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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Buy After Boosting Capex?

| Matt DiLallo

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is returning to growth mode.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: What to Do Now That the Hype Has Settled Down

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) has been one of the best-performing stock of 2016, but 2017 remains uncertain for marijuana companies…

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Energy Stocks

Betting on an Oil Rebound? Consider Precision Drilling Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) has seen a large drop in top- and bottom-line income due to a substantial, sustained drop…

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Investing

Is the Euphoria at Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Warranted?

| Ryan Goldsman

With several fantastic years of growth in earnings in the rear-view mirror, are shares of Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B)…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Buy This Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is finishing the year in good shape.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Revealed: 5 Reasons Gold Could Shoot Much Higher in 2017

| Nelson Smith

Production cuts from Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are just one of many reasons why gold could head much higher in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Lundin Mining Corporation Is Green and Poised for Success

| Karl Utermohlen

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) has caught the attention of several major firms due to the rising prices of copper and…

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Dividend Stocks

Have You Considered Manulife Financial Corp. Lately?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) offers investors strong growth prospects across a number of different markets as well as a healthy…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Banks Commit the Cardinal Sin

| Will Ashworth

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) was just the latest financial institution to be slapped on the wrist by the Ontario Securities…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. a Safe Dividend Stock?

| Jacob Donnelly

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is able to fund its dividend, but because of debt and slow growth, I think it's worth…

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Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.: Now Is the Time to Buy

| Will Ashworth

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) just announced its biggest acquisition, providing investors with another reason to buy its stock.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Consider Altus Group Ltd.

| Chris MacDonald

Altus Group Ltd. (TSX:AIF) is a market leader in an emerging sub-sector of the commercial real estate industry. Investors should…

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Will 2017 Be a Magical Year for Walt Disney Co.?

| Joey Frenette

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is coming off several box office successes, which should propel the stock higher in the medium…

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Investing

2 Dirt-Cheap REITs With Sustainable Yields

| Joey Frenette

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) both have the qualities to outperform their peers, even in…

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Energy Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP: A Long-Term Dividend Hero

| Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a great long-term dividend stock because management consistently increases the yield by 5-9% every…

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Bank Stocks

It Is Not the Right Time to Buy National Bank of Canada

| Karl Utermohlen

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has some projects going for it, but the uncertainty in the nation's mortgages and economy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Is the Recovery Underway?

| Jacob Donnelly

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has appreciated 40% over the past month and a half, but can the recovery continue?

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Energy Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Set to Outperform in 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) have strong track records of distributing value to shareholders and are fantastic dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Empire Company Limited Really a Bargain?

| Kay Ng

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) stock has fallen more than 50% from its 2015 high. Should you buy for a turnaround…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Stay on the Sidelines

| Jacob Donnelly

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) could experience wonderful growth, but for now, it's best to avoid it because it is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

There’s Still Time to Get Out of Teck Resources Ltd.

| Ryan Goldsman

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), the company which gave so much, had to take some back.

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Investing

Why Warren Buffett Would Love to Own Shares of Air Canada

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett is bullish on the airlines. Should you follow him by buying shares of Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B)?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is TransAlta Corporation a Top Turnaround Pick?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) could be on the cusp of a long-term rebound.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Income Today? Start With These 2 REITs

| Kay Ng

Getting monthly income can be simpler than managing rental properties. Consider REITs such as NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Telus Corporation Should Be on Your Holiday Shopping List

| Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a great long-term investment thanks to strong growth prospects and a healthy dividend.

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Investing

This Stock Is Royal Bank of Canada’s Top Canadian Pick for 2017

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) was Royal Bank of Canada's (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) top Canadian pick for 2017. The company is riding…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: A Year in Review

| Chris MacDonald

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has experienced quite a roller coaster ride in 2016. This article covers the key events that affected…

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Investing

Now Is the Time to Pounce on Air Canada

| Karl Utermohlen

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is on a roll as it's expanding its flight offerings around Canada, the U.S., Europe, and the…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: A Year in Review

| Jacob Donnelly

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) had a pivotal 2016, which should set it up for many bright years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: Is it Time to Buy This Amazing Dividend Stock?

| Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has grown through acquisition, and despite concerns about interest rates, the dividend more than makes up for…

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Brookfield Asset Management Inc.: A Core Holding for Any Investor

| Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is a core holding because it can provide expert diversification across a wide variety of…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Collect $1,000 Per Month From Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

| Nelson Smith

It's not that hard to collect some serious monthly cash from Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN). Here's how…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Buy Now, Say Analysts

| Chris MacDonald

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has been hit hard by recent scandals and poses significant speculative risk to investors. At…

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Investing

Thanks Christy Clark: You’ve Just Worsened Vancouver’s Housing Crisis

| Alexander John Tun

The B.C. Home Partnership will hurt those it's trying to help the most. Buy Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) instead…

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Investing

Will Debt Get the Better of Bombardier, Inc. in 2017?

| Joey Frenette

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has a ton of debt, and it will be impossible for the company to innovate over the…

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Dividend Stocks

Like Worry-Free Dividends? Then Load Up on These 3 Passive-Income Machines

| Nelson Smith

Start earning passive income today with National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF).

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Top REIT Pick for 2017: H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

| Chris MacDonald

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) has diversified away from a lot of the interest rate risk facing the REIT…

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Energy Stocks

Athabasca Oil Corp. Ready to Make the Jump to the Next Level

| Chris MacDonald

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) recently engaged in a swap of core assets, which the market is anticipating will prove to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons 2016 Was a Remarkable Year for Barrick Gold Corp.

| Neha Chamaria

Here's why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) sparkled in 2016.

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Tech Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc.: $525 Million Write-off Gives Canadian Tech a Bad Name

| Will Ashworth

In its latest corporate snafu, Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is taking a massive write-down on the failed development of its…

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