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Do Dividends Really Matter?

January 30, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Are dividend yields little more than misleading figures?

Is This Warren Buffett’s Biggest Weakness?

January 30, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Could this be Buffett's major flaw?

Investing

Why Cash Is King!

January 30, 2017 | Peter Stephens

A company's cash flow is perhaps the most underrated aspect of investing.

Investing

Where Next for Global Healthcare?

January 30, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Is healthcare a sound place to invest?

Investing

2 Defensive Stocks for Income Protection and Capital Growth

January 30, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how adding Rogers Sugars Inc. (TSX:RSI) and The North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) stocks to your portfolio could…

Investing

Cineplex Inc.: Is There Room for Growth?

January 30, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has a stable core business which will allow it to grow its other investments into powerhouses.

Investing

My Top Canadian Tech Pick for 2017

January 30, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a terrific tech stock with a simple business model. Is the stock set to soar?

Grow Your Income With Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

January 30, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) has the potential to experience double-digit growth each year. It's a great long-term hold.

Investing

1 Underperforming Dividend Stock That Could Be a Huge Winner in 2017

January 30, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has been an undervalued dividend-growth king that's gone nowhere in the last two years. Could 2017 be…

Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. Double in 2017?

January 30, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is a great way to play a rebound in oil prices. Could the stock double over…

Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Will Outperform the Big 5 in 2017

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is widely considered to be one of the best Canadian banks to own out of the Big…

Investing

Why I’m Avoiding Valeant Pharmaceutical Intl Inc. Like the Plague

January 30, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) could be many years away from seeing its stock rally.

Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Juicy Yield? Check Out Corus Entertainment Inc.

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

With a yield at almost 9%, Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) is a fantastic choice for a yield-focused investor looking for…

Energy Stocks

Is There Free Money to Be Had at TransAlta Corporation?

January 30, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

Trading at a discount to book value, are shares of TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) a buy?

Income on Steroids: These 3 Stocks Yield at Least 8%

January 30, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Give yourself a raise with Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM), Brookfield Real Estate Services Inc. (TSX:BRE), and Bombardier, Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) preferred shares.

This 3-Stock Portfolio Has You Covered

January 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) operate in different segments of the market, but…

Dividend Stocks

A Top Dividend-Growth Stock With a 6.7% Yield

January 30, 2017 | Kay Ng

Why you can expect Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) to grow its dividend, which already yields 6.7%.

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Will You Miss Out on the Opportunity of a Lifetime?

January 30, 2017 | Nelson Smith

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) are all poised to…

Investing

Why Dollarama Inc. Is Still a Good Investment

January 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) has impressively grown over the past few years, but critics suggest that growth may begin to wane.

Energy Stocks

Will 2017 Be Suncor Energy Inc.’s Best Year Yet?

January 30, 2017 | Matt DiLallo

Thanks to recent acquisitions and the upcoming completion of two major projects, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) expects to deliver record…

Investing

A Wake-Up Call for Canadian Investors: The Housing Market Can Crash

January 30, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

The market will correct itself, and when it does, make sure you're insured. Take a look at Home Capital Group…

Dividend Stocks

Another Opportunity to Buy the Dream

January 30, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

After a pullback, shares of Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) offer an 8% yield and tantalizing value.

Investing

3 Award-Winning Ways to a Market-Beating Portfolio

January 30, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Fund Data recently held its 2016 A+ Awards gala, an evening recognizing First Asset Morningstar National Bank Québec Index ETF…

Tech Stocks

2 Must-Have IoT Investments for Long-Term Growth

January 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

As the Internet of Things continues to grow, companies such as Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) continue…

Investing

Will Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Survive the Trump Presidency?

January 28, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

With President Trump openly critical of price-hiking pharmaceutical companies, can Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) survive the next four years?

Energy Stocks

Parex Resources Inc.: The Winner You Haven’t Heard of

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) is a Canadian oil exploration and development company few investors have heard of, but it's one…

Investing

Contrarian Investors: Is Cameco Corp. Ready to Explode?

January 27, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is starting to gain upward momentum. Could this be the start of a turnaround?

Investing

Why United Rentals, Inc. Is a Buy Though it Is up 11% Since Wednesday Close

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

Investors in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) have cheered a recent announcement that it will acquire competitor NES Rental Holdings Inc.…

Investing

Spin Master Corp.: It’s Time to Buy the Dip

January 27, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) tanked Thursday thanks to a class-action lawsuit filed against it by angry customers. Is this something…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Create Your Own Pension With These+5% Yielders

January 27, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Retirement is pretty sweet when great companies such as H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW)…

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Put in Your TFSA for Decades

January 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Let’s take a look at Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) to see why they might be interesting…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Should You Buy the Latest Dip?

January 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) continues to battle difficult market conditions. Is a recovery on the way?

Investing

Young Investors Should Be Buying This ETF

January 27, 2017 | Will Ashworth

New data from the Toronto Real Estate Board suggests residential REITs, such as Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), should be…

Dividend Stocks

How Does Altagas Ltd.’s Acquisition of WGL Holdings Inc. Benefit Shareholders?

January 27, 2017 | Kay Ng

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) dipped 6.4% on Thursday and now yields 6.7%. Does that make it more attractive for income investors?

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Are These 3 Great Yields on Shaky Ground?

January 27, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Can investors count on IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) to…

Energy Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or TransCanada Corporation Today?

January 27, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive as an RRSP…

Dividend Stocks

Savers: 3 Smart Moves to Make With Your Income Tax Refund

January 27, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Do something smart with your tax refund this year, like investing in stocks. Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) and Dream Global REIT…

Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia Fails to Make the Cut

January 27, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Bloomberg just released its second annual Financial Services Gender-Equality Index, and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) was the only big…

Investing

Income Investors: Is it Time to Buy Canadian Natural Resources Limited?

January 27, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has terrific projects that will generate ample amounts of free cash flow for many years…

Ready for a Long-Term Short Play? Consider Home Capital Group Inc.

January 27, 2017 | Chris MacDonald

For investors wanting to make the next "big short," consider a short bet on Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG).

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