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Dividend Stocks

Why Growth Is More Important Than Dividends

September 15, 2016 | Kay Ng

Dividends aren’t always reliable. Simply look at the dividend history of Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE). What can you do about…

Bank Stocks

3 Signs That Vancouver’s Housing Market Could Be Cooling

September 15, 2016 | Matt Smith

Are Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) right to be concerned about the state of…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Things You Must Know About Agrium Inc./Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Merger

September 15, 2016 | Neha Chamaria

Do the synergies, exchange ratio, dividends in this "merger of equals” between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium…

Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Bets on Retail

September 14, 2016 | Will Ashworth

While the retail industry is suffering both here in Canada and down in the U.S., Prem Watsa is partnering with…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is BCE Inc. or Inter Pipeline Ltd. a Better Pick Today?

September 14, 2016 | Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offer great dividends. Is one more attractive right now?

Investors: Do You Own These 2 Forever Stocks?

September 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

They might not get as much attention as other companies, but both Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and RioCan Real Estate…

Investing

Do This Simple Check Before Investing in Fortis Inc.

September 14, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) has a current yield of 3.7%, which makes it the largest investor-owned utility in Canada. But before…

The $4.4 Billion Bet: Will Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Succeed?

September 14, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is going all-in on CST Brands Inc. (NYSE:CST). Is it time to buy or sell?

Energy Stocks

Should Energy Investors Worry About the Latest Bad News for Oil?

September 14, 2016 | Matt Smith

The increasingly bearish outlook for crude doesn't necessarily spell trouble for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

Bank of Canada Urges You to Adapt: Slow Growth Is the “New Reality”

September 14, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (NYSE:DB) and Bank of Canada are predicting storms ahead.

Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is Positioned for Growth

September 14, 2016 | Matt Smith

Despite Canada's economy slowing, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) will continue to perform well.

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Add to Your RRSP

September 14, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Are you interested in adding a dividend-growth stock to your RRSP? If so, Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers…

Investing

3 Reasons to Own Gildan Activewear Inc.

September 14, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Montreal-based t-shirt manufacturer Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) has a four-year, TSX-winning streak, but that might be in jeopardy. Regardless of…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is the Rally Running Out of Fuel?

September 14, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is up more than 40% in 2016, but the stock might have gotten ahead of itself.

Energy Stocks

Did Enbridge Inc. Just Become a Must-Own Investment?

September 14, 2016 | Matt DiLallo

Enbridge Inc.’s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) proposed merger with Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE) puts it in an elite group.

Dividend Stocks

Nervous About Housing? Then Avoid Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

September 14, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is racing against the Canadian housing market. Can it outrun impending doom?

Investing

3 M&A Deals That Should Happen

September 14, 2016 | Will Ashworth

The mega-merger between Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has brought M&A activity to the forefront.…

Bank Stocks

If Interest Rates Rise, Canada Is in Big Trouble

September 14, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) have bad news for Canada.

Energy Stocks

These 2 Oil Names Are About to See Explosive Free Cash Flow

September 14, 2016 | Adam Mancini

If consensus predictions about oil prices moving higher over the next year are correct, investors should be on the lookout…

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Is Fortis Inc. or Telus Corporation a Better Income Bet?

September 13, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's what dividend investors need to know about Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

Dividend Stocks

Hungry for Yield? These 3 Restaurant Stocks Will Whet Your Appetite

September 13, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Dividend stocks don't get much better than A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN), Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), and Boston…

Dividend Stocks

TransCanada Corporation: Should You Buy This Stock Today?

September 13, 2016 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is up 35% in 2016. Is the pipeline giant still an attractive pick?

Energy Stocks

Oil Is Falling: Another Supply Glut Looms

September 13, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Be wary of Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Investing

Forget BCE Inc.: Get These 2 Stocks for the Price of 1

September 13, 2016 | Will Ashworth

You can pay $60 for BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), a stock whose growth prospects are questionable, or you can buy these…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce a Safe Dividend Pick?

September 13, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) pays an attractive dividend, but the extra yield comes with a catch.

Dividend Stocks

Husky Energy Inc: Is a Big Dividend Coming?

September 13, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

After settling with CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE:CEO), are Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) shares about to yield 4%?

Can Yamana Gold Inc.’s Monster Rally Continue?

September 13, 2016 | Matt Smith

Can Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) continue to rally?

Investing

How Shaw Communications Inc. Is Changing Wireless

September 13, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

When Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) purchased Wind Mobile last year, the company became a true alternative to the Big Three.

Is the Dip in Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. a Buying Opportunity?

September 13, 2016 | Kay Ng

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has retreated 5% from its all-time high. Is it time to buy?

Dividend Stocks

Supplement Your Pension With These 2 Income Stocks

September 13, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for monthly dividend stocks to help supplement your pension? If so, Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN)(NYSE:GRP) and Atrium…

Dividend Stocks

A Leadership Shake-Up at Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

September 13, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) just lost its CFO and an important member of its board of directors.

Investing

Canada’s Banks Are a Big Reason Our Economy Is in the Dump

September 13, 2016 | Will Ashworth

Two of Canada’s biggest banks—Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)—recently announced they would no longer…

Energy Stocks

Is Imperial Oil Limited Still Canada’s Best Oil Stock?

September 13, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the ultimate ace in the hole for Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

September 13, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are attractive picks.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. Create an Ag Giant

September 13, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Here's what to expect from the tie-up between Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU).

Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. and Crescent Point Energy Corp. Are Focused on Their Rich U.S. Resource Plays

September 13, 2016 | Scott Brandt

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) have focused their efforts on improving their operating margins in…

Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. or Suncor Energy Inc. a Better Oil Bet?

September 12, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's most popular energy stocks. Is one worth…

Dividend Stocks

3 Big Reasons Why I’m Avoiding Fortis Inc.

September 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) is a great company, but its increasing debt, lofty valuation, and risk of technological disruption make it…

Energy Stocks

Should Cameco Corporation or Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Be in Your Portfolio Today?

September 12, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) are battling through difficult times in their respective markets. Is one…

Energy Stocks

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Just Went All-In on Rising Oil Prices

September 12, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) is one of the best long-term natural gas stocks.

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