Stock Has More Upside: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) (USA) or Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)?

September 6, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) has been quietly emerging as a top stock. Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) ready to make way for…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Vermilion Energy’s (TSX:VET) 15% Dividend Safe?

September 5, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Vermilion Energy Inc's (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) stock price has tumbled by 50% this past year. The dividend yield is at a record…

Cannabis Stocks

Are Cannabis Stocks Such As Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Due for a Bounce?

September 4, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Marijuana stocks have been in a downward spiral since March. However, on the even of another significant macro event, pot…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock?

September 3, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) reported mixed quarterly results. Value investors rejoice, as its stock is once again on sale.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Right Now

August 30, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Stingray Group Inc (TSX:RAY.A) offer investors value, income, and growth and are considered a triple-threat.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Earn $250 a Month in Tax-Free Dividends

August 29, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Investors can turn their $63,500 in max cumulative TFSA contribution room into a reliable, tax-free income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Can Double by 2020

August 28, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The oil and gas industry is chock-full of undervalued companies like Whitecap Resources Inc (TSX:WCP).

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3 High-Growth Stocks That Can Boost Your TFSA to New Heights

August 27, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

These three growth stocks, including Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd (TSX:DRT), are expected to grow earnings and revenue by double digits…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA or RRSP: How to Choose Between Them

August 26, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The Tax-Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan are tax-efficient means of growing your net worth.

Dividend Stocks

Why Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) Is a Top Stock for Retirees

August 23, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) announced another transformative acquisition that will drive further dividend growth.

Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and CIBC (TSX:CM) Prove Canada’s Big Banks Stocks Are Resilient

August 23, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Despite the threat of a recession, third quarter results from these two Big Five banks will help alleviate fears of…

Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Cheap Stocks Before the Market Comes to its Senses

August 22, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as NFI Group Inc (TSX:NFI) are currently mispriced. Now is the time to accumulate shares in these cheap…

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Dividend Stocks

The Longest Dividend Growth Streaks in Canada

August 21, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Dividend growth investing is a great strategy for the conservative investor.

Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields

August 20, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

The Canadian Aristocrat list is the perfect place to look for high paying monthly dividend stocks such as Inter Pipeline…

Cannabis Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Cannabis Stocks?

August 18, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Bearish sentiment is at a year-low and stocks such as Canopy Growth Crop (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are well off their highs. Should…

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Dividend Stocks

Is AltaGas (TSX:ALA) a Top Dividend Stock?

August 18, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

After a yield reset, can Altagas Ltd (TSX:ALA) once again be considered a top income stock?

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy Ahead of Earnings: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock

August 16, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Next week, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) are reporting third quarter results.

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Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock is a Top Pick for Your TFSA

August 15, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Strong first quarter results by Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a reminder why its one of the best growth…

Dividend Stocks

Suncor’s (TSX:SU) Stock Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

August 13, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Suncor Energy Inc's (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has been this cheap only once over the past couple of decades.

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock?

August 10, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Cineplex Inc's (TSX:CGX) stock is well positioned from a strong second half of 2019 after posting record second-quarter results.

Bank Stocks

This Financial Stock Is a Must-Own

August 9, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) posted record quarterly earnings. Its stock is reaching new highs, and it has quietly emerged as a…

Energy Stocks

A Top Income Stock for Your RRSP

August 8, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Pembina Pipeline Corp's (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) stock is the perfect defensive investment. It provides a safe and high yield, and it is…

Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Stocks to Protect Against a Market Crash

August 7, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Volatility is back, and it is time to protect your portfolio by investing in stocks such as Kirkland Lake Gold…

Tech Stocks

Will Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock Drop Below $400?

August 6, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

A double-digit drop below $400 per share would be a buying opportunity for those looking to pick up Shopify's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)…

Energy Stocks

Will a Strong Second Quarter by Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Spark a Rally?

August 2, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

On Friday, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) posted strong second quarter results that beat expectations.

Bank Stocks

The Top Dividend Growth Stock on the TSX Index

August 1, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Equitable Group Inc's (TSX:EQB) stock offers value, income and growth. No Canadian Dividend Aristocrat has matched its pace of dividend…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Gold Stocks for Your TFSA

August 1, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

As the price of gold rises, it is the perfect time to add stocks such as Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd…

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These 2 Retail Stocks Are Amazon-Proof

July 30, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Do you fear the Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) behemoth? Canadian retailers Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) don't.

Tech Stocks

A Top AI Stock to Buy and Hold for Decades

July 29, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

CGI Group Inc (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is one of the most reliable tech stocks on the TSX index and is a great…

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Cannabis Stocks

Short-Sellers Attack Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock and the Cannabis Industry

July 26, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and the Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) are among Canada's most shorted stocks.

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Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock, 1 of Canada’s Top IPOs, Is Taking Flight

July 25, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock is up 30% from its 52-week lows. There is still plenty of upside, as…

Dividend Stocks

Is TD Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

July 24, 2019 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's Big Five banks are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings next month. Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock remains a top pick.

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