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Long-Term Investors: These 2 Stocks Are Poised to Take Off in 2018

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) continue to be great long-term plays. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Gold: Focus on Copper and Zinc With These 2 Companies

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) and Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are two excellent Canadian base metals producers every investor should consider.

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Betting on a Resurgence in March? Add These 4 Stocks to Your TFSA

A stock market resurgence in the spring could spark a run for stocks such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and others.

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Marijuana Stocks: What Could Push Canopy Growth Corp. Stock to $40?

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) stock has lost its momentum this year after producing triple-digit gains in 2017. Find out what's…

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TFSA Investors: Diversify With These 3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is one of three great pillars you can add to your portfolio that will provide you with solid…

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Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Rockets ~15.5% Higher: Time to Buy?

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) delivered a fantastic quarter, sending shares much higher. Should investors be buyers today?

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Cineplex Inc.: Why the Box Office Pains Are Just the Beginning

Why a bottom may not be in for Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) yet.

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Better Turnaround Stock: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. vs. Home Capital Group Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has big company-specific risk due to its highly levered balance sheet, but it's attempting to…

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Why Altagas Ltd. Is a Great Buy Despite its Q4 Results

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is trading at a big discount, and it could be a great time to buy the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Has the Dividend Strategy Lost its Luster?

Will you invest in Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) for a +5% dividend yield today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should Gold Stocks Be on Your Buy List?

If you are a gold bull, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) might be a name to consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

A $1-Million TFSA Is Inevitable for Many Young Investors

Keep adding dividend-growth stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to your TFSA and a $1 million TFSA is likely for many…

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How High Can Indigo Books & Music Inc. Fly?

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) has recovered nicely from its five-year low of $7.39. The question is, how much…

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Dividend Stocks

8 Mid-Caps That Raised Their Dividends in February

FirstService Corp. (TSX:FSV)(NASDAQ:FSV), Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), and six other stocks hiked their dividends last month. Which should you…

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Long-Term Investors: Is Now the Time to Consider Cenovus Energy Inc.?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has been hit hard in recent years, presenting investors with a compelling value play opportunity. Here's why…

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Which of the Big 5 Banks Performed Best in Q1?

Each of the Big Five banks beat estimates in the first quarter, but Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) had the weakest…

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3 Stocks That Have Outperformed the TSX in 2018

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) faced some challenges late last year, but the stock is back on track with a strong start to…

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2 Industry Titans Your Portfolio Needs

Industry- and manufacturing-focused stocks such as Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could provide the necessary diversification and boost your portfolio needs.

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2 Big 5 Banks Receive Upgrades

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) were upgraded after beating earnings estimates.

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Better Dividend Stock: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. vs. Altagas Ltd.

Does Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) 9% dividend yield make it the better dividend stock?

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Kinaxis Inc. Is the Better Growth Stock

In a comparison between Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL), I’ll take the former every day of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Tips to Protect Your Portfolio From Market Crashes

How can a stock like CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) help protect your stock portfolio?

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginners: Canadian Do-it-Yourself Index Investors May Not Be Properly Diversified

Here's why the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^GSPTSE) is not a suitable one-stop-shop index for passive investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canada Is Making a Last-Ditch Effort for an Exemption on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: 3 Stocks to Watch

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and other stocks could be punished, as the U.S. appears poised to slap tariffs on steel…

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Have You Purchased Bank of Nova Scotia Yet?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) released strong quarterly results that continue to showcase the strength and potential of the bank…

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Is This High-Yielding Dividend Stock Becoming Risky?

After a more than 20% slide, Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock now offers a dividend yield over 9%, but is it…

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Can Cott Corp. Bust Through $20?

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) announced Q4 2017 earnings March 1, and investors liked what they saw, sending its stock up 7%…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Small Caps Just Raised Their Dividends by up to 7.7%

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) just raised their dividends by 4-8%. Should you invest in…

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Passive Investing May Be Here to Stay: Buy These Stocks to Take Advantage of the Trend

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and other major financial institutions are looking to take advantage of the passive investing trend.

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New Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks for a TFSA Retirement Fund

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be good picks to get started. Here's why.

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Corus Entertainment Inc.: Is the Dividend Safe?

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) currently yields over 14%. Should investors be worried about the dividend?

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Has Aurora Cannabis Inc. Displaced Canopy Growth Corp. as the Top Pot Stock?

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) a better buy than Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

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Why Value Investing and Building Financial Models Is More Important Than Ever

Based on my financial model, Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) may be approaching "buy" territory. Building models is one way investors can avoid…

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Hudson’s Bay Co.: The Key to its Future Lies With Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

It might seem like a crazy idea, but a merger between Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited…

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Could Restaurant Brands International Inc. Be Hungry for Papa John’s Int’l, Inc.?

Here's why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) should buy Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) while shares are depressed.

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Dividend Stocks

Strong Q1 Results Prove Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is the Best Canadian Bank Stock

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) produced another great quarter, as the company got a big boost from its U.S. operations.

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Cineplex Inc.: Do We Have it All Wrong?

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is struggling a bit on the theatre front, but are there other businesses that will become far…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner for Less Than $5 That Could Double

After its latest pullback, Klondex Mines Ltd. (TSX:KDX)(NYSE:KLDX) is an appealing investment which is poised to soar.

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Should You Buy Brookfield Renewable Partners LP After its 5% Dividend Increase?

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) reported strong earnings and boosted the dividend, making this stock worth an investment.

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2 Rising Dividend Stocks to Boost TFSA Returns

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are bouncing back from recent dips. Is one more attractive…

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