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Buy Manulife Financial Corp. Before John Hancock Is Exited?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has some impressive businesses, but it's being dragged down by John Hancock. Here's what investors should…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Is Down 11% YTD: Time to Buy?

| Jacob Donnelly

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) provides an amazing opportunity to invest in a very strong stock that yields 6%.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Value Trap or Opportunity?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to come up as a potential investment option, but is that level of risk…

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Is it Time to Buy BlackBerry Ltd.?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The right acquisition could be a game changer for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), but should investors jump in now or wait…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Simple Steps You Can Take to Retire Rich

| Haris Anwar

Top dividends stocks, such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), produce solid returns that can help…

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Cenovus Energy Inc. Is up 35% in the Past Month: Is it Still a Buy?

| David Jagielski

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has grown over 30% in the past month. Here's why it might continue to rise.

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Bank Stocks

Which Is the Better Bet as Banks Surge? Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As the great performance of Canadian banks powers the S&P/TSX Index, should investors go with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

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Bombardier, Inc. Slapped With “Absurd” ~220% Duty: Time to Sell?

| Joey Frenette

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) took a hit on the chin as the U.S. Department of Commerce slapped an absurd duty on…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Safe 7% Yields

| Kay Ng

One of these stocks is particularly attractive. Consider Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and two others for monthly income today.

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Energy Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. or Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.?

| David Jagielski

Buying shares of PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (TSX:PSK) and Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) allows you to indirectly invest in commodities while taking…

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Is Spin Master Corp. a Buy Following the Toys “R” Us Bankruptcy?

| Chris MacDonald

How Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is likely to fare following the recently announced news of a Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.

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Why You Shouldn’t Expect Snc-Lavalin Group Inc.’s Stock to Rise Past $60

| David Jagielski

Snc-Lavalin Group Inc.'s (TSX:SNC) stock has been stuck in a range this year, and you shouldn't expect that to change anytime…

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Diversify Your International Portfolio With Bank of Nova Scotia

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is the only Canadian Bank to have a major investment in a growing trade bloc…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for a Rich Retirement

| Joey Frenette

Safe, income-paying stocks, such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), are an essential part of a retiree's portfolio. Here are three…

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Canadian Tire Corporation Limited: An Iconic Brand at an Unbelievable Price

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is one of Canada's best physical retailers. Here's why investors should continue to hold this…

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Dividend Stocks

Gildan Activewear Inc. Has Dropped 8% in 3 Months: Is the Stock a Good Buy Today?

| David Jagielski

Gildan Activewear Inc.'s (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) consistent growth makes it an attractive long-term investment.

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Should You Buy Low and Sell High?

| Kay Ng

Depending on if you buy a stock such as Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) or Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.…

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Debt Is the Real Culprit in the Retail Apocalypse

| Will Ashworth

Retailers like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are flying high, but if they want to avoid a Toys R Us outcome, they'd…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for Next Decade

| Haris Anwar

Here is how top stocks such as National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) can produce market-beating returns if you're willing to…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: These 3 Stocks Are Trading Below Book Values

| David Jagielski

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and these two other stocks are trading below book values and could present good options for…

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2 Top Growth Stocks You’ve Never Heard of

| Haris Anwar

Some top growth stocks, such as Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH), have produced double-digit returns for their investors. But are these hidden…

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Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

| Jacob Donnelly

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has an incredibly strong and consistent business, which allows it to pay a regular dividend to its…

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Is Canopy Growth Corp. Overvalued?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett would not touch Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Happened to the Gold Rally?

| Andrew Walker

Falling gold prices have sent Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) to a new 12-month low. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Healthy Competition: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. vs. Jamieson Wellness Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians are spending more money on healthcare products as the population ages, but investors need to choose carefully between companies…

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Analyst Blows Lululemon Athletica Inc. Call

| Will Ashworth

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX:CF) analyst Camilo Lyon reinforced his sell rating on Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU). Here’s why he’s…

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What’s in the Cards for The Stars Group Inc.?

| Joey Frenette

The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) is a great tech play with ample room for growth. Should investors consider this sin…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. vs. Shopify Inc.: Which Is the Better Canadian Tech Stock to Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are two popular Canadian tech plays that have promising futures. Which one is…

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4 Reasons to Stay Away From Aimia Inc.

| David Jagielski

Aimia Inc.'s (TSX:AIM) stock is up 66% in the past three months, but that shouldn't be enough to convince you…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Boost Your Income With These 3 High-Growth Dividend Stocks

| David Jagielski

ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) and these two other growing dividend stocks could be great investments to buy and just forget.

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Enbridge Inc.: A Top-Tier Income Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to execute its strategy post-merger, and I believe this is a great income stock for any…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks Are Bouncing Back: Time to Buy?

| Haris Anwar

A long overdue rally in Canadian banking stocks seems to be building. Should you take a position in stocks such…

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Retirees: 2 Monthly Income Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are worth a closer look.

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Should You Buy the Dip in Canadian Airline Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), and other Canadian airlines fell on September 25, but forecasts remain very strong.

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Danger: This Great Canadian Company May Be Laundering Money at 1 of its Locations

| Joey Frenette

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) took a slight dip following the public release of an old report which shows the…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Prices Hit 4-Month High: Is it Time to Buy Oil Stocks?

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is well positioned to outperform in a sustained oil price rally.

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A Crucial Test for the CSeries Comes Today

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) faces a crucial decision on the future of the CSeries in the U.S. with a decision expected…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Rallied 5.3% Yesterday: Why?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Higher-risk energy names such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) rallied off of strength in oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: Cenovus Energy Inc. Asset Sales Create Buying Opportunity

| Chris MacDonald

After agreeing to divest key assets, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is once again becoming a hit with value investors.

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Will the U.S. Market Be out of Reach for Bombardier, Inc. on October 5?

| Chris MacDonald

If the U.S. Department of Commerce indeed rules in Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:BA) favour, the proposed 143.4% duty would all but…

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