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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Hovering Around $50 Per Barrel: Time to Load Up?

August 15, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Is now the time to consider Canadian oil and gas companies such as Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)?

Energy Stocks

With a Pop in Earnings, Cenovus Energy Inc. Could Be a Buy

August 15, 2017 | Brad Macintosh

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is seeing high trading volume this summer. The stock is consolidating at the 50-day moving average.…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks on Sale

August 15, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Top dividend stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are on sale amid weakness in bank stocks.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Energy Stocks Such as Enbridge Inc. Can Thrive With Low Oil Prices

August 15, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and other Canadian energy companies are robust, even in the face of long-term low oil.

Dividend Stocks

Would You Take a Chance on This 12.2% Yielder?

August 15, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) has a distribution which keeps getting bigger. Should you consider its whopping 12.2% yield?

Investing

Danger: 3 Types of Stocks to Avoid in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

August 15, 2017 | Kay Ng

Who controls interest rates? And why would it be dangerous to invest in stocks like Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX)…

Investing

A Look at Canopy Growth Corp.’s Q1 Earnings: 2 Items That Should Concern You

August 15, 2017 | David Jagielski

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) Q1 earnings saw sales rise and expenses rise even higher.

Why MedReleaf Corp. Jumped 4.17% on Monday

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) rose 4.17% on Monday following its Q1 2018 earnings release. Should you be a long-term buyer? Let’s…

Investing

Why Badger Daylighting Ltd. Soared 14.8% on Monday

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) watched its stock jump 14.8% on Monday following its Q2 earnings release. Should you buy now?…

Why Canopy Growth Corp. Is Down Over 1%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is down over 1% following the release of its Q1 2018 earnings. Should you buy it…

Investing

Should Investors Gamble on a Resurgence in Cable?

August 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) leadership is betting on a renaissance for cable, but investors should be skeptical.

Dividend Stocks

How Do Higher Interest Rates Affect This High-Yield REIT?

August 14, 2017 | Kay Ng

Is NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust’s (TSX:NWH.UN) 7.5% yield safe in the face of rising interest rates?

Investing

Are Turbulent Times Ahead for Air Canada?

August 14, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has soared into the stratosphere of late. Could the ride start getting rocky for shareholders? Or is…

Investing

Review of My Top Stock for August: Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

August 14, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) recently knocked one out of the ballpark with its Q2 2017 results. Here's what investors…

Looking for Dividends and Growth Prospects? Metro, Inc. Might Be the Stock for You

August 14, 2017 | Susan Portelance

If you like dividends and also want growth, Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) might be the stock for you.

Investing

Why Premium Brands Holdings Corp. Is up Over 6%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) is up over 6% following its Q2 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find…

Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks With Yields up to 6.5%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Want monthly income? If so, consider investing in Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN) and Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF)…

Investing

Chorus Aviation Inc. Produces Solid 2nd-Quarter Results: Time to Buy?

August 14, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR) produces solid second-quarter results. Is it time to buy this high-dividend-yield stock?

Investing

Time to Acquire Some Spin Master Corp. Post-Earnings?

August 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) reported excellent earnings recently, but is it still a buy at current levels?

Pension Plans Deliver the Goods in Q2 2017

August 14, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) reports that Canadian defined-benefit pension plans had a total return of 1.4% in Q2 2017.…

Energy Stocks

Why Altagas Ltd. Is Worth No More Than $25 Per Share Today

August 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Why investors considering Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) should consider the company's preferred shares or bonds over its equity.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Paying Stocks: Should You Hold Them in Your TFSA or RSP?

August 14, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Should you hold dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) in your TFSA or RSP?

Dividend Stocks

Why Stantec Inc. Shares Have More Upside Even After its 9% Rally

August 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stantec Inc.'s (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) second-quarter results showed a return to organic growth and renewed optimism.

Investing

Has Home Capital Group Inc. Weathered the Storm?

August 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has settled with the OSC and is hoping to hit the ground running in a…

Will Geopolitical Tensions Continue to Propel Gold and Silver Miners?

August 14, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The North Korean–U.S. crisis has driven up gold and silver equities such as Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI)(NYSE:AGI) and Pan American…

Dividend Stocks

Freehold Royalties Ltd.: Can Investors Expect an Increase in its 4.25% Dividend Yield?

August 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Second-quarter results show why the best is yet to come for Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU).

Retirees: Should You Only Focus on Income?

August 14, 2017 | Kay Ng

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) offers a safe and growing income and something more.

Investing

Dividend Investors: Avoid These REITs as Interest Rates Rise

August 14, 2017 | Haris Anwar

As interest rates rise in Canada, dividend investors should avoid high-leveraged REITs such as Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) and Dream Industrial…

Dividend Stocks

This Is Why Teck Resources Ltd. Is up 50% Over the Past 2 Months

August 14, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Central bankers around the world are putting pressure on the U.S. dollar and providing an accommodating environment for coal prices.…

Investing

3 Ways to Benefit From GTA Casino Deal

August 14, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A partnership between Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) has acquired three southern Ontario casinos.…

Will Health Risks Derail Marijuana Growth?

August 14, 2017 | David Jagielski

As more studies come out, and as the general public learns more about the health risks, will cannabis companies like…

Investing

How Rising Rates May Bankrupt Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

August 14, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With higher rates leading to higher interest costs, shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) are on their way down.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Growth Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks Look Oversold Today

August 14, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) both offer a 4.7% yield. Is one more attractive right…

Dividend Stocks

Rising Interest Rates and Geopolitical Tensions Won’t Matter if You Own This Market Hedge

August 14, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Global interest rates are rising, as are geopolitical tensions. Here’s how stocks such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) can help protect…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Rally: Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

August 14, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) deserves to be on your buy list if you think the gold rally has legs.

Dividend Stocks

Smart TFSA Investors Should Really Consider This Undervalued REIT

August 14, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) recently delivered promising second-quarter results. Here's why investors should buy while others are fearful.

Dividend Investors: Did You Miss This Company’s Earnings Call?

August 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Why investors can't afford to ignore the powerful growth profile of Canadian utilities company Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Dividend Stocks

Amid Interest Rate Worries, Killam Apartment REIT Soars: Here’s Why

August 14, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Regardless of the current interest rate environment, sticking with REITs such as Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) can provide any portfolio with…

Investing

Why AutoCanada Inc. Soared 10.4% on Friday

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) jumped 10.4% on Friday following its Q2 earnings release. Can the rally continue? Let’s find out.

Investing

Should You Forget the Stock Market and Focus on Crowdfunding?

August 13, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is crowdfunding now a more appealing investment opportunity than the stock market?

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