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3 Reasons to Get Excited About This Unloved Stock

| Will Ashworth

Although it hasn’t seen a double-digit annual return since 2015, there are lots of reasons to own Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX),…

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If You Like Air Canada, Consider This Small-Cap Alternative

| Will Ashworth

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has been on a roll the past year -- up almost 100%. If you like Air Canada,…

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2 Upgrades Give This Logistics Company Hope

| Will Ashworth

Although TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) has had a tough time turning around its U.S. Truckload operations, the rest of its…

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3 Reasons the Canadian REIT Acquisition Makes Sense

| Will Ashworth

Choice Properties Real Est Invstmnt Trst (TSX:CHP.UN), the Weston-controlled REIT, is buying Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) for $3.9 billion. Here’s why…

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MTY Food Group Inc. Goes 1 Acquisition Too Far

| Will Ashworth

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) specializes in acquisitions. Its latest M&A deal should make investors question that strategy.

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It’s Time for Cannabis Investors to Face the Elephant in the Room

| Will Ashworth

Cannabis prices continue to fall, as supply increases leading up to the legalization of recreational pot. Should owners of cannabis…

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The “Hidden” Reason to Own This Small-Cap Asset Manager

| Will Ashworth

AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF) was on quite a run in 2017, but so far in 2018, it's reversed course, testing…

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This Small-Cap Financial Is a Steal Under $40

| Will Ashworth

Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) just announced excellent third-quarter earnings, yet investors don't seem to care. At under $40, it's a…

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Down Almost 30% YTD, it’s Time to Buy This Small Cap

| Will Ashworth

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) is the world's second-largest domain name registrar. The company announced good earnings February 14, yet its stock…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. Becomes 1-Trick Pony

| Will Ashworth

The latest report from Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) should have investors reconsidering its stock.

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Launches U.S. Assault: Time to Buy?

| Will Ashworth

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) owns a majority of Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA). Lost in all the excitement of Cara’s…

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Forget Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Buy This Restaurant Stock Instead

| Will Ashworth

The Tim Hortons protests seem to have died down but that doesn’t mean you should buy Restaurant Brands International Inc.…

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Prem Watsa Takes a Bigger Bite Out of the Restaurant Biz

| Will Ashworth

In a deal that sees Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) buy the Keg for $200 million, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH)…

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If You Own These 3 Stocks, Buy More

| Will Ashworth

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and these two other stocks had a hellish 2017 on the TSX. If you own one of…

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3 Reasons Dividend Investors Will Love This Small Cap

| Will Ashworth

Canadian whisky is making a comeback, and that’s just one reason dividend investors will love Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.…

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Dividend Stocks

5 More Stocks to Climb the Dividend Ladder

| Will Ashworth

It’s been a year since I picked five stocks, such as Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), with five different dividend yields. Here…

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What You Need to Know About the Latest Change at This TSX Champion

| Will Ashworth

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) slipped a press release past investors January 17 that could drastically change the way it does…

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Why Aphria Inc. Ought to Ditch TSX

| Will Ashworth

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), one of the best run Canadian cannabis companies, ought to call the TSX’s bluff and move to…

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Bank Stocks

A Canadian Bank Uses AI to Take Market Share

| Will Ashworth

The Canadian banks are using every trick in the book to gain market share, but Royal Bank of Canada’s (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. Bets Heavily on Aphria Inc.’s Business Model

| Will Ashworth

Forget Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) higher all-in cost in its second quarter and focus on the deal it just made with…

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Is Owning a Stock With a 13% Yield Ever a Good Idea?

| Will Ashworth

Shareholders of Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) are currently getting a 13% dividend yield. It’s not a good thing. Here’s why.

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The Real Reason the TSX Is Hurting Your Retirement

| Will Ashworth

The iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC), the biggest ETF to track the TSX composite, continues to lose ground…

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3 TSX Stocks to Own That Make Money From Buybacks

| Will Ashworth

There are 50 stocks in the S&P/TSX Composite Buyback Index. BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) and these other two stocks are the…

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Buy These 3 Mid Caps for the Price of 1 Cannabis Stock

| Will Ashworth

Irrational exuberance set in for stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) in 2017. In 2018, buy these three mid-cap…

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Innovation Leads This Mid-Cap Stock Higher

| Will Ashworth

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is creating 1,500 jobs in an effort to innovate its way to the top of the auto…

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3 Ways to Play Industrial Real Estate

| Will Ashworth

The tentative $3.8 billion acquisition of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN) has put the spotlight on industrial real estate.…

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This Sweet Yield Is like Stealing Candy from a Baby

| Will Ashworth

Interest rates might be rising ever so slightly but if you’re an income investor you’ll want to consider Rogers Sugar…

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Aritzia Inc. Stock Is Rebounding: Time to Buy?

| Will Ashworth

Since bottoming at $10.25 in early November, Artizia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) has stormed back up 30% in the past two months.…

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Don’t Boycott Tim Hortons — Boycott its Stock

| Will Ashworth

Investors ought to forget about boycotting Tim Hortons, owned by franchisor Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR). Boycott its stock instead.

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Canada’s Best Bank Is Now Also the Most Innovative

| Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) latest acquisition moves it deeper into the venture capital arena, which is good news…

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1 of Canada’s Worst IPOs Will Shine in 2018

| Will Ashworth

Real Matters Inc. (TSX:REAL) went public in May 2017. Of the largest IPOs this past year, REAL had one of…

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BCE Inc. vs. Telus Corporation: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Will Ashworth

The latest news regarding BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) provides the perfect opportunity for investors to reflect on…

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3 Stocks That Could Benefit from the Minimum Wage Hike

| Will Ashworth

The minimum wage hike to $15 on January 1, 2019, is causing a lot of headaches for companies like Restaurant…

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The 1 Private Equity Stock About to Go Nuclear

| Will Ashworth

Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) is buying a leader in nuclear technology. The deal should send its stock higher. Here’s…

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The Bad News at Tim Hortons Is Rolling Over the Rim

| Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock might have had a good year on the TSX, but eventually investors will grow…

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Is Bombardier, Inc. the TSX’s Next Great Sin Stock?

| Will Ashworth

The latest revelations against Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) paint a picture of a corrupt business that’s suddenly a very attractive sin…

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1 of the Best TSX Stocks Is Ready to Get Even Better in 2018

| Will Ashworth

Canadian companies operating in the U.S. stand to benefit from the lower corporate tax rate. New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI),…

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3 Reasons You Ought to Bet on This Small Cap in 2018

| Will Ashworth

It’s a small cap that flies under the radar, but not for much longer after the latest announcement by Great…

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This Under-the-Radar Stock Takes a Big Step Towards Growth

| Will Ashworth

It’s not the first time that Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) has filed a short-form base shelf prospectus, but this time…

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1 Industry, 2 Growth Stocks, 1 Buy

| Will Ashworth

Both Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) are growth-by-acquisition companies. Both are good stocks. Only one…

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