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Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has pulled back after the big rally. Is this stock a buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Nervous About Stocks? Hide Out in These Safe-Haven Assets

| Nelson Smith

Bearish on the market? Then hide out in Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share ETF (TSX:CPD), and iShares…

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Energy Stocks

Parex Resources Inc. Is the Oil Company You’ve Been Searching for

| Ryan Vanzo

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) can thrive no matter where oil prices go. Here's why it's your best bet.

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CI Financial Corp.: Expansion Down Under a Game Changer

| Will Ashworth

The latest acquisition by CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) could provide its stock with the catalyst it’s sorely been missing.

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Energy Stocks

Encana Corp. Just Posted a Surprise Profit: What Now?

| Ryan Vanzo

Let's dig deeper into Encana Corp.'s (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) amazing quarterly results.

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Energy Stocks

The Slump in Crude Means Higher Oil Prices Are on the Way

| Matt Smith

Recent weakness in oil could be the catalyst needed to trigger higher prices, which would be a boon for Pengrowth…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Should You Buy for the 5.5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has pulled back to the point where income investors should take notice.

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Dividend Stocks

Who Wants a Safe, Big, Quality Dividend?

| Kay Ng

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offers a safe monthly dividend that equates to a 6.6% yield. Should you buy it now or…

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Why Bombardier, Inc. Could Double in 2017

| Joey Frenette

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could double in 2017 as deals start rolling in and investor pessimism fades.

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Why Manulife Financial Corp. Could Outperform in 2017

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is an undervalued play with international exposure and a considerable margin of safety.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Raises Prime: What’s the Bottom Line?

| Will Ashworth

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) raised its mortgage prime rate to 2.85%, leaving Canadians to wonder how it and the other big…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Don’t Miss the Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is incredibly undervalued and is trading at a huge discount to its intrinsic value. The debt…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. Heading Back to $40?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is drifting higher. Is it time to buy?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why a Trump Victory Will Be Good for Gold

| Matt Smith

Why a potential Trump presidency makes Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) an attractive buy.

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Energy Stocks

3 Remarkable Numbers a Suncor Energy Inc. Investor Won’t Want to Miss

| Matt DiLallo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is improving where it matters.

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Dividend Stocks

How Canadian Millennials Can Use the TFSA to Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Here's how a top dividend-growth stock such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save a bundle for…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is it Dangerous to Invest for Quick Gains?

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can avoid losses when investing. A top 25 utility, Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), is used as an example.

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Energy Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.

| Matt Smith

Make a contrarian bet on higher oil prices by investing in Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Investing

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Yet a Millionaire

| Peter Stephens

Here's why your net worth hasn't yet reached seven figures.

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Investing

Investors: It’s Time to Be Cautious About Canopy Growth Corp.

| Nelson Smith

I'm avoiding Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) because it's an incredibly expensive stock that could fall a long way. Perhaps other…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Amass a $1 Million RRSP

| Nelson Smith

Amassing $1 million in an RRSP starts with investing in great stocks like H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Back Above US$1,300: Should You Buy Goldcorp Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has trailed behind its peers this year. Does this present a contrarian opportunity?

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3 Stocks to Buy From 1 of Canada’s Most Successful Hedge Funds

| Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of the top holdings of the Palos Income Fund, L.P. Here are three…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Inc. Is a Dividend-Growth King

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can expect dividend raises for many years to come after the acquisition of Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE)…

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Dividend Stocks

Bombardier, Inc.: Collect a Massive (and Tax-Advantaged!) 8.3% Yield

| Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has preferred shares that pay some enticing dividends. Here's why the Series 2 preferred shares and their…

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Dividend Stocks

This Growth Stock Is on the Rise: Is it Too Late to Get in?

| Kay Ng

Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) has been one of the best long-term performers on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Is it too late…

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Investing

Elon Musk’s Powerwall Might Hurt Long-Run Profitability of Utilities

| Joey Frenette

Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its new Powerwall might take as much as a third of existing utility customers in…

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Tech Stocks

Why Prem Watsa Loves BlackBerry Ltd.

| Joey Frenette

Prem Watsa still loves BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) stock, and with the company shifting from hardware into software, the reason why…

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Energy Stocks

Why TransCanada Corporation Is a Rare Name You Can Hold for 10 Years

| Adam Mancini

With lower projected returns for stocks and the TSX trading at expensive levels, investors may be hard pressed to find…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. in Talks to Sell $10 Billion Division: What Now?

| Jacob Donnelly

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) had big news on Tuesday. Investors need to be patient and wait.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. Attractive at $5?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is starting to look cheap again. Is it time to buy?

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Air Canada: Why Is This Stock Soaring Again?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is flying high again. What's going on?

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Avoid Fortis Inc. and Buy This Utility

| Kay Ng

Now is not the best time to buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS). However, there’s a good substitute for it with a…

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Why Airlines Continue to Be Risky Despite Lower Oil Prices

| Jeff Ho

Airlines such as WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are achieving record profits and are looking attractive. But…

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Dividend Stocks

TransCanada Corporation Is in Trouble

| Ryan Vanzo

TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is scrambling to please a demanding shareholder base.

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Investing

How to Live Like a Fool

| Peter Stephens

Here's how to take control of your financial future.

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: Is the 10.4% Dividend Safe?

| Nelson Smith

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) pays a 10.4% yield--one of Canada's best dividends. But can investors count on this payout past…

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3 Ways to Play The Second Cup Ltd. Sale

| Will Ashworth

The Second Cup Ltd. (TSX:SCU), the long-suffering coffee chain, has put itself up for sale, and there are several ways…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Barrick Gold Corp. Today

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is surging again. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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