Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Leading Brokers Name 3 TSX Shares to Buy Today

June 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

TSX energy stocks could be in for a tough go Wednesday thanks to an increase in U.S. crude stocks combined…

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Investing

3 Things to Watch on the TSX Index on Wednesday

June 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Monday’s news that Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) executive chairman and a group of existing shareholders want to take it private…

Cannabis Stocks

Why Cronos Group Stock Fell 17% in May

June 8, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) reported quarterly earnings in May. They left investors unhappy. Here’s why.

Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Fell 17% in May

June 5, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) potential multi-billion acquisition of New York-based Acreage Holdings has drawn a lot of criticism.

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Bank Stocks

Despite This Bank Stock’s Run, it’s Still a Buy

May 26, 2019 | Will Ashworth

In like a lion, out like a lamb. Equitable Group Inc (TSX:EQB) was up 24% year to date heading into…

Investing

There’s 1 Simple Reason to Own This Financial Stock

May 25, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Power Corporation (TSX:POW) stock continues to rebound in 2019. Up more than 20% year to date through May 23, there’s…

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Investing

3 Reasons You Want This Training Stock in Your TFSA

May 24, 2019 | Will Ashworth

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) has been on a tear in 2019. Up 38% year to date through May 22, it’s cooled…

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Investing

Drive This 7.5% Yield All the Way to the Bank

May 23, 2019 | Will Ashworth

There are several TSX options in the automotive industry. Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:APR.UN) is one that will…

Investing

Look for This Private Equity Stock to Jet Higher

May 22, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) has been in the news recently because of its $5 billion WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) acquisition. Here’s…

Investing

China Just Became Dollarama’s Best Friend

May 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

At midnight May 10, the U.S. raised tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese imports. It could…

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Investing

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) vs. Aritzia (TSX:ATZ): Which Is the Better Buy Now?

May 11, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) are performing similarly in 2019. So, which is the better buy?

Investing

It’s Time to Buy This TSX Trio of 8% Yields

May 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

There are a total of 27 TSX stocks yielding 8% or more including Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL). Here’s why you…

Investing

Can Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Get Back to $5?

May 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has lost almost half its value in the past year. Here are the pros and cons of…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Consider This 6% Yield for Your TFSA

May 8, 2019 | Will Ashworth

One of the cardinal rules of a TFSA is don’t lose money. You won’t with this 6% dividend yield.

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Investing

The Canopy/Acreage Deal Puts Canadian Cannabis Back on the Map

April 28, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) deal to buy Acreage Holdings just sent a signal to U.S. investors that Canadian Cannabis companies…

Investing

Does This Hot REIT Have Any Gas Left in the Tank?

April 27, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Minto Apartment REIT (TSX:MI.UN) is up 38% on an annualized basis since going public last July. Does the apartment REIT…

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Investing

Strong Cash Flow Makes This Bank a Must-Own Stock

April 25, 2019 | Will Ashworth

A recent list of 15 stocks that prioritize cash flow appeared in the Globe and Mail. VersaBank (TSX:VB) was in…

Investing

It’s Time to Invest Alongside These 2 Stocks

April 24, 2019 | Will Ashworth

First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) and Aritiza Inc. (TSX:ATZ) recently put their money where their mouths are. Here’s why you…

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Investing

Get Ready to Buy This Top TSX Stock on Weakness

April 23, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of the top-performing stocks on the TSX over the past year. Here’s why it…

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Bank Stocks

If You’re Looking to Bank on Innovation, CIBC (TSX:CM) Is the Obvious Choice

April 14, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The news out of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CIBC)(NYSE:CIBC) is coming fast and furious and much of it has…

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Investing

The Best $5 Stock You’re Afraid to Own

April 13, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) is clawing its way back from oblivion. It now trades within $0.50 of $5. Here’s why you…

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Investing

Is Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) a $5 or $10 Stock?

April 11, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) delivered mixed results in the fourth quarter. Is the glass half full or half empty at…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Ride This Stock’s Exciting Rebound

April 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Power Corporation (TSX:POW) stock has finally come alive after three years being rangebound. Here’s why the momentum should continue.

Investing

Under $10 This Real Estate Stock Is a Steal

April 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) made a big acquisition April 3. Investors didn’t like it, sending TCN stock down almost…

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Investing

Investors Just Got Another Reason to Buy This Growth Stock

March 31, 2019 | Will Ashworth

FirstService Corp. (TSX:FSV)(NASDAQ:FSV) just eliminated its dual-class share structure. That’s great news for FirstService stock. Here’s why.

Investing

Fibre Is the Future of This Small-Cap Stock

March 30, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TU)(NASDAQ:TCX) is on a roll in 2019. Its stock is up 29% year to date through March 26.…

Investing

3 Reasons I Love This Trifecta of Growth

March 28, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The CEOs of Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just appeared in a very influential list.

Investing

If You Like Stock Buybacks, This Company’s a Smokin’ Buy

March 27, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) stock has come to life in recent weeks due to a big announcement about buying…

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend-Growth Stock’s Latest Acquisition Makes it the Perfect Alternative

March 26, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) latest move puts it in the big leagues of global alternative asset management, making it…

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Investing

Buy These 3 Stocks for the Price of 1

March 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) is currently trading around $19. Don’t buy it. Go for these three small-cap stocks instead.

Investing

3 Stocks That Will Get You Healthy Returns

March 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

As long as people continue to get sick, stocks like Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) will continue to be attractive…

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Investing

You’ll Want to Buy This Stock Before Investors Realize it’s Too Late

March 7, 2019 | Will Ashworth

George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) continues to fly under the radar, despite taking control of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Dividend Stocks

The Time to Buy This Dividend Income Superstar Is NOW!

March 6, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) is on a roll. In good times and bad, you can count on this dividend income…

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Tech Stocks

Below $70, This Tech Stock Is a Bargain

March 5, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) delivered fourth-quarter results February 28 that were below expectations. Kinaxis stock lost 10% on the news. At…

These 3 Small-Cap Tech Stocks Are Diamonds in the Rough

February 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Before you go out and bet all your tech allocation on Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), you might want to consider these…

Investing

This Trio of Unlikely Stock Picks Will Make You Money

February 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Grocery store operator Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and these other two stocks are trailing the TSX badly year to date. Here’s…

Investing

A Recent Change Makes HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Far More Attractive

February 8, 2019 | Will Ashworth

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE-A:HEXO) is now trading on a U.S. exchange. Here’s why it’s a big deal.

Investing

New York City Could Be the Key to This Stock’s Future

February 7, 2019 | Will Ashworth

NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) stock has taken a beating the past year, down 38% on a total-return basis, making the…

Investing

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) Stock Jumps 16%: Time to Buy?

February 6, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) jumped above $4 February 4 for only the second time in 2019. Is it a sign of…

Investing

3 Non-Bank Financials I Really Like

February 5, 2019 | Will Ashworth

If you’re able to look past bank stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), these three non-bank financials can…

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