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Investor Beware: This High-Yield Canadian Stock Is Marc Cohodes’s Next Big Short

Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) is Marc Cohodes's next target. Here's what investors need to know.

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Energy Stocks

Why Lower Oil Prices Are Good for the Economy

Benefit from higher economic growth by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Energy Stocks

2 Types of Leverage Are Affecting Baytex Energy Corp.: What Can Investors Do?

Here is how Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is suffering from operating and financial leverage effects and how investors may approach…

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Investing

Is the Crisis at Home Capital Group Inc. Over?

After a tumultuous three months, shares of Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) may not yet be out of the woods.

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Overconfident Millennials and Gen X Flunk Financial Literacy Test, but Boomers Only Marginally Better

This survey suggests Canadians need to redouble their efforts to learn more about personal finance and investing, thereby empowering themselves.

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A Look Behind Canopy Growth Corp.’s Poor Quarterly Results

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) had solid sales growth in its most recent earnings release, but its profits went in another…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Precious Metals Caught Your Eye? Canadian Silver Miners Still Offer Good Value

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) and Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO)(NYSE:TAHO) boast strong results amid continued volatility for silver prices.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Bank Stocks With Excellent Dividends

Looking for a high-quality bank stock? If so, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) are…

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Dividend Stocks

Build a Diversified Portfolio With These 3 Dividend Stocks

Get reasonable returns from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and two other large caps.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

An Iconic Investor Has Doubled Down on Nexgen Energy Ltd.: You Should Too

This iconic investor has decided to put his faith in Nexgen Energy Ltd. (TSX:NXE).

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1 Underrated Canadian Income Fund That Deserves Your Attention

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) is the earnings-growth king that nobody has been talking about. Here's why you should add…

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Energy Stocks

Cenvous Energy Inc. vs. Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Which Knife to Catch?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are falling fast. Which is the wiser pick right now?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Valuable Utility Stocks Trading Near Their Highest Prices

Should you take profit in winners such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN)?

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1 Headwind That Could Stop Cara Operations Ltd. in its Tracks

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) is a cheap restaurant play, but here's why I'm avoiding it.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why You Should Sell Your Losers and Buy Your Winners

Here's some background on investment theory and different schools of thought for investing (contrarian vs. momentum). While a debate continues,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Income Stocks With Yields Over 5%

Are you looking for an income stock to buy today? If so, TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and First National Financial…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: A Company Out of Favour

With the recent sell-off potentially overdone, investors may be able to ride the roller coaster called Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK)…

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Dividend Stocks

Imperial Oil Ltd. & Suncor Energy Inc.: 2 Names That Should Outperform With Lower Oil Prices

Many oil and gas exploration and production companies have seen their earnings decimated amid lower prices for WTI crude. Meanwhile,…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation and Rogers Communications Inc. Are Feeling the Pressure: Time to Sell?

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) have been fighting Freedom Mobile with promotions of their own. Will it…

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Energy Stocks

What’s the Worst-Case Scenario for Baytex Energy Corp.?

Here's a look at how bad things could get for debt-laden Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Investing

Why TFSA Contribution Need to Be Made Sooner Rather Than Later

With half the year behind us, investors need to consider shares of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) for their TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top 20 Canadian Large-Cap Value Stock May Surprise You

Of Canada's 20-largest companies, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) remains one of my top picks for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Income Stock With a Remarkable 8.4% Yield

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) reported solid Q3 2017 numbers. Here's why I think the dividend is one of the safest…

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Energy Stocks

Could Trump Be Good for Cameco Corp.?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could get a boost from Trump's words, but also because the demand for uranium is going to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is Not the Time to Take Profits in Fortis Inc.

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should remain a core holding for income-focused investors with a long time horizon.

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Not Sure Which Pot Stock to Buy? This New Marijuana ETF Might Be Right for You

Don’t have time to spend hours on end researching every new start-up marijuana company? The new HORIZONS MARIJUANA LIFE SCIENCES…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your TFSA

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is worth a serious look.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock Adrenaline Junkies Would Love

Will BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) provide investors with exhilarating returns, or is it just a roller-coaster ride?

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Bank Stocks

How Will a Rate Hike by Bank of Canada Affect Home Capital Group Inc.?

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) are set to be tested as tightening looms.

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Bank Stocks

These Stocks Could Jump After Warren Buffett Lifeline to Home Capital Group Inc.

Warren Buffett’s bailout of the Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) opens buying opportunities for income investors.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Surges: Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) could deliver big gains if oil is truly on the mend.

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Contrarian Investors: Be Careful With AutoCanada Inc.

Headwinds are mounting for AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ). Here's what contrarian investors should do.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Consider These 2 Well-Managed REITs

Why Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) top my list of REITs trading on the TSX.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Dividend-Growth Stars I’d Buy Today

Want to build wealth? If so, consider investing in undervalued dividend-growth stars such as Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Chartwell Retirement Residences Remains Overvalued

Investors looking at Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) to cash in on the ageing baby boomer retirement-housing sector should look elsewhere.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks With Yields Over 4%

On the hunt for a stock to buy today? If so, Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) represent…

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Energy Stocks

Get High Returns From 2 Small Energy Stocks

If Torc Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) is good enough for the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, it may be…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Many Investors Stick to Canada

Here's how investors take more risk when purchasing U.S. dollar-denominated securities, such as Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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1 Top Growth Stock Under $5

StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) could continue its fine stock price rally all the way through 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding Over 3.5% to Buy in July

Ready to add a stock to your portfolio? If so, consider dividend-growth stocks such as Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR), Canadian Apartment…

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