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Safe Investors: How to Invest in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

| Joey Frenette

Rising interest rates could mean huge headwinds for REITs and bonds. Stick with high-quality names such as Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN)…

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Corp. Faces a Nuclear Implosion Due to Tax Avoidance

| Chris MacDonald

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is a global uranium producer currently under fire from the CRA and IRS for its transfer-pricing methodology.…

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Bank Stocks

These 3 Factors Will Limit Upside in Canadian Banks for 2017

| Adam Mancini

2016 was another excellent year for Canadian bank stocks, but stretched valuations and slowing growth in Canadian retail segments are…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Catch a Falling Knife at Empire Company Limited

| Ryan Goldsman

It is clear Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) will offer an excellent opportunity for investors. The only question is when.

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Why Canopy Growth Corp. Might Crash in 2017

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is facing upside resistance right now, and this could be the start of a crash, as…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Timeless Lessons From the Best Investor You’ve Never Heard of

| Nelson Smith

Walter Schloss turned the simple art of buying unloved stocks like Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) and Torstar Corporation (TSX:TS.B) into…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Disappointed in 2016

| Will Ashworth

As 2016 comes to a close, it’s always good for investors to analyze what went wrong in the past year.…

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Toronto Considers Legal Action From Ongoing Bombardier, Inc. Delays

| Demetris Afxentiou

After countless delays, Toronto mayor John Tory noted that a tipping point has been crossed with Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), which…

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3 Important Takeaways From Bombardier, Inc.’s Annual Investor Day

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) held its annual Investor Day on Thursday. Things are looking good. Now it's just up to management…

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Investing

3 Marijuana Companies Canopy Growth Corp. Investors Should Worry About

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) has a number of aggressive competitors ready to take the market lead and eclipse its market…

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Air Canada Price Target of $18 Achievable in 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has seen its stock price shoot up 55% over the past three months. A recent report highlighting…

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Why Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Is on My Watchlist

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) offers a great distribution, a large diversified portfolio of properties, and great long-term…

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Energy Stocks

Credit Suisse’s Top Picks for 2017

| Alexander John Tun

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are just some of the investment firm's top picks for…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Finally Has a Long-Term Solution to the Hardware Issue

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) announced an agreement this week that will see TCL Communications design, manufacture, and sell future BlackBerry devices.

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Are You Ready for a Canadian REIT Crash?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian REITs will face a huge headwind of rapidly rising interest rates in the next few years. Make sure you…

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Tech Stocks

What a Yahoo! Inc.-Verizon Communications Inc. Merger Cancellation Means for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Yahoo! Inc.'s (NASDAQ:YHOO) proposed merger with Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is potentially on hold after the most recent data breach…

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Dividend Stocks

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.: A Year in Review

| Kay Ng

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) offers an above-average yield in its industry. Here are the key contributors to why…

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Why Canopy Growth Corp. Is Suddenly Less Volatile

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) has been one of the most volatile (and profitable) stocks of late. Here's why volatility is…

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Neovasc Inc. Keeps Picking up Steam

| Karl Utermohlen

Neovasc Inc. (TSX:NVC)(NASDAQ:NVCN) sold off some of its assets and released data regarding one of its products. The company is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Remains a Strong Buy on Long-Term Market Strength

| Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has been plagued by low commodity prices and responded by cutting costs. If potash…

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Dividend Stocks

Betting on a Hard Correction in the Vancouver Real Estate Market? Don’t Hold Your Breath

| Alexander John Tun

Subdued supply means a soft pullback rather than a hard correction. Buy Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) instead of a…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Is Headed in the Right Direction

| Karl Utermohlen

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks like a good stock to hold heading into 2017. The company's recent earnings and future plans…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Diversify Outside Canada for Greater Returns

| Kay Ng

Investing outside Canada can be lucrative, but you don't have to look far. Here's why Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY)…

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Contrarian Investors: Does Empire Company Limited Offer Deep Value?

| Joey Frenette

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) took a beating the last year, but could the stock finally be nearing its bottom?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s 2016: A Year in Review

| Adam Mancini

2016 was very likely the most important year in Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) history. As one of Canada’s best-in-class…

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Dividend Stocks

My 3 Biggest Money Blunders of 2016

| Nelson Smith

Even the experts mess up sometimes. Here are three things I did wrong this year, including selling Penn West Petroleum…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.: Which Is a Better Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are two of Canada's fallen stars. Is one about to…

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Contrarian Investors: Should Bombardier, Inc. Be on Your Shopping List?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is making progress on its turnaround efforts. Is it time to buy this stock?

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What Another Acquisition by Canopy Growth Corp. Means

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) continues to strengthen itself in the industry by announcing yet another acquisition.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Top Dividend Picks to Consider This December

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are attractive right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Give Yourself the Gift of Dependable Monthly Income With These 3 Stocks

| Nelson Smith

This holiday season, give the best gift of all: monthly dividends from Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Bears Are Getting Bullish on Copper and Other Metals

| Matt Smith

The increasingly bullish outlook for metals will support the massive rallies experienced by Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK), First Quantum Minerals…

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Empire Company Limited: Is the Stock Permanently Broken?

| Will Ashworth

Sobeys’s parent, Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), reported brutal earnings December 15, sending its stock plunging to a five-year low. This…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Own This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains under pressure. Is a bottom in sight?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Could Be the Big Winner in 2017

| Ryan Goldsman

Often ignored, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) may be the hidden gem of 2017.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy BCE Inc. While the Stock Is Down?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has dropped recently, triggering questions about the viability of the stock as a long-term, income-producing holding.

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Should You Exit Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Before 2017?

| Neha Chamaria

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.'s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) recent rally raises concerns.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks Yielding 6-9% to Buy for 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Need a Raise? Consider Investing in These 3 Stocks

| Matt DiLallo

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), and Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) all expect to deliver solid income…

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Costco Wholesale Corporation: New Format, Same Cheap Prices

| Will Ashworth

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has slowly been expanding its new business concept in the U.S. Now its Canadian operations are…

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