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Dividend Stocks

Early-Retirement Dream? How Your Accounts Can Help You Get There

| Kay Ng

Use Canada’s registered accounts to save and invest to help realize your early-retirement dream!

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock for Retirees: Get a 5.7% Payout Each Month

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its established business model, predictable rental income, consistent distributions, and visible growth opportunities, CT REIT could be a compelling…

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Dividend Stocks

New to Investing? 5 Canadian Stocks I’d Start With (and How Much)

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks can help build a balanced portfolio that offers long-term growth while generating income through dividends.

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Energy Stocks

Do Canadians Really Need $1.7 Million to Retire? Here’s How to Check Your Number

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The $1.7 million survey-based retirement savings target may not be the actual number most Canadians need to retire comfortably.

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Energy Stocks

Turning 60 in 2027? Taking CPP Early Shrinks Your Cheque 36%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Taking CPP early means more years of payments but smaller monthly cheques. A simple calculation shows what waiting requires.

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Dividend Stocks

The Ideal TFSA Stock for Retirees: A 5.8% Yield Paying Constant Cash

| Andrew Walker

This stock has a solid track record of dividend growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Dividend Stocks vs. Quarterly: Does It Matter?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) stands out as a quarterly payer that might actually top most monthly payers for those…

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Tech Stocks

A Quantum Computing Stock Canadian Investors Can Buy Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a quantum computing stock? D-Wave offers exposure to an emerging industry, with paying customers and plenty still to…

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Dividend Stocks

This Auto Stock Raised Its Guidance: Tariffs Knocked it Down Anyway

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magna raised its profit outlook while lowering its sales forecast. That makes cash generation the key test for investors.

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Investing

I’d Wait on goeasy While its Dividend Is Suspended

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While the macro environment as well as the company’s whole business model is filled with risks, should you invest?

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Dividend Stocks

What Is a Payout Ratio? The Dividend Number New Investors Should Check First

| Robin Brown

Here's why the payout ratio might be a dividend investor's most important metric when determining if a stock is a…

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Dividend Stocks

A 4.1% Dividend Stock Worth Considering for Monthly Retirement Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Primaris REIT’s 4.1% yield and recently doubled distribution growth guidance make it a top monthly dividend income stock for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Split $40,000 in My TFSA for Steady Monthly Income

| Rajiv Nanjapla

These two monthly-paying dividend stocks could boost your passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top-Notch TSX Dividend Stocks Paying Steady Cash for Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

These stocks have raised their dividends annually for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

Earning Over $95,000 in Retirement? Ottawa Starts Clawing Back Your OAS

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Receiving $90,000 in cash doesn’t necessarily keep you below the OAS clawback threshold. Canadian dividends can change the calculation.

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Bank Stocks

Saving for a First Home? The FHSA May Beat Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The FHSA is more advantageous than the TFSA if you’re saving for a first home down payment.

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ETF is short for exchange traded fund, a popular investment choice for Canadians
Tech Stocks

A Handful of Tech Giants Is Carrying Wall Street: Canadians Holding U.S. Index ETFs Should Know How Concentrated They Really Are

| Aditya Raghunath

XQQ's top 10 holdings make up 46% of the fund. See how concentrated Canada's Nasdaq 100 ETF is and why…

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Dividend Stocks

What a Smart First Year of Investing Looks Like for Canadian Beginners

| Kay Ng

Judge your investing success on disciplined habits and long‑term performance.

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Dividend Stocks

Storm Season Just Cost This Insurer $190 Million: Is the Dividend Safe?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Definity’s storm estimate could dent earnings, but dividend safety depends on the payout cushion and capital remaining after the losses.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Retirement Calculators Give Different Answers (and Which 1 I Like Best)

| Aditya Raghunath

Two retirement calculators can land hundreds of thousands of dollars apart. Learn why, how to stress test your plan, and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Quebec Just Put Sovereignty Back on the Table: What it Means for Your Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Quebec’s political shift deserves a portfolio check. National Bank offers a useful test of political uncertainty versus deteriorating earnings.

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Energy Stocks

Investing $1,000 Today vs. Waiting for the “Perfect” Moment

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can invest $1,000 today and put it to work in resilient Canadian stocks rather than wait for the “perfect”…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Don’t Overlook Peyto! Its Yield Is a Thing of Beauty

| Joey Frenette

Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY) is an underrated energy stock with a colossal yield and a dirt-cheap multiple.

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Energy Stocks

Canada’s Bank Watchdog Just Dropped Its Risk Outlook: This Dividend Stock Shrugs it Off

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Emera offers a different source of dividend income from Canadian banks, although its financing costs still deserve close attention.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, October 14

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX investors will closely watch the latest U.S. inflation report today, while mixed commodity prices, Canada-U.S. trade tensions, and Middle…

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Investing

Why Bumble Stock Skyrocketed 138% This Week

| Joe Tenebruso

The dating app provider is being bought out at a sizable premium.

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Dividend Stocks

The $7,000 TFSA Move Most Canadians Leave Until December

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

An earlier TFSA contribution can simplify your plan, even when the immediate tax saving is smaller than you expect.

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Dividend Stocks

Diversification 101: How Beginners Can Protect Against Market Shocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks like TD Bank and Fortis provide an anchor to a well-diversified portfolio for resilient long-term performance.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dividend Cuts Happen and How to Spot the Warning Signs

| Demetris Afxentiou

Learn why dividend cuts happen and how to spot warning signs, using BCE and TELUS to examine cash flow, debt,…

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Top TSX Stocks

How to Stay Invested When the Headlines Look Bad

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Selling stocks in a panic turns paper losses permanent. Discover how holding Aritzia stock through terrifying headlines delivered over 1,100%…

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Dividend Stocks

Just Turned 50 With Little Saved? Here’s Where to Start

| Andrew Walker

This investing strategy can reduce risk while still delivering decent yield.

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Tech Stocks

Nvidia Just Hit $5.8 Trillion: The Canadian Stock Riding the Same AI Wave

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica’s AI exposure is supported by operating results, while cash investment and valuation make the buying decision more demanding.

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Investing

S&P 500 Hits a New High While the TSX Lingers Below Its August Peak: How Much Is Home Bias Costing Your Portfolio?

| Aditya Raghunath

The S&P 500 just hit a record while the TSX sits 3.5% below its August peak. Here’s what home bias…

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Investing

Aritzia Stock Leaps 20% in a Day After Profit Tripled: Are Shares Still a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

Aritzia’s upbeat outlook, strength in its e-commerce business, and boutique expansion indicate strong growth ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock Down 17% to Consider Now for Lifelong Income

| Andrew Walker

This company has increased the dividend annually for more than three decades.

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Energy Stocks

Is Emera Stock a Buy Before Its Proposed Merger With Canadian Utilities?

| Jitendra Parashar

A reliable dividend and the prospect of a much larger utility business make Emera stock worth watching before the merger.

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Dividend Stocks

A 4.9% Dividend Stock I Plan to Hold Long Term: What $5,000 Would Collect

| Kay Ng

This is a solid utility stock to consider on dips for a long-term portfolio with a focus on growing income.

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Dividend Stocks

Your GIC Pays 3% to 4%: This TSX Stock Pays You Every Month Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

SmartCentres pays more income than an illustrative GIC, but a modest unit-price decline could erase the first-year advantage.

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Bank Stocks

I’m Betting My Future on This Canadian Dividend Giant

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its solid underlying business, consistent dividend payouts, healthy growth prospects, and attractive valuation, Scotiabank would be an excellent long-term…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Plans to Buy Athabasca Oil for $5.7 Billion: Is the Stock a Steal Before the Deal?

| Aditya Raghunath

Cenovus is paying $5.7 billion for Athabasca Oil. Here is what the deal means for ATH stock and whether it…

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