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Canopy Growth Corp.: Does Profitability Really Matter Right Now?

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) isn't focused on profitability. Here's what investors should do.

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Why Cineplex Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

Despite what critics may say, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) operates a sound and innovative business that will continue to generate revenue…

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2 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks That Look Oversold

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a shot right now.

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Fortis Inc. Is the Only Utility Your Portfolio Needs

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) offers a growing, sustainable dividend and steady growth prospects, which makes the company a great buy-and-forget target…

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Gain Long-Term Growth With Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Thanks to its wide variety of subsidiaries and a long history of strong investments, Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is…

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Using a Market Order vs. a Limit Order

Investors looking beyond large-cap companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) need to understand the difference between market and…

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Alaris Royalty Corp. Share Price Gets Welcome Bounce

It didn’t look like Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) was ever going to come out of its slide, but smart investors…

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Dividend Stocks

We’re Halfway Through the Year: It’s Time for a Portfolio Check-Up

After an incredible run in companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), shareholders need to check on their portfolios halfway through the…

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Energy Stocks

Investors, Brace Yourselves: $40 Oil Could Be on the Way

Lower oil prices would be a disaster for Canada's energy patch and heavily indebted companies such as Baytex Energy Corp.…

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Can Cenovus Energy Inc.’s Share Price Rebound?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has lost more than 50% of its value since the beginning of the year. Can it…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Consider as Interest Rates Rise

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) could benefit from rising rates.

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Celebrate Canada’s 150th With These 3 Canadian Retail Greats

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are two of the most impressive retail investments on the market,…

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Bank Stocks

Should Investors Pick Up Shares of Bank of Montreal?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) presents a great opportunity to get shares at a discount. It also has paid a dividend…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Barrick Gold Corp. Come Out Unscathed From Tanzania Negotiations?

Here is why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) could incur some significant losses on its Acacia Mining stake to preserve the…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation Just Reached an All-Time High: Should You Be Selling?

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) shares recently reached a new all-time high. Should investors be selling on the news, or does the…

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A Buying Opportunity in a High-Yield Stock Right Now

Find out why Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) shares dipped, and why this is a buying opportunity.

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Could This Underrated Canadian Gem Be the Next Hasbro, Inc.?

Here's why Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) could become as big as Hasbro Inc. (NYSE:HAS) over the next few years.

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Gold Is Showing Signs of Life Again: Which Company Is Best for Your Portfolio?

Gold is showing signs of life again, up 8% since the start of the year. Meanwhile, gold exploration and production…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. Still a Safe Contrarian Play?

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of the best-run energy companies out there, but with the industry getting uglier, does…

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Has a Huge Moat Filled With Water

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a terrific business that should be the core of any portfolio. Here's why…

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Grow Your Portfolio With Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has an impressive portfolio of investments that makes it a great opportunity for investors looking…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. vs. Canopy Growth Corp.: Which Is the Better Long-Term Play?

Here's why I believe Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will outperform Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) in the long term.

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Bank Stocks

The Cynic’s Solution to Owning Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(TSX:RY) is the latest big bank to get its hand caught in the cookie jar. For…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Now May Be the Time to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) appears to be ready to take advantage of rising interest rates, making this an…

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp.: A Growth Play Unlike Any Other

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) continues to impress with growing sales in Asia and the U.S., fueling growth for years to…

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy Cenovus Energy Inc. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are attracting contrarian investors. Is one a better bet?

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Why Things May Have to Get Worse Before They Get Better for Hudson’s Bay Co.

Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) and Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) are locked in a duel for the top retail spot.

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Why Have Alaris Royalty Corp. Shares Popped 8.5%?

Alaris Royalty Corp.'s (TSX:AD) dividend just became safer. Find out why.

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Looking for Yield? Forget the Number: Buy on Safety and Growth

As an income-focused investor, should you choose Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) with a 7.12% yield or Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) with a…

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Here’s Why Empire Company Limited’s Share Price Surged Almost 10%

Fourth-quarter results provide early signs of a comeback for Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A).

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This 1 Company May Still Be the Best Contrarian Play of the Year

Here's why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) may still be one of the best contrarian plays for 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Take Profits in Fortis Inc.?

Why are you holding on to your Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares?

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2 Recent Canadian IPOs With Explosive Growth Prospects

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) had their IPOs within the last year. Which one should you…

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MedReleaf Corp. Announces Profitable Growth

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) is making a hard push to become Canada's leading marijuana company, but will it win in the…

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Tech Stocks

Are Tech Stocks BlackBerry Ltd. and Sierra Wireless, Inc. Worth Their Weight?

Tech stocks such as BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) sometimes get a pass for being highly valued because they are high growth.…

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Looking at H&R Real Estate Investment Trust for the 1st Time

Trading at a discount to tangible book value, shares of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) may be a great…

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Value Trap?

The outlook for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may not be as great as many investors believe.

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) provides a great opportunity to earn a strong yield from a business that investors…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Your Doorway to International Banking

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has incredible exposure in Latin America, providing an opportunity for income to grow fast.

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Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Poised for Another Surge?

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) declines after a Monday announcement.

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