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

March 5, 2018 | Joey Frenette

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

Metals and Mining Stocks

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

March 5, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

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…

Dividend Stocks

Have You Purchased Bank of Nova Scotia Yet?

March 4, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

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

Dividend Stocks

Is This High-Yielding Dividend Stock Becoming Risky?

March 4, 2018 | Haris Anwar

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

Investing

Can Cott Corp. Bust Through $20?

March 4, 2018 | Will Ashworth

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

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

March 4, 2018 | Joseph Solitro

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

Investing

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

March 4, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

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

Dividend Stocks

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

March 4, 2018 | Andrew Walker

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

Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: Is the Dividend Safe?

March 4, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

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

Investing

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

March 4, 2018 | David Jagielski

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

Dividend Stocks

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

March 3, 2018 | Chris MacDonald

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

Investing

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

March 3, 2018 | Will Ashworth

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

Dividend Stocks

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

March 3, 2018 | Joey Frenette

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.

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

March 3, 2018 | David Jagielski

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

Investing

Cineplex Inc.: Do We Have it All Wrong?

March 3, 2018 | Jacob Donnelly

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

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Miner for Less Than $5 That Could Double

March 3, 2018 | Matt Smith

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

Dividend Stocks

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

March 3, 2018 | Jacob Donnelly

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

Dividend Stocks

2 Rising Dividend Stocks to Boost TFSA Returns

March 3, 2018 | Andrew Walker

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…

Investing

Invest Like Warren Buffett: Why Value Investing Involves More Than Just Numbers

March 3, 2018 | David Jagielski

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) is trading well below its book value, but that doesn't make it a good buy.

These 2 Stocks Just Gave Their Shareholders a Raise

March 3, 2018 | Joseph Solitro

Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) recently raised their dividends by 3-22%. Which should you invest…

Investing

Beware the Dangers of Reefer Madness

March 2, 2018 | Jason Phillips

There's no question that the world is beginning to open up to the wonders of marijuana. Yet are there reasons…

Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Is a Better Buy?

March 2, 2018 | Haris Anwar

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just reported strong first-quarter earnings. Which stock is a better buy?

Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss This Great Opportunity to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. on the Dip!

March 2, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares sold off 9% yesterday after what was -- at worst -- a "mixed bag"…

Investing

Why Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Is Soaring Over 12%

March 2, 2018 | Joseph Solitro

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) is soaring over 12% following its Q4 2017 earnings release. Is now the time…

Dividend Stocks

3 Unloved Canadian Dividend Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Today

March 2, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another two Canadian dividend kings are starting to look oversold.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Give Up on Altagas Ltd.?

March 2, 2018 | Kay Ng

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) now yields 9% thanks largely to an ugly slide of 21% of the stock in the last…

Investing

Better Growth Stock: Kinaxis Inc. or Jamieson Wellness Inc.?

March 2, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) released fourth-quarter and full-year results in late February.

Corus Entertainment Inc. vs. Cineplex Inc.: Which Is the Better Contrarian Dividend Stock?

March 2, 2018 | Joey Frenette

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are top aggressive income names today, but which should you buy if…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for Decades

March 2, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another two top stocks look attractive today. Here's why.

Dividend Stocks

Read This Influential Central Banker’s Warning Against Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies

March 2, 2018 | Jason Phillips

Bank of England governor Mark Carney issued a stern warning against Bitcoin this week. Read about the potential implications and…

Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Rose 1.24% on Thursday

March 2, 2018 | Joseph Solitro

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) rose over 1% on Thursday following its Q1 2018 earnings release and dividend increase. Is now the…

3 Reasons to Own This 2.7% Yield

March 2, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) just reported transformative earnings results, yet its stock dropped almost 3%. It’s time to load…

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. or Inter Pipeline Ltd. a Better Contrarian Pick Today?

March 1, 2018 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are down significantly from their 12-month highs. Is one attractive…

Dividend Stocks

Latest Results Highlight Why This Bank Should Be in Every Portfolio

March 1, 2018 | Matt Smith

Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) indicate that there is further growth ahead.

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Impressive Earnings and Dividend Hike

March 1, 2018 | Mat Litalien, MBA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and announced a big dividend increase.

Investing

3 Stocks That Soared More Than 15% in February

March 1, 2018 | David Jagielski

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) had a big month in February after posting a strong quarter.

Investing

Will Housing Stocks Heat Up in the Spring?

March 1, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The real estate industry expects housing prices to bounce back in the spring, but that does not mean Home Capital…

Investing

Paper or Steel: Should You Buy Domtar Corporation or Stelco Holdings Inc.?

March 1, 2018 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Domtar Corporation (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) are going in opposite directions in 2018.

Energy Stocks

Things Are Looking Up for This Small-Cap Data Biz

March 1, 2018 | Will Ashworth

Oil prices have gotten stronger over the past year, and that has industry-related businesses such as Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI)…

Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Is up Over 1.5%

March 1, 2018 | Joseph Solitro

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is up over 1.5% following its Q4 2017 earnings release and dividend increase. Is now…

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