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Dividend Stocks

Why This Fantastic Business May Not Be a Great Buy

Shareholders of Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) may be best to hold off at these levels.

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Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Is a Hemp Investment a Strategic Fit?

How well does Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSXV:ACB) investment in Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. (TSXV:HEMP) fit into the company's marijuana…

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Tech Stocks

Scarcity vs. Value: Shopify Inc.

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been on an incredible run of late as investors look for a solid tech and growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canada May Be Going in to a Recession

Is Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) telling investors that a recession is coming?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Risk Energy Stocks With Promising Upside

Here's why Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other stocks are low-risk investments in the energy space.

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Energy Stocks

Has Growth Dried Up at Hydro One Ltd.?

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a great defensive stock with a virtual monopoly, but headwinds may hurt dividend growth going…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: Buy This Dividend Juggernaut

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) had a small pullback, presenting an opportunity for investors to get a strong yield on purchase and…

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Young Investors: Restaurant Brands International Inc. Is a Terrific Buy on Weakness

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a fantastic growth play that young investors should have at the core of their…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Takes Another Step Closer to Death

After unloading another business, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is another step closer to being crippled by the interest expenses.

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Is There Any Upside Left in Dollarama Inc. Shares?

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is priced for perfection, and downside risk is elevated.

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Should You Invest Alongside Canada’s Warren Buffett?

Many bears have lost faith in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH). Here's why you should consider picking up shares on…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things About Dividend Investing Every Retiree Should Know

Are you buying dividend stocks such as Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)? Then you should read…

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Furnish Your Portfolio With This Furniture Retailer’s Stock

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF): this leading furniture retailer is a solid investment.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Contrarian Dividend Picks for Your Retirement Portfolio

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) are interesting high-yield picks today.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc. a Buy?

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a tech stock that is keeping its promises.

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Hudson’s Bay Co.: Is it Time to Go Bottom Fishing?

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) plans to cut costs and attempt to adapt to get out of its funk. Should you…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks for Warren Buffett Fans

These three promising companies share several traits that the Oracle of Omaha loves.

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Dividend Stocks

Global Dividend Investors Are In For A Bonanza

All hail the mighty power of the dividend.

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High-Flying Stock Markets Are Nothing To Be Afraid Of

Even if markets corrected, by, say, 10%, investors would be well up on a year ago.

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Bank Stocks

Which of the Big 5 Canadian Banks Should You Own?

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are the two banks that rise to the top among…

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Soars Over 11% in a Day: Should You Jump in?

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) soared by a huge amount in a single day. Here's what you need to know.

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When Will Canadian Cannabis Stocks Rebound?

Canadian marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) have felt the exuberance of the marijuana momentum trade, but they're…

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Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Investors: What to Do With the Latest Spin-Off

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is spinning off another company. Should you hold the spin-off?

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1 Undervalued REIT With a Sturdy 6.5% Yield

Income investors looking to give themselves a raise could do very well by picking up shares of Morguard Real Estate…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Commercial REITs Worth Buying for Income

Both Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) and Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) are smart plays for income.

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Energy Stocks

Small or Large Energy Stocks: Which Is Better?

Should you invest in a small or large stock for energy exposure? Here’s a discussion of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

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Investing

A Dying Bricks-and-Mortar Retailer Shows Why Cash Is King

The demise of bebe stores, inc. (NASDAQ:BEBE) is a teachable moment for anyone investing in retail stocks -- or any…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Attractive Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today

Searching for yield? If so, Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock Under $5 That Is Set to Soar

Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is one of the best ways to play higher gold prices.

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Should Dollarama Inc. Keep Buying its Stock?

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) delivered earnings June 7. It renewed its normal course issuer bid, but that's not necessarily a good…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Time to Load Up on Gold Is During a Bull Market

Buying shares of Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is just one way of creating some portfolio insurance at a time when…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Investors: Penn West Petroleum Ltd. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are taking a beating. Is one an attractive contrarian pick?

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Is Your Pain Threshold High Enough to Invest in Canadian Marijuana Stocks?

Marijuana stocks such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) are falling fast. Do you have the discipline to own them for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Corporation: A Golden Opportunity for Investors

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) has made major improvements over the years. Here's why you should give Kinross a good look.

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Bank Stocks

How Home Capital Group Inc. Differs From the Big Banks

The stability of funding sources for embattled alternative lender Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) was highlighted in a Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Banks With High-Returns Potential

Analysts think Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another bank can outperform their peer group in the near term.

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Investing

Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. the Next Shopify Inc.?

Could shares of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) be the next 250% mover?

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Losses Piling Up, Layoffs Continue for Hudson’s Bay Co.

The retail segment has been one of Mr. Market's victims this year, and Canada's oldest retailer Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC)…

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Investing

Get ‘Em While They’re Hot: Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Climb

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has continued to make headway towards its proposed $5 billion debt-repayment schedule set for February…

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Dividend Stocks

IGM Financial Inc.: The Value Trap Continues

With a dividend close to 5.75%, shares of IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) may be the traditional value trap.

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