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How to Protect Your Portfolio From Speculative Investments

Should you invest in speculative investments such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG)?

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This Stock Has Nearly Doubled Since April: How Much Higher Can it Climb?

Why my price target of $25 for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) still stands and, in fact, appears more likely…

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Is This 1 Company Still a Diamond in the Rough?

Does any value remain for investors looking to cash in on the recent acquisition offer for Dominion Diamond Corp. (TSX:DDC)(NYSE:DDC)?

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Investors Need to Consider the Medical Marijuana Industry Regardless of Interest Rates

For investors looking for an industry unaffected by changing interest rates, shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) may provide a…

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Could This Major REIT Get a Credit-Rating Downgrade Next Month?

Find out why Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is facing a potential credit-rating downgrade from DBRS by August 2017.

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Investors: Think Twice Before Investing in Telus Corporation

With higher interest rates abound, investors may need to rethink their investments in Tulus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Are There Painful Times Ahead for Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is at war with its Tim Hortons franchisees, which could cause serious problems for the…

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Gain Strong Dividends With BCE Inc.

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a boring company, but its income generation is absolute, making this a smart buy for those…

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Why Did MedReleaf Corp. Recently Underperform its Peers?

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) might have underperformed its marijuana peers recently, but the stock could still perform better.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Kinross Gold Corporation or Barrick Gold Corp. Be in Your Portfolio?

Gold is starting to move higher after a steep pullback. Is Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) or Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)…

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Aphria Inc. Posts Impressive Quarterly Results: Time to Buy?

The gross margins of Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are impressive, and the most recent quarterly results have sparked renewed interest in…

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RRSP Investors: Significant Upside Remains With Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.

Why I believe Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) will continue to outperform in the long term, despite concerns about…

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Is Bombardier, Inc. About to Miss Another Delivery?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) appears set to miss the delivery window to the TTC, marking the fifth such delay and revision…

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Can CRH Medical Corp. Climb Back or Become a Penny Stock Again?

Insiders selling stock of CRH Medical Corp. (TSX:CRH) while simultaneously raising money raise red flags for investors.

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How Investors Can Benefit From Rising Rates

Following an increase in interest rates, shares of Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) are in primed position for a long road…

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The New Way to Make Money in Retail … Allegedly

Will shareholders in Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) become wealthy landowners?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Partners With eBay Inc.: Time to Buy?

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) partners with eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY). Here's what investors need to know.

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Income Investors: A Canadian Dividend Deal to Consider Today

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) looks attractive right now.

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Manulife Financial Corp. Is a Buy Regardless of What Happens With John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) shareholders want John Hancock to be sold. But here's why you should buy shares regardless of…

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Onex Corporation or Clairvest Group Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy?

While Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) is the bigger company, Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) punches well above its weight class, making the…

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With Higher Rates, Which Bank Is Best for Your Portfolio?

With the central bank of Canada raising interest rates, the Canadian banks should soon see added profits flowing directly to…

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Why Are You Buying This Specific Dividend Stock?

Do you want to generate income from stocks such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) or Vermilion Energy Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Under-the-Radar Dividend-Growth Stocks I’d Buy Today

Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) and Cogeco Inc. (TSX:CGO) may not have very high yields, but they’re great dividend stocks. Which…

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How Will a Stronger Loonie Affect Your Investments? It Might Not Be What You Think

A stronger Canadian dollar has serious implications for investors' portfolios. Find out how companies like Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stand to…

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Canfor Corporation’s Stock Price Is Soaring Despite Softwood Lumber Issues

Softwood lumber duties have increased for Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP), so why is its share price showing such a great return…

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Why Picking Stocks May Be More Important Now Than Ever

How stock picking can provide every investor with upside, and why companies such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be considered…

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4 Reasons Why it May Be Time to Sell Cineplex Inc.

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is going through a tough time. Here's what you need to know.

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Should You Put Your Money in Royal Bank of Canada or in Toronto-Dominion Bank?

A comparison between Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canada's two biggest banks. Who will win the…

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A Look at Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.’s Recent Earnings

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) had a disappointing showing in its latest annual report.

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Should Investors Hold on to These Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs?

Here's why WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) shares have a good future ahead of them.

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Retailers That Stand to Benefit From the Strengthening Canadian Dollar

Here's why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and other retailers will benefit from the strengthening Canadian dollar.

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Many Industrials Stand to Lose as the Canadian Dollar Strengthens

For CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and other industrials, the strengthening Canadian dollar will be a headwind that will negatively impact results.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Yielding Over 3.5% to Buy and Hold

Are you in search of a great dividend stock? If so, Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) and Royal Bank of…

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Waste Connections Inc.: Growth That Doesn’t Stink

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is an unsexy investment which recently took a small dip. Here's why investors should add this…

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Can Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Share Price Double?

Shareholders of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) need to be patient. Here’s why they should not expect a quick turnaround.

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Cogeco Inc.’s Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates

Cogeco Inc. (TSX:CGO) posted its quarterly results on Thursday which showed another strong quarter.

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Should You Add Emera Inc. to Your Dividend Portfolio?

Income and conservative investors should consider Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) shares for a growing dividend. Here’s why.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Divestitures on the Horizon: Time to Buy?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) hopes to raise $2.5 billion for its Weyburn and Palliser assets. If the deal goes through,…

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SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Continues to Innovate: Time to Buy?

The management team of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) has become more creative in trying to find new ways to create…

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Does John Hancock Spinoff Make Manulife Financial Corp. a Buy?

Rumours that Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is going to spin off John Hancock sent its stock higher July 13. Is…

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