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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Maximize Your Returns? Why Growth Stocks Are Superior to Dividend Stocks

| David Jagielski

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) recently cut its dividend, and that should be a reminder to investors as to why buying a…

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Dividend Stocks

Keep It Simple, Silly with This Western Canadian Gem

| Chris MacDonald

With investors screaming "fire" and heading for the doors on anything related to the coal industry, Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation (TSX:WTE)…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Enbridge Inc.: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With decades of dividend growth and stable, low-risk assets, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are pillars…

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3 Companies Power Corporation of Canada Should Buy

| Will Ashworth

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, as its performance lags the TSX. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Are Poised to Boost Your Dividend Income in 2018

| Haris Anwar

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is among the stocks that are well on course to boost the dividend income for their investors…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Inc. Still a Buy After Q3 Results?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) topped profit estimates in its third quarter, but its sales growth was unimpressive.

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Investing

10 Growth Stocks to Put on Your Shopping List for 2018

| David Jagielski

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) is just one of 10 stocks that could provide your portfolio with great returns in 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Stock’s Dividend Is Growing 15% Per Year

| Susan Portelance

Are you looking for a stock that regularly increases its dividend payout? Look no further than Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX).…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Picks for Your TFSA Stocking This Holiday Season

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another stock can be TFSA gifts that keep on giving.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc. a Low-Risk Investment?

| Kay Ng

What makes Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) risky or not? Are you a buyer, holder, or seller?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Earnings Preview: What to Expect

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors should be keeping an eye on prior to BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) Q3 earnings report, which is slated for…

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Tech Stocks

Why the Next 10 Days Will Make or Break Bitcoin

| Chris MacDonald

With most major cryptocurrencies rising faster than Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) at its peak, questions about how options trading will affect…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Secures a Supply Deal With Another Province

| David Jagielski

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has proven yet again why it is the leader in the cannabis industry and why it has…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Rallied Over 4% Last Week

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) watched its stock rally over 4% last week thanks to 5.6% spike following its Q4 earnings…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Top Upstream Oil Stock?

| Matt Smith

Cash in on higher oil with Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET).

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Surges ~12% in a Day: Why the Stock Could Easily Double in 2018

| Joey Frenette

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) surged along with the biotech and pharma industry. Here's why investors should expect more big…

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Investing

Air Canada vs. WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Which Airline Flies Higher in 2018?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are two top airlines that Canadians should be riding today, but which…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Optimism Surrounding Cameco Corp. and Uranium Is Overbaked

| Matt Smith

Despite claims of a looming recovery in uranium, Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is fast shaping up as a classic value trap.

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Investing

Better Buy Right Now: National Bank of Canada vs. Laurentian Bank of Canada

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) have entered December on two opposing notes.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Canada’s Caution Is Good for These Top Dividend Stocks

| Haris Anwar

With the Bank of Canada signalling a pause in interest rate hikes, investors might find top dividend stocks, such as…

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Tech Stocks

Could BlackBerry Ltd. Be 1 of the Biggest Rebound Stories of 2018?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a terrific rebound candidate, but could shares be ripe for a breakout in the new year?

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Investing

Better Retail Stock in 2018: Canadian Tire Corporation Limited vs. Dollarama Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) have performed well in 2017, but next year may…

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Investing

This Is the Number 1 Cannabis Stock to Own for the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Of the Big Three cannabis producers in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), here's…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Have Cryptocurrencies Killed Off Precious Metal Investments?

| Demetris Afxentiou

The emergence of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has put into question the feasibility of investing in miners such as Barrick…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Big Banks: Bet on the Best Horse for 2018

| Ryan Goldsman

After reporting earnings, shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) remains the best bank stock in Canada.

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Investing

Income Investors: Is Fortis Inc. a Buy After Entering a New Strategic Market?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Fortis Inc.'s (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) recent break into the Asian LNG export market is a great milestone, but there may be some…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks That Have More Than Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is among three top stocks that we can expect to continue to outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top RRSP Picks for Canadian Savers

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) deserve to be on your radar.

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Investing

Should You Invest in The World’s Most Unloved Stock Market?

| Harvey Jones

If you show some love to the UK right now, your portfolio might just love you back.

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Dividend Stocks

Laurentian Bank of Canada: With Others Fearful, Warren Buffett Would Say it’s Time to Buy

| Will Ashworth

The news that Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) will repurchase up to $213 million in mortgages sold to third parties…

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Investing

Dollarama Inc. Posts Strong Q3 Results But Future Growth Might Be Limited

| David Jagielski

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) saw its growth slow down in Q3, and that might be a sign of things to come.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Aphria Inc.: Which Marijuana Stock Offers Better Value?

| Haris Anwar

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are well positioned to capture leading market positions in the marijuana market.…

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Investing

Onex Corporation Goes Shopping Down in North Carolina

| Will Ashworth

Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX), one of Canada’s largest private equity firms, announced its latest acquisition December 4 -- just one of…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Alert: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserve a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) shares don't fully reflect positive industry fundamentals, and Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser.…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank or Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better pick for…

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Investing

Making a List and Checking it Twice — for Investors

| Ryan Goldsman

After a tumultuous year, shares of Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) remain undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Love This Utility Stock

| Kay Ng

I can’t believe how well Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) has performed. Should I root for its share price to…

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Tech Stocks

This Is the Biggest Threat to Bitcoin’s Value in 2018

| Haris Anwar

Increasing regulations by tax authorities is the biggest threat for Bitcoin traders in 2018. You can play it safe by…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A High-Yield Dividend Stock for Your 2018 Shopping List

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) high dividend yield is a bet worth taking in 2018 for TFSA investors.

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