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First National Financial Corp. Gets a 20% Haircut

October 10, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The changes in the federal government’s mortgage insurance rules took the wind out of the alternative mortgage provider’s sails last…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Turnaround Candidate or Racing to the Bottom?

October 10, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valent Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is making all of the right business decisions, but it may not be enough to…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks With +6% Yields to Buy for Income

October 10, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for great income stocks? If so, TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN) should be on…

Investing

Concordia International Corp.: A Safe Buy?

October 10, 2016 | Jacob Donnelly

Concordia International Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX) is a risky, debt-ridden company that could grow quite handsomely if a series of steps are…

Investing

Is Amaya Inc. About to Be Acquired?

October 10, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) continues to spur controversy and has suitors lining up for a possible deal.

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. Is an Income Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

October 10, 2016 | Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is one step away from adding a huge asset to its portfolio, which will help it increase…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Precious Metals Streamers Are Better Investments Than Miners

October 10, 2016 | Matt Smith

Take advantage of the pullback in gold and silver with Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) and Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Gold Price Rally Is Far From Over

October 10, 2016 | Adam Mancini

Gold may have just suffered its biggest drop since 2013, but a combination of both short- and long-term factors indicates…

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited a Bargain Today?

October 10, 2016 | Kay Ng

Is the 11% dip in Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) a buying opportunity? What kind of returns can you expect?

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: Should You Buy This Stock?

October 10, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has made some long-term investors wealthy. Can the trend continue?

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Will Stop Making Devices: End of an Era

October 10, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Without the cash drag of hardware, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) can now direct huge amounts of capital to strengthen its software…

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. a Risky Investment?

October 8, 2016 | Matt Smith

Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) a good investment to play higher crude?

Dividend Stocks

3 Steps to a More Secure Retirement

October 8, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Buying great dividend-growth stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is one key to having a…

Bank Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Is About to See an Explosion in Free Cash Flow

October 8, 2016 | Adam Mancini

If some of the more bullish oil-price forecasts are correct, Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) could see an explosion of…

Bank Stocks

Is Sun Life Financial Inc. or Bank of Nova Scotia a Better Bet on Growth in Emerging Markets?

October 8, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) both offer investors a way to play international growth.…

Dividend Stocks

Yield Alert: These 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Pay More Than 5%

October 7, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and one other under-the-radar stock are attractive picks today for income investors.…

2 Top Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors

October 7, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) should be on your RRSP radar.

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Can Snoop Dogg Take it to New Highs?

October 7, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Rap artist Snoop Dogg will roll out his Leafs by Snoop cannabis brand across the country later this month with…

Dividend Stocks

How Will Canada’s New Mortgage Rules Affect Investors?

October 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canada's new mortgage rules are good news for Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and not so good for First National…

Investing

Forget REITs: Here’s How to Own Real Estate on the Cheap

October 7, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Right now, if you want to own RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), Canada’s largest REIT, you have to pay…

Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy Cameco Corporation or Baytex Energy Corp.?

October 7, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are getting some contrarian attention. Is it time to buy one of…

Dividend Stocks

Be a Lazy Landlord With H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

October 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

With the help of a little debt and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), investors can build their own real…

Energy Stocks

How Fortis Inc. Continues to Impress Investors

October 7, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is not only one of the best dividend-paying stocks, but it's also a great opportunity for investors…

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Abandon Loblaw Companies Limited?

October 7, 2016 | Kay Ng

Loblaw Companies Limited’s (TSX:L) share price declined 10%, but we must dig deeper to determine if it's a buying opportunity…

Energy Stocks

What Every Investor Should Know About OPEC’s Oil Deal

October 7, 2016 | Matt Smith

Don't expect OPEC's latest deal to trigger a massive rally in crude, although Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is still…

3 Dirty Secrets Your Broker Isn’t Telling You

October 7, 2016 | Nelson Smith

It's time to ditch the advisor and start making smart moves--like investing in Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and other…

Investing

Why Canadian National Railway Company Is Great for Your Portfolio

October 7, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is the largest railroad in the country. It has a growing dividend, an increasingly efficient…

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Should You Buy the Bounce?

October 6, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is up 20% in a week. Is the sell-off over?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Party Is Not Yet Over for Gold

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Hedge against further economic and geopolitical uncertainty with precious metals streamer Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. or Fortis Inc.: Which Stock Is Best to Ride Out a Market Pullback?

October 6, 2016 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) tend to hold up well when the broader market gets ugly. Is one…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Help You Save for Retirement

October 6, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are attractive picks.

Income Investors: Are These 3 Huge Dividends Safe?

October 6, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Can Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN), Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), and Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) maintain their healthy payouts?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold’s Huge Pullback Creates an Excellent Buying Opportunity in These 2 Gold Miners

October 6, 2016 | Adam Mancini

Gold just saw its biggest one-day plunge since 2013, and investors should see this as a buying opportunity for Barrick…

Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Takes a $105 Million Hit: Time to Buy?

October 6, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) hasn't kept up with peers such as Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ). Is it time to…

Investing

Will Europe’s Banks Trigger Another Financial Meltdown?

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Look to defensive stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN) to hedge against the risks posed by Europe's…

ONEX Corporation Gets Analytical

October 6, 2016 | Will Ashworth

ONEX Corporation (TSX:OCX) closed its latest acquisition earlier this week, picking up the intellectual property business of Thomson Reuters Corp.…

Investing

3 Wealth-Destroying Investment Pitfalls to Avoid

October 6, 2016 | Matt Smith

Avoid these investment mistakes by investing for the long term in quality stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian…

Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is it Time to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

October 6, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an attractive pick if oil has truly bottomed.

Energy Stocks

2 of Canada’s Top Mutual Funds Own This Stock: Should You?

October 6, 2016 | Alexander John Tun

Seven Generations Energy Ltd. (TSX:VII) is a favourite of Canada's two best-performing mutual funds. Should you own this fast-growing natural…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Monthly Income Stocks for Canadian Retirees

October 5, 2016 | Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) deserve to be on your income radar.

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