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Teck Resources Ltd. Is Down 14% in the Past Month: Is it Time to Buy?

| David Jagielski

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) could see strong sales growth as commodity prices continue to rise.

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Dividend Stocks

Retired? These Stocks Offer Dividend Safety and Capital Appreciation of More Than 20%!

| Ryan Goldsman

With investors searching for yield and the potential for capital appreciation, shares of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) may be…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia for Your Retirement Fund?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is enjoying strong international growth. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks With Impressive Dividend-Growth Streaks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Companies such as ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) and others offer dividends that have grown for over 20 years.

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Investing

Will Consumers Propel Cineplex Inc. and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. in the Fall?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

In spite of recent news, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) have reason for optimism in an…

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Investing

Air Canada Continues to Soar Despite Naysayers

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) continues to soar. Here's why that trend is likely to continue.

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Investing

Want to Crush the Market Over the Long-Term? Invest in the Fairfax Family!

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Canadians should strongly consider adding shares of Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U) and Fairfax Africa Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAH.U)…

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Dividend Stocks

Metals & Mining Investors: Take Advantage of the Zinc Super Cycle With Lundin Mining Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) is poised to continue to grow in the medium to long term in the base metals sector.…

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Investing

How to Capitalize on Speculative, High-Flying Growth Stocks as a Value Investor

| Joey Frenette

It's tough for value investors to invest in high flyers like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), but with this one technique, you…

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Dividend Stocks

Retired But Don’t Want to Give Up Growth? Here’s a Safe, High-Yield Growth Stock to Consider

| Joey Frenette

Just because you're retired doesn't mean you need to settle for slow growth. Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) can offer you…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: A Top RRSP Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of Canada's top companies. Should it be in your RRSP portfolio?

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 3 Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, you may want to start your portfolio with solid stocks such as National Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Retired? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and two other stocks are good stocks to buy for retirees, since they pay high, sustainable…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Latest Pullback in Gold Makes Now the Time to Buy This Senior Gold Miner

| Matt Smith

Cash in on gold's looming recovery by investing in Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Posts a Strong Q2 and Gives Investors Many Good Reasons to Buy Today

| David Jagielski

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) saw some big improvements in its top and bottom lines for Q2, making the stock a great buy…

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Investing

Why Investors May Be the Ones Who Are High

| Ryan Goldsman

Up by more than 20% in the past month, this may be the beginning of the end for shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Great Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) remains a great investment opportunity for those looking to diversify with a stock that can provide…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are attractive picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Altagas Ltd. vs. Enbridge Inc.

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Both Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) saw their prices fall following low oil and gas prices, but one…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Dividend Stock: BCE Inc. or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

| David Jagielski

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has seen its dividend grow 26% in just five years, but is that better than Canadian Imperial Bank…

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Investing

The Bank of Canada Turns Dovish: Time to Buy Mortgage Lenders?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Bank of Canada has communicated a cautious tone when it comes to interest rates, and alternative lenders such as…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: 1st out of the Gate in a Canadian Bank Rebound?

| Joey Frenette

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are surging above its peers. Here's why now may be the time to pick up…

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Investing

Is Metro, Inc. a Buy After Scooping Up Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc.?

| Joey Frenette

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) will finally be picking up Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) after many years of rumours and…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Just Lost a Battle, Not the War

| Demetris Afxentiou

This week, the U.S. Commerce department decided to impose countervailing duties on the CSeries built by Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), signaling…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Metro, Inc. or Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc.?

| David Jagielski

With Quebec being safe from minimum wage increases, you may want to consider investing in food and pharmacy retailers such…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Cineplex Inc. Is a Great Long-Term Investment

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) remains a great long-term investment opportunity, despite the recent slump in its share price. Here's why investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation a Must-Buy for Income Investors?

| Jacob Donnelly

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has built a highly predictable and growing business, which is exactly what an income investor should want.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Enercare Inc. Today

| David Jagielski

Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI) has seen incredible growth in the past few years, and the company could be a terrific addition to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Telus Corporation Struggling?

| Jacob Donnelly

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is carrying a lot of debt, which acts as a burden to the company's long-term prospects.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. a Good Contrarian Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is battling low uranium prices. Are better days ahead?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Cheap Commodity Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are metals and mining stocks that are good buys since they are…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Nowhere Near Reaching its Potential

| Jacob Donnelly

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may look expensive based on current valuations, but that's the wrong way to look at this company.…

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Dividend Stocks

Which High-Yield Stock Is Better: Altagas Ltd. or Inter Pipeline Ltd.?

| Haris Anwar

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stocks are among the high-yielding dividend stocks in the energy space. Which…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Should Canopy Growth Corp. Be in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is a market leader in the emerging cannabis market. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Put in Your RRSP

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are two great blue-chip stocks for your RRSP.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is the Pullback Complete?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is starting to move higher after a sharp pullback. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Should You Buy Aphria Inc. Ahead of Earnings?

| David Jagielski

With a focus on costs and a proven leader at the top, buying Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) is one of the better…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: You Should Hold a Piece of This Dependable Income Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) provides investors with predictable dividends, while also making smart acquisitions to grow.

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Investing

Avoid Equitable Group Inc. and its High ROE

| Joey Frenette

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) may seem like a free ride, but there's more to the story. Here's what investors need…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Bulls: Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Is the Stock to Own Right Now

| Neha Chamaria

Why Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) is your best bet on gold today.

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