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Home Capital Group Inc. Posts a Loss for Q2: Is the Stock Still a Bargain?

August 10, 2017 | David Jagielski

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) posted a loss in its second quarter, but could the worst be over?

Dividend Stocks

Smart REIT Posts Q2 Profit Growth and 98.4% Occupancy: Is it a Buy?

August 10, 2017 | David Jagielski

Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is trading near 52-week lows, and the company has strong fundamentals. Is it at a good price…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceutical Intl Inc. Is Back on the Growth Track: Time to Buy?

August 10, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Valeant Pharmaceutical Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) suffered a massive 9.57% plunge following a huge +10% post-earnings rally. Should investors buy as…

Investing

Should You Buy Manulife Financial Corp. After its Solid Q2 Earnings Beat?

August 10, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) delivered solid Q2 results. Here's why you should be a buyer today.

Tech Stocks

Why Kinaxis Inc. Plummeted 16.55% on Wednesday

August 10, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) watched its stock plummet 16.55% on Wednesday following the release of its Q2 earnings results. Should you…

Investing

Why CCL Industries Inc. Fell 4.4% on Wednesday

August 10, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) fell 4.4% on Wednesday following the release of its Q2 earnings. Should you buy on the…

Investing

Why The Stars Group Inc. Rallied 5.3% on Wednesday

August 10, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) rallied 5.3% on Wednesday following its Q2 earnings release. What should you do now? Let’s…

Dividend Stocks

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. Lands 3 New Locations in Ontario

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) and Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) got great news on Tuesday, but are the stocks a…

Investing

How Raising Rates Will Save Home Capital Group Inc.

August 9, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With rates on the way up, shares of Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) may be the best investment in plain…

Stocks for Beginners

How Diversified Should Your Portfolio Be?

August 9, 2017 | Kay Ng

It may not be a bad idea to have some Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) in your portfolio. More importantly,…

Investing

Restaurant Brands International Inc. Releases Positive Earnings Even as Tim Hortons Sales Lag

August 9, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Revenue rises at Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), but sales at Tim Hortons and Popeyes are down.

Investing

What Can Investors Learn From Cannabis Legalization in Washington and Colorado?

August 9, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Data from U.S. states may inform provincial decision making as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) tread lightly…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Dine Out on These 3 Growing Dividend Stocks

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN) and these two other well-known Canadian restaurants can help you build your dividend empire.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: What Should You Do With Your High-Yield Stocks as Interest Rates Rise?

August 9, 2017 | Joey Frenette

How will rising interest rates affect retirees? Are shares of telecoms like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) still smart to own over…

Dividend Stocks

The Last Time Interest Rates Increased, This ETF Rose 50% in a Year

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

The last time there was a rate hike, bank stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) didn't do all that well, but…

Dividend Stocks

Can Cineplex Inc.’s Rec Room Give it the Moat it Needs to Survive?

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has seen its stock price decline 10% since it released earnings. Can the stock find a way to…

Dividend Stocks

Why Stantec Inc. Is up Over 8%

August 9, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) is rallying over 8% following its second-quarter earnings release. Should you be a buyer? Let’s find out.

Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: A Top Stock Pick for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

August 9, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend-growth stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can help you save enough for retirement.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Better Buy: Barrick Gold Corp. vs. Goldcorp Inc.

August 9, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) both reported higher profits and lower production costs in Q2 2017. Is…

Dividend Stocks

3 Excellent Small Caps With Yields of 4-6%

August 9, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Interested in small-cap dividend stocks? If so, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE), Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN), and CT Real Estate…

Dividend Stocks

Combat Rising Interest Rates With These 3 High-Growth Dividend Stocks

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and these two other stocks will allow you to arm yourself with the high-growing…

Bank Stocks

Latest Rate Hike Boosts the Attractiveness of Bank of Nova Scotia

August 9, 2017 | Matt Smith

The latest rate hike makes now the time to buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

Dividend Stocks

REIT With 5% Yield and Capital Appreciation Potential Screams BUY ME!

August 9, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Shareholders of Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) may be about to see a breakout.

Dividend Stocks

Why Finning International Inc. Is up Over 5% Today

August 9, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) is up over 5% following its Q2 earnings release. Can the rally continue? Let’s find out.

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian REIT a Buy After Posting Q2 Earnings?

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) released its Q2 profits which showed a big improvement from last year, but is it the best…

Largest Transfer of Wealth in History Brings Opportunity and Anxiety for the Wealth Management Industry

August 9, 2017 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Wealth transfers and the evolution of an industry are weighing on CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) ahead of second-quarter earnings.

Investing

3 Must-Own Growth Stocks for Canadians

August 9, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Here are three top growth stocks that investors should consider today. Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is one of them.

Investing

Air Canada: Another Record-Breaking Quarter

August 9, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) reported better-than-expected results for the most recent quarter, and that trend seems set to continue thanks to…

Investing

Top Stock to Own in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

August 9, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a cheap stock with great growth prospects and strong long-term tailwinds. Here's why investors should…

Investing

Does a Credit-Rating Downgrade Spell Doom for Cominar REIT?

August 9, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should the recent credit-rating downgrade of Cominar REIT's (TSX:CUF.UN) senior unsecured debentures by the DBRS scare current investors?

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 5 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own as Interest Rates Increase

August 9, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and four other top Canadian stocks should be on your radar today.

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Appreciated 7% in 1 Day

August 9, 2017 | Kay Ng

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is a invaluable business to own for the long haul.

Dividend Stocks

Poor Earnings Drop Hydro One Ltd.’s Stock by 2%: Should You Buy?

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) saw a drop in its stock price on Tuesday after a poor earnings result. Should you…

Should You Bet On Great Canadian Gaming Corp. After its 18% Surge?

August 9, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Here's why Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) soared nearly 18% and what investors should do about it.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today

August 9, 2017 | Haris Anwar

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two top dividend stocks for retirees to achieve financial freedom.

Bank Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Home Capital Group Inc.?

August 9, 2017 | Matt Smith

Despite its brush with the corporate undertaker, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is becoming an increasingly attractive investment.

Dividend Stocks

A Look at Last Week’s Earnings for Oil & Gas Companies

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other oil and gas companies released quarterly earnings last week that show how the…

Dividend Stocks

Which Airline Is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings: Air Canada or WestJet Airlines Ltd.?

August 9, 2017 | David Jagielski

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) both released Q2 earnings and both did well, but which company is the better investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Combat Rising Interest Rates With These 2 Great Investments

August 9, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE: MFC) pose a unique opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on…

Dividend Stocks

Entering a Recession, Shares of Cineplex Inc Could be the First Out of the Gate!

August 8, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Following a pullback, shares of Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) could be telling investors something about the overall market.

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