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The IEA’s Latest Report Says the Oil Glut Is Far From Over: What it Means for Your Portfolio

The International Energy Association recently released the much-anticipated monthly oil report, and the results were a rude awakening for oil…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: Look Out Below?

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is hanging in there, but things don't look good if oil is destined to repeat last…

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Dividend Stocks

Exploit This Top Utility for a 6% Yield

The pullback in Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is an opportunity to get high income with growth potential.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Is on My Watch List

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) continues to impress investors with a disciplined approach towards debt reduction while reaping the rewards of…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Is Poised to Benefit From 11% Growth in U.S. Online Retail Sales

As growth in online retail continues to outpace traditional brick-and-mortar sales, businesses such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) are poised to…

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Like Bank of Nova Scotia? Then You’ll Love This Stock

Many investors like Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) exposure to Latin America. Perhaps those investors should check out a pure-play…

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Bank Stocks

More Trouble for the Loonie? U.S. Inflation Is Rising

New inflation data along with research from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) doesn't bode…

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Bank Stocks

Why Canada Will Avoid a U.S.-Style Housing Meltdown

Are Canada's major banks, including Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), and…

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Investing

Why Stocks Are a Better Investment Than Mutual Funds

Investing directly in stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a superior alternative…

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Why BCE Inc. Is Perfect for Your Portfolio

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has the growth, dividend, and results to warrant a spot in almost any portfolio as a true…

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Energy Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Shareholders Hate its Latest $650 Million Transaction

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares plunged 15% in the past week thanks to news that it's issuing $650 million…

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Energy Stocks

Rising Oil Volatility: Suncor Energy Inc.’s CEO Has Some Words of Warning

After settling its contract dispute with CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE:CEO), Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) may be a safe haven.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What the Agrium Inc./Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Merger Means for Investors

The proposed merger between Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) may be good for the long…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. Still Worth Buying?

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is going to try to merge with Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE). The deal could be a serious…

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Bank Stocks

How Does Your Debt Compare to the Average Canadian’s Debt?

Companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) will likely face mounting pressures.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: These Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks Pay More Than 5%

Here's why Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) deserve to be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Eldorado Gold Corp.: An Attractively Valued Contrarian Bet on Gold

The market is ignoring Eldorado Gold Corp.'s (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) considerable potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada vs. WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Which Airline Is Best?

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) both own Canada's domestic airline sector. But both investments are not created…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Demure and the Daring: 2 Ways to Play the Pullback in Silver

Consider Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE:HL) and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) to play the pullback in silver.

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Dividend Stocks

What Will Happen to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. After it Splits?

Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) still a buy after splitting its units?

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Can You Count On These 3 Massive Yields?

Can Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), and Directcash Payments Inc. (TSX:DCI) maintain their massive dividends?

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Investing

Stella-Jones Inc.: Investors Should Be Happy it’s Joined the 30% Club

Earlier this month, Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) appointed Katherine Lehman to its board of directors, a move that’s got greater implications…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. vs. Canadian National Railway Company: Which Is a Better Bet?

Here's what investors need to know when evaluating Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: A Risky and Potentially Profitable Play

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is risky, but if it can get leaner, and if oil prices go up, investors could…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Should You Buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or BCE Inc. Today?

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top income picks. Is one more…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Reloads and Accelerates Growth

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) raises cash and boosts spending to grow production.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc./Agrium Inc. Merger

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) finally released details about their massive merger on Monday. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 2 Top RRSP Stocks to Help You Save a Bundle for Retirement

Here's how stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can help you meet your retirement…

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How Warren Buffett Made His Fortune

Here's how one of the world's richest men accumulated his wealth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Billionaire Hedge Fund Is Betting Big on Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You?

This hedge fund manager just urged investors to buy Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Corporation or Yamana Gold Inc.: Which Is a Better Bet for Higher Gold Prices?

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) have pulled back from their 2016 highs.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation: Which Should You Own?

Both Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) should be terrific investments over the long term. But there's one I…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Housing Prices Are Slowing Down: 3 Reasons to Worry

There's been troubling news from Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Property Partners LP Is an Income Investor’s Dream Stock

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) is a buy because of its lucrative yield and smart investments.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is the Rally Just Beginning for This Stock?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) continues to hit new 2016 highs. What's going on?

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Galen Weston Jr.: He’s 1 of the 3%

Galen Weston Jr. was named the chairman of George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) September 15, thus completing his ascent to the…

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Energy Stocks

Will Alberta Become a Renewable Energy Powerhouse?

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) may end up being a major benefactor of recent government actions.

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Energy Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know About Oil Prices

If you're worried, consider either Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) or David Gardner's latest non-oil buy recommendation.

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Dividend Stocks

If Canada’s Real Estate Bubble Bursts, What Happens to REITs?

If residential real estate crashes, will investors regret buying Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) or Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN)?

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Dividend Stocks

Tips to Build Wealth and Avoid Losing Money

Here’s how you can identify quality companies, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), to build wealth and reduce the risk of…

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