Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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First a Goose; Now a Beaver. Can a Moose Be Far Behind?

August 31, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Only months after Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) went public, Roots Canada Ltd. is looking to do the same. Should…

Investing

Is Morguard Corp. Worth a Look at $180?

August 30, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Morguard Corp. (TSX:MRC) CEO Rai Sahi has built a wonderful real estate business, but can he keep the stock price…

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3 Reasons Non-Muslims Ought to Consider a Halal Portfolio

August 29, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Wealthsimple just announced it will launch 50-stock portfolio that’s Islamic compliant. Potential holdings include Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Non-Muslims ought…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Banks Get Case of HELOC Indigestion

August 28, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is first to report third-quarter earnings. Will Canada's voracious appetite for HELOC's put a damper…

Investing

Time to Buy This Food Stock Headed for $200

August 28, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) gained 10.5% over the past week. There’s more to come. Here’s why.

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: The Easy Money Has Already Been Made

August 24, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock continues to climb -- up 23% year to date. If you’re thinking of buying its stock,…

Investing

Sears Canada’s Executive Chairman Rescuing the Company Is a Really Bad Idea

August 21, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The fact that former Sears Canada executive chairman Brandon Stranzl wants to buy the former Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHLD) subsidiary…

Did Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Just Lay an Egg?

August 18, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) delivered a smaller quarterly loss August 11 than the last quarter, but many remain skeptical.

Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is “Simplii” the Best

August 18, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the latest Canadian bank to take the discount plunge. Shareholders ought to like…

Investing

Shopify Inc. Is a Buy-and-Hold Investor’s Dream Stock

August 18, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) isn’t for you if you look for quick results from your investments. If you are a buy-and-hold…

Tucows Inc.’s Old-School Ways Continue to Make Money for Shareholders

August 17, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Providing domain name registration and mobile and internet service has Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) delivering results for shareholders. Can it continue?

Investing

The Real Reason Do-it-Yourself Investing Beats Owning Mutual Funds

August 17, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canadians have jumped back on the mutual fund bandwagon, saying no to stocks like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Here’s why that’s…

Investing

5 Things to Love About Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s 2nd Quarter

August 15, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Bruce Flatt continues to deliver for Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM). Here’s why you can expect the good times to…

Investing

Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited the Best Buy in Retail?

August 15, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) appears to be firing on all cylinders, making it a top buy in Canadian retail.

Pension Plans Deliver the Goods in Q2 2017

August 14, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) reports that Canadian defined-benefit pension plans had a total return of 1.4% in Q2 2017.…

Investing

3 Ways to Benefit From GTA Casino Deal

August 14, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A partnership between Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) has acquired three southern Ontario casinos.…

Investing

Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder

August 8, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) delivered decent second-quarter results, but investors ought to be wondering if it’s enough.

Investing

Alaris Royalty Corp. Dropped 7%: Now What?

August 8, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) announced that one of its partner companies is redeeming all of its preferred shares held by…

Investing

Ignore the Headlines: Genworth MI Canada Inc. Is Doing Just Fine

August 4, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The news that mortgage insurance demand is sinking put Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) in a bad light. Ignore.

Investing

Aritzia Inc.: Next Stop $10?

August 4, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Amid good earnings and expansion, Aritzia Inc.’s (TSX:ATZ) share price struggles to stay in double digits.

Investing

Cineplex Inc. Drives for the Green

August 4, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The latest announcement from Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is another reminder that it’s an entertainment company and not just a movie…

Investing

3 Stocks to Own From the 10-20-30 Portfolio

August 2, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The 10-20-30 portfolio, which includes Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX), is up 12.1% since October. Here are three more stocks…

Investing

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and Canopy Growth Corp. Should Partner

August 1, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has come a long way, but troubling concerns about production shortfalls suggests increased infrastructure is the…

Investing

Uni Select Inc. Embraces Brexit for Growth

August 1, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) announced improved second-quarter earnings July 27. With overseas expansion, the long-time value play could be ready…

Investing

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust: Latest Data Says it’s a Buy

August 1, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A new report from Cushman & Wakefield suggests industrial real estate owners such as Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN)…

Investing

Maybe it’s Time to Sell Loblaw Companies Ltd.

July 31, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) says the minimum wage increase will affect profits. It’s time to sell Loblaw stock, but not…

Investing

Cott Corp. Dumps its Legacy for a Healthier Future

July 28, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) announced July 25 it was selling beverage business for US$1.3 billion. Is a future without its legacy…

3 Stocks That Play to Canada’s Strengths

July 27, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Using the portfolio-selection process of First Trust Canadian Capital Strength ETF (TSX:FST), here are three stocks worth owning.

Investing

3 Things Investors Can Learn From Sears Canada Inc. Bankruptcy

July 26, 2017 | Will Ashworth

With Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) bankrupt and Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHLD) not too far behind, investors can learn a thing…

Investing

Small-Cap Investing in Canada: Play the Only Game in Town

July 25, 2017 | Will Ashworth

If large-cap bank stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have you longing for something more adventurous, your options aren’t overflowing.

Investing

Move Over Rogers Communications Inc.: There’s a New Game in Town

July 24, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and other cable providers are about to get a wake-up call. Here’s why.

Investing

Vail Resorts, Inc.: Time to Take Profits or Let Them Ride?

July 24, 2017 | Will Ashworth

It’s been nine months since Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Investors Learn the Hard Way That Profits Matter

July 21, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) announced earnings on June 27. WEED is down 3.8% since then on top of big losses…

Make Money Investing Canada’s Most Trusted Brands

July 20, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The third-annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index results were announced recently, and Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) was one of…

Investing

WSP Global Inc.’s Southern Expansion a Winner

July 19, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Montreal-based professional services firm WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) announced July 18 that it’s acquiring a South American business. This is…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Will Do Almost Anything to Lower Debt

July 19, 2017 | Will Ashworth

The latest asset sale by Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) shows it’s fanatical about debt reduction, regardless of the possible…

Investing

Onex Corporation or Clairvest Group Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy?

July 17, 2017 | Will Ashworth

While Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) is the bigger company, Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) punches well above its weight class, making the…

Investing

Does John Hancock Spinoff Make Manulife Financial Corp. a Buy?

July 14, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Rumours that Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is going to spin off John Hancock sent its stock higher July 13. Is…

Tech Stocks

Kinaxis Inc.: 1 Year Later, it’s Still a Buy

July 13, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Ottawa-based cloud company Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is up 50% over the last 12 months. It still has room to climb.…

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.: Ride its 3-Part Plan for More Growth

July 13, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) just announced good fourth-quarter earnings. Here’s why its growth story is still intact.

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