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Is Manulife Financial Corp. a Smart Investment After Poor Results?

Despite a weak energy portfolio, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is doing well in all of its other divisions, so it…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Dividend-Growth Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $7,000

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) look attractive right now.

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Amaya Inc. Prepares for New Jersey Re-Entry Amid Continued Controversies

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) is preparing for re-entry into the New Jersey market within a month, while it deals with a…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Utilities Limited: Is it a Good Investment Today?

Are Canadian Utilities Limited's (TSX:CU) 2015 earnings results as bad as they seem, or is the utility with 44 years…

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ATCO Ltd.: Is it a Buy on the Dip?

Are ATCO Ltd.'s (TSX:ACO.X) 2015 earnings results as bad as they seem, or is the utility with 23 years of…

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Energy Stocks

These Oil Companies Almost Drilled Their Own Graves in 2015

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) and Encana Corporation's (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) initial pursuit of growth in 2015 is really coming back to bite them…

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Investors Should Buy Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for Instant Diversification

Because of its strong business model and history of growing its assets under management, I believe investors should buy Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Industry Giants That Raised Their Dividends on February 25

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) raised their dividends on February 25.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Financial Stocks With High Yields to Buy Now

Looking for a value play with a high yield? If so, consider financial stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Are on Fire: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Should you bet your money on surging gold stocks such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), and Kinross…

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Attention Income Investors: 2 Stocks With Reliable Yields Above 6%

Here's why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

If You Believe Oil Has Bottomed, Buy Baytex Energy Corp.

If oil is just $50 per barrel a year from now, you'll be kicking yourself for not buying Baytex Energy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Will This Stock Ever Recover?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is stuck in the mud, but long-term investors might want to put this stock on their radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: Consider Canadian National Railway Company

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has not only posted record annual results, but hiked the dividend by 20%, making it…

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Why You Should Forget About Bombardier, Inc. and Buy its Largest CSeries Customer Instead

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has dominated the headlines recently thanks to Air Canada's (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) recent letter of intent to order 45…

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Bank Stocks

How Oily Is Royal Bank of Canada?

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is starting to feel the energy pinch.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are Some Last-Minute Investments for Your RRSP

With the RRSP deadline fast approaching, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are some great…

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Dividend Stocks

Agrium Inc. Is Still a Great Option for Your Portfolio

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) remains a great investment option as the company has reported positive fourth-quarter earnings and looks ahead to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Picks for Your RRSP

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) look attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce a Buy After its Strong Q1 Results and Dividend Hike?

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) announced strong first-quarter earnings results and a dividend hike this morning. Should you be…

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Billionaire Jim Pattison Owns 25 Million Just Energy Inc. Shares: Should You Buy, Too?

Just Energy Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) is one of Canada's most-hated companies. That's not stopping this billionaire from investing $200 million in…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: A Cyber-Security Consultant?

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is prepping a new cyber-security consulting arm after a new acquisition.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Does the Rally Have Legs?

Here's what investors need to know about Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Is it a Turnaround Candidate or Is More Trouble Ahead?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is both loved and loathed by investors, and recent events might be the start of…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn 17.5 Times Your Initial Investment Income

Want a simple dividend investment strategy? Use it for businesses such as Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) and four other stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Raised Their Dividends on February 24

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX), and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) raised their dividends by 2-8% on…

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Will These 3 Dividends Survive the Rest of 2016?

Be very careful if you hold IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), or Cominar Real Estate Investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Why H&R Real Estate Investment Trust’s Price Refuses to Rise

Is H&R Real Estate Investment Trust’s (TSX:HR.UN) 7.2% yield sustainable? Is there more upside than downside from here?

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Energy Stocks

Why Encana Corporation Surged by More Than 20% on Wednesday

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) reported solid results and announced more cuts.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

Looking to build an income portfolio? If so, Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Cineplex…

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Energy Stocks

The Cuts Keep Coming at Enerplus Corp.

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) cuts its budget and its dividend again.

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Investing

Is Canadian National Railway Company or Telus Corporation a Better RRSP Pick?

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are both great builders of investors wealth. Is one a better…

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Safe Stock to Buy?

Despite a credit rating drop by Moody's, I believe Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a buy on long-term growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Diversified Dividend Picks for Long-Term Investors

Need a dividend stock? If so, BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR), and Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) are attractive options.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Bombardier, Inc. Shares Have Surged

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares have found some much-needed relief.

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Survey: 4 in 5 Canadians Will Not Contribute to an RRSP This Year

With contribution deadline approaching, more Canadians are choosing TFSAs over RRSPs, an H&R Block survey finds.

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Is George Soros Right About China?

If George Soros is right about a hard landing in China, it won't just be miners such as Teck Resources…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Pipeline Picks for Dividend-Growth Investors

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYS:TRP) deserve to be on your dividend radar.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Companies That Recently Announced Dividend Increases

Toromont Industries Inc. (TSX:TIH), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), and Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) recently increased their dividends. Should you buy one…

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. Is a Blockbuster Choice for Your Portfolio

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) reported fourth-quarter results that showed massive growth. It's riding the wave of Hollywood blockbusters and making the…

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