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IMF Warning: Household Leverage May Be an Issue for Canadian Stock Market

With consumer debt levels near all-time highs, IMF warnings of a potential correction in the coming years has concerned many.…

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Best-in-Breed for Retail REITs

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is the play you want to make if you believe brick-and-mortar retail is not…

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Why Loblaw Companies Limited Is a Top Buy for Any Portfolio

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) has plenty of upside for investors, despite a recent retreat in the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Have Soared Higher Than Shopify Inc. This Year!

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:AUP)(NASDAQ:AUPH) and these two other stocks have seen their share prices more than double in 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

This Training Company Could See its Stock Soar as Demand for Air Travel Rises

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) aren't the only stocks that could benefit from rising demand in the aviation industry.

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Sears Canada’s Demise Started Around 2005

It’s easy to blame Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) for the demise of department stores, but in the case of Sears Canada,…

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Aphria Inc. Plunges ~13.4% in a Day: Time to Throw in the Towel?

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) took a gigantic plunge on Tuesday. Here's what investors need to know.

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Why the Airbus Deal Doesn’t Make Bombardier, Inc. a Better Investment

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) was a bad investment before the Airbus deal, and now it might even be worse.

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Posts Strong Q3 Results, Raises Outlook: Buy Now?

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) released strong Q3 results and raised its outlook. Should you buy now? Let’s find out.

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3 Reasons Why You May See Corus Entertainment Inc. Cut its 8.9% Dividend This Morning

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) made a bold move with its acquisition of Shaw Media last year. Yet there is evidence…

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Why Bombardier, Inc. Just Sold Off a Majority Stake of the CSeries

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced a deal to sell a majority stake of the CSeries to a partner that will boost…

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Why Aphria Inc. Is Down More Than 10% Today

Recent news has caused Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) to tumble. Here's why that might make the stock a great buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Stash These 4 Dividend-Growth Stocks in Your TFSA

Investors can gobble up income in a TFSA by owning Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and others.

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Is a Third Rate Hike on the Way?

The Bank of Canada is set to make a determination on a rate decision on October 25. Bank of Montreal…

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Is Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Still a Good Investment?

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is a massive, diversified asset management firm that should be in your portfolio, even at…

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What’s Next for the Retail Sector Post-Sears Canada?

As Sears Canada prepares to liquidate, attention turns to Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and other legacy retailers. Will they meet…

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 Stocks About to Take Off?

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. (TSX:PLI) and these two other stocks have seen strong recoveries after dismal starts to 2017.

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How Risky Are Your Stocks?

How do you define risk? Would you invest in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) or Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX)?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Turn Groceries Into Investment Dollars

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) is a dependable investment. You can buy shares in the main company or earn dividend income…

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1 Interesting Potential Takeover Target for Contrarian Investors

Here's my case for a potential takeover of DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.B)(NASDAQ:DHXM) by Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY).

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Dividend Stocks

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst: Will the Dividend Be Cut Again?

The worst should be behind Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) when it comes to dividend cuts. I still…

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Better Buy: Canadian Natural Resources Limited vs. Suncor Energy Inc.

Canada’s two top oil stocks, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), are rebounding. Which one is…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Growing Dividend Stocks That Are on Sale!

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) and these two other dividend stocks could be great buys after declining the past month.

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada vs. WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Which Stock Has More Growth Potential?

Both Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) stocks have a lot of growth potential. Here is why it…

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Dividend Stocks

What Can Go Wrong When You Invest in Growth Stocks?

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock has been trading sideways since late 2015. Is something wrong?

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc.’s Stock Could Take Off After its Latest Dip in Price

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has seen its share price decline nearly 20% in October, and that could be a great opportunity to…

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Boost Income and Growth by Diversifying Internationally With This REIT

Reduce risk by diversifying internationally by adding Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and its tasty 7% yield to your portfolio.

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Which Is the Better Buy: Baytex Energy Corp. or Freehold Royalties Ltd.?

Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) higher-risk profile means higher potential return, but it also means higher potential losses.

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Real Estate Stocks Yielding up to 8%

You don't need much capital to get started in real estate. High-yielding REITs such as Artis Real Estate Investment Trust…

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Here’s Why BCE Inc. Should Stay in Your Portfolio

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) remains a great long-term investment opportunity with one of the best dividends on the market.

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3 Catalysts That Could Send This REIT Substantially Higher

After moving sideways for many months, shares of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN) are ready to break out!

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Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Retail

Portfolio manager David Baskin’s appearance on BNN October 13, where he extolled the virtues of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), tells me…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Growth Is Needed for You to Have a Carefree Retirement?

How much growth do you need for your portfolio? Perhaps Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) can help.

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NAFTA on the Brink: How Will Canadian Manufacturing Stocks React?

NAFTA negotiations have turned sour, and Canadian manufacturers, such as Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR), could be entering a period of unease.

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Will Bombardier, Inc. Soar Following AirBus’s Plan to Buy Majority Stake in the CSeries Program?

AirBus SE is expected to take a majority stake in the CSeries project owned by Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Could this…

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Aphria Inc. Posts 47% EBITDA Growth in Q1 2018, Helped by Lower Costs

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Q1 2018 results reflect its commitment to be one of the lowest-cost producers in the marijuana industry.

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Quebec’s Favourite Convenience Store Operator Just Got a Floor Price

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) just sold most of its remaining stake in Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), giving the convenience store…

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Aphria Inc. Posts Record Q1 Results: Time to Buy?

Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) stock took a slight dip following the release of its Q1 2018 results. What should you do…

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Are Marijuana Stocks Growing Too Fast?

Why investors should exercise caution when buying cannabis stocks such as MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Streamers for Growth

Precious metals streamers such as Wheaton Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) are trading at discount prices with significant long-term potential.

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