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Why Investors Should Check This Before Buying Any Shares

May 27, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Focusing on these items could lead to less risk and higher returns in the long run.

Investing

Better Know a Marijuana Stock: Canopy Growth Corp.

May 26, 2017 | Motley Fool Staff

Can this Canadian medical cannabis producer maintain its competitive production and branding advantages?

Investing

Revisiting the All-Cap Portfolio to Beat All Others

May 26, 2017 | Will Ashworth

We look back on the year that was for this very special all-cap portfolio. How it did compared to the…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 4-7%

May 26, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer look.

Energy Stocks

Hydro One Ltd.: Should You Buy?

May 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) offers investors stable revenue and a great dividend, but is this enough to warrant an investment?

Investing

3 Boring Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio

May 26, 2017 | Tyler Kirkpatrick

Buying Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI), Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) will give your portfolio a powerful boost while letting…

Investing

Which Financial Stock Is the Best Investment: CI Financial Corp. or IGM Financial Inc.?

May 26, 2017 | Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

One Fool pits CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) against IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM).

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is the Sell-Off Overdone?

May 26, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) recently hit lows not seen since November last year. Is this the time to buy?

Metals and Mining Stocks

This Gold Miner Is Positioned to Experience Solid Growth

May 26, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices by investing in Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC)(NYSE:RIC).

Energy Stocks

3 Utility Stocks for Your Portfolio

May 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utilities such as Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) are some of the best investments for…

Investing

Should You Throw in the Towel on Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

May 26, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) continues to nosedive. Should you risk getting hurt for a chance at a rebound?

Investing

Better Buy: Smart REIT vs. Killam Apartment REIT

May 26, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Looking for stability and income? Check out Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN).

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Tanks 7%: Time to Buy?

May 26, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) drops again. Is this stock oversold?

Dividend Stocks

Why This Energy Stock Is Trading Near its All-Time High

May 26, 2017 | Kay Ng

Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) tends to outperform in the energy sector, and it can continue to do so with its…

Investing

Don’t Miss Out on This Small-Cap Asset Manager

May 26, 2017 | Will Ashworth

A Toronto-based asset manager with a market cap not much different than AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B) is a much better…

Dividend Stocks

Oil Prices Fall: Is it Time to Scoop Up These 2 Energy Stocks on the Dip?

May 26, 2017 | Kay Ng

Should you buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) or Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET)?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Investors

May 26, 2017 | Neha Chamaria

If Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.’s (TSX:NDM)(NYSE:NAK) recent EPA win got you excited, read this.

Dividend Stocks

Are Commodities Making a Comeback? 3 Stocks That Will Benefit Most

May 26, 2017 | Jason Phillips

A former Goldman Sachs executive and current advisor to Canada’s finance minister is suggesting we may be on the verge…

Investing

A Retail Real Estate IPO I’d Love to See But Won’t

May 26, 2017 | Will Ashworth

If you want to invest in retail real estate in Canada, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is one of…

Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Should This Dividend Stock Be in Your Portfolio?

May 26, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) continues to perform well despite ongoing challenges in the oil sector.

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Fortis Inc. or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

May 26, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one more attractive today?

Why This Measure Is More Important Than Profitability

May 26, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's why profitability may not matter all that much.

How Does Diversification Reduce Risk?

May 26, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could diversification improve your portfolio performance?

Metals and Mining Stocks

This Junior Silver Miner Is Poised to Explode

May 25, 2017 | Matt Smith

MAG Silver Corp. (TSX:MAG)(NYSE:MAG) is one of the best plays on higher silver. It's ready to grow significantly in value.

Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank a Buy After 2nd-Quarter Results?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) provided second-quarter results this week that continued to impress.

Tech Stocks

What Is Happening at BlackBerry Ltd.?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has managed an incredible turnaround and branched into new segments that will provide revenue opportunities for years.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding 4-6%

May 25, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are worth a closer look.

Investing

This Is The Best Way To Make A Million

May 25, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how to generate a seven-figure sum in the long run.

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stars Yielding 4-6% I’d Buy Today

May 25, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Searching for great dividend stocks? If so, look no further than Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Plaza Retail…

Investing

Sun Life Financial Inc.: Should You Buy the Pullback?

May 25, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) is down 17% in the past six months. Is the sell-off overdone?

Bank Stocks

Why I Wouldn’t Touch Canadian Western Bank

May 25, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is a small regional bank that I believe is way too risky to even consider. Here's…

Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal Still Expensive After the Plunge?

May 25, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) took a hit on the chin following sub-par earnings. Should you buy on weakness?

Investing

Cara Operations Ltd. Looks Like a Delicious Buy

May 25, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) soared 4.19% on Wednesday. Could the stock be heading higher from here?

Dividend Stocks

Why This Stock Makes Up a Big Part of My TFSA

May 25, 2017 | Kay Ng

Does Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.’s (TSX:ATD.B) nearly two-year consolidation make now a good entry point for long-term investors?

Canopy Growth Corp.: Are There Any Puffs Left to Smoke?

May 25, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) stock has corrected. Is a bottom in sight? Or is there more pain ahead?

Why This Is the Biggest Holding in My TFSA

May 25, 2017 | Kay Ng

After rising about 18% since October, is Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) still a good investment today?

Dividend Stocks

How to Maximize Your Income Returns

May 25, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Here's how to improve your portfolio's dividend yield and growth.

Metals and Mining Stocks

This Underappreciated Gold Mining Junior Could Easily Double

May 25, 2017 | Matt Smith

Cash in on higher gold prices with Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG), a quality gold junior poised to grow significantly.

Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Corporation the Stock Your Portfolio Needs?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) posted better than expected results this week, hiked the dividend, and provided an improved guidance for the…

Tech Stocks

Better Buy: PayPal Holdings vs Shopify

May 25, 2017 | Motley Fool Staff

These top e-commerce players are seeing a lot of growth, but which one is the better buy today?

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