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Wall Street Loves Encana Corp.’s New 5-Year Plan

Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) just received upgrades from two Wall Street firms.

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Why This Quality Apartment REIT Should Be on Your Radar

Investors looking for safe income and a good night’s sleep should keep Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) on their radars.…

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Retirees: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Average a 5% Yield in Your TFSA

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) deserve a closer look.

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Why Gold Miners May Be 2017’s Top-Performing Sector

With 2016 winding down, investors should be thinking ahead to 2017. Gold miners have shown impressive performance so far, but…

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3 Reasons Why Metro, Inc. Is Lapping the Competition

It's not the most attractive grocery store, but Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) stock is doing laps around the completion. Here are…

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Bank Stocks

Forget About Wells Fargo & Co: This Bank Stock Could Be the Next Apple of Buffett’s Eye

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has Buffett-like characteristics, such as consistent financial performance with a track record in returns generation.

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Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Are Big Gains Ahead?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) looks very attractive if oil has finally bottomed. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overthink it: Just Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

Over the last 30 years, investors who put their dollars to work in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) have been…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Goldcorp Inc.

There are signs that Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is one of the best ways to play gold.

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Bullish on the Loonie? Buy These 3 Stocks

If the loonie strengthens, it's likely good news for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), and Transat AT Inc.…

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Bad News: Your Bank Wants YOU to Carry All the Risk

Canadian banks and other mortgage lenders, such as First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN), are upset about the government’s changes to…

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Bank Stocks

Should TFSA Investors Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a core holding in many investing accounts. Should you own this stock today?

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Bank Stocks

The Canadian IPO Market Looks Dead: What’s Going On?

David McKay, the CEO of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), believes it could take 15 years for Canada to “reinvent…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Is the Rally About to Continue?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is down significantly from the 2016 high. Is the pullback losing steam?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: Should You Buy Fortis Inc. or Enbridge Inc. Today?

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one more attractive right now?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: A Buy Despite its Huge Debt Load

While Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) huge debt load may scare some investors off, a closer look reveals it is manageable…

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This Real Estate Behemoth Remains Attractive

If you like big dividends, quality, and total returns, you should be excited about Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY). Here’s…

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You Can’t Go Wrong With These 8% Free Cash Flow Yields

One of the best indicators of a strong business is a company that generates a lot of free cash flow;…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks for Any Investor

Do you want to build wealth? If so, consider investing in dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Cameco Corporation Survive Weak Uranium Prices?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to wait out a weak uranium market and has massive potential over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Help You Hit Your Retirement Goals

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

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Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: Expect Lower Dividend Growth in the Future

Investors hoping Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) can continue its last decade of dividend growth will likely be disappointed.

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Prem Watsa Goes into the Rough on Latest Acquisition

As deals go, the latest from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) could be its most difficult. Here’s why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Next Stop $40?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has chalked up a massive rally in 2016. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Companies Are Ripe to Be Acquired

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A), Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) are all likely acquisition targets.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor Energy Inc. or Enbridge Inc.?

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Growth Stocks Yielding 5% or More for Income-Hungry Investors

Boost your portfolio's yield and the chances of achieving investing success with Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP),…

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Don’t Let Your Money Die a Slow Death in Cash

Leaving large sums of money in cash for long periods no longer makes sense, as you are effectively sentencing it…

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2 Energy Stocks With Yields of 3-5% to Buy for Income

Want a steady income stream? If so, consider high-quality energy stocks such as Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) and…

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Bank of Nova Scotia: A 4.2% Yield Plus so Much More

Many investors fixate on Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) 4.2% dividend. That's a nice feature, but the company has so…

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The Big Reason NOT to Own Dollarama Inc. 

There are lots of reasons to love Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock. There’s only one reason not to. Care to guess…

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Dividend Stocks

Why it’s Not the Best Time to Buy the Big Banks

The big banks in Canada, with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) as the leader, were the most profitable Canadian companies…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Is This Stock Attractive Today?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) remains volatile. Is this the right moment to hop on for a ride?

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Bank Stocks

Canada Adds 67,200 Jobs in September: Is the Worst Behind Us?

Let's dig into the numbers and compare them with recent comments from Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO).

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Energy Stocks

The Only 2 Reasons to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) ranks near the top of its peer group with regards to debt and, as a result,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Income-Seeking Retirees

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Bearish on the Loonie? Buy These 3 Stocks

If Canada's currency takes a hit, it's good news for Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Bombardier, Inc.,…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is This Stock Attractive Today?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is down nearly 25% in the past two months. Is this an opportunity to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Pension With These 3 Dividend-Growth Stalwarts

Earn high yields and get solid dividend growth with Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), and Alaris Royalty Corp.…

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3 West Coast REITs to Sell Now

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is looking to sell $2 billion of its Vancouver commercial real estate as prices hit…

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