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Top Stocks for November

November 1, 2017 | Motley Fool Staff

Top stocks for November include Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA).

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Is Down Over 8%

October 31, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is down over 8.5% in early trading following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy on the…

Investing

Why Canopy Growth Corp.’s Shares Soared as Much as 23% on Monday

October 31, 2017 | David Jagielski

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) saw its share price take off Monday morning on news of a big, new investor in the…

Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Benefit from Stronger Global Economic Growth

October 31, 2017 | Matt Smith

The improving outlook for the global economy will act as a powerful tailwind for Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

Investing

Will Airbus Partnership Be a Boon for Bombardier, Inc. Stock?

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are up following a big deal with European multinational Airbus.

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Rogers Communications Inc. vs. BCE Inc.: Which Is the Better Stock?

October 31, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) delivered good Q3 results, getting investors very excited about the future. However, numbers can be deceiving.…

Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest When Looking Forward to 2018

October 31, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Investors wanting to be best positioned going into 2018 will need to carefully consider shares of First National Financial Corp.…

5 Reasons Why Shares in Aphria Inc. Could Soar More Than 400% by This Time Next Year

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

There is compelling evidence to suggest Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) will become one of the dominant producers in Canada’s $40 billion…

Investing

The 5 Best Stocks on the TSX

October 31, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A question from a friend about Imax Corp. (NYSE:IMAX) leads to my very own list of the five best stocks…

Energy Stocks

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Target as Prices Rise

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Oil prices continue to rise on Middle East tensions, and stocks such as Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and others could…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 2 Oversold Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 5-7.5%

October 31, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer look today.

Dividend Stocks

WestJet Airlines Ltd. Breaks Many Records in a Strong Q3

October 31, 2017 | David Jagielski

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) had a strong quarter, as the company recorded a profitable quarter for the 50th straight time.

Dividend Stocks

How Will Forecasted Stronger Global Growth Affect Gold Stocks?

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

This month, the IMF raised its targets for global growth. Find out the expected impact this should have on gold…

Investing

2 Reasons to Focus on Automotive Stocks Right Now

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The automotive industry saw positive retail sales in August with quarterly earnings pending for AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) and others.

Investing

Why MedReleaf Corp. Could Become a Leader in Canada’s Growing Medicinal Marijuana Market

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Find out why MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) is emerging as a leader in Canada’s medicinal marijuana market.

Investing

Specialty Food Retail Sales Impress: Target These 3 Stocks

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Specialty food retail sales bucked the trend in August, and companies such as Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) have reason for…

Bank Stocks

Why the Market Has Cooled on Home Capital Group Inc. and What to Expect Going Forward

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Shares in Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have cooled and are virtually unchanged since late July. Find out what investors…

Investing

Canadian Economy Seizing Up? Ease Your Worries With These 5 Dividend Stocks

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF), and others provide solid income and stability for…

Dividend Stocks

What to Look for in a Takeover Target

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Takeover targets are often acquired for a sizeable premium over the company’s closing price. Find out what makes a target…

Investing

This Massive Canadian Holding Company Has a Diversification Problem

October 31, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is suffering from "di-worsification." Here's why activist investors are pushing the company to make some…

Investing

3 Tips That Will Help You Avoid Value Traps

October 31, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Value investors are often drawn to companies like Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) for good reason. But be careful to…

Stocks for Beginners

Investor Beware: Why You Shouldn’t Over-Diversify Your Portfolio

October 31, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Diversification is a great technique to reduce risk, but abuse it, and you probably won't be doing yourself any favours.…

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s Sales Grow in Q3 but Still Can’t Keep up With Rising Costs

October 31, 2017 | David Jagielski

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) released another strong quarter, but it was plagued by the same old problems.

Investing

3 Reasons November Could Be Spooky for the Stock Market

October 31, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have reached record highs to power the Canadian stock market, but there is still…

Dividend Stocks

What the Recent Aecon Group Inc. Takeover Bid Means for Canadian Business

October 31, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

After an acquisition has been announced for Canadian construction firm Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), other Canadian businesses looking at asset sales…

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Celebrate Halloween by Having a Closer Look at These 4 Fear-Inducing Canadian Stocks

October 31, 2017 | Joey Frenette

It's Halloween! Let's celebrate by having a look at some of the scariest stocks out there to see which ones…

Investing

Some Tricks, Some Bad Treats: Fall TSX Winners and Losers

October 31, 2017 | Brad Macintosh

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) are among this list of TSX market winners.

Investing

Constellation Brands Inc. Just Leapfrogged the Entire U.S. Cannabis Market

October 31, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) announced this week an investment into Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) which has massive growth opportunities for…

Dividend Stocks

Cameco Corp. Reports a 4th Consecutive Quarterly Loss

October 30, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) shares fell deeper into red after reporting a disappointing Q3.

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Soars 7.7%: Should You Buy?

October 30, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) remains volatile, but the upside potential is worth a closer look.

Dividend Stocks

Dividends vs. Growth: This Stock Offers Both

October 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Few stocks can offer a handsome dividend and significant growth prospects. Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one such option…

Investing

3 Stocks to Buy Instead of Roots Corp.

October 30, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) went public at a pretty fancy valuation. Here are three alternatives that won’t break the bank.

Dividend Stocks

The Best Telecom Growth Stock That Could Soar in 2018

October 30, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is the best telecom growth stock and why it is ready to soar…

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Fallen While the TSX Climbs

October 30, 2017 | Brad Macintosh

I dig into Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and two other high-yield stocks.

Investing

Things are Getting More Interesting in the Marijuana Industry

October 30, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With a recent investment for almost 10% of the company, investors in Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) still have huge potential…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge Inc. Ahead of Earnings?

October 30, 2017 | David Jagielski

Enbridge Inc.'s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has not been doing well this year. Why that might make it a great investment today.

Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. an Attractive Contrarian Pick?

October 30, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) deserves a closer look if you think the oil rally has legs.

Investing

Getting Into Position Before Christmas

October 30, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With Christmas no more than two months away, investors need to strongly consider investing in Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A)…

Dividend Stocks

The Best Value Stocks to Complement Growth Stocks

October 30, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With many dividend increases over the past decade, Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of the best value investments available.

Investing

Does Rising Protectionism Threaten Canadian Stocks?

October 30, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A recent simulation from CMHC supposes oil price declines and a housing correction, which would mean trouble for Imperial Oil…

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