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Why Canopy Growth Corp. Will Become Great Again in the Eyes of Investors

Here's one major reason why investors may be jumping back on the Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) bandwagon.

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Was Warren Buffett’s Bet Against Canadian Housing Market Crash Right?

Was Warren Buffett's bet against Canadian housing market crash right? The nation's largest lenders, such as Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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Be Greedy While Others Are Fearful With This Undervalued Canadian Icon

Be fearful while others are greedy on beaten-up stocks like Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A).

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Will Nutrien Make a Bid for BHP Billiton Limited’s Jansen Potash Mine?

Here's why the combined Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) entity's potential bid for BHP Billiton Limited's (NYSE:BHP) Jansen…

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Investors: Beware of Stocks That Hold Too Much Debt

Investors: beware of stocks that hold too much debt. Let's look at debt-to-net-equity ratios for Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR), Aurora…

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2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for New TFSA Investors

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top companies. Here's why they might be good additions…

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Retirement Savers: 2 Reliable Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for 30 Years

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are attractive picks.

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Retirees: 2 Top Income Stocks for Your High-Yield TFSA Portfolio as Interest Rates Rise

Here's why Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and one other top Canadian dividend stock should be on your radar today.

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Has Cineplex Inc. Stock Fallen Too Far Too Fast?

After a fall of 24% in a month, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) shares yield almost 4.5%! Should you buy now?

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A Sure-Fire Way to Get High-Tech Growth

Here’s why Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is ready for the next leg up.

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Bank of Montreal’s Earnings Beat Highlights Importance of Dividend Increases

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) beat analyst expectations, reporting solid earnings, but it dropped more than 2% Tuesday after failing to report…

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How Will Canadian Oil Stocks Respond in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey?

Hurricane Harvey has devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast and put refineries offline as Canadian companies such as Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA)…

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6 Stocks That Will Benefit From a Stronger Canadian Dollar

The loonie is rising in response to the announcement of higher interest rates by the Bank of Canada. Find out…

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5 Reasons Bank of Nova Scotia Is a Buy After Q3 Earnings

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a good stock for investors looking for a lot of growth and diversification outside Canada.

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Bank of Montreal Is a Buy After a Strong Q3

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) had a strong Q3, and with the stock down, it presents an excellent opportunity to buy.

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Stocks to Buy as a North Korea Crisis Flares Up

Buying stocks such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) adds diversification to your portfolio to counter risk at a time when…

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3 Stocks to Avoid When Interest Rates Are Rising

The latest rate hike makes TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) unattractive investments.

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Keep Your Portfolio Intact as Rates Rise With Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) is a great non-bank financial that investors should consider if they're looking for a way to…

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Why Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Still So Cheap?

Here's why investors should seriously think about buying Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) before it becomes a stronger bank…

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2 Profitable Ways to Invest Globally

For investors looking to spice up their portfolios with global equities, I recommend checking out Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and…

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Did Bombardier, Inc. Really Ship Unfinished Streetcars to Toronto?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shipped unfinished streetcars to Toronto last December to hit an end-of-year target, bringing into question if Bombardier…

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3 Reasons Non-Muslims Ought to Consider a Halal Portfolio

Wealthsimple just announced it will launch 50-stock portfolio that’s Islamic compliant. Potential holdings include Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Non-Muslims ought…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks Remain a Risky Investment

The outlook for oil remains poor, making investing in energy stocks such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Pengrowth Energy Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Relatively Unheard of Company With Explosive Long-Term Potential

Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX) is a relatively unknown gem available on the TSX. Here's what the company does and why it matters.

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This Wood Fibre Giant Could Turn a Curve This Quarter: Time to Invest?

Find out why it is possible that Domtar Corporation (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) could get into a new revenue-growth mode starting this quarter.

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ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. Jumps More Than 21% on FDA Designation

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.'s (TSX:PLI) plasminogen drug Ryplazimä has been granted a "Rare Pediatric Disease" designation by the U.S. Food and…

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Shopify Inc.: Canada’s Ultimate Tech Stock

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is Canada's top technology stock. It has the potential to experience significantly more growth.

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Why Laurentian Bank of Canada Is up Over 1%

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is up over 1% following its Q3 earnings release. Can the rally continue? Let’s find…

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Why Bank of Montreal Is Down Over 2%

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is down over 2% following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy on the dip? Let’s…

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Enbridge Inc.: A Classic Buy-the-Dip Stock

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will boost the dividend significantly over the coming years, but with shares down, investors should buy the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Buy Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) is a great alternative to traditional miners. It recently hiked its dividend by over 40%.

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3 Reasons to Add Dollarama Inc. to Your Portfolio

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) continues to perform and, fueled by a stronger loonie, appears set to continue growing well into the…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to the Market? Buy These Stocks

If you are new to the market, stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and others can provide the growth potential…

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Air Canada’s Stock Is at All-Time Highs: Should You Be Selling?

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) might not have much left in the tank after seeing its stock increase over 2,000% in the past…

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‘Dr Copper’ is Diagnosing a Global Share Price Boom

Dr Copper is so named because shifts in demand for the red metal can offer an accurate diagnosis of economic…

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Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is Down Over 1%

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is down over 1% following its Q3 earnings release and dividend hike. Should you buy…

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Should You Buy the Dip at Aphria Inc. or Aurora Cannabis Inc.?

Industry leaders Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) are in competition to be the top marijuana stock for…

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Can Hydro One Ltd. Climb Back to its 2016 Highs?

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) has been on a steady decline since the summer of 2016, but rising interest rates and…

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2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks You Can Comfortably Hold for Decades

Being a long-term investor is becoming harder in this day and age. But here's why investors should consider taking a…

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Young Investors: 1 Canadian Growth Stock With a Warren Buffett-Like, Durable, Competitive Advantage

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a Canadian gem that's likely to be a major long-term winner.

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