Iain Butler, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Suncor and Cenovus Lead Energy Stocks Lower

April 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

Energy stocks facing a one-two punch on Thursday.

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Lulu’s Production Chief Gets Pantsed

April 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

Be very careful with stocks that are priced for perfection as the future seldom sticks to the script.

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Blackberry Shareholders May Benefit from Analyst Channel Check

April 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

Preliminary figures indicate some degree of success in the U.S. market for the Z10

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Sunlife and Manulife Shareholders Feel the Pressure of Declining Bond Yields

April 3, 2013 | Iain Butler

The performance of these two stocks continues to be dictated by the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield.

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Magna, A Play on U.S. Housing?

April 3, 2013 | Iain Butler

U.S. light vehicle sales are experiencing a boost from the ongoing rebound in U.S. housing.

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Banks and Resources Are Making Today’s Market Look Hideous

April 3, 2013 | Iain Butler

Hope your day is going better than it is for big cap Canadian equities!

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3 Companies That Aren’t Missing the All-Time High Party

April 3, 2013 | Iain Butler

These Canadian companies are flourishing even though parts of our market aren't.

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Rail Stocks Helped Pull the S&P/TSX Composite Higher in the First Quarter

April 3, 2013 | Iain Butler

Solid returns from several marquee names resulted in a positive first quarter for the S&P/TSX Composite.

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Another Rough Day for Gold Stocks

April 2, 2013 | Iain Butler

Another day, another lost dollar for investors in gold. According to one analyst report, the worst is yet to come.

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Consumer Lending Stats Lining Up Against the Canadian Banks

April 2, 2013 | Iain Butler

Bank stocks and consumer lending stats are going in opposite directions. Something's gotta give.

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Really? This Happens?!?!

April 2, 2013 | Iain Butler

Agrium's board is taking a totally legal, yet very sketchy approach to securing votes in its proxy battle with Jana.

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Exxon Spill Reverberates Through the Canadian Market

April 2, 2013 | Iain Butler

An oil spill in Mayflower, Arkansas could have severe implications for Canadian energy companies.

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Two Canadian Companies on a Hedge Fund Mogul’s Radar

April 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

David Einhorn picks two very different Canadian companies for a charity competition.

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It’s Been a Bad Week For…..

March 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

Intact shares take a hit due to speculated government actions.

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Government Rules on Mainline Economics

March 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

TRP's Mainline faces the music of the market thanks to a recent government ruling.

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Blackberry Turned a Profit! Now What?

March 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

Check it out - Blackberry's eagerly anticipated results are in!

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Timberrrrr!

March 27, 2013 | Iain Butler

Be wary of piling into this red hot sector.

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Net-Nets on the TSX Venture Exchange

March 27, 2013 | Iain Butler

Sometimes the search for value can take you to unexpected places. Currently, there aren't many places more beaten down than…

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Canada’s Next Great Energy Company

March 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

Investors focused on the long-term need to have this stock on their radar.

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Economists Have Nothing on These Two

March 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

Find economic data confusing? Make it easy on yourself by paying attention to what the multi-nationals are saying.

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Paid To Wait For PNG Activity to Pick Up

March 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

High Arctic continues to offer a deep value opportunity for small cap investors.

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Blackberry’s Stock Takes a Body Blow

March 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

Blackberry shareholders should strap themselves in for a wild week!

A Great Model, But You’re Paying For It

March 22, 2013 | Iain Butler

Don't forget about valuation when considering this group of mining financiers.

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Serialously – Another Acquisition for Valeant

March 21, 2013 | Iain Butler

This serial acquirer is sticking with its strategy. The company's sizeable debt burden makes this a risky proposition.

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What’s Hindering the Canadian Market?

March 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

After a decade of outperformance, the Canadian market has run out of breath. Find out why.

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The 3 Largest Short Positions on the TSX

March 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

Check in to see the top three companies that investors are betting against.

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Hop On the U.S. Housing Recovery Bandwagon With This Canadian Small Cap

March 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

This company has done a great job of implementing a U.S. single family home rental strategy. And the best part…

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Blackberry’s Shorts Keep Getting Shorter

March 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

Blackberry shareholders could be in for a windfall if the company demonstrates initial success with its new BB10 smartphone.

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Power Results Met With an Icy Reception

March 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

It’s a safe bet the Desmarais family isn’t losing sleep over weaker than expected results out of its two holding…

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Aecon is Helping to Build Canada – It Could Also Help Build Your Portfolio

March 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

This Canadian company may be in the early stages of constructing a road to riches for shareholders.

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Good Times on the Farm Means Good Times for These Three Companies

March 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

Farmers are lining their pockets as crop prices remain elevated. These three companies are riding the wave.

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Insiders Are Buying These Three Small Caps, Should You?

March 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Insider activity can be a hint that good things are happening within a company. Find out which 3 Canadian companies…

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Atlantic Power Takes a 5 Minute Major for Slashing Its Dividend

March 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Atlantic's management is in the penalty box. Until they are able to gain back the market's confidence, the stock is…

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Keep This Hybrid in Mind If You’re Seeking Income

March 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

An overlooked source of income in the Canadian market that you should stick in your tool kit.

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Two Convertible Debentures to Get You Started

March 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

Two examples of the features offered by convertible debentures.

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2013 Has Been Especially Good For These Three Companies

March 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

Shareholders of these three companies have something to cheer about thus far in 2013.

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Smoke Today, Fire Tomorrow?

March 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

One of the things that can ruin a company is financial risk. Valeant Pharmaceuticals is loaded with it and nobody…

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A Fool at PDAC – Two More Names for Review

March 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

Two more short-listers from the recently completed PDAC Convention in Toronto.

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A Fool at PDAC – Two Names That Warrant a Look

March 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

A big time mining convention is wrapping up in Toronto and investors are scurrying home with new ideas in hand.…

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Uranium Consolidation – More To Come?

March 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

With the commodity price bumping along the bottom, corporate players are beginning to make moves that will position them nicely…

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