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Macy’s Inc. Wants More Than Hudson’s Bay Co. Can Afford. Now What?

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) can't afford what Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) wants, so is Hudson's Bay still a buy?

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Thompson Reuters Corp.: A Great Candidate for a Core Portfolio Holding

Thompson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) is firing on all cylinders and could make for a great long-term play.

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Contrarian Investors: Is Empire Company Limited Set to Soar?

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) is ridiculously cheap right now, but is it worth picking up?

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Opportunity of a Lifetime to Buy Loblaw Companies Limited?

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) is struggling to break through a ceiling of resistance. Is it time to buy shares before…

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Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce the Riskiest Big Five Bank?

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) looks cheap, but are the risks too high to consider at current levels?

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Waste Connections Inc. Makes Money out of Garbage

Worried about the economy? Then buy Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Trust Altagas Ltd.’s Big Dividend?

Not all big yields get cut. Here’s why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) can maintain its 6.8% yield.

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Would Investors Go for a CCM/Bauer IPO?

Now that an investment group including Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has bought Bauer, and CCM is up for sale,…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: When Should You Buy?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is starting to look like an attractive contrarian pick, but investors should be careful.

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A Strong U.S. Dollar Is Driving This Canadian Security Higher

How a higher U.S. dollar has driven shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) higher.

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2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy in My TFSA With an Extra $5,000

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your radar.

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Why Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Plunged Yet Again

Debt refinancing reminds investors of continuing trouble at Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX).

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Why Income Investing Is Vastly Underrated

Buying income stocks is not as popular as it perhaps should be.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Focus on Yield or Growth?

Do you want more dividend income now or later? Should you choose TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) or Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is the TSX Composite in a Gigantic Bubble?

Just because the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^OSPTX) is up smartly doesn't mean it's in a bubble. In fact, it could…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. or Silver Wheaton Corp. Attractive Today?

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) have given back some gains in recent weeks. Is it time to…

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2 Stocks Yielding 3-5% Worth Buying Today

Are you in search of your next dividend stock? If so, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI)…

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Canopy Growth Corp.: Here Comes the Crash?

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) could face further downside after the tainted marijuana scandal.

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Tech Stocks

Is Telus Corporation in Your Portfolio?

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) offers investors growth, dividends, and a glimpse into new technology.

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Uncovering a True Gem With a 7.98% Dividend Yield

Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB) is must-own stock for its dividend, its defensive business, and its bright future.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Silver Wheaton Corp.

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) continues to impress, but probable spikes in precious metals could take the company even higher.

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TFSA Investors: 2 Income Stocks to Score a 6% Yield

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be interesting picks.

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Alaris Royalty Corp.: Don’t Miss Out on This Misunderstood Stock

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) just released its fourth-quarter results. It's down 8.1% year to date, and you'll want to own…

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Dividend Stocks

Reinforce Your Portfolio With These 2 Solid Dividend Stocks

A and W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are two low-risk dividend plays that income…

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This Stock Is Like an Insurance Policy for Your Portfolio

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has gone out of favour with most investors. Is it time to buy on the…

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. Canada’s Cheapest Oil Stock?

If this one thing happens, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) shares could soar 200% or 300% higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Is the Latest Pullback an Opportunity to Buy?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is giving back some of the 2017 gains. Should you own this stock?

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Is the Reward Worth the Risk?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has a plan to get out of debt, but it's going to take pristine execution.

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Dividend Stocks

10 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Hold for Decades

Here's why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and nine other industry leaders are proven long-term picks.

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Why Investing in Railroads Is Good for Your Portfolio

Investing in the right railroad can unlock immense potential and growth for your portfolio. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and…

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Dividend Stocks

After Earnings at Morneau Shepell Inc.

Having reported earnings this past week, shares of Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) continue to move forward.

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Canadian Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Ride Out a Pullback in the TSX

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

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Are Marijuana Companies Reporting Fictitious Earnings?

Is it likely that marijuana producers such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) are using unrealized…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Shorting Toronto-Dominion Bank Is a Ridiculous Idea

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has compounded wealth at a 12.2% clip over the last 15 years. Why would anyone bet against…

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Bank Stocks

Why a Major TSX Sell-Off Is Becoming Increasingly Likely

By almost every measure, stocks are due for a sell-off. Investors should prepare by reducing exposure to overvalued sectors, keeping…

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Hudson’s Bay Co.: Is it a Buy Without Macy’s Inc.?

News that Macy’s Inc. (NYSE:M) was asking too steep a price has Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) right back at square…

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc. Ripe for a Correction?

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been flying high. Could a correction be in the cards?

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Dividend Stocks

Steal These 3 Invaluable Investing Tips From a Millionaire Next Door

This millionaire next door is investing in National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH). Here's why.

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5 Dividend Stocks to Own for the Next 5 Years

Dividend investors spend a lot of time worrying about yield when they should be worrying about three other criteria that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Should Contrarian Investors Buy it Today?

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) might be attractive in the long haul, but near-term risks must be considered before you buy.

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