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A Boring Dividend Stock to Hold in Your RRSP for Decades

October 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be an interesting pick today.

Investing

The Top 3 Growth Stocks for a Long-Term Portfolio

October 27, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With huge opportunities for growth, shares of emerging MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) may be the best growth story of the year.

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.’s Q4 Results Show Many Opportunities for Growth

October 27, 2017 | David Jagielski

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) faces many challenges ahead, but it also has a lot of opportunity for growth, as evidenced in…

Investing

Buy These 3 Quebec-Based Stocks That Continue to Soar

October 27, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Quebec continues to post impressive growth, and Quebec-based companies such as CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) and others are great options…

Dividend Stocks

Should Enbridge Inc. or Royal Bank of Canada Be in Your TFSA?

October 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

Investing

4 Defensive Dividend-Growth Consumer Stocks for Investors Worried About Stock Market

October 27, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Those worried about stock market volatility should target defensive consumer stocks with long-term dividend growth, such as Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU),…

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.?

October 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is moving higher. Should this stock be in your portfolio?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Have Cryptocurrencies Usurped Precious Metals?

October 27, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The spot gold price is up in 2017, but stocks such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and others have faded, while…

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.: A Wide Moat and a Great Dividend Make This a Buy

October 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has the perfect business model to generate strong returns, allowing it to pay an incredible dividend to its…

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co. CEO Departs: Does This Signal a Shift Away From Retail?

October 27, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is saying goodbye to its CEO Jerry Storch, a veteran in retail, as it mulls a…

Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is it Best to Wait on the Sidelines?

October 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is a complicated company, because it requires such high oil prices, but with momentum on its…

Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Use a Stock’s Market Cap to Help Determine its Growth Potential

October 27, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are you new to investing? Today, we will explain the term "market capitalization" using Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) as an example.

Investing

Roots Corp. IPO Flops: Buy These 2 Clothing Retail Stocks Instead

October 27, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) had a disappointing IPO, but other clothing retail stocks offer a promising long-term outlook.

Investing

3 Canadian Growth Stocks Which Follow Principles of Warren Buffett

October 27, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Here are three growth stocks with Buffett-like characteristics. One such earnings-growth star is Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B).

Investing

Why Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Rallied 2.65% on Thursday

October 27, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) rose 2.65% on Thursday following its Q3 earnings release. What should you do now? Let’s…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Stock Plunges 7%: Here’s What You Should Do

October 27, 2017 | Neha Chamaria

Here's all you need to know about Barrick Gold Corp.’s (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) third-quarter earnings.

Dividend Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.’s Profits Nearly Triple in Q3

October 27, 2017 | David Jagielski

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) had another strong quarter as a result of high commodity prices.

Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd.: Here Is Why This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Becoming Safer

October 26, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock is becoming a safer bet for investors seeking a high dividend yield. Here is why.

Investing

Roots Corp. Nosedives 16.67% On 1st Day: Buy the Dip or Wait it Out?

October 26, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) is another Canadian retailer that recently went public. Shares are down, but does that mean the stock…

Dividend Stocks

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment May Be Expensive, but it’s Worth it

October 26, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) continues to experience tremendous growth, making this stock worthy of any income portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s Sales Continue to Rise in Q3

October 26, 2017 | David Jagielski

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) continued to see sales grow in Q3, but that shouldn't erase concerns about the company's…

Investing

Could This REIT See Another Cut to its Dividend?

October 26, 2017 | David Jagielski

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) has already cut its dividend once this year, and another cut may not be out of the question.

Are We About to See Home Capital Group Inc. Grow?

October 26, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has demonstrated that it is on the right track to growth. Smart investors should look…

Why Aecon Group Inc. Is Soaring Over 16%

October 26, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) has agreed to be acquired by CCCC International Holding Limited for $20.37 per share. Let’s take…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 5 Millionaire-Making Growth Stocks to Buy Today

October 26, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Build $1 million TFSA by buying dividend-growth stocks such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Mining Stocks Under $5 That Could See Explosive Growth

October 26, 2017 | David Jagielski

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX:IVN) and this other stock could be great long-term buys as copper prices continue to rise.

Investing

How Do These 2 Stocks Look Ahead of Their Quarterly Earnings Reports?

October 26, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and another stock will report quarterly earnings results today. What do analysts expect for these…

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Has a Strong Q3 as it Continues to Drive Down Costs

October 26, 2017 | David Jagielski

Suncor Energy Inc.'s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) strong Q3 results prove why the company is a cut above its competition.

Investing

What Can Investors Expect From Maple Leaf Foods Inc.’s 3rd-Quarter Results?

October 26, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) will release third-quarter results today. What do analysts expect to see?

Stocks for Beginners

Start Your Portfolio With These Growth Greats Under $50

October 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of several great investments with strong growth prospects that would do well in any…

Tech Stocks

Is Apple Inc. Headed for Trouble?

October 26, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) seems to be suffering from sluggish iPhone 8 sales. How will this affect company earnings?

Dividend Stocks

Should You Focus on Growth Investing or Dividend Investing?

October 26, 2017 | Kay Ng

Would you invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) or Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) today?

Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 2 Attractive Big-Dividend Stocks That Could Take Off

October 26, 2017 | Kay Ng

Is Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) or Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) a better buy today?

Bank Stocks

Bank of Canada Stands Pat on Interest Rates: Will Bank Stocks Continue to Soar?

October 26, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) were up following the news that the Bank of Canada…

Waste Connections Inc. Beats Q3 Estimates, Raises Dividend: Buy Now?

October 26, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) announced its Q3 earnings results and a dividend increase Wednesday afternoon. What should you do now?…

Tech Stocks

A Massive Market Opportunity Could Cause This Stock to Double Within a Year

October 26, 2017 | Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is well positioned to skyrocket thanks to its most advanced cybersecurity solution for autonomous vehicles. Should investors…