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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 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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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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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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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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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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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy on a Market Pullback

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is Your Portfolio Protected From the Next Crisis?

| Kay Ng

Prepare for the next market crisis by buying Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) at the right time.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Why Shares in Nutrien Ltd. Will Take Off in 2018

| Jason Phillips

The newly listed Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. These…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Investors: All You Need to Know About Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook’s Visit

| Neha Chamaria

Why Tim Cook is a Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) fan.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Hero Is Undergoing a Major Positive Transformation

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is a wonderful business with a huge edge over its competitors. Here's why income investors should…

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Facebook Inc. Bans Bitcoin Ads: Is This the Beginning of the End for the Cryptocurrency?

| David Jagielski

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is looking to distance itself from cryptocurrencies. Why that could be trouble for Bitcoin investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Metro, Inc. Should Top Your List of Canadian Grocers for 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) continues to have superior operating fundamentals and growth opportunities when compared to its peers, making this company a…

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Energy Stocks

Are Yesterday’s Biggest Losers, Like Canopy Growth Corp., Now Attractive Buys?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is still overvalued, and energy stocks are still great buys.

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Cannabis Investors: The Arms Race Continues as Aphria Inc. Acquires Another Company

| David Jagielski

If you thought Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) paid a high price for CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED), then you won't believe this deal.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: Don’t Miss This Amazing Dividend!

| Jacob Donnelly

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) may appear overburdened with debt, but between asset sales and strong earnings growth, I think the company…

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