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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Different Company, but Better Investment?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a very different company from the one that crashed two years ago, but is…

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New Data Screams “Buy This Small-Cap Stock!”

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) might be ending the sale of new long-term care insurance policies, but one Ontario small cap…

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Why You Should Reconsider Rogers Communications Inc.

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) reported better than expected results for the most recent quarter, including an eight-year high from the…

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2 Oil and Gas Stocks Under $5 That Could Take Off!

Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) and this other stock are trading well below book value and could be great buys today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Teck Resources Ltd.?

Indications of better than expected global economic growth bodes well for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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What Do the Latest Middle East Tensions Mean for Oil?

The latest Middle East crises could be a boon for oil and beaten-down, heavily indebted upstream oil producers Baytex Energy…

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3 Gems Seeing Explosive Growth

Stocks such as Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) are seeing explosive growth and paying dividends.

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Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 4-7%

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN), and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer…

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Black Monday Taught Investors A Lesson They Must Never Forget

The suggestion is that we are heading for another Black Monday, and should be prepared to cut and run. We…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Plan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock have generated fantastic returns for investors over the past 20…

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Why Shopify Inc. Might Be a Bigger Growth Opportunity Than You Think

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been weighed down in recent weeks by a critical report, but the company still holds unmatched…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: The Right Pick for Those That Need a Utility

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) changed the breakdown of its financials by purchasing major U.S. assets. This growth makes it a buy.

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Making the Case for Cannabis as an Ethical Investment

Why ethical investors should consider buying shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and other cannabis stocks.

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2 Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs: Time to Buy?

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) is a defensive, reliable financial stock to own today, even after hitting highs.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Eldorado Gold Corp.’s Share Price Drops More Than 25%: Is it Time to Buy?

Why Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) might be a great buy after the big sell-off that happened on Monday.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks That Could Soar on Earnings This Week

Watch Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) closely this week.

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Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Hold Forever

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two top dividend stocks you can hold in your income portfolio forever.…

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3 Reasons Your Portfolio Will Thrive From an Air Canada Investment

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has matured immensely over the years to become one of the best-performing stocks on the market.

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How Investors Can Profit From the Demise of Sears Canada

After the demise of Sears Canada, shareholders can realize huge gains with shares of Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC).

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3 Reasons Marijuana Stocks Could Explode

After the most recent earnings report, shares of Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are now a spring ready to pop!

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Shaw Communications Inc. Is Aggressively Ramping Up Subscriber Growth Initiatives

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and its wireless business Freedom Mobile are ready to shake up the Canadian telecom scene like…

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This Growth Gem Was Nearly a 5-Bagger Over the Last 5 Years

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) is firing on all cylinders when it comes to growth. Should investors buy shares on…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Reasons Base Metals Are Still a Good Bet Heading Into 2018

Copper and nickel markets have boomed in 2017, and producers such as First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) and Hudbay Minerals…

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5 Stocks Boasting +10 Years of Dividend Growth for Retirees

Retirees scrambling for stable long-term income should consider Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XTC), Cogeco Inc. (TSX:CGO), and others.

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Dividend Stocks

Enhance Your Returns by Investing in This Top Dividend-Growth Stock

Boost your portfolio's income and growth by investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Cenovus Energy Inc. Stock: Is the Time Right to Get Excited?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock is showing momentum after a long dull period. Is the time right to get excited…

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3 Stocks That Ought to Split

One of the only TSX stocks to split this year is CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B), which split a 5-for-1 on…

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New Investors: 4 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio for Long-Term Growth

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and these three other stocks are great stocks that can be pillars for your portfolio.

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Check Out This Onex Corporation Clone

A former managing director of Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) provides investors with an excellent platform for growth and value. Here’s why.

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Another Move to Deflate Canada’s Housing Bubble

Here is why banking stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could suffer from a move to deflate the…

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3 Unloved Canadian Stocks That Could Soar in 2018 and Beyond

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and two other market laggards might be worth a contrarian shot today.

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What the Earnings of 1 Company Say About the Country

After reporting an increase in sales, shares of AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) may be the catalyst that sends the entire market…

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How Diversified Should Your Stock Portfolio Be?

Is your portfolio well diversified? Or do you have too much in Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)?

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3 Stocks Primed to Take Off in 2018 and Beyond

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN), and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) could benefit from broader trends and surge in…

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Looking for Superior Dividend Growth? Buy Enbridge Inc.

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a dividend-growth king that's been oversold. Here's why income investors should consider loading up today.

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The Winner of Canada’s Cannabis Retail War Is…

We’re less than nine months away from the legalization of cannabis. It’s easy to assume that Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Stick With BlackBerry Ltd. Stock When Executives Are Leaving?

Should you stick with BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) stock when its top executives are leaving?

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Shopify Inc.’s Share Price Is Soaring: Time to Buy?

Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) share price soared by 5% last Friday, following news that the company will hire new workers in…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is Down 15%: Is it a Buy?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a high-risk play, but if it can take the necessary steps, it might just…

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. Share Price Is Soaring After its Q3 2017 Results Release

Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) share price soared by 5% last Thursday, following a strong Q3 2017 and a 4% dividend hike.

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