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Aurora Cannabis Inc. to Acquire CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. for $1.1 Billion

| Joseph Solitro

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) has finally reached a deal with CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) to acquire it for approximately $43…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big Dividend Stocks That Can Outperform

| Kay Ng

Get a yield as big as a 7.5% from these beat-up dividend stocks, including Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU).

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Energy Stocks

Forget the Oil Sands! Play a Rising Oil Price With This Canadian Company

| Chris MacDonald

As far as energy companies go, Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is an excellent option for Canadian investors looking to take advantage…

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Canadian Energy Stocks Could See a Boost as More Experts Call for Higher Oil Prices in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and others are seeing big gains, as oil is surging on the promise of production cuts…

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Investing

Looking for Value? A Cheap Canadian Large Cap Is Trading 20% Lower

| Chris MacDonald

No other company on the TSX right now exhibits the discount Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) currently offers. If you're looking for a…

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Tech Stocks

Why an Amazon.com, Inc. Toronto HQ Could Be a Boon for Canada’s Tech Scene

| Chris MacDonald

Will an Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) headquarters in Toronto really be a bad thing? Here's my take.

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Tech Stocks

This Silicon Valley CEO Is a Big Believer in What Shopify Inc. Is Doing

| David Jagielski

Tim Cook is a fan of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), and there are plenty of reasons you should be, too.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 4 Dividend Stocks That Could Be About to Raise Their Payouts

| David Jagielski

Earnings season is around the corner, and dividend investors will want to keep a close eye on BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and…

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Investing

Did Aphria Inc. Overpay for Broken Coast Cannabis Inc.?

| Joey Frenette

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and its latest deal to buy Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. has been the talk of the town…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Laurentian Bank of Canada a Home Capital Group Inc. 2.0?

| Chris MacDonald

Will Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) have a Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) style rebound or continue to decline, as investors weigh…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Magna International Inc. Be an Activist Target?

| Chris MacDonald

Is Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) simply too cheap to ignore for an activist investor to step in and create value?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Commodity Stocks to Own Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) might be interesting picks.

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Dividend Stocks

5 More Stocks to Climb the Dividend Ladder

| Will Ashworth

It’s been a year since I picked five stocks, such as Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), with five different dividend yields. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Stocks to Build Your Retirement Wealth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are solid wealth builders and make great additions to your…

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Investing

Will This Week See a 15% Pullback in Marijuana Stocks?

| Ryan Goldsman

After an incredible run, this coming week may just see a major pullback for shares of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED).

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Top TSX Stocks

As Shoppers Drug Mart Shops Around for Weed, What Should Cannabis Investors Do?

| Chris MacDonald

Tiray Canada Ltd. has just joined Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) as potential suppliers to Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s (TSX:L) subsidiary…

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. vs. CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.: I’m Not Surprised

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why the ongoing high-level negotiations between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) were long overdue.

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Investing

Canadian National Railway Company Disappoints in Q4: Is it Time to Sell?

| David Jagielski

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) didn't have a good quarter, despite showing signs that it was getting busy. Is the company…

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Dividend Stocks

Cara Operations Ltd. Grills Up a Juicy Acquisition: Shares Pop 10%

| Chris MacDonald

What does Cara Operations Limited's (TSX:CARA) recent acquisition of The Keg mean for shareholders? Here's my take.

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Investing

Decision Time for Bombardier, Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

As a long-standing trade dispute comes to a decision, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) remains full of potential, but it's running low…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Sienna Senior Living Inc. Fell 2.78% on Tuesday

| Joseph Solitro

Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) fell over 2.5% on Tuesday following its announcement that it will acquire 10 senior-housing assets…

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Tech Stocks

Why Kinxaxis Inc. Is Soaring Over 9%

| Joseph Solitro

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) soared over 9% after being selected by Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE:TM) to manage its automotive demand and…

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Investing

3 Stocks Positioned for Big Growth Due to Aging Demographics

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and others are poised for big growth as Canadian demographics change over the next half century.

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Investing

Review of My Top Stock for January: Cineplex Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has been battered in January after North American movie attendance hits a two-decade low in 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

Make it or Break it: Here are 3 of the Most Exciting Stocks Available Today

| Ryan Goldsman

With many exciting opportunities available to investors, shares of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may still have the most upside!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lithium Stocks Plunged Last Week.: Should Investors Change Their Growth Expectations on These 2 Juniors?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

New market developments may threaten lithium stock valuations, but the growth story remains intact for Nemaska Lithium Inc. (TSX:NMX) and…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Wide-Moat Stocks to Bolster Your TFSA Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Wide-moat stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are must-owns in a TFSA for those looking to snowball their…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Technology Stocks That Are Poised to Soar in 2018

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and one other top technology stock are poised to soar in 2018.

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Investing

Is Air Canada About to Nosedive?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) looks like it's going to plunge into the dirt, but should investors really be concerned? Or is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Is a Turnaround Imminent?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has endured multiple years of depressed uranium prices, but a recovery may soon take hold.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Market Over the Long Haul With This Top Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one stock you'll want to own for the next five years.

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Investing

Why Cara Operations Ltd. Is up Over 6%

| Joseph Solitro

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) is up over 6% following its announcement that it will merge with Keg Restaurants Ltd. What…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Utilities Should Be at the Top of Your List!

| Ryan Goldsman

With rates in the rise, investors need to appreciate traditionally shunned companies such as TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks on Sale That Can Power Up Your Portfolio

| David Jagielski

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) offers a great dividend, but these three energy stocks may be even better.

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip at Roots Corp. or Freshii Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) are looking to rebound from disappointing IPOs in 2017.

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Investing

Without a Dividend, Aritzia Inc. Will Never Be on My Watchlist

| Chris MacDonald

While Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ.B) recently posted strong quarterly numbers, here are a few reasons why I would stay away from Aritzia…

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Bank Stocks

Forget Cannabis and Bitcoin! Buy These 3 TSX-Traded Emerging Market Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other emerging market gems to consider if you want to beef up your…

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Investing

Are Marijuana Stocks Losing Their Shine for Speculative Money?

| Haris Anwar

There are signs that the speculative investors chasing marijuana stocks, such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), are getting nervous as the execution…

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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Trades at NAV: Now What?

| Jacob Donnelly

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) is still a hold because of its targeted strategy, and the dividend is…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Energy Stock Do You Like?

| Kay Ng

Energy companies cheer for higher oil prices. Will you cheer for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) or Crescent Point Energy Corp.…

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