Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Leading Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Buy Friday

August 23, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The TSX fell 55.77 points or 0.34% on Thursday to close at 16,253.46. Eight of the 11 major sectors were…

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Why Kinder Morgan Canada (TSX:KML), Bausch Health (TSX:BHC), and Ceridian HCM (TSX:CDAY) Raced Ahead on the TSX Wednesday

August 22, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The TSX had a good day Wednesday gaining 0.59%. South of the border, the S&P 500 gained 0.82% on the…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Thursday

August 22, 2019 | Will Ashworth

A number of companies on both sides of the borders have announced quarterly earnings this week. Stocks should struggle Thursday,…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Tuesday

August 20, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The U.S. stock futures were flat heading into Tuesday trading after a three-day rebound. Investors are hoping the U.S. government…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

August 19, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index off 1.17% last week while the performance of the S&P 500 was slightly better, down 0.61%.…

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Leading Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Buy Today

August 16, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The TSX fell 0.21% on Thursday to close at 16,012.53 with healthcare and energy stocks leading the decline.

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Why TMAC Resources, SunOpta and Premium Brands Raced Ahead on the TSX Wednesday

August 15, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The global markets took a major tumble Wednesday on fears a recession was iminent. The TSX lost 1.86% on the…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Thursday

August 15, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The U.S. stock futures were extremely volatile Thursday before the markets opened. However, China’s comments about working with the U.S.…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Tuesday

August 13, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China is expected to rattle markets on Tuesday. Making matters worse, a…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

August 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 0.43% last week while the performance of the S&P 500 wasn't nearly as good,…

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Why Stella Jones (TSX:SJ) Stock Fell 13% in July

August 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) had a terrible month, losing 13% in July. It hasn’t got much better in August. Here’s why.

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Why Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) Stock Fell 17% in July

August 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) reported decent third-quarter results at the end of June, yet its stock fell 17% in July.…

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Why SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) Stock Fell 21% in July

August 8, 2019 | Will Ashworth

SNC-Lavalin Inc.’s (TSX:SNC) restructuring strategy to turn around the company wasn’t enough to stop SNC stock from falling 21% in…

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Why NFI Group (TSX:NFI) Stock Fell 21% in July

August 7, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The wheels came off the bus in July as NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) lost 21% of its value. Can it…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

August 6, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index off 1.57% last week, while the performance of the S&P 500 was even worse, down 2.97%.…

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Leading Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Sell Friday

July 19, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The TSX was basically flat in Thursday trading while the major U.S. stock exchanges gained ground, despite a 10% decline…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Thursday

July 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Not much is happening to move the markets. Nevertheless, here’s what to watch on the TSX on Thursday.

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Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP), First Majestic Silver (TSX:FR), and McEwen Mining (TSX:MUX) Raced Ahead on the TSX Wednesday

July 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The markets didn’t do much Wednesday but these three stocks, including Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), sure did.

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Tuesday

July 16, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Both the TSX and the S&P 500 finished higher Monday, despite the news China’s economy slowed to 6.2% growth in…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

July 15, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the week of July 8-12 down 0.33%, well below the weekly performance of the S&P…

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Why Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD), Cogeco (TSX:CGO), and CargoJet (TSX:CJT) Raced Ahead Thursday

July 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Although the TSX didn't have a particularly good day Thursday. These three stocks, including Goodfood Market Corp (TSX:FOOD), did. Here's…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Thursday

July 11, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 1.75%, while the head of the Federal Reserve hinted…

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Leading Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Buy Today

July 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Stocks such as Genworth MI Canada (TSX:MIC) started Wednesday trading looking for direction while reflecting on what Federal Reserve chair…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Tuesday

July 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The latest clash between President Trump and a foreign ally has investors wondering if the U.S. can bring home a…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

July 8, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the week of July 2-5 with an increase of 0.98%, a little more than half…

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Why ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) Stock Fell 13% in June

July 5, 2019 | Will Ashworth

ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) Stock Fell 13% in June. Much of the fall had to with uncertainty surrounding market conditions…

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Why Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) Stock Fell 11% in June

July 4, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) Stock Fell 11% in June. The decline had little to do with earnings.

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Why Saputo (TSX:SAP) Stock Fell 12% in June

July 3, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) stock lost 12% of its value in June. Its earnings had a lot to do with its…

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Why Hexo (TSX:HEXO) Stock Fell 19% in June

July 2, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) stock lost 19% of its value in June. Did earnings have anything to do with the precipitous…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

July 2, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the week of June 24-29 with a decline of 0.9%. Here are three of the…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Thursday

June 20, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are ratcheting up. Here in Canada, investors should look to Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC)…

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Why Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE), Reitmans (TSX:RET.A), and Canfor (TSX:CFP) Raced Higher Today

June 19, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Precious metal miners and energy stocks such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) were higher Tuesday amid hopes interest rates would…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Tuesday

June 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Stocks rose considerably higher in Europe on Tuesday on news the European Central Bank will cut interest rates. Here in…

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Why Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Fell 37% in May

June 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) lost more than a third of their value in May. Here’s what happened to shake…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Shares on the TSX Last Week

June 17, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the week of June 10-14 with a gain of 0.53%. TeraGo Inc. (TSX:TGO) was one…

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Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Fell 15% in May

June 14, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Although 2019’s been a good year for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB), the month of May wasn’t. Here’s why.

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Top Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Sell Today

June 14, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Although there aren’t many sell recommendations from analysts at the moment, there are three downgrades of TSX stocks worth noting,…

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Why SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) Stock Fell 17% in May

June 14, 2019 | Will Ashworth

A number of issues caused SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) stock to drop by 17% in May. It’s unlikely June will…

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3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index Friday

June 14, 2019 | Will Ashworth

There were some hits and misses around earnings Thursday, including a strong showing from Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL).

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Why Indigo (TSX:IDG), Cascades (TSX:CAS), & Canfor (TSX:CFP) Shares Raced Higher Wednesday

June 13, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Good news helped the share price of Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) and two other TSX stocks Wednesday. Here’s…

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