Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada’s Profits Jump as Efficiency Efforts Pay Off

December 6, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) boosted its dividend by 3%, as profit jumped 15% in Q4. Profits are up 60%…

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Is Back in the Green: Time to Buy?

November 28, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is rising again after allegations made by Citron Research weighed down its shares in October.

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. Shares Are Down 20% Year to Date: Time to Buy?

November 20, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dropped 5% after its Q3 2017 results release and keeps falling. Is it time to buy this…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is on the Path to Recovery

November 15, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) soared 17% on November 7 after the release of strong Q3 results and keeps rising.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Hold On to Saputo Inc.’s Stock Following a Weak Q2?

November 7, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Saputo Inc.'s (TSX:SAP) revenue rose in Q2 2018, but its profit dropped as sales are shrinking in Canada. The cheese…

Dividend Stocks

Cameco Corp. Reports a 4th Consecutive Quarterly Loss

October 30, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) shares fell deeper into red after reporting a disappointing Q3.

Investing

Give Yourself a Gift by Buying Shares of This Growth Stock

October 28, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) makes wonderful toys to give to children for Christmas, and buying shares of this company would…

If You Want Growth Without Too Much Risk, Buy This Stock

October 27, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) is a good stock to own if you're looking for steady, low-volatility growth.

Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.’s Growth Is Driven by E-Commerce

October 25, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) continues its e-commerce and geographic expansion, while adding knitwear to its product offering.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s Share Price Is Soaring: Time to Buy?

October 23, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) share price soared by 5% last Friday, following news that the company will hire new workers in…

Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. Share Price Is Soaring After its Q3 2017 Results Release

October 23, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) share price soared by 5% last Thursday, following a strong Q3 2017 and a 4% dividend hike.

Investing

Aphria Inc. Posts 47% EBITDA Growth in Q1 2018, Helped by Lower Costs

October 17, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Q1 2018 results reflect its commitment to be one of the lowest-cost producers in the marijuana industry.

Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks in the Food Sector You Should Own

October 13, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) are two food stocks that show strong growth and…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Diversifies its Product Offering to Boost Future Revenue

October 5, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

With the legalization of marijuana coming soon, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is looking to diversify its product offerings to increase…

Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 3 Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

September 28, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, you may want to start your portfolio with solid stocks such as National Bank…

Dividend Stocks

Retired? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy

September 28, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and two other stocks are good stocks to buy for retirees, since they pay high, sustainable…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Altagas Ltd. vs. Enbridge Inc.

September 28, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Both Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) saw their prices fall following low oil and gas prices, but one…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Cheap Commodity Stocks to Buy Now

September 27, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are metals and mining stocks that are good buys since they are…

Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Put in Your RRSP

September 27, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are two great blue-chip stocks for your RRSP.

After a Strong Q2, Dollarama Inc. Prepares to Face Minimum Wage Hikes

September 20, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) posted an impressive Q2, but the upcoming minimum wage hikes threaten its profitability.

Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Buy the Dip?

September 13, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is an undervalued energy stock that presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors.

Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: the Best of the Big 6 Banks

September 8, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada's Big Six banks all beat analysts' estimates in Q3, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) showed the strongest beat.

Dividend Stocks

What Is the Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Bank Stocks?

August 31, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Big Canadian banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) should profit from…

Dividend Stocks

Why Rising Interest Rates Are Good News for Insurance Stocks

August 29, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Life insurers Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) should profit from rising interest rates.

Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Should You Avoid in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

August 24, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

During a period of rising interest rates, you should underweight stocks such as Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) that are going to…

Bank Stocks

Which Stocks Should You Buy in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

August 22, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

During a period of rising interest rates, you should overweight stocks, such as Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), that are…

Dividend Stocks

After a Weak Q2, Hydro One Ltd.’s Share Price Will Be Hurt by Rising Interest Rates

August 22, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Mild weather negatively impacted Hydro One Ltd.'s (TSX:H) Q2 results, and rising interest rates will put downward pressure on its…

Investing

Will Bombardier, Inc.’s Share Price Finally Take Off?

August 22, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

After being on the verge of bankruptcy two years ago, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) delivered a better-than-expected Q2.

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE Inc. vs. Telus Corporation

August 16, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) both saw their revenue rise in Q2, but their profit fell. Which of…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Will Benefit From Rising Interest Rates

August 15, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) posted a good Q2 and should do well in the next quarters thanks to…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Better Buy: Barrick Gold Corp. vs. Goldcorp Inc.

August 9, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) both reported higher profits and lower production costs in Q2 2017. Is…

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Posts a Profit in Q2: Is it Time to Buy This Energy Giant?

August 4, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The share price of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is on the rise since it released its Q2 2017 results.

Investing

Loblaw Companies Ltd. Posts Good Q2 Results, but There Is a Fly in the Ointment

August 2, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) had a good second quarter overall, but it will be facing strong financial headwinds during the…

Aphria Inc. Is Cutting Down on Production Costs and Expanding its Capacity

August 1, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you're looking to add some cannabis exposure to your portfolio, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) is the pot stock to buy.

Investing

Investing for Retirement? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy

July 21, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Looking to grow your RRSP? Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) will help…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Put Your Money in Royal Bank of Canada or in Toronto-Dominion Bank?

July 15, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

A comparison between Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canada's two biggest banks. Who will win the…

Dividend Stocks

Energize Your Portfolio With Enbridge Inc.

July 13, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has big projects in its pipeline that could boost its share price, which seems to be running…

Investing

Is Quebecor Inc.’s Share Price Going to Drop Soon?

July 12, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Quebecor Inc.'s (TSX:QBR.B) share price has been rising steadily for many years, and it should keep rising in the next…

Dollarama Inc. Is Turning Dollars Into Gold

July 11, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is selling more items over $1.25 and has begun accepting credit cards. It looks like big profits…

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Share Price Jumped 2% Friday and Should Continue to Soar

July 10, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Sierra Wireless, Inc.'s (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) share price rose sharply Friday. Given Sierra's many projects, it should continue to rise steadily in…

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