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Investing

Ethical Investors: Investing in BRICS Nations May Help Reduce Inequality

| Victoria Hetherington

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (TSX:XEC) offers Canadian investors a diversified play for growing foreign markets.

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Dividend Stocks

Discount Lumber or Auto Stocks? 1 of These Sectors Offers More Shelter

| Victoria Hetherington

We put West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFT) head-to-head with an auto stock to see which one offers the best shelter for…

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Dividend Stocks

Can a Big Food and Drinks Name Beat CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock on Defensiveness?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of the sturdiest stocks on the TSX index. Can it be dethroned…

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Investing

Does This 1 Statistic Signal the End of the Great Canadian Bull Run?

| Victoria Hetherington

Foreign bonds have been a popular choice for Canadians this year. ETFs like the iShares Japan Fundamental Index (TSX:CJP) also…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of My 2 Favourite Undervalued Lumber Stocks Is a Better Buy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) is a strong buy today, with attractive valuation and some growth ahead. But how does it fare…

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Investing

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Stock Can’t Beat This Marijuana Big Boy on Book Value

| Victoria Hetherington

Tilray, Inc. (USA)(NASDAQ:TLRY) is an interesting play, but cannot match the cooler book value of this competitor with lower debt.

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Canadian Investors: Are You Overexposed to American Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) beats an American counterpart on defensiveness. Is it time to swap out more U.S. stocks for…

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The Top Stocks to Watch if Oil Falls Rather Than Rises in Late 2018

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) and two other oil-weighted stocks could suffer on the back of an ongoing trade…

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Marijuana Mutual Funds the Future of Canadian Pot Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

By spreading risk, funds such as Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) could take over from individual pot…

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Tech Stocks

Which of These 2 Canadian Telecoms Stocks Provides Better Shelter for Investors?

| Victoria Hetherington

We put Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) head to head with a major competitor. Which stock gives more shelter to Canadian…

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Here Are My 3 Best Buys for Sturdy Balance Sheets

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other stocks have solid balance sheets. Find out which is the healthiest stock on the…

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Can You Guess Which 3 Canadian Stocks Have the Highest Inside Buying Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY) and three other Canadian stocks have seen high levels of inside buying in the last 12…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Green Energy Stocks for a Lucrative and Ethical Investment

| Victoria Hetherington

Polaris Infrastructure (TSX:PIF) and one other overlooked green energy stock offer investors an opportunity to build a lucrative ethical portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

Today’s Top 3 Unloved High-Growth Canadian Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR) and two other stocks have great multiples, undervaluation, and yet all signal high growth. Which should…

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Are These Really the Top 3 Dividend Rock Stars of the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other great Canadian stocks are among the best dividend payers today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 of the Top Diversified Metals and Mining Stocks on the TSX

| Victoria Hetherington

If you like diversified miners, but also great value, Arizona Mining Inc. (TSX:AZ) and two other stocks are strong buys…

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Is Attractive Valuation Enough to Lure Investors Back to Auto Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Is Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) too exposed to Brexit uncertainties, and would its competitor be a better buy all round?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are These 2 Canadian Miners With Low P/E Ratios Worth Buying?

| Victoria Hetherington

Is attractive valuation enough to warrant buying Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) or one other Canadian miner?

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2 Renewables Stocks to Buy for a Long-Term Energy Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and one other popular Canadian green energy stock go head to head on value multiples. Which…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Discounted Furniture Retail Stocks to Buy for Their Dividends

| Victoria Hetherington

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and one other good quality dividend stock are among the top discounted retailers today.

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Which of These 3 Diversified REITs Will Help Canadian Investors Get Defensive?

| Victoria Hetherington

So, you're looking for diversified REITs? Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and two other Canadian real estate stocks have…

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2 Cheap Stocks for Value-Focused Investors to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and one other stock offer value investors great quality at a discounted price. Here's why both…

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These Are My Top 3 Discounted Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Trevali Mining Corp. (TSX:TV) and two other stocks are trading at deep discounts at the moment. See which has the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Iconic Canadian Clothing Stocks for Millennial Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and one other iconic Canadian clothing stock are popular choices for millennial investors – but are they…

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Dividend Stocks

There’s Only 1 Stock I’d Buy Right Now for Positive Momentum

| Victoria Hetherington

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) has strong positive momentum, making it a good pick for capital gains investors. But is it…

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Value Investors: These Quality Stocks Are Trading at Deep Discounts

| Victoria Hetherington

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) and one other stock offer investors dividends while trading at discounted prices. Which one is the best…

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Should You Buy REITs or Mining Stocks for Diversification?

| Victoria Hetherington

Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) and two other stocks can offer investors ready diversification; but are REITs or miners the better…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis or Cancer Treatment: 2 High-Growth Healthcare Stocks Compared

| Victoria Hetherington

Does CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) beat a traditional healthcare competitor on value and growth today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 High-Growth Weed and Gold Stocks to Buy for Capital Gains

| Victoria Hetherington

Does Guyana Goldfields Inc. (TSX:GUY) beat a front-running weed stock on growth or value?

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Dividend Stocks

Are These the Only 3 Diversified REITs You Need to Know About?

| Victoria Hetherington

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and two other REITs can help real estate investors add easy diversification to a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Mining Investors: 2 Metal and Mineral Stocks for Instant Diversification

| Victoria Hetherington

Largo Resources Ltd. (TSX:LGO) and one other metal and mining stock offer investors ready diversification, but which is the best?

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3 Quality High-Growth Stocks to Buy for Capital Gains

| Victoria Hetherington

Gluskin Sheff + Associates (TSX:GS) and two other stocks match high growth with quality to offer capital gains plus some…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Markets Stumble Worldwide: Time to Get Defensive?

| Victoria Hetherington

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and one other Canadian energy stock with low exposure to oil prices may help you get…

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Should You Buy Canada’s Top 2 Green-Power Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is one of the best-known green-energy stocks on the TSX. But does it make sense to…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is Better for Top Dividends: Energy Stocks or REITs?

| Victoria Hetherington

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and a popular energy stock come under the microscope today: which is the better…

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Economy May Be Overheating: How to Invest

| Victoria Hetherington

An inflation rate of 3% may be a warning sign to start investing in recession-proof stocks such as Canadian Tire…

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2 Standout Stocks to Benefit From Bullishness in Banking and Oil

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and an energy favourite look set to rise on investor bullishness.

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2 Low-Risk Canadian Stocks for 1st-Time Growth Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other growth stock offer wary investors capital gains potential as well as some dividends.

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Are These Canada’s Best Unsung High-Yield Dividend Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Centamin PLC (TSX:CEE) is the high-yield gold stock you didn't know you needed. Are these other two dividend stocks must-buys…

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Ex-Dividend Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock Is a Strong Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks like a better choice of stock ex-dividend than one of its famous competitors.

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