Iain Butler, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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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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Magna Shares Are In Overdrive

March 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Magna blew the doors off consensus expectations with its fourth quarter results. What's in store for shareholders of this auto…

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The Canadian Banks – Cheaper Than You Think

March 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Prominent investors are advising to steer clear of this collection of money machines. Valuations indicate that this might be bad…

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A Systematic Approach to Reviewing a New Stock

February 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

We begin the process of systematically analyzing a previously unknown name.

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A Systematic Approach to Reviewing a New Stock – Part II

February 28, 2013 | Iain Butler

In Part 2 of our analysis we find out what the company actually does and arrive at a conclusion.

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What’s Worse, The Weather or Canada’s Economic Outlook?

February 27, 2013 | Iain Butler

The numbers look grim for Canada's housing market. Investors need to question whether Canadian bank stocks can continue to march…

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Canadian Stocks Poised For a U.S. Housing Recovery

February 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

We stray from the more traditional Canadian building product stocks as a way to play U.S. housing and introduce three…

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A Case For Casting Your Net Beyond the Canadian Market

February 26, 2013 | Iain Butler

Energy service firms are taking a bite out of today's S&P/TSX Composite. There are more diverse ways to invest in…

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Three 52 Week Lows to Consider

February 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

One way to find your next money maker - look for stocks that nobody else wants.

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Hey Barron’s, You Forgot One!

February 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

If you like free cash flow and a healthy dividend, consider this name.

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Like Mining But Hate Mining Companies? Here’s a Way To Play

February 23, 2013 | Iain Butler

This small cap offers big time returns. Put it on your radar.

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Bombardier Shareholders Got Bombed

February 21, 2013 | Iain Butler

Bombardier shares fell sharply on the back of a disappointing earnings release. Might this slide represent an opportunity?

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Coffee Time – Canadian Institution or International Juggernaut?

February 21, 2013 | Iain Butler

You rely on their product everyday for a jolt of energy. Find out which stock offers the best jolt for…

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The Family Wants Out – Should You?

February 20, 2013 | Iain Butler

Be wary of family controlled businesses. Conflicts may arise.

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A Sobering Outlook From Canada’s Buffett

February 15, 2013 | Iain Butler

Prem Watsa sees dark clouds on the economic horizon and it's costing him. For now.

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Dinner and a Movie? Oh My!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

Take advantage of this day-of-love by tapping into the income stream provided by these date night destinations.

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Hooray! My Company Just Eviscerated Billions In Shareholder Capital!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

How does $7 billion in combined write-downs translate into a $1.5 billion increase in market cap? Kinross and Barrick have…

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When It Rains It Pours

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Barrick just can’t seem to catch a break. Bad news out of its African subsidiary sent shares spiralling lower today.…

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What You Need to Know About EnCana Before Thursday’s Release

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Several developments in recent months are cause for concern about EnCana's future prospects.

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Two Companies Leading The Way on Tuesday And One Laggard

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

These energy related companies were having an impact on Tuesday's Canadian market action.

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Japanese Stocks Are Soaring – Want In?

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

The land of the rising sun has been the land of rising stocks in recent months. Should we expect more…

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Attention Bargain Hunters – The #1 Stock on My Radar

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

A high yielding small cap with growth potential - and nobody knows it!

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Cameco Is Not a One Quarter Story

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Cameco shares dipped after announcing quarterly results. However, it's important to keep the big picture in mind when evaluating this…

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Tired Of Commodity Prices Wreaking Havoc With Your Portfolio?

February 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

Consider these options if you've had it with the volatility involved with this commodity producer.

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Can BCE Continue To Raise Its Already Sizeable Dividend?

February 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

With its fat yield and steadily rising share price, BCE has been an ideal stock in recent years. Does the…

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Ways To Play A Financing Drought For Resource Companies

February 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

Tough times for most resource producers but these companies are well positioned to benefit from the misfortune of others.

The Canadian Banks – So Hot Right Now

February 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

Canadian bank stocks are rolling. Should you pile in?

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These Companies Had An Impact On The TSX Today

February 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

Three large caps that drove today's market.

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CAE Is Off To A Flying Start in 2013

February 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

Though shares of CAE don't appear set to soar from current levels, this is a solid company that investors should…

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3 TSX Stocks That Were Under Pressure In Today’s Market

February 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

The Canadian market started the week in the red but these three companies had extra tough Mondays.

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Come on RIM…..er Blackberry!

February 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

A product delay crushed Blackberry shares last week. We point towards one variable that the company must bolster if it…

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A Company To Plant In Your Retirement Account

February 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Translate the world's growing appetite for food into long term gains for your portfolio with this company.

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This Company’s P/E Is Meaningless

January 31, 2013 | Iain Butler

Multiples are very handy in determining a reasonable price to pay for that great company you just found. Find out…

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Two Large Caps With Room to Run

January 30, 2013 | Iain Butler

With so many stocks in the Canadian market pressing against recent highs, we try to find some ideas that may…

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Are Further Gains in Store For RIM Shareholders?

January 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

The huge move that RIM's stock has had over the past four months may not be over yet.

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Congratulations, You Own One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies!

January 24, 2013 | Iain Butler

Find out if being named to this prestigious list translates into market beating returns for investors.

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CN Keeps Chugging Along

January 22, 2013 | Iain Butler

CN Rail maintains its position atop the North American rail heap by turning in a solid Q4 and 2012.

Stick With Shoppers

January 22, 2013 | Iain Butler

Shoppers' shares took a recent hit but the long term prospects are well entrenched for this dominant Canadian retailer.

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The Straight Goods On Gold Mining Stocks

January 18, 2013 | Iain Butler

Gold companies are trading at historically low valuations. Uncover just what is going on and meet at least one mining…

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