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The Leanest, Meanest Canadian Telecom Just Made a Bombshell Announcement

| Chris MacDonald

The move of Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B) to completely revamp its workforce has been met by investor optimism. Here's why investors ought…

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Dividend Stocks

Saving for Retirement? These 5 Stocks Could Make You a Millionaire

| Jason Phillips

Find out why companies such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) make the perfect investment for your RRSP or TFSA when saving…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks That Could Take Off This Year!

| David Jagielski

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is one of three stocks that is trading at a discount and that could see a big recovery…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Soars to All-Time Highs: Are Investors Leaving Andrew Left Behind?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is breaking out to all-time highs. Is it time to jump back in to the stock for…

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Investing

What Steady U.S. Interest Rates Are Telling Investors

| Ryan Goldsman

As interest rates rise in one country and not the other, Canadian investors need to consider investing in Manulife Financial…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

This Canadian Gold Mining Junior Is Poised to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

The optimistic outlook for gold makes now the time to acquire mining junior Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX:SEA)(NYSE:SA).

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Energy Stocks

Commodities Investors: Avoid Canadian Oil Sands Stocks Until Transportation Issues Are Ironed Out

| Chris MacDonald

The recent announcement of Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) that it would not ship crude from Canada's oil sands into the U.S.…

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Energy Stocks

Forget About Energy Stocks Operating in Canada: Profit from Higher Crude With This Oil Stock

| Matt Smith

Profit from oil's recent rally and positive outlook by investing in Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT).

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Dividend Stocks

Why Open Text Corp. Is Soaring Over 11%

| Joseph Solitro

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is up more than 11% following its Q2 2018 earnings release. Should you buy now?

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Energy Stocks

Why Encana Corp. Is One Canadian Oil Company to Keep on Your Watch List

| Chris MacDonald

With the heavy-light crude oil differential widening, Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is one of the best Canadian oil companies to keep on…

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Investing

Aphria Inc. Investors: What’s Another $826 Million in Monopoly Money?

| Chris MacDonald

Instead of focusing on an acquisition-growth model, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) should be growing production capacity organically, using debt instead of…

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Investing

Why it Doesn’t Mean Much When Someone Tells You They Own a Stock

| Kay Ng

Are you the type to invest in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) or Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), or a bit of both?

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Dividend Stocks

Has the Telecom Fall Ended? Which of These 3 Stocks Are Best Buys?

| Brad Macintosh

The drive for these telecoms is the battle for a place in your home. Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is thinking…

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Investing

4 Retail Stocks That Are Off to a Hot Start in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retail trade jumped in November, with numbers that were especially promising for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and others.

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Dividend Stocks

Minimum Wage Hikes Won’t Matter in a World of Robot Labour

| Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is looking to become a more efficient company using technology to solve many of its labour…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 6-8%

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and another two dividend-growth stocks are starting to look oversold.

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Dividend Stocks

Retired? These 3 Income-Producing Stocks Will Help You Sleep at Night

| Jason Phillips

These three companies, including Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), strike a careful balance between dividend yields above 4% and low-risk businesses with…

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Energy Stocks

Will Oil Rally Higher During 2018?

| Matt Smith

The positive outlook for oil makes now the time to buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Stocks for February

| Motley Fool Staff

Top stocks for February include Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy to Cut Your Risk in a Bull Market

| Haris Anwar

Here is why buying top dividend stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is important to reduce your risk in a bull…

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Investing

Bread Price-Fixing Scandal Implicates 7 Companies in Industry-Wide Scheme

| David Jagielski

In addition to Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L), we learned what other big names were involved in the cartel to fix bread…

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Tech Stocks

Why CGI Group Inc. Rallied Over 3%

| Joseph Solitro

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is up over 3% following its Q1 2018 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. a Must-Buy After Announcing it Will Deploy Autonomous Trucks?

| David Jagielski

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is no stranger to cutting-edge technology, as the company looks to make a significant change to its…

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Investing

Nova Scotia Joining Provinces Selling Cannabis Through Liquor-Distribution Model

| Chris MacDonald

Will Canadian producers such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) be able to maintain sky-high margins in the face of provincially run…

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Tech Stocks

A Top Tech Stock to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) reported better-than-expected earnings as the stock price continues to soar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Tahoe Resources Inc. Ever Bounce Back?

| Matt Smith

Tahoe Resources Inc.'s (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) recovery could be a long way off and much further away than originally believed.

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Dividend Stocks

Marijuana Stocks: Is the Time Right to Short Top Cannabis Players?

| Haris Anwar

The first month of 2018 didn't bring good news for investors in marijuana stocks. Is the time right to short…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Millennials: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Launch Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be on your radar when considering a buy-and-hold dividend stock for your RRSP. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Get Ready for This Small-Cap Driller to Soar in 2018

| Matt Smith

Small-cap driller Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is positioned to unlock value for investors as natural gas and oil prices rise.

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Energy Stocks

1 of Canada’s Cheapest Energy Stocks Could Be Ready to Rocket Higher Over the Next Few Years

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could be a deep-value stock for the ages. Here's why investors should load up today.

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Investing

Will Higher Rates Lead Canada Into a Recession?

| Ryan Goldsman

With interest rates on the rise, shares of CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) may be the best opportunity for investors to…

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Dividend Stocks

Making Teck Resources Ltd. Great Again

| Jason Phillips

Donald Trump is determined to revitalize the coal industry, and now the Chinese economy is starting to heat up. Find…

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Investing

We’re Starting to See the Fallout From Minimum Wage Hikes

| David Jagielski

The cashier position could soon be a thing of the past, as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and other retailers continue to automate…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Shaw Communications Inc. or Rogers Communications Inc.?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) posted their quarterly results this month. Which one is a better…

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Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation Is Trading at 52-Week Lows: Is it Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) has little dividend support, making other utility stocks more attractive.

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Energy Stocks

Should Royal Bank of Canada or Suncor Energy Inc. Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Purported Thomson Reuters Corp. Deal a “Sell the News” Event?

| Chris MacDonald

Shares of Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) traded sharply higher on Tuesday on news that the company was in talks with private…

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Caution: What Recent Pharmaceutical Changes Will Mean for These 2 Large Caps

| Chris MacDonald

Recent pharmaceutical changes have negatively impacted Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L). Is this trend likely to continue, or should investors buy at…

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Investing

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Which Is the Better Growth Play?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are both great growth options, but which one is the…

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Dividend Stocks

Earn Yields up to 8% From These Oversold Dividend Stocks

| Haris Anwar

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and one other stock offer investors high yields, but are they worth taking the risk?

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