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

August 29, 2017 | Joey Frenette

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

Dividend Stocks

Gold Miners: Are More Dividend Increases in the Cards?

August 29, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Healthy balance sheets and improving cash flows are pressuring gold miners to increase their dividends. Will Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)…

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy? Goldcorp Inc. vs. Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

August 29, 2017 | Jason Phillips

With interest rates rising, stock market volatility could be set to increase. Find out if Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is the…

Why Toromont Industries Ltd. Soared 11.07% on Monday

August 29, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) rallied over 11% on Monday following the announcement of its deal to acquire Hewitt Group. Should…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Pending Default or Deep Value? Investors Assess Tahoe Resources Inc.

August 29, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) appears to be in trouble after a Guatemalan court upheld a ruling halting production at one of…

How Well Are Canadian Cannabis Companies Managing Recall Risks?

August 29, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

What do recent marijuana recalls mean for Canada's largest cannabis producers, such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.: Is the Movie Theatre Business Dying?

August 29, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is officially crashing. Here's what investors need to know before making any moves.

Dividend Stocks

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Stock up ~14% in 2 Months

August 29, 2017 | Kay Ng

The 5% pop on Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) shares on Thursday was a pleasant surprise. What has changed?

Dividend Stocks

Why Rising Interest Rates Are Good News for Insurance Stocks

August 29, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Life insurers Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) should profit from rising interest rates.

Dividend Stocks

Retirement Income: 5 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

August 28, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are among the best dividend-growth stocks for your retirement income.

Dividend Stocks

Rising Interest Rates Make Utility Stocks Less Attractive

August 28, 2017 | Matt Smith

The recent interest rate hike coupled with expectations of further increases is not good news for heavily indebted utilities such…

Can BCE Inc. Get to $60 and Stay There?

August 28, 2017 | David Jagielski

A look at why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) might be a bit undervalued compared to its peers.

Investing

4 Great Investments that Should Profit From Further Interest Rate Hikes

August 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are just two of several companies that stand to…

Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Gems Every Investor Should Consider

August 28, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Long-term income-focused investors need to consider Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

Bank Stocks

Canadian Banks Get Case of HELOC Indigestion

August 28, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is first to report third-quarter earnings. Will Canada's voracious appetite for HELOC's put a damper…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This Financial Stock?

August 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Should you buy this financial stock? Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) had solid second quarter results and boasts an peer-leading profit…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Allied Properties Real Estate Investment or Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

August 28, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) and Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) are both unique ways to invest in commercial real…

Investing

Time to Buy This Food Stock Headed for $200

August 28, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) gained 10.5% over the past week. There’s more to come. Here’s why.

Stocks for Beginners

Investors: Use A Company’s Return On Equity To Help You Pick Stocks

August 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Need help picking quality stocks? Look at a company's return on equity (ROE). We'll use TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Aurora…

Dividend Stocks

Why the Value of this Small-Cap Company Just Increased Dramatically

August 28, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Last week’s announcement by Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) could spark a bidding war for children’s content. Find out how it…

Investing

Overcome Volatility With These Dividend Stocks Yielding 5%

August 28, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

As the Canadian market continues to show weakness investors should be aggressively seeking income in the form of dividend stocks…

Dividend Stocks

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

August 28, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

August 28, 2017 | 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…

Year In Review: Aritzia Inc.

August 28, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

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

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Quality Dividend Growth Stock

August 28, 2017 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

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

August 28, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

August 28, 2017 | Haris Anwar

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

Comparing MedReleaf Corp to Aurora Cannabis Inc

August 25, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

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

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Emera Inc. Are Quality Utility Stocks

August 25, 2017 | Brad Macintosh

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