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Poor Earnings Drop Hydro One Ltd.’s Stock by 2%: Should You Buy?

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) saw a drop in its stock price on Tuesday after a poor earnings result. Should you…

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Should You Bet On Great Canadian Gaming Corp. After its 18% Surge?

Here's why Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) soared nearly 18% and what investors should do about it.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two top dividend stocks for retirees to achieve financial freedom.

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Home Capital Group Inc.?

Despite its brush with the corporate undertaker, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is becoming an increasingly attractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

A Look at Last Week’s Earnings for Oil & Gas Companies

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other oil and gas companies released quarterly earnings last week that show how the…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Airline Is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings: Air Canada or WestJet Airlines Ltd.?

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) both released Q2 earnings and both did well, but which company is the better investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Combat Rising Interest Rates With These 2 Great Investments

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE: MFC) pose a unique opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on…

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Dividend Stocks

Entering a Recession, Shares of Cineplex Inc Could be the First Out of the Gate!

Following a pullback, shares of Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) could be telling investors something about the overall market.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.: Strong Growth, Great Dividend

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) reported another strong quarter recently, reaffirming the long held view that the company is great for growth…

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A Stock to Consider From the Beaten-Down Auto Sector

rted weakness in the automotive sector, second-quarter sales for Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) were up 6.6% from last year. Will this…

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Dividend Stocks

Is a Long/Short Approach Worth Taking?

For investors wanting to learn about the long/short strategy, shares of BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may be a fantastic learning tool.

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Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.’s Stock Is Soaring Over 10%

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is up 10%. Should you be buying or selling?

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Why Investors May Want to Buy Cott Corp. as it Reinvents Itself

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) is no longer an unhealthy pop business. It's a healthy business with an innovative twist.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: So What if Interest Rates Rise?

Rising interest rates shouldn’t deter you from dividend stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN). This is why.

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2 Dividend Stocks That Benefit From Rising Interest Rates

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another company will embrace rising interest rates. Here’s why.

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Dividend Stocks

Sale Alert: 2 Dividend Stocks Down Over 5% in the Past Month

First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN) and this other dividend stock have seen their yields go up this month as a result…

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Bank Stocks

3 Factors That Could Sink Home Capital Group Inc.’s Stock Again

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shares may sink again if this mortgage rule is implemented.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 5 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Now

Some energy stocks, such as Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), are showing signs of a turnaround. Dividend…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Beaten-Down Miner to Avoid

The outlook for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is not as positive as many investors believe.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Great Stocks for Young Investors

New investors can get a strong start with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and others.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy for My TFSA Right Now

DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX)( NASDAQ:DHXM) offers above-average potential for dividend growth. So does one other stock.

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Is a Second Rate Hike in 2017 Inevitable?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and other financial institutions are confident that another rate hike is coming in October.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks With +40 Years of Dividend Growth

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) are the undisputed kings of dividend growth. Which should you buy? Let’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Pattern Energy Group Inc. Is Down Over 3%

Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEG)(NASDAQ:PEGI) is down over 3% on the heels of its Q2 results. Should you buy on…

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Bank Stocks

2 Reasons Royal Bank of Canada Deserves Your Attention

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) settles U.S. litigation and makes a big announcement regarding a leap in technology.

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Stocks for Beginners

Capitalize on Growth From This Emerging Market With Canada’s Warren Buffett

Here's why Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U) should be your top pick if you're curious about growth from emerging markets.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: The Best Bargain of the Big 5?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of the highest-quality dividend-growth stocks on the TSX, and here's why it's the best bargain…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) delivered decent second-quarter results, but investors ought to be wondering if it’s enough.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Do New Investors Focus on Capital Gains?

Is it right to focus on capital gains? With Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX), you can get price appreciation while earning…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Might Be the Most Exciting Gold Stock in the Market Today

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL) has been outperforming the broader market, even while gold has fallen in recent months. Find…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Is up Over 5%

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (TSX:RBA)(NYSE:RBA) is up over 5% following the release of its Q2 results. Should you buy now? Let’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 5 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Pay Your Bills

Find out why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are great monthly dividend stocks for retirees.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Cenovus Energy Inc. vs. Crescent Point Energy Corp.

Find out which of these two blue-chip names, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), is the…

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Alaris Royalty Corp. Dropped 7%: Now What?

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) announced that one of its partner companies is redeeming all of its preferred shares held by…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Yukon the Next Alberta?

Major gold miners Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), and Newmont Mining Corp. (NYSE:NEM) continue to target growth opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: These 3 “Stress-Free” Stocks May Be Boring but Pay Yields of 4-6%

Investing doesn’t have to be exciting. Even boring stocks like Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI) can help make you money in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Case for Investing in Silver

Cash in on higher silver by investing in First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG).

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The Canadian Dollar Retreats: Canadian Railway Stocks Benefit

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) rise as the Canadian dollar takes a step back.

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Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Dropping Is of Little Consequence

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) dropped nearly 10% in the past week, but the stock is becoming an intriguing turnaround…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Remain Bearish on BCE Inc.

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) reported decent wireless growth, but here's why I'm bearish on the company over the long term.

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