Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Is This Family Controlled Stock Ready to Take Flight?

October 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) recently appeared on the Globe and Mail’s oversold list. Here’s why it might be ready to take…

Investing

The Real Estate Consolidator You Want to Own

September 30, 2018 | Will Ashworth

First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) is not having a good year on the markets compared to many of its peers.…

Investing

Should You Bite Into Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD)?

September 29, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Meal-kit companies like Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) are making inroads in Canada. Ordering its meal kits is one thing. Owning…

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Bank Stocks

3 Small-Cap Financial Stocks, 1 Buy

September 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Olympia Financial Group Inc. (TSX:OLY) and these other two small-cap stocks aren’t household names. Yet, all three are worth considering.

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) Goes Farming for Growth

September 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Despite Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) not fully integrating Safeway, its latest move makes sense. Here’s why.

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Investing

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO): Buy on the Dip?

September 18, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Highflying BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) got its wings clipped last week losing more than 15% of its value when the company’s…

Investing

3 Reasons to Like Hudson’s Bay Co’s (TSX:HBC) European Retreat

September 17, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) announced September 11 that it was merging its European retail operations with its biggest German competitor,…

Investing

3 Dual-Class Stocks to Own Now

September 14, 2018 | Will Ashworth

New evidence suggests owning stocks like Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) that have dual-class share structures will deliver market-beating returns.

Energy Stocks

Aggressive Investors Will Like This Energy Stock

September 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Yielding 12.5%, Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) is an aggressive investor's dream stock. Here’s why.

3 REITs Yielding 4% to Put in Your TFSA

September 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Finding high-yielding REITs is one thing. Finding ones like Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:D.UN) to put into your…

Investing

Are You Toying With Buying Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) Stock?

September 10, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) stock is down 13% since hitting an all-time high of $788.88 in June. Here’s why it’s…

Investing

3 Quebec Stocks That Belong in Your Portfolio

September 9, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Quebec’s financial condition is better than it’s ever been, and that’s good news for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and two other…

Tech Stocks

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Stock: Next Stop $50 or $150?

September 8, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) stock hit $100 for the first time on August 14. It has since pulled back slightly. Where…

Investing

1 of These 2 Maritime Stocks Is Worth Owning

September 7, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Clearwater Seafoods Inc (TSX:CLR) and High Liner Foods Inc (TSX:HLF) are the leaders in Canadian frozen seafood. Only one is…

This Dividend Stock Keeps on Trucking

September 6, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Yielding almost 3%, TFI International (TSX:TFI) continues to be a dividend investor’s dream stock.

Investing

Follow This Tired Trend to Profits

September 5, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Companies like Sleep Country Canada (TSX:ZZZ) are the key to a better future. Here’s why.

Investing

Linamar (TSX:LNR) CEO Bets on the Future

September 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Anytime an insider buys company stock it’s a bullish sign. Linamar (TSX:CEO) Linda Hasenfratz just bought. A lot, in fact.

Investing

Special Dividends Make This Family-Owned Business Attractive

September 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

As George Weston Limited’s (TSX:WN) cash hoards continue to grow, investors shouldn’t forget why its stock is so special.

Do NOT Put This Tech Stock in Your RRSP

September 2, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Symbility Solutions (TSXV:SY) helps insurance companies automate their claims process. Its stock is only for speculative investors. Here’s why.

Investing

3 Reasons This Recent IPO Is Ready to Take Off

September 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

MAV Beauty Brands (TSX:MAV) went public July 10 at $14 a share. It’s yet to trade above its IPO price.…

Investing

Are Any of Canada’s Airline Stocks Worth Owning?

August 31, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is a growth stock. WestJet Airlines Ltd (TSX:WJA) is a value stock. Should you own either?

Investors Will Love These 2 Small-Cap Dividend Stocks

August 30, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) are two small-cap dividend stocks that tend to fly under…

Investing

Is AGT Food and Ingredients (TSX:AGT) Management Pulling a Fast One?

August 29, 2018 | Will Ashworth

AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. (TSX:AGT) CEO Murad Al-Katib and other members of the company’s management team want to take…

Investing

3 Reasons This Insurer Ought to Be in Your TFSA or RRSP

August 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) stock hasn’t done very well year to date, but it’s coming along. Here are three reasons…

It’s Time to Get Carried Away With Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)

August 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) arguably belongs in every Canadian’s investment plan. Here’s a little know reason why.

Investing

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG): You Have to Spend Money to Make Money

August 25, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Investors have turned their back on Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG). Value investors ought to be buying this well-run…

Investing

It’s Time to Bite Into Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) Stock

August 24, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) is on a major losing streak, off 16% in the past 90 days, providing investors…

Investing

This TSX Small Cap Is Music to Investors’ Ears

August 23, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Trading under $9, Montreal-based Stingray Digital Group Inc. (TSX:RAY.A) appears to be one of the better bargains on the TSX…

Investing

Dividend Income Investors Should Buy 1 of These 2 Retail REITs

August 22, 2018 | Will Ashworth

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is diversifying into residential real estate. However, it’s still a big play on retail,…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons This Small-Cap Dividend-Growth Stock Gets Better With Age

August 21, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 13.9%. This just one reason the winemaker’s stock gets better…

Investing

Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) Overextending Itself?

August 20, 2018 | Will Ashworth

First, it was Helly Hansen. Now Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is partnering with Petco. When are the deals going…

This Small-Cap Dividend Stock Will Give Your Portfolio a Lift

August 19, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Both income and growth investors might want to consider owning Savaria Inc. (TSX:SIS) because it checks all the boxes.

Investing

Should You Bet the Farm on This 8% Yield?

August 17, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Investing in mortgages can be a lucrative endeavour, but the average investor is better off doing it through a company…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Has a Secret Weapon to Beat its Peers

August 16, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of only three Canadian companies on Thomson Reuter Corp.’s Diversity and Inclusion…

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Investing

This Stock’s Buyback Actually Makes Sense

August 15, 2018 | Will Ashworth

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) announced August 9 that it’s cutting its dividend nearly in half and using some of the…

Investing

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX): It’s All About Bums in Seats

August 15, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) delivered record second-quarter results. Is it is enough to bring back investors?

Investing

Is Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR) a Buy at $78?

August 14, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) delivered good earnings in Q2 2018. Should you be buying?

Investing

Why I Like Canada’s Most Misunderstood Financial Stock

August 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Power Corporation of Canada’s (TSX:POW) majority-owned operating subsidiary, Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), reported record second-quarter results August 3, yet its…

Investing

It’s Time to Buy This Back-to-School Stock

August 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Down almost 30% in the past three months, Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) stock ought to be on your back-to-school buy list.…

Investing

Acquisitions Continue to Drive This Stock’s Growth

August 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) completed its $421 million acquisition of LifeWorks July 27. The future looks even brighter as a…

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