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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons it’s a 3-Way Win to Buy Dividend-Growth Stocks

January 16, 2017 | Kay Ng

Here’s how to win by getting a growing income from dividend-growth stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

Dividend Stocks

Double Defence: Invest for Value and Growing Dividends

January 16, 2017 | Kay Ng

Value and dividend-growth investing is a winning strategy. Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a great example for today.

How to Use Options to Generate Massive Yields on Your Stocks

January 16, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

The covered call is a popular way to generate additional income on top of your stock's dividends. Using this strategy,…

2 Reliable Income Stocks Yielding 4-6%

January 16, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Do you want a reliable income stream? If so, consider investing in Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and Sienna Senior Living…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Nothing Tastes Better Than These 3 Restaurant Stock Yields

January 16, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN), Pizza Pizza Royalty Fund (TSX:PZA), and A and W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) offer…

Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Is a Dividend Increase in the Works?

January 16, 2017 | Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is on the mend. Are dividend hikes just around the bend?

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.’s Quarterly Results: Good or Bad?

January 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) posted quarterly results last week. Profits tumbled nearly 60%, but, overall, prospects for growth have never…

Dividend Stocks

Earn Dividend Income With Bank of Montreal

January 13, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) has been paying dividends for over 100 years and remains a top pick to this day.

Investing

The 9-Stock Portfolio That Can Do No Wrong

January 13, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Passive investing continues to overtake active management, but do-it-yourselfers can do a little of both with this nine-stock portfolio which…

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

January 13, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be on your RRSP radar.

Investing

Gildan Activewear Inc. Is Too Cheap to Ignore

January 13, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) has struggled to break out over the past year. The fundamentals are terrific and the valuation…

4 Reasons Why Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Is Attractive Today

January 13, 2017 | Kay Ng

Are you looking for a great company with growth potential? Consider Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) now!

Investing

Empire Company Limited Has a New CEO: Is it Time to Buy?

January 13, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) just hired Michael Medline as its new CEO. Does he have what it takes to turn…

Investing

Is WestJet Airlines Ltd. Ready to Take Off?

January 13, 2017 | Joey Frenette

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is extremely cheap right now and could be ready to soar along with the rest of…

Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp.: What to Expect in 2017

January 13, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

A look ahead at what's in store for Canada's largest lifeco, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

Investing

Income Investors: Be Patient With Shaw Communications Inc.

January 13, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) reported underwhelming numbers for its latest earnings. Patient investors should stay the course, as Shaw is…

2 Small Caps With 6.6% Yields to Buy for Income

January 13, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Want monthly income? If so, consider investing in small caps such as Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN) and Chemtrade…

Investing

5 Things to Understand About Aritzia Inc. in 2017

January 13, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) announced a loss in its third quarter, but before you sell its stock, it’s important that you…

Dividend Stocks

2 Growth-Focused Apartment REITs With Stable Yields

January 13, 2017 | Kay Ng

Should you buy Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) or Interrent Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:IIP.UN) for income?

Investing

Here’s to the ABC’s of Consumer Non-Cyclical Stocks

January 13, 2017 | Will Ashworth

Non-cyclical stocks such as Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are the bedrock of the TSX and are deserving of your attention. Here are…

Dividend Stocks

Bombardier, Inc. vs Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Dividend Is Coming Back?

January 13, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are on the mend. Is one about to start paying a dividend…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Will We See Further Growth in 2017?

January 13, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) surged towards the end of last year as more markets legalized marijuana use. This…

Tech Stocks

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. on Fire to Start the Year

January 13, 2017 | Karl Utermohlen

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has made some huge sales in the new year, helping the company to offload some…

Why Every Dividend Investor Must Know the Free Cash Flow Payout Ratio

January 13, 2017 | Alexander John Tun

Using Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), I demonstrate how the free cash flow payout ratio is the most important gauge of dividend…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Homeowners: 5 Reasons Why Your House Is a Terrible Investment

January 13, 2017 | Nelson Smith

By the time we add up all the costs of owning a home, it's not even close. An investment in…

Revealed: These 8 Stocks Have Paid Dividends for at Least 100 Years

January 13, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Stocks such as Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are true dividend legends.

Investing

Banning Trailer Commissions Could Give Canadian Investors a Wealth of Lower-Cost Products

January 13, 2017 | Jonathan Chevreau

It’s been talked about for decades. Are trailers finally going away?

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Over BlackBerry Ltd.

January 12, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Maybe it's time for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) shareholders to check out other tech options, such as Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR),…

Income Investors: 2 Reliable Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

January 12, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are interesting picks.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Back at US$1,200: Can the Rally Continue?

January 12, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) should be on your radar if gold is set to surge through 2017.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Comparing Teck Resources Ltd. to Goldcorp Inc.

January 12, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With a lot of volatility in the past, will Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) or Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) outperform in 2017?

Dividend Stocks

Avoid Hydro One: Find Dividend Growth Elsewhere!

January 12, 2017 | Ryan Goldsman

With little opportunity to make more than the 3.5% dividend yield, shares of Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) should be avoided…

Dividend Stocks

What’s the Best Telecom to Invest in for Dividend Income?

January 12, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are the two largest telecoms in the country, and both pay handsome…

Investing

Corus Entertainment Inc.: Is a Dividend Cut Around the Corner?

January 12, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) offers a very attractive dividend yield close to 9% right now. Is this dividend at risk…

Dividend Stocks

3 Remarkably Cheap High-Yield Stocks

January 12, 2017 | Matt DiLallo

This trio of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) affiliates offers investors great yields at value prices.

Canopy Growth Corp.: When Should You Buy This Stock?

January 12, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is the top company in a fast-growing market. Does that make it a buy?

Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks I’d Buy Over Suncor Energy Inc.

January 12, 2017 | Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a fine company, but I'd much rather invest in Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) or Baytex…

Investing

It’s Time to Dump Aritzia Inc.

January 12, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is dropping below its IPO price after an underwhelming earnings report. Could the stock be heading much…

Investing

Could Fortis Inc.’s Impressive Dividend-Growth Streak Be in Jeopardy?

January 12, 2017 | Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has increased its dividend for 43 straight years. Could this streak be in jeopardy over the next…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Growth Stocks: The Secret Weapon for Building RRSP Wealth?

January 12, 2017 | Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are perfect examples to show how the secret works.

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