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2 Excellent Dividend-Growth Stocks I’d Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

On the prowl for a dividend stock? If so, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) deserve a…

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Canadian Investors: Should You Invest in Real Estate or Stocks Over the Next Decade?

| Nelson Smith

Is it time to buy physical real estate, a REIT like Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), or stocks like Altagas Ltd.…

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Young Investors: Why Own Dividend-Growth Stocks in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Owning top dividend-growth stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), has proven to be a great way to build wealth over…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Is This a Safe Income Pick?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers a 5.3% yield. Can you rely on it?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Profit Indirectly From a Sector Downturn

| Kay Ng

You could have profited 20-40% in a short time during the energy downturn via three companies, including TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP).…

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Dollarama Inc.: A Great Defensive Play

| Chris MacDonald

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a solid defensive name for long-term investors to buy and hold.

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Marijuana Companies May Be Almost Worthless

| Ryan Goldsman

With the potential for every Canadian to grow their own marijuana, shares of companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)…

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Hudson’s Bay Co. to Spin Off Real Estate, Finally

| Chris MacDonald

The decision of Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) to spin off its real estate holdings into a REIT is an interesting…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. Shareholders: Baseball in Montreal Could Make You Richer

| Nelson Smith

It's only natural that BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) will be an investor in a new Montreal MLB team. How will that…

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Bombardier, Inc. Is a Speculative Gamble

| Joey Frenette

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is a falling knife again. Should investors attempt to catch it?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Own Inter Pipeline Ltd. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers above-average yield. Is it safe to buy?

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How a Shake-Up Could Help Cott Corporation Explode

| Chris MacDonald

Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) has been shaking things up with smart acquisitions. It may be a good long-term play for investors…

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Investing

Why Warren Buffett Owns Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Not Cara Operations Ltd.

| Chris MacDonald

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) will continue to outperform Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) in the long run.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Should You Focus on Income or Growth?

| Kay Ng

Should you invest in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) or a stock with higher growth if you’re relatively new to investing?

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Dividend Stocks

Generate Passive Income With These 2 REITs

| Colin Beck

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are two dividend studs that belong in…

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Energy Stocks

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Is a Utility Company on Steroids

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) has had a huge run upward. Is the stock still attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

Get Energy Exposure: Funds vs. Individual Stocks

| Kay Ng

To capitalize on the upside of energy, should you invest in a stock such as Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) or…

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Dividend Stocks

2 S&P/TSX 60 Constituents Just Hiked Their Dividends: Time to Buy?

| Joseph Solitro

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) just raised their dividends by 6-10%. Which should you buy today? Let’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Western Bank May Be a Great Buy!

| Ryan Goldsman

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) may be the bank stock with the highest potential for growth after last week's announcement.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Common Mistakes Young Investors Should Avoid

| Colin Beck

Learn from these common mistakes; buy and hold great companies such as Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) forever.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Own Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Cameco Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are attracting some contrarian attention. Should one be in your portfolio?

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The Dream Family

| Ryan Goldsman

With three fantastic offerings in the Dream family, investors may prefer Dream Office Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:D.UN) above all…

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TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are worth a closer look.

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Why You Should Own Shaw Communications Inc.

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is an underdog, but it could become top dog in the Canadian telecom scene in the…

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CEO Pay: Aligning Stakeholder Interests Using the 1% Solution

| Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is getting a lot of bad press for its over-the-top executive compensation, but the truth is, there…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: 5 Incredibly Cheap Stocks Trading Under $10

| Nelson Smith

Stumped for value-investing ideas? Don't be. Companies such as Yellow Media Ltd. (TSX:Y), Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI), and TransAlta Corporation…

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Quebecor Inc.: An Underrated Stock Investors Should Consider

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) has a huge moat in Quebec, and it knows how to drive free cash flow. Is it…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Is Silver Wheaton Corp. Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is up 10% in the past month. Are more gains on the way?

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The Number 1 Long-Term Threat to Canada’s Marijuana Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) are each making…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Finally Finds a Good Use for its Cash Hoard

| Matt DiLallo

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) significantly increases its scale with the ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) deal.

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Dividend Stocks

What Makes Up NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust’s Quality Portfolio?

| Kay Ng

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) is known for its generous yield, but what is in its global…

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Forget Cara Operations Ltd.! Buy Restaurant Brands International Inc.

| Joey Frenette

Why I prefer Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) over Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA).

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Gives Peers a Beat-Down

| Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) gives investors another reason to like it better than its peers.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Crucial Tips From 4 of the World’s Best Investors

| Nelson Smith

Buffett, Munger, Lynch, and Rogers: these legendary investors have a lot to teach you. Can you afford to not pay…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding Over 3%

| Joseph Solitro

Are you looking for a dividend stock to buy today? If so, Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and Royal Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Invest During Market Highs?

| Kay Ng

Are markets making new highs really relevant to you? Should you invest new money in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)?

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are under pressure. Is one attractive right now?

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Income Investors: Telus Corporation Is Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great pick for dividend-growth investors looking to give themselves a raise.

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Letting the Dust Settle on Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

| Ryan Goldsman

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) may not be for everyone.

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Undervalued Stocks Still Exist in This Frothy Market

| Joey Frenette

Although the markets have become frothy, there are still value plays on the TSX, such as Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and…

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