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How Trump’s Trade Policy May Help or Hinder Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

President Trump’s new America-first trade policies could have a significant impact on a wide array of companies, such as TransCanada…

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks for 2017

| Matt Smith

Cash in on rising oil prices with Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Add to Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) should be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

These S&P/TSX 60 Constituents Raised Their Dividends on Tuesday

| Joseph Solitro

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) just raised their dividends by 10% or more. Which should you…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Is it Time to Get Off This Train?

| Jacob Donnelly

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could certainly increase further, but there is too much uncertainty, which makes me want to avoid it.

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Investors Shouldn’t Panic Over Trump’s Trade Policies Just Yet

| Matt Smith

Even if Trump institutes protectionist trade policies, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from a Trump presidency.

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: This Multi-Millionaire Reveals His Top 3 Wealth-Building Tips

| Nelson Smith

You don't have to buy great dividend stocks such as Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) and Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 a Month From Artis Real Estate Investment Trust

| Nelson Smith

Want to create your own passive-income empire? Start with Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) shares and watch the dividends…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Poses a Huge Opportunity But Investors Can’t See it

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has significant long-term potential fueled by advancements of the QNX and the cyber-security arms of the company.

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Investing

3 Global Threats to Your Portfolio This Year

| Harvey Jones

Here are the three biggest threats for 2017 and the opportunities they throw up.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Royal Bank of Canada or Fortis Inc. a Better TFSA Dividend Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive…

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3 Stocks Following the 10% Rule

| Will Ashworth

While income investors love dividend-paying stocks, it is total return that truly counts. These three stocks, including New Flyer Industries…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. or Goldcorp Inc. a Better Contrarian Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) are making good progress on their turnaround efforts. Which one should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Stacking up Canadian Tire Corporation Limited to Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

| Ryan Goldsman

How Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is beating U.S. counterpart Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT).

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RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) should be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Mining Stocks Will Perform Strongly in 2017

| Matt Smith

Expect miners such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) to continue to perform strongly in…

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Investing

Toronto Residents: Sell Now and Invest the Difference

| Will Ashworth

The average house price in the Greater Toronto Area was up 18% in the third quarter, suggesting a bubble is…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Take Profits and Buy This $2 Stock With Proceeds

| Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is on fire, up almost 47% in the last three months as optimism about its $31 billion…

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Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. May Finally Turn a Profit in 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has significant exposure to global oil prices. Here's what hypothetical price increases would mean for Cenovus…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend-Growth Stars Raised Their Payouts Last Week

| Joseph Solitro

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) just gave their shareholders another raise. Should you invest…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock Every Investor Should Own

| Matt Smith

Build wealth by investing in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Bank Stocks

Donald Trump Will Send Toronto-Dominion Bank Soaring in 2017

| Joey Frenette

The U.S. segment of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will allow the company to soar to new highs in 2017 as President…

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Energy Stocks

This Oil Stock Continues to Fall Behind

| Matt DiLallo

Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH) sees production falling again this year, while rivals Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Crescent Point…

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Is Waste Connections Inc. a Treasure Among the Trash?

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is a simple business with predictable earnings. Is it time to buy this garbage stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Western Forest Products Inc. for Income?

| Kay Ng

Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) offers a +4% yield. Is it a good investment today?

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Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. Has 50% Upside

| Joey Frenette

Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PPY) is growing its production at a ridiculous rate. The company could double over the next…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Own RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers an attractive yield. Is it safe?

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Investing

How to Beat the Market

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you can outperform the wider index.

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Where Next for Oil?

| Peter Stephens

Can the price of oil keep rising?

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Is This the Start of the Next Global Recession?

| Motley Fool Staff

Are we about to enter an economic downturn?

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This Is the Best Way to Value a Company

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's how you can decide if a company offers good value for money.

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Dividend Stocks

Read This Before Investing in Any Canadian Airline Stock

| Nelson Smith

This could be the year we see Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) lose their duopoly status as…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Still a Good Investment?

| Demetris Afxentiou

With more income-producing stocks than ever before, is long-time heavyweight BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) still a great investment opportunity?

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Dividend Stocks

Need Income? Get a +6% Yield From These 2 Stocks

| Kay Ng

Income-hungry investors shouldn’t miss the opportunity to get high, sustainable yields from H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and another…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Is Ready for Takeoff

| Ryan Goldsman

With huge gains to offer, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) may be the hidden gem of 2017.

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Investing

Is Smart REIT Still a Smart Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors in Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) be worried about its main tenant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and the competition it's…

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Safe Investors: It’s Time to Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) offers safety in a falling market. The stock is too cheap to pass up after…

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Investing

Buffett Followers: Open Text Corp. Is a Dividend-Growth King in the Making

| Joey Frenette

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTC)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is a fantastic business which has been growing earnings steadily over the past few years. Could…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get an 8.9% Yield From Bombardier, Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Enterprising investors can get huge yields from Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) if they're willing to look at an alternate solution.

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Forget These 5 ETFs: Buy These 5 Stocks Instead

| Will Ashworth

ETFs such as BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF (TSX:ZGI) are all the rage, but investors wanting to keep things simple…

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