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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Create Your Own 19.3% Yield

| Nelson Smith

By using covered calls, investors can generate yields of 19.3% from Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE). Yes, really.

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Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Montreal or Canadian National Railway Company Better for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are two of Canada's top stocks. Is one a better…

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Tech Stocks

Where Does Sierra Wireless, Inc. Go From Here?

| Jacob Donnelly

Despite a tepid quarter, investors would not be wise to pass on buying shares of Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR).

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Investing

More Problems for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Problems continue to mount for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). The company now faces a number of lawsuits in addition…

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Dividend Stocks

Rare Buying Opportunity in a Growth Stock

| Kay Ng

Are you looking for a stable company with above-average growth? Consider Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), which has increased its dividend for…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Doing Better Than its Peers

| Will Ashworth

We all know Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is Canada’s biggest bank, but if you take a look at a…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Millennials: 2 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can help you retire with some serious cash.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Should Contrarian Investors Buy This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has pulled back in recent weeks. Should you get in now?

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Avoid Mutual Funds and Canada’s Mutual Fund Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Until they change, it's hard to like IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX), and AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Own This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) has pulled back in recent weeks. Is this the time to buy?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it Too Late to Get into Teck Resources Ltd.?

| Alexander John Tun

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK): the worst is over, but the valuation is too rich.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Misses Another Delivery Deadline

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) continues to experience delays in delivering new LRT vehicles. Concerns over completing existing contracts grow.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Beat the Market

| Kay Ng

Who doesn’t want to get high income from investments with double-digit-return potential? Consider Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 of Canada’s 3 Largest Banks Just Hiked Their Payouts

| Joseph Solitro

Looking for a great dividend stock? If so, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) just…

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Investing

3 Charts Reveal the Massive Challenges Facing Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

| Neha Chamaria

Think before you buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Advantages of Investing in Dividend Stocks

| Matt Smith

Dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) provide investors with a number of benefits that can…

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Investing

The Smart Money Is Buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Should You Buy Too?

| Nelson Smith

Famed mutual fund manager Francis Chou is buying Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). What does he see in the troubled…

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Corporation vs. Encana Corp.: Which Is a Better Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) have endured some tough times. Is one an attractive contrarian pick?

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Investing

BCE Inc. Has a Bad Case of Indigestion

| Will Ashworth

With interest rates low, BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) continues to grow through acquisitions, but piling on debt could ultimately make investors…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. Now Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has pulled back significantly from the recent highs. Is this the time to buy?

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Investing

Is Cineplex Inc. a Worthy Long-Term Investment?

| Jacob Donnelly

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a smart investment because of a strong list of upcoming movies and a diversified business that…

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Investing

Why Dollarama Inc. Is up Over 1% Today

| Joseph Solitro

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) easily beat second-quarter earnings estimates this morning, and its stock has responded by rising over 1%. Should…

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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation Is Hoping to Solve This Huge Problem

| Matt DiLallo

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is offering a big rate cut to help make Canada’s shale gas industry more competitive.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Quality +5% Yielders I’d Buy With an Extra $8,000

| Joseph Solitro

Are you looking to boost your portfolio’s yield? If so, consider investing in Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR) and Summit Industrial Income…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Pullback in Fortis Inc. a Buying Opportunity?

| Kay Ng

What kind of returns can you expect from Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) today in terms of income and total returns?

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Investing

Go With the Grain by Investing in Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc.

| Scott Brandt

Recent deals in the global potash market should instill confidence in investors who own Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corporation…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Slowly With These 2 Top Dividend Stocks

| Joseph Solitro

Want to build wealth? If so, invest in dividend-growth stocks such as Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Simple Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Today

| Nelson Smith

Why make investing complicated when doing simple things can be rewarding? It doesn't get much easier than buying Bank of…

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Stocks for September

| Motley Fool Staff

Top stocks this month include picks such as Superior Plus Corp. (TSX:SPB) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Investing

Manulife Financial Corp.: A Deeply Discounted Way to Play the Fed Rate Hike

| Alexander John Tun

At a valuation of .90x book value, Manulife Financial Corp.’s (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) deep discount to its peers and strong dividend yield…

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Investing

2 Reasons to Consider Restaurant Brands International Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) continues to post improved results and target aggressive expansion of the Tim Hortons brand globally.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Great Restaurant Stocks With Oversized Yields

| Andrew Walker

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN) both offer tasty dividends.

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recent results highlight its solid growth prospects and why it belongs in every portfolio.

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Investing

REITs: You Might Want to Think Twice Before Buying

| Will Ashworth

Canadians are crazy about real estate, but that doesn’t mean you should run out and buy H&R Real Estate Investment…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: Is it Time to Buy This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is on a roll. Should you hop on for the ride?

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Then Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp., Not Suncor Energy Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a great company, but if you believe oil is about to head higher, Crescent Point…

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Dividend Stocks

Why National Bank of Canada Is Down 2% Today

| Joseph Solitro

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) beat Q3 earnings expectations this morning, but its stock has reacted by falling 2%. Should…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation: Should You Add This Stock to Your Contrarian Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to trade at lows not seen in more than a decade. Are better days in sight?

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Investing

Dividend Investors: 2 Stocks to Consider for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deserve a closer look.

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Investing

Sun Life Financial Inc.: A Worthy Addition to Your Portfolio?

| Jacob Donnelly

Despite weak interest rates, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) continues to grow internationally, making it a smart buy.

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