Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY): Timing Is Everything

August 10, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Depending on when you bought Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) stock in 2018, you’ve either smiling or crying. Only long-term buyers…

Investing

Why Investors Ought to Try This Stock on for Size

August 9, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) gained 17% August 2 on better-than-expected second-quarter results. Should you be buying into the strength?

Investing

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ): Next Stop $20 or $10?

July 29, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) stock has recovered nicely since last November when it almost dropped below $10 -- half its IPO…

How to Make Money Off This Oversold Real Estate Stock

July 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) recently showed up on a list of the TSX’s most oversold stocks. Here’s how you…

Investing

Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Our Country’s Best Apparel Export?

July 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is getting a lot of good publicity south of the border these days, making it…

Ride the Logistics Wave With This 5.8% Yield

July 26, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Summit Industrial Income REIT (TSX:SMU.UN) continues to add to its portfolio of light-industrial properties to take advantage of the ongoing…

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy This Oversold Financial Stock

July 25, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Although it's recovered slightly since coming close to oversold territory July 20, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is still a…

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) Heading Higher Despite U.S. Troubles

July 24, 2018 | Will Ashworth

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) announced solid second-quarter results July 11. Should investors be alarmed with its lack of growth…

Energy Stocks

The Pros and Cons of Owning Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) Stock

July 23, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Doug Ford’s ouster of Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) CEO Mayo Schmidt might look good politically but it’s seriously hurt the…

Investing

3 Reasons You Want to Own This Newly Listed REIT

July 22, 2018 | Will Ashworth

BSR Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HOM.U) went public in early June. Trading below its US$10 IPO price, here’s why you…

Investing

Tim Hortons: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

July 21, 2018 | Will Ashworth

None of what’s going on at Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) coffee franchise is hurting its stock price, suggesting it’s…

Investing

This Small-Cap Marijuana Stock Scares Me

July 20, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Investing in marijuana stocks is a risky proposition at the best of times, but recent news about MedMen Enterprises Inc.…

Who Should Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Buy Next?

July 19, 2018 | Will Ashworth

At the same time Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) announced earnings July 9, it indicated it’s on the lookout for more…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Puts on a Good Show

July 19, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The public relations machine at Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is working overtime to change how investors view it. It appears to…

Investing

New Name, Same Old Value

July 18, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Recipe Unlimited Corporation (TSX:RECP), formerly Cara Operations, is getting rid of straws, just one more reason to buy its stock.

Investing

Maritime Dream Stock Hits Up the Market for Expansion Funds

July 17, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is one TSX stock you don’t hear a lot about but should.

Investing

Asset Manager Goes Back to Roots for Growth

July 16, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) is going back to asset management for further growth. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

Tech Stocks

Has Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) Hit the Wall?

July 14, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is trading within $3 of an all-time high of $91.98. Has the supply-chain management software company run…

Investing

Is Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) Ready to Take a Big Fall?

July 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) faced a lot of questions recently prompting some investors to question the company’s future prospects.…

Investing

Like Recurring Revenue? This Small-Cap Stock Is for You!

July 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Analysts expect Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI) shares to increase by 45% over the next year. Recurring revenue has a lot to…

Investing

Strong Insider Buying Makes This Small-Cap Attractive

July 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Stingray Digital Group Inc. (RAY.A) has been on a downward spiral since its announcement in May it was buying Newfoundland…

Margins Make All the Difference for This Small-Cap Stock

July 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Any time a stock makes a hot list, it’s good news. Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) recently made two. Here’s why.

5 Small-Cap Conviction Stocks to Buy Now

July 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) put out its RBC Canadian Small-Cap Conviction List recently. These five are worth putting on…

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) Looks to Lighten its Burden

July 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) continues to pull all the levers it can to extract value for shareholders while focusing on…

Tech Stocks

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC): Buy on the Dip?

July 9, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Over the past month, Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) has seen its stock price shed about 5% of its value. Down 11%…

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR) Won’t Hit $100 This Year

July 8, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Burger King might be the driving force behind Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), but is that enough to get it…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) vs. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ): Which Is the Smarter Buy?

July 7, 2018 | Will Ashworth

There’s no question that Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has the potential to be an investment of a lifetime. But is…

Investing

Can This Old-School Insurance Company Change its Tune?

July 6, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) CEO Roy Gori is reworking the way it operates. Can this produce lasting results for the…

Investing

Is Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) the Restaurant Stock to Own?

July 6, 2018 | Will Ashworth

It’s been nine months since Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) hit a 52-week low of $5.28, less than half its IPO price…

Investing

The Pros and Cons of Owning Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) Stock

July 5, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The evidence is mounting that Empire Company Limited’s (TSX:EMP.A) turnaround is taking hold. Here are the pros and cons of…

Investing

Buy Canadian When it Comes to Commercial Real Estate

July 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

U.S.-based commercial real estate services company Jones Lang Lasalle Inc. (NYSE:JLL) wants to be the largest firm of its kind…

Time to Buy This Beaten Down Construction Stock

July 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX:BDT) is down 27% year to date and in danger of delivering its worst annual performance since…

Investing

This IPO’s a Beauty

July 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Another strong Canadian brand is about to hit the TSX. MAV Beauty Brands Inc. (TSX:MAV) is doing an IPO that…

Investing

Are These 3 CEOs Worth Their Weight in Gold?

July 2, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The latest report on CEO compensation is out and number one on the list is Donald Walker of Magna International…

Bank Stocks

The Newest Reason to Own This Big 5 Bank

July 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks like it wants to be Canada’s banker to the marijuana industry. Is this the newest…

Did You Really Buy Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) for the Dividend?

June 30, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) reported almost a $1 billion loss, forcing it to cut the dividend by 80%. That’s the…

The Unlikeliest of TSX Stocks to Buy Into the Marijuana Industry

June 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

First it was Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ). Now it might be Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP). Here’s a third possibility.

Investing

3 TSX Stocks That Face an Uphill Battle

June 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Vanguard Investments has launched four mutual funds in Canada. Mutual fund providers such as CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) ought to…

Investing

The Best TSX Stock to Buy for Retirement

June 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Retirement home stocks such as Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) have been oversold in recent weeks. Which, if any, should investors buy…

Investing

Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Overcooked?

June 26, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock keeps moving higher thanks to strong earnings. Should shareholders be worried its stock is…

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