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Canopy Growth Corp.: Why the “Snowball” Has Melted

June 5, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Sometimes it's important to go against the grain, as with the "darling" growth companies that invite hysteria. Here's my take…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Western Bank: Higher Risk, Lower Reward

June 5, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The outlook for Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) from a risk/reward standpoint doesn't look good. In this article, I compare Canadian…

Investing

Rail Investors: Should You Buy Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

June 5, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) a more attractive buy today?

Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Thank You, Mr. Market

June 5, 2017 | Jason Phillips

The recent sell-off in shares of Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has created an alluring buying opportunity for long-term investors.…

Tech Stocks

Debt vs. Dilution: Should Shopify Inc. Take On Debt?

June 5, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is in no rush to issue debt, choosing instead to issue additional shares at ever-increasing stock price…

Dividend Stocks

Characteristics of a Successful Value Investment

June 5, 2017 | Kay Ng

Identifying great companies such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is the first step. What do you need to…

Dividend Stocks

2 Renewable Energy Companies That Will Soar Post-Paris

June 5, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

While the actions of the U.S. president soured the Paris Agreement ceremony on climate change, green-energy companies such as TransAlta…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Finally Turning the Corner: Is the Company a Takeover Target?

June 5, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Software company Mobileye NV (NYSE:MBLY) was recently acquired by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) for $15.3 billion as part of a push…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding 4-8%

June 3, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Are you looking for a great dividend stock to buy today? If so, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEG)(NASDAQ:PEGI) and Bank…

Investing

On National Doughnut Day, it’s Hard Not to Think of Restaurant Brands International Inc.

June 2, 2017 | Will Ashworth

On the first Friday in June since 1938, Americans have celebrated National Doughnut Day. Investors in Restaurant Brands International Inc.…

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Investing

Buy This Insurance Company’s Stock to Insure Your Portfolio Against Market Turmoil

June 2, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) are two great insurance companies, but one of…

Investing

Cominar REIT: Is the 11% Yield Safe?

June 2, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is a top pick of aggressive income investors for its sky-high yield. Should you consider picking up…

Dividend Stocks

Why AutoCanada Inc. May Be a Clunker

June 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

My take on why AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) is a long-term value trap.

Dividend Stocks

2 Quality Dividend Stocks on Sale

June 2, 2017 | Kay Ng

Strengthen the defence of your portfolio with quality, discounted dividend stocks such as Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA).

Investing

Dollarama Inc. Is About to Have More Competition

June 2, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) remains a great investment for retail sector investors, but foreign competition is heating up.

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Western Bank a Home Capital Group Inc. 2.0?

June 2, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Here are a few reasons I remain very bearish on Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), suggesting caution as I did with…

Dividend Stocks

2 Value Stocks to Boost Your Income

June 2, 2017 | Kay Ng

Collect rent passively by investing in reasonably priced real estate stocks such as American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (TSX:HOT.UN)…

Bank Stocks

Canada’s Most Overlooked Bank Scores Again

June 2, 2017 | Will Ashworth

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) delivered arguably the best second-quarter earnings report of Canada’s six biggest banks. Ignore its stock…

Investing

Is Shaw Communications Inc. the T-Mobile US Inc. of Canada?

June 2, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is a huge opportunity for investors who seek a high dividend and stock price appreciation. Is…

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA

June 2, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have made some long-term shareholders quite rich.

Dividend Stocks

4 Institutional Favourites for Your Dividend Portfolio

June 2, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Companies such as Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) are favourites of institutional investors like hedge funds…

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or Bank of Nova Scotia?

June 2, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are down from their recent highs. Is one…

Investing

Citron Research Is Bullish on BlackBerry Ltd.: Time to Load Up?

June 2, 2017 | Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) soared again following positive news released by Citron Research. Should you buy today?

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Which Insurance Company Is the Best Fit for Your Portfolio?

June 1, 2017 | Jason Phillips

Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) pays a yield of 4.15%, while Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) raised its dividend by 10% this…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These 3 REITS Pay Yields Above 7%

June 1, 2017 | Jason Phillips

With bond yields at all-time lows, investors are turning to alternative asset classes in search of returns. REITs such as…

Investing

Income Investors: Is BCE Inc. Still a Top Dividend Stock?

June 1, 2017 | Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a top dividend stock, but is it cheap at current levels?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Try to Catch This Falling Knife

June 1, 2017 | Matt Smith

There is a long, painful road ahead for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

Investing

Dividend Investors: 2 Undervalued Stocks With Yields Around 5%

June 1, 2017 | Joey Frenette

It's time to consider picking up shares of beaten-up dividend stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and…

Investing

Reviewing May’s Stock Pick: Home Capital Group Inc.

June 1, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Shares of Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have performed very well.

Metals and Mining Stocks

What Cyclical Stocks Can Really Do for Investors

June 1, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) may be the best example of how to triple your money.

Income Investors: Give Yourself a Massive Raise With This Stock and its 8.5% Yield

June 1, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) has a gigantic yield. But is a dividend cut really imminent?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Asanko Gold Inc. Stock Plunges: Here’s What You Should Do

June 1, 2017 | Neha Chamaria

All you need to know about Muddy Waters’s research that sent Asanko Gold Inc. (TSX:AKG)(NYSE:AKG) stock tumbling.

Investing

Looking Past Marijuana Stocks to Find Others That Will Benefit

June 1, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Here's how companies such as Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) can benefit from marijuana legalization.

Investing

The $90 Billion Reason to Invest in Onex Corporation

June 1, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) is one of the world’s best private-equity companies. Recent information came to light providing investors one more…

Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 4-6%

June 1, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and two other income stocks might be worth a closer look.

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Banks Just Raised Their Dividends

June 1, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) just raised their dividends by 1-3%. Should you invest in…

Energy Stocks

Oil Drifts Lower Despite OPEC’s Decision to Extend Production Cuts

June 1, 2017 | Matt Smith

Lower oil prices appear to be the new normal as energy companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are profitable…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Incredibly Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

June 1, 2017 | Neha Chamaria

Why you can safely add Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) to your retirement portfolio.

Top TSX Stocks

Top Stocks for June

June 1, 2017 | Motley Fool Staff

Top stocks for June include Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Should You Buy Today?

May 31, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to battle with low uranium prices. Are better days on the horizon?

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