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Why Warren Buffett Isn’t a Fan of Traditional Utilities

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett made it clear in his last annual letter to shareholders that utilities such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is Well Worth a Look Going into 2017

| Ryan Goldsman

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) may be on the verge of a breakout!

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Investing

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Will Fail to Re-Invent Itself

| Joey Frenette

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) had a horrible year, and I believe the stock is far from rallying.

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Investing

Cineplex Inc.: A Buy on the Star Wars Craze?

| Jacob Donnelly

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) will benefit immensely from Star Wars, but it will also benefit from its diversification strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Warren Buffett-Inspired Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2017

| Nelson Smith

Channel your inner oracle and buy great stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and A and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Excellent Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2017 and Beyond

| Joseph Solitro

Looking to add a dividend stock to your portfolio? If so, Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) and Granite Real Estate Investment…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Is the Best on the Horizon?

| Jacob Donnelly

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is the way to go if you want exposure to oil in 2017.

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Investing

Is This the Best Sector to Invest in for 2017?

| Peter Stephens

Will this sector deliver high rewards and relatively low risks next year?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors Beware: These 3 Great Yields Might Not Survive 2017

| Nelson Smith

Like high yields? Then stay away from risky dividend payers such as IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN),…

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Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Pulls a Buffett

| Will Ashworth

A recent investment announcement by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) suggests CEO Prem Watsa isn’t done imitating the Oracle of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Unlikely Growth and Income Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF), Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are three different investment options…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Stocks to Consider for 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be on your radar.

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Investing

Is the Negativity Around Hudson’s Bay Co Warranted?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite lower than expected results, Hudson’s Bay Co (TSX:HBC) remains a strong growth option for the long term.

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Investing

The No-Fee ETF Portfolio Beats the Pros

| Will Ashworth

QTrade’s discount brokerage recently beat out Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) for the highest customer-satisfaction ranking of Canadian online brokers.…

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Tech Stocks

Investors: Don’t Buy Amaya Inc. Shares Until This 1 Thing Happens

| Nelson Smith

Former CEO David Baazov continues to be a major distraction to Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) shareholders. Until he's out of the…

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Energy Stocks

The Future Is Bright for Canadian Natural Resources Limited

| Karl Utermohlen

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) will have a strong 2017 thanks to the growing value of its core assets and…

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Dividend Stocks

The Death of the Shopping Mall Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

| Nelson Smith

Some investors are avoiding companies such as Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) or Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) because of online shopping. That…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Property Partners LP: The Near-Perfect Real Estate and Dividend Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) trades at a serious discount and pays an incredible dividend.

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Investing

Is Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst a Good Buy?

| Ryan Goldsman

With shares of Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) nearing their resistance level, could now be the time for…

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Bank Stocks

1 Stock to Buy for Your TFSA With Next Year’s Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) had an impressive year, but more fantastic returns could be in store for 2017 as the stock…

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Investing

Manulife Financial Corp.: It’s Time to Load Up

| Jacob Donnelly

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is appreciating due to rising interest rates, but it's worth more thanks to its insurance business.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: 3 Reasons Why 2017 Could Be Bad for the Loonie (and 3 Ways to Profit From the Trend)

| Nelson Smith

Bearish on the loonie? Then load up on stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), and Slate…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: The Right Stock Heading into 2017?

| Jacob Donnelly

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) pays an amazing dividend, but can growth keep coming with all of that debt?

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Investing

3 Black Swans That Every Investor Should Be Aware of for 2017

| Matt Smith

Hedge against risk and volatility by investing in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Dividend Stocks

What to Ask to See if a Stock Is for You

| Kay Ng

Not all stocks are suitable for all investors. Ask yourself this simple but powerful question to see if Royal Bank…

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Investing

Shopify Inc.: Shop Till You Drop?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had a terrific 2016, but can the huge returns continue in 2017?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Improved Results, New Opportunities, But Still Too Risky?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) posted much-improved results for the quarter and announced a new innovation centre that should spur significant revenue…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

President-Elect Trump Seeks to Upgrade Nukes and Pass on the F-35

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) could see increased pricing thanks to remarks made by President-elect Trump.

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Investing

How Many Years Does it Take to Become a Millionaire?

| Motley Fool Staff

How long will you have to wait before your portfolio reaches seven-figure status?

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Why Past Share Price Performance Doesn’t Matter

| Peter Stephens

History is a poor guide to the future.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Lessons From Investing in the Energy Sector in the Last 2 Years

| Kay Ng

Continuous learning helps investors increase their chances of success. Here are my reflections from investing in Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Buy into the Canadian Solar Inc. Hype

| Karl Utermohlen

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) has plenty of momentum going for it, but 2017 may bring some unexpected setbacks for the…

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Investing

3 Investment Rules We Should All Live By

| Motley Fool Staff

These three steps could offer long term financial freedom!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lunding Gold Inc.: A Prospect Worth Digging into

| Karl Utermohlen

Lundin Gold Inc. (TSX:LUG) is investing greatly in a South American mine that will provide steady growth for years to…

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Dividend Stocks

Will These Dividend Stocks Double in 2017?

| Nelson Smith

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) look poised to do very well in 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or Smart REIT a Better Income Investment?

| Kay Ng

Both RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) yield 5.4%. Which is a better buy?

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Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Just Isn’t Worth the Sticker Price!

| Ryan Goldsman

With stagnant revenues, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) may be more naughty than nice.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 4 Ways to Make 2017 the Best (Financial) Year Ever

| Nelson Smith

Seize 2017 by taking actionable steps today, like investing in great long-term companies such as Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.: Could the Dividend Get Hiked by 12%?

| Jacob Donnelly

Whether Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) can increase the yield by 12% remains to be seen, but you can expect…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reasons Why Right Now May Not Be the Right Time to Be a Passive Landlord

| Chris MacDonald

Investing in REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) as a primary source of income can prove to be risky…

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