Will Ashworth, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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The 2 Best TSX IPOs to Own From the Class of 2017

April 6, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The IPO market hasn’t gotten off to a strong start in 2018. However, both Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and…

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The Best Stock to Own on the TSX Venture Exchange

April 5, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The storage business continues to grow, and that’s keeping StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) very busy.

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Quebec Company’s Latest Acquisition Makes it a Buy

April 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A), Quebec’s printing and packaging giant, bought a U.S. packaging company for $1.8 billion, accelerating its move into…

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This $6 Stock Is a Screamin’ Deal 3 Months Into 2018

April 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

A top performer on the TSX in 2017, AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF) has hit a speed bump. Here’s why it’s…

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Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stretches to $100

April 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Despite operating without a CEO, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) continues to exceed expectations, which should mean triple digits soon enough.

3 Dividend Value Stocks to Buy Now

March 30, 2018 | Will Ashworth

If you’re interested in dividend value stocks, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and these two others will suit you just…

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5 Stocks to Own From the Capital Portfolio

March 29, 2018 | Will Ashworth

First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR) and these four other stocks are all capital ideas.

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Are Canadian Companies Ready for a Downturn?

March 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canadian companies such as Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are taking on a lot of debt in very uncertain times.…

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Bombardier, Inc. vs. Boeing Co.: Which CEO Earns Their Keep?

March 28, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The top five executives at Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) took home US$33.4 million in 2017. How does that compare with the…

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3 Reasons to Own This Transportation Gem

March 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) continues to dominate the bus industry. Here are three reasons it will continue to do…

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Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Is Great: This U.S. Competitor Is Better

March 26, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Canadian investors continue to bet on Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) but they might want to look south of the…

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Acquisitions Drive This Small Cap to New Highs

March 23, 2018 | Will Ashworth

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) just acquired a group of dealerships in the U.S. Here's why that's a big deal.

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Why Starbucks Corporation Is the Only Restaurant Stock You Need to Own

March 23, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) might be Canada’s favourite restaurant stock, but long-term investors ought to consider casting a wider…

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These All-Cap Dividend Stocks Have Got You Covered

March 22, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Investors love dividend stocks such as Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI). If you’re one of those people, here are some dividend…

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1 of the TSX’s Underachieving Dividend Stocks Is Ready to Grow

March 22, 2018 | Will Ashworth

If you’ve owned Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) for the last five years, it probably feels like you’ve been held…

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3 Gender Diversity ETFs: Which Is the Best Buy?

March 19, 2018 | Will Ashworth

With the launch of the RBC Vision Women’s Leadership MSCI Canada Index ETF (Aequitas NEO Exchange:RLDR), Canada now has three…

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Better Buy: Roots Corp. vs. Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

March 18, 2018 | Will Ashworth

A sudden drop in Roots Corp.'s (TSX:ROOT) stock price March 15 had me wondering if now might be a good…

Tech Stocks

Should BlackBerry Ltd. Shareholders Be Happy or Sad?

March 17, 2018 | Will Ashworth

BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) board has gone all in on CEO John Chen. Is this good news or bad news for…

Bank Stocks

Move Over, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: You’re About to Get Some Innovative Competition

March 16, 2018 | Will Ashworth

A California bank focused on the tech industry is about to give Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) a run…

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Do You Own 1 of the TSX’s 10 Biggest Gainers?

March 15, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The best-performing TSX stock since the start of the latest bull market in 2009 is Intertape Polymer Group (TSX:ITP), up…

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The Empire Company Limited Strikes Back

March 14, 2018 | Will Ashworth

While the headline doesn’t flow off the tongue, investors in Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) ought to be happy with the…

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Takes a Surprise Tumble

March 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Are you familiar with the phrase, “Garbage in, garbage out?” Well, that’s exactly how I felt about Fairfax Financial Holdings…

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Cara Operations Ltd. Could Hit $30 by Victoria Day

March 13, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) released fourth-quarter results March 9 that suggest it’s managing to absorb the minimum wage without hurting…

Bank Stocks

It’s Time to Reconsider Bank Stocks but Not for the Reason You Think

March 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

It’s been a couple of weeks since Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and the rest of the big Canadian bank…

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The Secret to Getting 15% Returns

March 12, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Cymbria Corporation (TSX:CYB) is a little-known small-cap holding company that delivers oversized returns. Care to know its secret?

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3 TSX Companies Wasting Shareholder Money

March 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) gained US$29 billion in book value from the U.S. corporate tax cut. Chances are, Buffett won’t…

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There’s No Stopping Linamar Corporation

March 11, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Guelph-based auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) delivered record fourth-quarter results March 7. It’s time to get on board as…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Trump’s Tariff Talk Creates Buying Opportunity for This B.C. Stock

March 10, 2018 | Will Ashworth

It’s not a sexy business, but Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. (TSX:WTE) is a steady one. This week’s tariff talk put…

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Dividends + Capital Appreciation = 3 Winning Stocks

March 9, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Dividend investors love stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) because of the stable payouts. However, if you want to really win…

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Shopify Inc. Prepares for its Next Leg Up

March 8, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) makes several significant changes to prepare for growth. Here’s why that’s significant.

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Buy These 3 Oversold Stocks NOW

March 7, 2018 | Will Ashworth

A total of 41 TSX stocks lost 10% or more of their share prices in February, including Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL).…

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How High Can Indigo Books & Music Inc. Fly?

March 5, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) has recovered nicely from its five-year low of $7.39. The question is, how much…

Kinaxis Inc. Is the Better Growth Stock

March 5, 2018 | Will Ashworth

In a comparison between Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL), I’ll take the former every day of the…

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Can Cott Corp. Bust Through $20?

March 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) announced Q4 2017 earnings March 1, and investors liked what they saw, sending its stock up 7%…

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Hudson’s Bay Co.: The Key to its Future Lies With Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

March 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

It might seem like a crazy idea, but a merger between Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited…

3 Reasons to Own This 2.7% Yield

March 2, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) just reported transformative earnings results, yet its stock dropped almost 3%. It’s time to load…

Energy Stocks

Things Are Looking Up for This Small-Cap Data Biz

March 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Oil prices have gotten stronger over the past year, and that has industry-related businesses such as Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI)…

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Will Restaurant Brands International Inc. Ever Get its Act Together?

March 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The latest issue to come between Tim Hortons franchisees and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) makes me wonder if the…

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It’s Time to Ride Toromont Industries Ltd. to $100

February 27, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) announced excellent earnings February 22. Here’s why it’s going to keep delivering for shareholders.

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Cineplex Inc. Finishes Tough Year in Good Shape

February 24, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) was one of the most beaten-up stocks on the TSX in 2017. Its fourth-quarter results are a…

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