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Income Investors: Is This Momentum REIT a Safe Way to Inject Growth Into Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

May 1, 2018 | Joey Frenette

InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:IIP.UN) is an intriguing distribution-growth REIT with a promising strategy. But is it as risky…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is BCE Inc. or Bank of Montreal a Better TFSA Pick Today?

May 1, 2018 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one attractive for your TFSA…

Energy Stocks

Cameco Corp. Posts Impressive Profit in Q1: 4 Reasons Investors Should Remain Cautious

May 1, 2018 | David Jagielski

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) finally got out of the red with a good Q1, but why it's still not out of trouble.

Dividend Stocks

Pay Yourself First With This 5% Yield

May 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) yields a healthy 5.4%. Here’s why I’d consider buying this boring utility stock.

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Still Worth Your Investment?

May 1, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to make headwinds on reducing its debt, and Valeant's stock is now up over…

Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Looks Like a Future Dividend Aristocrat

May 1, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is an unloved and unappreciated stock, but here's why it could become Canada's next big…

Investing

Will the CSeries Become the A200?

May 1, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

With no new crisis on the horizon, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is prepping to step up sales efforts of the CSeries…

Investing

Is Metro Inc. a Buy After Q2 Results?

May 1, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) released Q2 earnings in April as intensifying competition is engulfing the grocery retail industry.

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend-Growth Stock Is Perfect for Your TFSA Forever Fund

May 1, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is a rock-solid dividend-growth stock that should be at the core of your TFSA.

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Royal Bank of Canada and Scotiabank Stock Belong in Your Portfolio in May

May 1, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are strong long-term buys in the beginning of May.

Dividend Stocks

AltaGas Ltd. Stock Is 54% Off All-Time Highs! Buy Now or Bail?

May 1, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A 9% dividend yield and a game-changing acquisition nearing final approval mean it's time to buy AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock.

Dividend Stocks

1 of the Best Energy Stocks for the Most Upside

May 1, 2018 | Kay Ng

Here’s why this little stock has much stronger upside potential than Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Tech Stocks

Why You Should Invest in Cybersecurity Stocks Today

May 1, 2018 | David Jagielski

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is only the latest company to see its information get compromised in yet another example of inadequately…

Top TSX Stocks

Top Stocks for May

May 1, 2018 | Motley Fool Staff

Top stocks for May include Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE).

Time to Back Up the Truck on This Unfairly Beaten-Up Growth Stock on the Dip

April 30, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp.(TSX:TOY) is a strong buy on the dip. Here's why the general public is wrong about the implications…

Dividend Stocks

Breaking Down Canadian National Railway’s Latest Earnings Report

April 30, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has been underperfoming peers for most of the past 12 months. Find out why.

Dividend Stocks

A Closer Look at Great-West Lifeco Inc. and the Rest of Canada’s Life Insurance Industry

April 30, 2018 | Jason Phillips

A strong quarter has investors re-evaluating the Canadian life insurance landscape. Does Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) offer the best dividend,…

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better investment: Telus Corporation vs. Shaw Communications Inc.?

April 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) stock has dropped recently, as has the stock price of Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU). Which is the…

Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Which Marijuana Stock Is a Better Buy?

April 30, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Is Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) or Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) the better play today?

3 Auto Manufacturing Stocks to Watch in May

April 30, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could be impacted by the new NAFTA auto content proposals.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why the Market Has the Latest Line 3 Announcement and Enbridge Inc. All Wrong

April 30, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) fell 5.3% in trading last week following a ruling by a Minnesota administrative court. But the news…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Gold Fight Through the Interest Rate Headwinds?

April 30, 2018 | Andrew Walker

You need to be a long-term gold bull with a contrarian investing style to buy Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) today.

Investing

Could Prem Watsa Save Toys “R” Us and Bail Out an Entire Industry?

April 30, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Prem Watsa may be bring Toys "R" Us back from the dead.

1 Top Bank Stock to Benefit From an Improving U.S. Economy

April 30, 2018 | Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from stronger U.S. economic growth.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Stock Is a Top Buy in May?

April 30, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) stocks are two top contrarian bets in the energy space. Let's…

Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation a Top Canadian Dividend Stock for Energy Exposure in Your RRSP?

April 30, 2018 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) might be oversold today. Here's why.

3 Energy Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA This Month

April 30, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and other energy stocks offer attractive dividends are investors head into the month of May.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why This Streamer Is Going to Have a Very Good Year

April 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) appeals to both long-time and new investors to the precious metals market for a variety…

Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Forever

April 30, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Albert Einstein once said that compound interest was the 'greatest mathematical invention of all time.' Find out how to make…

Investing

Does Restaurant Brands International Inc. Belong in Your Portfolio Today?

April 30, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) has struggled in 2018 but Q1 results hold promise for the latter half of this…

Dividend Stocks

This Leading Hedge Fund Manager Is Recommending You Buy Oil Stocks

April 30, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Find out why a leading hedge fund manager is saying that the oil sector, and stocks like Crescent Point Energy…

Energy Stocks

Can Activist Investors Send This Oil Stock Skyrocketing?

April 30, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) could receive a management shakeup courtesy of a group of activist shareholders. Could this cause…

Hungry for Income After Tax Season? Buy These 3 Stocks

April 30, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors on the hunt for dividends after tax season should look to stocks such as Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NYSE:OTEX) and…

Dividend Stocks

Could Suncor Energy Inc. Hit $100?

April 30, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is at a multi-year high. Is the rally just beginning?

Dividend Stocks

Why Investors Need to Hold Quality Stocks: In Case the Market Closes

April 30, 2018 | Ryan Goldsman

With the market closing early on Friday, investors need to learn about buying high quality companies such as BCE Inc.…

Investing

The Best Booze Stock to Hold in Your TFSA

April 30, 2018 | Will Ashworth

The low-yielding Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) is one option for your TFSA. Beyond that, it gets a little more difficult.

Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Why Dividend-Growth Stocks Are the Best Source of Income

April 30, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Why young investors should consider dividend-growth stocks such as Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) over REITs for safe, long-term wealth creation.