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Which Is the Better Buy: Fiera Capital Corp. vs. CI Financial Corp.?

September 18, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Publicly traded independent asset managers such as Fiera Capital Corp. (TSX:FSZ) and CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) are rare breeds. Both…

Dividend Stocks

Evertz Technologies Limited Is Leading the Industry in Profits

September 18, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) is leading the industry in profits with a margin of 18.15% and solid quarterly results.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income: Is Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s 7% Payout Safe?

September 18, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stock's 7% dividend is safe to consider for your retirement income portfolio.

TFSA Investors: These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Payouts That Just Keep Growing!

September 18, 2017 | David Jagielski

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a great dividend stock to add to your TFSA, and it's only the third-best one…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Aphria Inc.: Profitability in an Ontario Recreational Marijuana Framework

September 18, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Why does Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) appear to be much more comfortable with Ontario's recreational marijuana legalization framework than Canopy Growth…

2 Dividend-Growth Banking Stocks for Your TFSA

September 18, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Here is why adding Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stocks in your TFSA portfolio makes sense.

Dividend Stocks

Retired? Here Are 2 Safe Dividend-Paying Stocks to Own

September 18, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) provide retirees with income and stability.

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Dividend Stocks

How This Telecom Will Stay Relevant in the Future

September 18, 2017 | Brad Macintosh

You can buy BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) for its safe dividend or its future role of expanding wireless demand.

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Is 1 Growth Stock You Don’t Want to Miss

September 18, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Here is why Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is a good pick for investors seeking growth.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Increased 2% on Friday

September 18, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) increased more than 2% on Friday following news that the company's merger with Agrium Inc.…

Investing

Azerbaijan, Now South Africa: How Deep Does the Alleged Corruption Go With Bombardier, Inc.?

September 18, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

With the South African government now probing a 2014 transaction which provided Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) with more than $1.3 billion in…

Investing

Make a Million When You Buy, Not When You Sell!

September 17, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why buying can be more important than selling when it comes to the investment world.

Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Income Portfolio

September 17, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better income bet today?

Investing

Why Home Capital Group Inc.’s “No” to Warren Buffett’s Money Is Good News

September 16, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders don't want more money from Warren Buffett. Is this move a buy signal for HCG…

Dividend Stocks

How to Increase Your Savings

September 16, 2017 | Kay Ng

Increase your savings first. Then invest in stable dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), for a growing income.

How Things Just Got Much Worse for the Cannabis Industry

September 16, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With Ontario introducing a new standard for the distribution of marijuana, it may be best to avoid producers such as…

Investing

Is Bitcoin a Threat to Global Share Prices?

September 16, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could global share prices be negatively impacted by the rise of bitcoin?

Investing

Why International Investors Should be Racing to Buy The FTSE 100 Today

September 16, 2017 | Harvey Jones

The UK benchmark FTSE 100 index is cheap as foreign investors get up to 15% more for their money thanks…

Why ‘Sin Stocks’ Could Be The Next Big Thing

September 15, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Companies in 'sin sectors' may offer a perfect mix of growth and defensive attributes.

Tech Stocks

Why The Stars Group Inc. Is up Over 9%

September 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) is up over 9% after it raised its full-year guidance and announced a debt prepayment this…

Dividend Stocks

This Stock Has Strong Earnings Growth and a Dividend Yield Over 4%

September 15, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Income investors are always on the lookout for quality buys. Today, let's look at Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB).

With a 7% Dividend, Will Investors Soon Get a Raise With This Name?

September 15, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With a 7% dividend yield, shares of First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN) may be on the verge of a major…

Stocks for Beginners

Is a Stock Financially Sound? Look at its Income Statement

September 15, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Foolish investors know they should do sound research before investing in a stock, but what should you look at? Let's…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Investors Need to Avoid Teck Resources Ltd. on the Way Down

September 15, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With a clear recovery in the rear-view mirror, shareholders of Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) may need to be very careful…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Ignore These Risks When Investing in Mining Companies

September 15, 2017 | David Jagielski

Mining companies such as Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) have a lot of upside, but they also carry a lot of…

Energy Stocks

Should You Buy TransAlta Corporation Today?

September 15, 2017 | Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) has had a rough run, but better days could be on the horizon.

Young Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Inside Your TFSA

September 15, 2017 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) offer reliable dividends that yield 4%. Is one a better pick…

Dividend Stocks

Is a Merger the Cure for What Ails Agrium Inc. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.?

September 15, 2017 | David Jagielski

If potash prices do not recover, then the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) merger may not be a…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why This Niche Player Is Better Than You Think

September 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite a long-standing weakness in the uranium market, Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has several upsides for investors.

Investing

Shaw Communications Inc.: Investors Are Underestimating the Long-Term Potential of Freedom Mobile

September 15, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Here's why income investors should favour Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) over BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) as their income stock of choice…

Is This 4% Yield Canada’s Best Up-and-Coming Dividend-Growth Stock?

September 15, 2017 | Matt Smith

Solid growth potential and a growing dividend make Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) an attractive dividend-growth stock.

Investing

Alternative Lenders Are Showing Strength After BoC Rate Hike

September 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The second rate hike from the Bank of Canada has brought with it a contrary reaction in the stock price…

Tech Stocks

Buy and Forget These 3 Tech Stocks

September 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS), Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX), and this other stock are great options for Canadian investors looking to jump into…

Investing

Why Is WestJet Airlines Ltd. Lagging Behind Air Canada?

September 15, 2017 | Joey Frenette

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) has delivered sub-par returns in comparison to its biggest peer Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B). Here's why.

Bank Stocks

Quebec Is Booming: Should You Buy National Bank of Canada or Bank of Montreal?

September 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Quebec is posting impressive economic numbers, and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stand to gain…

2 Financial Stocks to Buy Now as Interest Rates Rise

September 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX:IAG) will outperform in this rising interest rate environment.

Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Shows Why Diversification Is Not a Good Idea

September 15, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A recent news story about Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and one of its assets shows why diversification can be…

Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify Inc. or Sierra Wireless, Inc.?

September 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has a better risk profile than Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Dividend Stocks

Are Rising Interest Rates a Threat to Top Dividend Stocks?

September 15, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Here is why you shouldn't sell some top dividend stocks, such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), as interest rates rise in…

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

September 15, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be worth a look.

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