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3 Reasons to Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Today

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a more complex business than most. That's exactly why it could play an important…

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5 Reliable Income Stocks With Yields of 4-9%

Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corp. (TSX:TMC), Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), and…

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Why Rookie Investors Should Not Own This $3 Billion Company

There is a holding company that trades on the TSX Venture Exchange that owns some great investments, including Brookfield Asset…

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A Peek Inside the New Way Forward for Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

With phase one complete, Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is preparing to start phase two of its transformation plan.

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4 Reasons Why Canadian Western Bank Is a Great Contrarian Investment

Take a closer look at why Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is an attractive contrarian play on crude and Canada's economy.

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Income Investors: This Energy Stock Has Paid 222 Consecutive Dividends

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) hasn't missed a dividend since its 1997 IPO.

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Invest in Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst and Watch Your Portfolio Soar

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) offers investors a great distribution, diversified property assets, and long-term growth prospects.

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CPP Expansion Too Late for Boomers but a Win for Their Children

Millennials should welcome this week’s “modest” expansion of the Canada Pension Plan.

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Encana Corporation Strikes Another Transformational Deal

In an effort to shed assets, Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) unloaded one of its core properties. What's next?

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2 Stocks Sharply Impacted by the Slump in Commodities

The protracted slump in commodities is not only affecting mining and energy stocks, but it's also being felt by Canadian…

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4 Financial Stocks With Yields of 3-7% to Buy Now

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) are…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Does Barrick Gold Corp. Deserve to Be in Your Portfolio?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is attracting some famous investors.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Substantially Weaker Commodity Prices Are Here to Stay

The outlook for commodities such as steel-making coal, copper, and other metals remains challenging and is set to impact the…

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4 Top Renewable Energy Stocks With Yields of 4-7%

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEG)(NASDAQ:PEGI), and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.…

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Suncor Energy Inc.’s Financial Maneuvering Continues

After a big buying binge, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is buying back 10% of its debt to improve its financial…

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BlackBerry Ltd. Is Refusing to Accept Reality

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) needs to admit that software is its only future.

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Why Dollarama Inc. Is the Only Retail Stock You Need

Coming off a great quarter, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) continues to show strong growth, improving financials, and promising expansion prospects, making…

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Value Investors: These 3 Stocks Are Incredibly Cheap

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) are about as cheap as stocks get.…

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Dividend Investors: Should You Buy TransCanada Corporation Today?

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is enjoying a nice rally and more gains could be on the way. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation: Is it Time to Buy?

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is up 50% in 2016. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP Might Be a Smart Bet for Income Investors

Because of its diverse asset base and strong growth perspectives, Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) can pay a lucrative…

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What Kind of Stock Portfolio Should You Maintain?

By building your unique portfolio, you might buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) or iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NASDAQ:IBB). However, you should…

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Is Canadian Pacific Railway Limited a Buy After Falling 23%?

Falling share prices is not always a good thing, but is it a good thing for investors in the case…

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New Investors: Why You Should Start With Dividend-Growth Investing

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a stable dividend-growth company that new investors should explore. Here's why.

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5 Stocks to Buy for a Growing Stream of Monthly Income

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN), and Slate Retail REIT…

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5 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Deserve Your Attention

Dividend-growth stocks such as Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI), Cogeco Inc. (TSX:CGO), Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH), Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), and Brookfield…

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3 of the Biggest Risks Faced by Canadian Investors

These three risks could sharply impact the growth prospects of stocks, including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Teck…

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Attention Income Investors: Get a 12.3% Yield From Suncor Energy Inc.

Investors using a covered-call strategy and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) can generate some eye-popping income.

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Investing

Diversify Your Portfolio With Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) provides investors with a great mix of investments, growth prospects, and expansion targets. It's designed…

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5 Dividend Stocks That Can Boost Your Portfolio’s Yield

Does your portfolio lack yield? If so, Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD),…

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Canadian National Railway Company: Buy or Sell?

Here is what you need to know to invest in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Bombardier, Inc. Has a New Cost-Cutting Plan: Outsourcing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) faces bigger problems than high labour costs.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors Should Buy a Stalwart Such as BCE Inc.

Because of its slow and steady growth, plus its very strong dividend, investors should consider BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Energy Stocks

Will a Brexit Affect Canadian Investors?

A Brexit is likely bad news for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), but…

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Is Cameco Corporation Finding a Bottom?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains under pressure, but contrarian types should keep this stock on their radars.

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Q2 Revenue Will Drop 12%

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) announced this week that revenue for the second quarter will be lower than last year.…

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Collect $1,000 Per Month in Stress-Free Rent With These 3 REITs

Owning shares of great REITs such as Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), and Dream Global…

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Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is This Stock Still a Buy?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is already up more than 50% in 2016. Are more gains on the way?

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Chartwell Retirement Residences or Extendicare Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy?

Seniors care is huge deal in Canada, and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE.UN) are two public companies…

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Agrium Inc. Is Now 33% More Expensive Than Normal: Is it Time to Sell?

After rallying 14% since April, Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is now looking expensive according to several different measures, and many wonder…

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