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Contrarian Investors: Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Attractive Today?

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) survived 2016. Are better days ahead?

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Dividend Stocks

Why I Was Wrong About Just Energy Group Inc.

Don't make the same mistake I did. Ignore Just Energy Group Inc.'s (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) reputation among consumers and take a closer…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Steady Income Stocks for Your TFSA

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should be on your radar.

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CGI Group Inc. Firing on All Cylinders

First-quarter fiscal 2017 results show why CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is still a must-own stock.

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Income Investors: Is BCE Inc. a Buy on the Dip?

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) still looks quite expensive after its recent dip. Could there be more pain ahead?

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3 M&A Deals Investors Would Love to See in 2017

A new survey of mergers and acquisitions specialists suggests Canadian M&A activity will increase in 2017 with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stars That Raised Their Rates on Wednesday

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC) just rewarded their shareholders by raising their dividends. Which should…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is it Time to Buy This Stock?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is starting to regain some lost ground. Will the rally continue?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Dividends Matter

Enhance returns by investing in reliable dividend-paying stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia…

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3 Ways to Play Retail’s Disappearing Middle

While Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) has suffered mightily over the past year, its future might be better than you think…

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A Quality Office REIT With a 4.5% Yield

Do you want exposure to quality urban office properties? Consider Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) with its decent upside…

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Energy Stocks

Trump Can Make TransCanada Corporation Great Again

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a dividend-growth superstar that could increase the magnitude of its dividend raises if President Trump approves…

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Could Altagas Ltd. Be the Best Contrarian Play for 2017?

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has a fat 6.8% dividend yield with an improved long-term EPS-growth outlook after its acquisition of WGL…

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Energy Stocks

A Top Energy Stock With up to 58% Upside Potential

Spartan Energy Corp. (TSX:SPE) has retreated 20% from its recent high, and it makes for an attractive investment for growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

How to Buy Gold: Bouillon vs. Companies

Investing in gold comes in many forms from owning companies such as Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) outright to buying a gold…

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Checklist: How to Find a Great Stock

Free cash flow, low debt levels, and strong shareholder returns are paramount to the success of an investment. CCL Industries…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Dependable High-Yield Dividend Stocks

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are worth a look.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Consider for Your RRSP

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are top RRSP picks. Is one more attractive right now?

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This Unspectacular Stock Yields 4%

When it comes to “safe” dividend stocks that pay 4%, banks are a favourite of income investors. Those looking beyond…

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Investors Take Notice: Metro, Inc. Consistently Delivers

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) continues to deliver better than expected earnings and dividend increases.

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Is the Sell-Off Now Overdone?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is trading close to last year's levels, but oil prices are significantly higher. What's going…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: Do This Instead of Becoming a Landlord

Owning REITs such as Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN) and Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) will make for a far…

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Why 2017 Is the Year to Invest in Marijuana

This may be the year to jump into the marijuana market with companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) to…

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Dividend Stocks

Will These 3 Stocks Start Paying Dividends in 2017?

All signs point to Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC), Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), and CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) starting to…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Should You Take a Contrarian Shot?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is hitting new multi-year lows. Is the bottom in sight?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Should You Buy This Stock Right Now?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is making good progress on its turnaround efforts. Is it finally time to own the world's…

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Why Retailers Are the Next Big Long

With less competition, the tide is turning for Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC).

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Top Stocks for February

Top stocks for February include sticks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Inc. Takes the 1st Step Towards Sorting Out its MLPs

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) announced actions to support Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:EEP) and more are on the way.

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Bank Stocks

Now Is the Time to Buy Canadian Western Bank

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is attractively priced and set to rally as the price of crude rises.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Pay Your Recurring Bills With Dividends

Start paying your bills with dividends from quality stocks such as Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) today. Don’t wait until you retire!

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Bank Stocks

2 Underrated Dividend-Growth Superstars That Deserve More Attention

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are two underrated dividend-growth stocks that income investors should…

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Dividend Stocks

Get +8% Yields From These 2 REITs

Get safe, favourably taxed, monthly income from NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) and another REIT today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Heading Back to its 52-Week Low?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) may give up its recent gains as the merger with Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) may…

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Contrarian Investors: Steer Clear of BlackBerry Ltd.

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is still a risky gamble considering the huge amount of uncertainty.

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Energy Stocks

Revealed: 5 Great Oil Stocks Trading Under $5

Cheap oil stocks such as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Spartan Energy Corp. (TSX:SPE), and Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) are…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Monthly Income Picks for Your TFSA

Let's take a close look at Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN).

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Energy Stocks

An Impressive Dividend Champion Every Investor Should Own

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an impressive dividend machine that investors can count on to help them achieve investing success.

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How This Janitor Amassed an $8 Million Fortune

Turn a small investment into a huge empire by investing in companies such as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Brookfield…

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2 Stocks for Investors Hungry for Growth

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) cater to different segments of the food industry, but…

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