Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Canada’s Smaller Bank Stocks

February 4, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Investors interested in Canadian bank stocks usually go for one of the Big Five over smaller banks such as Canadian…

Investing

Insider Buys $100K of Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) Stock: Should You?

February 3, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Newly appointed Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) director Marcia Smith bought 6,000 shares of the retailer’s stock January 14 at $16.84 a…

Tech Stocks

The 1 Thing That Will Keep Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Stock Moving Higher

February 2, 2019 | Will Ashworth

While there are all kinds of reasons why you should invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), this one thing rises above…

Investing

No News Is Bad News for This Warren Buffett Lookalike

February 1, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) CEO Prem Watsa is a legendary investor and one of the best capital allocators this country has…

Investing

3 Food Brands I’d Love to See Acquired

January 31, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) hasn’t made an acquisition since early September. Here are three food-related brands I’d love to…

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s 5 Big Banks Ranked by Quality

January 30, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canadians love their big bank stocks. Some are better than others. My favourite is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).…

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Investing

3 Fun Stocks to Own for the Long Haul

January 29, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Fun stocks like BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) are a great way to warm up your portfolio.

Investing

This Industrial Stock Is Buying 10% of its Stock: Should You?

January 29, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) announced January 25 that it’s buying back up to 10% of its stock, arguing it’s undervalued. Here’s…

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Investing

Higher Margins Keep Driving This Stock Higher

January 27, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Analysts love TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII). Growing margins have a lot to do with it.

Investing

3 Real Estate Stocks to Build Your Portfolio

January 26, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Although the Canadian housing market has slowed in the past year, real estate stocks such as Tricon Capital Group Inc.…

Investing

The 3 Best Stocks on TSX Venture Exchange

January 25, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Most investors tend to avoid stocks on the TSX Venture Exchange such as StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI). Here are three…

Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy This Low-Volatility Real Estate Dividend Stock

January 24, 2019 | Will Ashworth

The markets have been incredibly volatile recently. First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) is a good low-volatility play. Here’s why.

Investing

Is Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Expanding at the Right Pace?

January 23, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) opened its second store in China December 28. Is it being too conservative in its…

These 3 Restaurant Stocks Will Feed Your Retirement

January 22, 2019 | Will Ashworth

If you’re looking to feed your retirement with Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), look to these three restaurant stocks instead.

3 Financial Stocks to Own Now

January 21, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Most investors think Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) when considering financial stocks to buy. Here are three you normally wouldn’t.

Investing

Sell-Side Analysts Love This Mid Cap: Should You?

January 19, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Early in 2019, Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) is getting a lot of positive press from sell-side analysts. Does that make…

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Investing

One of the Best Value Stocks to Buy You’ve Never Heard Of

January 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Cymbria Corporation (TSX:CYB) has lost a little of its swagger in the past month. Here’s why that’s a good thing…

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Investing

This Grocery Stock Belongs in Your TFSA. Pronto!

January 18, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) CEO Michael Medline continues his turnaround of Sobeys. Is $40 in the cards in 2019?

Investing

The 1 Reason to Avoid This Restaurant Stock

January 17, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) has big growth plans outside Canada and the U.S. Here’s why that’s not a good…

Investing

The 1 Reason to Put This Stock in Your TFSA

January 16, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Yielding 2.9% from its $0.065 monthly dividend, Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) is the perfect stock to put in your TFSA.

Is $1 Billion in Sales in the Cards for Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)?

January 13, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Projections suggest Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could hit $1 billion in revenue within 18 months. If so, what does that…

Tech Stocks

3 Reasons This Tech Stock Should Be in Your Portfolio

January 12, 2019 | Will Ashworth

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) doubled its stock price in fewer than four years. Here are three reasons to keep it…

Investing

You’re Sly Like a Fox to Own This Financial Stock

January 11, 2019 | Will Ashworth

There is no financial stock on the TSX that gets less love than Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW). That can…

Investing

Telus Corporation (TSX:T) Has Got to Be in Your Self-Directed RRIF

January 10, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Most people who invest in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) probably do it through an RRSP or TFSA. However, your best move…

Investing

Are Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (TSX:ATD.B) 4 Pillars of Value Enough?

January 9, 2019 | Will Ashworth

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is an excellent operator. Heading into 2019, is that going to be enough to keep shares…

Investing

Forget the Airlines: CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE) Is the Way to Fly in 2019

December 23, 2018 | Will Ashworth

With Canadian airline stocks losing altitude in 2018, CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) is a safer alternative.

Investing

You Could Do a Lot Worse Than Owning the Brookfield 5

December 21, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has created a number of spinoffs over the past decade. Here’s why owning all of…

Energy Stocks

Does This High-Yield Energy Stock Belong in Your TFSA?

December 21, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stock is down 18% year to date. Yielding 8.5%, here’s why it belongs in your TFSA.

Bank Stocks

The Best Ways to Play CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock in 2019

December 20, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the worst-performing bank of 2018. Here are two ways to play CIBC stock…

Investing

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) Compares Favourably to Its U.S. Counterparts

December 19, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) has taken it on the chin is down 23% since the beginning of September. Here’s why it’s…

Investing

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Strikes it Rich in Q1

December 16, 2018 | Will Ashworth

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) struck it rich in the first two weeks of legalized pot. Can it hit the big time…

Investing

Don’t Close the Book Completely on This Retail Stock

December 15, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) stock hasn’t been this low in over three years. Here are some pros and…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Own This 4% Yield

December 14, 2018 | Will Ashworth

NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) stock has come crashing down to earth in the fourth quarter. Can it get back on…

Investing

1 Way This Iconic Brand’s Stock Could Rebound

December 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) stock imploded in 2018. Here is the best way it could make a comeback in 2019.

Investing

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer This Holiday

December 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is down more than 11% since hitting a 52-week high on November 7. Here’s why you should…

Investing

3 Things Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Must Do in 2019

December 8, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock heads into 2019 way up on the year. Here’s what it needs to do to keep…

Investing

Get 25% off This Real Estate Growth Stock

December 8, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) is trading at a discount to its net asset value. Here’s why now’s a good…

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Investing

If Your Glass Is Half Full, This Growth Stock Is for You

December 7, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Serial acquirer Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) has had an up-and-down year. Here’s why 2019 will be better.

Investing

It’s Time to Buy the TSX’s Most Patient Dividend Stock

December 6, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Down 2% year to date, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) continues to disappoint in 2018. Here’s why that’s going to…

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Investing

The 1 Reason to Buy This Leisure Stock on the Dip

December 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) stock was up 61% heading into the fall. October’s market meltdown sent the maker of recreational vehicles’…

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