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Why Manulife Financial Corp. Should Be a Core Holding

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) continues to offer investors strong growth, a great dividend, and exclusive exposure to growing global markets.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has Barrick Gold Corp. Lost its Mojo?

Three reasons why the market is wrong about Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX).

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: At What Point Does This Stock Become Attractive?

Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) oversold?

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Which of the Big 3 Banks Is the Best Value Today?

Big banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), have pulled back in the last two months. Which should you consider buying…

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Why These 3 Stocks Are Still My Top 3 Short Plays

Why Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are still my top three…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: An Attractive Monthly Income Stock to Put in Your TFSA in May

Income investors often overlook Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL).

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Attention Investors: You Might Be Looking at Dividends All Wrong

Here's a simple, yet powerful concept that shows why Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), and Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX)…

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Top Stocks for May

Top stocks for May include TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Pure Industrial REIT (TSX:AAR.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: A Strong Quarter Overshadowed by an Unwanted Acquisition

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) had a great quarter, but because of a contested acquisition, no one is paying attention to…

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Brookfield Asset Management Inc.: A Value Investor Providing Instant Diversification

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is an incredibly strong business with a diverse family of subsidiaries generating significant returns on…

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Investors: Consider a REIT Instead of a Mortgage

With home prices surging, investors looking for rental income can turn to Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: An Income Investor’s Favourite With 1 Major Risk

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great company, but its rising debt and cratering cash flow generation leaves me concerned about…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Time to Buy the Dip?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is giving back some of its recent gains. Is this an opportunity to pick up…

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Canadian Investors: 2 Steady Dividend Stocks to Own in Volatile Times

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are worth a closer look.

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Waste Connections Inc.: This Stock Has Soared Over 20% This Year

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) posted strong first-quarter results which confirm my bullish thesis on the stock.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. a Buy at $13?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is starting to look attractive for contrarian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Income on Steroids: These 3 Stocks Yield at Least 6%

Give yourself a raise with Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD).

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Investors: Is Now The Time to “Short” Canada?

Bearish on Canada? Then hide out in stocks with big international exposure such as Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and Slate Retail…

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Is Vermilion Energy Inc.’s 5% Yield Threatened?

Despite the recent dip in crude, Vermilion Inc.'s (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) dividend appears to be sustainable.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is North America’s Worst-Performing Sector: Huge Upside Ahead

The energy sector as a whole are now underperforming nearly every other sector in the U.S. and Canada, and combined…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Notable Dividend Hikes From the Week of April 24

Choice Properties Real Est Invstmnt Trst (TSX:CHP.UN) and Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) just raised their dividends by over 4%. Should you…

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First National Financial Corp.: Could This Be a Rare Buying Opportunity?

Here is why the recent plunge in First National Financial Corp.'s (TSX:FN) share price could be a great investment opportunity.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is the Downturn Finally Over?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) just delivered some rare good news.

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Now Is the Time to Add This 4% Yield to Your Portfolio

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is an attractive income-producing energy infrastructure play.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Payers Investors Can Rely On

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are three companies with…

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How Valuable Is a First-Mover Advantage in Medical Marijuana?

Here's how Aphria Inc. (TSXV:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have come a long way toward catching industry-leading Canadian medical…

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3 Investing Pitfalls Investors Must Avoid to Be Successful

Avoid these three common mistakes by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Next Stop, Zero?

After falling more than 60% during early Wednesday trading, will Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shares survive this carnage? It's…

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Another Reason to Avoid IGM Financial Inc.

Here's one more reason long-term investors should ignore IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and look elsewhere for value opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Why a Hot Housing Market Could Create an Opportunity to Buy This Stock

A hot housing market could create a great entry point for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Should You Invest in Hudson’s Bay Co.?

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) still holds a significant amount of long-term potential, provided investors can look past the legacy retail…

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Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust: Is the 10.4% Dividend Yield Safe?

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) has an incredible dividend. But is it safe?

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Buy This High-Yield Stock While it’s Cheap

Many things are going on at Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and the company is making progress. In the meantime, shareholders can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Build Wealth in Your RRSP

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one more attractive…

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Bank Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Could Be the Big Loser in 2017

The prevailing headwinds of western Canada's economy suggest that right now may not be the time to add Canadian Western…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Canada’s Next Big Tech Company?

Canada hasn’t produced a technology giant fit for the global stage since BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). Could Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) be…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Revealed: 5 Cheap Gold Stocks Trading Under $5

When gold shoots higher, investors who don't buy Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR), and B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO)(NYSE:BTG)…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Ditch These 3 Expensive Stocks for These 3 Cheaper Options

Ditch expensive stocks like Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) for cheaper options like Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) and…

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Retail REIT Investors: Beware the Downside

The obvious risk of investing in retail REITs such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is the state of…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: Which Stocks Should Be in Your TFSA for the Next 30 Years?

Here's how companies such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help young investors put aside some serious cash for…

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