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2 Contrarian Picks for a TFSA Portfolio Today

Here's why Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might deserve a closer look.

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Launches U.S. Assault: Time to Buy?

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) owns a majority of Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA). Lost in all the excitement of Cara’s…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Earn up to 10% Dividend Growth From These 2 Stocks

Here is how you can earn regular dividend growth for your RRSP from stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Champion to Benefit From the Economic Upswing

Benefit from the global economic upswing and firmer metals prices by investing in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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1 Reason Why 2018 Could be The Year of The Bear

This year could be a difficult one for share prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin, Forget Marijuana. Here’s a Slow and Steady Stock That’s Creating Shareholder Wealth Consistently

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) investors can expect consistency and stability, while Canopy Growth Corp. investors are in for a wild,…

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Cara Operations Ltd. Beefs Up With The Keg: Time to Buy?

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) makes a move towards the finer side of dining. Here's why The Keg acquisition should leave…

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Aphria Inc.’s Expansion Plans Make it One of the Best Pot Stocks to Own

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) reported a strong Q2 and is strenghtening its position as a leader in the marijuana industry by…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top Dividend Stock Is Selling Cheap After a 10% Payout Hike

Canadian National Railway Company's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) weak earnings shouldn't disappoint you from this dividend stock. Let's find out why.

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Forget Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Buy This Restaurant Stock Instead

The Tim Hortons protests seem to have died down but that doesn’t mean you should buy Restaurant Brands International Inc.…

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Tim Hortons: A Case Study in Wealth Inequality

Anger over the decision of Tim Horton's franchisees and parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) to cut back on employee hours…

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Bank Stocks

After Dropping More Than 12% in Less Than Two Months, Is Laurentian Bank of Canada a Buy?

After announcing $392 million in problematic mortgages, is Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) a good long-term hold given its 12% valuation…

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Who’s Really to Blame for the Tim Hortons Fiasco?

The public fiasco for Tim Hortons seems to be spiralling out of control. Here's what Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR)…

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Dividend Stocks

This Cringe-Worthy Canadian Stock Is My Best Short Idea for 2018

IGM Fianancial Corp. (TSX:IGM) is a hot income play, but here's why investors should either short or avoid the stock.

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What Do Q4 Results Mean for Canadian National Railway Company?

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) slipped with its operating ratio, but I still think it can get back on track.

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Buy This Canadian Bank That’s Doubled Down on AI

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and its recent tech investments are yet another reason why the stock deserves a premium multiple over…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Bulk Up Your RRSP Portfolio

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are worth considering today. Here's why.

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Statistics Canada Says Marijuana Prices Dropping Ahead of Legalization

Will marijuana producers such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) be as profitable as investors assume post-legalization given proposed Provincial retail prices and…

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Emerging Markets Are Making Investors Brilliantly Rich Again

Chasing last year's best performer can be risky but there are signs that emerging markets can do it again in…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Is Further Growth on the Horizon?

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) continues to deliver strong results.

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Prem Watsa Takes a Bigger Bite Out of the Restaurant Biz

In a deal that sees Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) buy the Keg for $200 million, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH)…

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What to Look for as Cannabis Companies Move Into M&A Mode

Here's why investors should exercise extreme caution when it comes to acquisitions at these levels, and why firms such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: The Yield Isn’t Everything

Will you buy NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) or Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Now Is the Time to Boost Your Exposure to Commodities

Benefit from higher commodity prices by investing in Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), Sherritt International Corp. (TSX:S), and North American Palladium…

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3 Tech Stocks Under $15 That Could Soar in 2018

As cannabis stocks stutter, investors should look to growth in tech with stocks such as Solium Capital Inc. (TSX:SUM) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Add Income to Your Portfolio With These 2 Dividend Stocks

The Canadian stock market entered the red on January 25, but stocks such as Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) still come…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Canadian Pacific Railway Limited or Canadian National Railway Company?

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) reported their Q4 results recently, and one stands out.

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Should You Buy Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Ahead of Earnings?

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has seen tremendous growth in its first year on the TSX, but can investors expect that…

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Want to Invest Like Warren Buffett? Start by Asking This Question

It's rare to find tech stocks, like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), in Warren Buffett's portfolio, and there's a reason for that.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. a Contrarian Buy Right Now?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains under pressure. Are better days on the way?

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Should You Buy Cara Operations Ltd. After its Acquisition of the Keg?

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) has made a splash with a recent acquisition, but it is still a risky play with…

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Dividend Stocks

Hungry for Growth or Dividends? These Food Stocks Offer Both

High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF) and others offer investors strong growth and healthy dividends in an often overlooked but lucrative…

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Energy Stocks

As Oil Breaks US$66 These Companies Offer the Highest Upside!

With oil on the rise, shares of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) may be ready to rock once again!

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4 TSX Stocks That Could Get a Boost From U.S. Policy

Business-friendly U.S. policy could continue to boost stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others in 2018.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Patience Is Paying Off

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a large-scale, fully integrated energy company that continues to slowly reward its investors for their…

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IMF Boosts Growth Projections as U.S. Dollar Weakens: Look to These Commodity Stocks Now

Optimism abounds as the IMF boosts global growth. Investors should stick with stocks such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) in…

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Contrarian Investors: Could This Natural Gas Stock Soar in 2018?

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) stock has declined to bargain prices due to weak natural gas fundamentals. Is it…

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If You Own These 3 Stocks, Buy More

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and these two other stocks had a hellish 2017 on the TSX. If you own one of…

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The Best and Worst Restaurant Stocks

With a higher minimum wage, shareholders of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) may be the ones to suffer the consequences.

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Dividend Stocks

This Growth Stock Just Hiked its Dividend by 10%

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) a great buy after marking the start of its 23rd year of dividend growth?

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