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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: Trades at a Discount and Pays a Great Yield

| Jacob Donnelly

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) trades at a discount and pays a yield over 7%, which I believe…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Timeless Investing Lessons From Warren Buffett’s Annual Shareholder Letter

| Nelson Smith

This year's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) letter didn't disappoint. Warren Buffett was at his best once again, dropping all sorts…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Checklist Income Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) pays a consistently growing dividend and is incredibly secure with a wide moat, making it a smart…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Reasons You Need to Own Gold Miners Immediately

| Adam Mancini

Many Canadian sectors are currently overvalued, making gold miners an excellent value proposition. There are two majors catalysts about to…

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Does Bombardier, Inc. Fit in Your Portfolio?

| Jacob Donnelly

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) doesn't belong in your portfolio because it still has far too many problems and no incentive to…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Reach the $2 Million Mark in Your RSP

| Ryan Goldsman

With a five-year price appreciation in excess of 95% in the rear-view mirror, shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.…

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Bank Stocks

Where Next for Bank Shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

How is the global banking sector likely to perform in 2017 and beyond?

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Are We Witnessing the Resurgence of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

As Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) prepares to release a new drug to the market, the company still has a…

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Dividend Stocks

These S&P/TSX 60 Constituents Just Gave Their Shareholders a Raise

| Joseph Solitro

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just raised their dividends again. Which belongs in your portfolio?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Biggest IPO Ever Could Be on the Horizon

| Matt DiLallo

Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:KMI) continues to take a dual track as it seeks to finance its Trans Mountain expansion project.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Defensive Stocks Are an RSP Investor’s Best Friend

| Ryan Goldsman

Shares of Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) are some of the most defensive on the market.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Husky Energy Inc. Is a Great Rebound Play

| Joey Frenette

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) plans to sell some of its capital-intensive assets this year. The stock is cheap, but is…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. a Bargain Dividend Stock Today?

| Kay Ng

Should you buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) for growing income today? What kind of returns can you expect?

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc.: On the Verge of Something Big

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is set to capitalize on the growing use of connectivity in the automotive sector as well…

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Investing

2 REIT investments for Every Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

REITs such as Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) offer investors landlord-like investments without…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Buy the Current Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is giving back some of its big gains. Is this the right time to snap up…

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Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is a Great Long-Term Play

| Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is one of the top companies in Canada and should be a core holding.

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Tech Stocks

Why New BlackBerry Ltd. Hardware Won’t Change Anything

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) announced a new hardware device, but pricing and availability may deter potential customers from getting it.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stars Just Extended Their Streaks

| Joseph Solitro

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) just raised their dividends, continuing their annual streaks. Which should you…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Could the Yellow Metal hit $1,400 in 2017?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is worth a look if you think gold is headed higher.

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Investing

Income Investors: Ride This 4.1% Yield to Profits

| Will Ashworth

Things didn’t go well for North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) stock in 2016; however, that’s changed through the first two…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Hop Aboard the Cameco Corp. Roller Coaster

| Jacob Donnelly

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has been on a roller coaster, and buying now could be risky, but the risk is likely…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Become a Better Self-Directed Investor

| Kay Ng

What does it mean to be a better investor? Should you invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) or Royal Bank of…

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Investing

Will These 3 Companies Survive Until 2018?

| Nelson Smith

The future doesn't look good for Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC), Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B), or Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S).

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Avoid Cyclical Stocks With Your RSP Money This Year

| Ryan Goldsman

The situation at Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) should first be diligently inspected before investors jump in.

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Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited Is a Screaming Buy After Impressive Earnings

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) knocked one out of the ballpark with its Q4 2016 earnings. Is it time to pick…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Your Portfolio Survive a Toronto Real Estate Crash?

| Nelson Smith

Worried about Toronto housing? If so, you'll want to avoid stocks such as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Genworth…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Is Back Below $5: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might be attractive at the current level, but it comes with risks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: Should You Be Readying Yourselves for the Next Market Crash?

| Matt Smith

Prepare for the next market crash with Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Quality Dividend-Growth Stocks for Last-Minute RRSP Contributions

| Kay Ng

Save some serious cash for your retirement by investing in Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and another quality dividend-growth…

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Investing

Will 2017 See a Global Property Meltdown?

| Peter Stephens

Are property prices about to slump?

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is it Safe to Buy After Mettrum’s Banned Pesticide Incident?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) faced a lot of heat over Mettrum's use of banned pesticides. Is it still the best…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Don’t Fear the Volatility. Embrace it

| Joey Frenette

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has become volatile lately. What should value investors do?

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Just Gave Their Shareholders Another Raise

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) just raised their dividends by 2-15%. Which should you…

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Investing

Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Its Next Deal Could Be All Stock

| Will Ashworth

Speculation about what Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is going to buy next has already begun to make the rounds.…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: If You Don’t Buy BCE Inc., You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Nelson Smith

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is the kind of stock you pick up and hold for a very long time. What are…

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Investing

Should Investors Hold On to These Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Are CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) and Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) set to go higher?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Procrastinators: Your Last-Minute RRSP Guide

| Nelson Smith

You've contributed to your RRSP. Now it's time to put the cash to work in great companies such as Empire…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

India Could Kill Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Hopes of a Revival This Year

| Neha Chamaria

Investors beware: Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) faces a big threat going forward.

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