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Dividend Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Vs Suncor Energy Inc.: Which 1 Is Better for Dividend Investors?

| Haris Anwar

Buying Barrick Gold Corp.(TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stocks is a good way to benefit from oil and gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank Investors: This Tested Investment Strategy Outperformed During Rising Interest Rate Periods

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out why this back-tested investment strategy in a rising interest rate environment could favor Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) over Royal…

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Investing

Year In Review: Aritzia Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Let's take a longer-term look at how Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) has fared, shall we?

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Quality Dividend Growth Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a utility company that doesn't follow the traditional strategy, making it a great dividend growth stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Baytex Energy Corp.: Which One is Worth A Shot Today?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) offer big upside potential on a recovery in…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy Enbridge Inc. Stock Today

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. has become very attractive for income investors after the double-digit losses this year. Here are the top 3…

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Investing

Comparing MedReleaf Corp to Aurora Cannabis Inc

| Ryan Goldsman

With significantly higher margins, shares of MedReleaf Corp (TSX:LEAF) may be the best alternative.

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Emera Inc. Are Quality Utility Stocks

| Brad Macintosh

Fortis Inc. and Emera Inc are up 10% and 5% for 2017 despite a sluggish TSX. Reasons to zap your…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Worried About Nuclear Conflict? Avoid This 1 Stock

| Chris MacDonald

The potential for nuclear conflict could indeed affect this Canadian iron ore producer, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF).

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Investing

Is Uni Select Inc. a Buy After Dropping 25%?

| Chris MacDonald

Shares of Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) have dropped 25% from their 52-week high recently. Is it time to back up the…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Trudeau’s $120 Billion Infrastructure Plan? Consider This 1 Company

| Chris MacDonald

Trudeau's plan to spend $120 billion on infrastructure may be just the boost SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) needs.

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Energy Stocks

Why OPEC May Not Matter In the Long-Term

| Chris MacDonald

Will OPEC production cuts continue to provide support for the price of oil and thereby large Canadian producers such as…

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Tech Stocks

Why Now May Be the Time to Take Profits Off the Table with Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

What does volatility have to do with shares of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)? Here's what.

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You Have to Know When to Hold’em: Great Canadian Gaming Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Just how good is the deal Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) made with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation really?

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Dividend Stocks

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Remains a Buy, Despite Recent Sell Off

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) remains a solid long-term play, despite the stock's recent sell-off.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Cineplex Inc. Altogether… It’s Just Not Worth It

| Chris MacDonald

Investors, please stay far, far, far away from Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Dividend Stocks

Magna International Inc.: An Interesting Growth Story, But Not Worth the Risk

| Chris MacDonald

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) has been touted as a potential value play at current levels - here's why I'm not…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Consider This 1 Logistics Company Today?

| Chris MacDonald

Let's take a look at a company which has been on a major roller coaster ride of late: TFI International (TSX:TFII).

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Canadian Tire Corporation Remains an Excellent Buy

| Chris MacDonald

Just a few reasons why the recent momentum shares of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) have had is likely to continue…

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Dividend Stocks

No Need to Fear Rising Interest Rates With These 2 Dividend-Growth Stars

| Kay Ng

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another stock will fare well against rising interest rates. Here's why.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Delivers Royal Surprise: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) reported its Q3 2017 results, which were boosted by a strong wealth management division. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

Why it’s Important to Understand What Adjusted Earnings Really Mean

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) actually bombed its earnings report for Q3 2017.

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Bank Stocks

Increasing Interest Rates Make Toronto-Dominion Bank Even More Appealing

| Jacob Donnelly

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will see its margins improve as interest rates increase, allowing it to earn more in profit and…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Posts Another Great Quarter

| Demetris Afxentiou

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) announced earnings for the third fiscal quarter this week, closing off impressive quarter with another…

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Dividend Stocks

Young TFSA Investors: Prepare Your Retirement Portfolio for Higher Interest Rates With This Canadian Stock

| Andrew Walker

Here's how young investors can use stocks such as Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) to build a solid retirement portfolio…

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Dividend Stocks

Comparing 2 of Canada’s Biggest Alternative Lenders

| Ryan Goldsman

After Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) reported a pending settlement regarding a major class-action lawsuit, investors can look beyond it…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy as Interest Rates Rise

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) should be on your RRSP radar today.

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Tech Stocks

Why This IoT Pure Play Is Set to Take Off Further

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) remains a solid growth opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on IoT and connected auto opportunities.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Have You Considered Barrick Gold Corp. Lately?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) continues to lead the precious metals sector by example with a strong emphasis on debt reduction…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is Down About 1%

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is down about 1% following its Q3 earnings release and dividend increase. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Cara Operations Ltd. or Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

| David Jagielski

Does Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) offer better growth opportunities than Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR)?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Stay the Course

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite investor confidence in BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) waning, the company’s long-term prospects have never been brighter.

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The U.S. Broaches Chapter 19 at NAFTA Negotiations: Should You Sell Lumber Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

In spite of positive earnings from Canadian softwood lumber stocks such as West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT), a strong…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Surging: Should You Buy Yamana Gold Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Gold is once again threatening the $1,300 mark, and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) stock is increasing in favourable conditions.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Market Darlings to Break Up With as Interest Rates Climb

| Joey Frenette

These past performers were huge winners while interest rates were low, but here's why it may be time to sell…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Higher Interest Rates Spoil Hydro One Ltd.’s Future Dividend-Growth Prospects?

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) has a top-notch dividend that's as stable as they come, but will higher interest rates hurt…

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Higher Interest Rates Make Marijuana Stocks a Riskier Investment

| Matt Smith

The latest modest rate hike has ratcheted up the level of risk for speculative marijuana stocks, such as Canopy Growth…

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Why Air Canada Could Double From Current Levels

| Chris MacDonald

There are many catalysts ready to take Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) into the stratosphere. Here are just a few.

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These 2 Companies Are the Only Marijuana Companies Investors Should Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Some may win, and some may lose, but the two cannabis companies I believe will outperform in the long run…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Callidus Capital Corp. Out of the Woods Yet?

| Chris MacDonald

Are shares of Callidus Capital Corp. (TSX:CBL) on the rebound, or should investors simply stay away?

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