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Is the Loonie Set to Fall Yet Again?

| Ryan Vanzo

From Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) to Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), many companies are hurt by the falling loonie. When will the slide…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Forget Physical Real Estate and Buy These 2 REITs Instead

| Nelson Smith

Forget buying physical real estate. Why REITs such as Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc. or Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is a Better Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are surging. Is one a stronger bet?

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Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Norfolk Southern Corp.: The Merger Is off

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) dropped its merger with Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC). However, another deal is likely on its…

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Energy Stocks

2016’s Last Good Opportunity to Buy Oil Stocks May Be Approaching

| Adam Mancini

There are signs the persistent oversupply that caused the oil-price rout is fading, which means a sustainable rally could be…

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Investing

Air Canada Investors: Don’t Worry About Oil Prices

| Ryan Vanzo

For Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), multiple factors offset the pain of rising oil prices.

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Bank Stocks

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce About to Make a Huge Acquisition?

| Nelson Smith

Rumours are flying that Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is on the verge of acquiring a bank in the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Is This the Right Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things a Self-Directed Stock Investor Should Do

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to become a self-directed investor? When buying individual stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), you…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Is Delay-Ridden. Avoid This Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Because of delays in its airplane and railroad divisions, investors would be smart to avoid Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) completely.

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Dividend Stocks

Start a Real Estate Empire With RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust

| Jacob Donnelly

Because of its amazing assets, smart investments in the United States, and monthly distributions, investors should buy RioCan Real Estate…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company Is Secretly a Great Dividend Stock

| Jacob Donnelly

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has the three traits of a great dividend stock: growing earnings, a wide moat, and…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Cash Should You Hold?

| Kay Ng

Instead of holding cash that earns little interest, invest in Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and another firm for 4% yields instead.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Alternative Energy Stocks With Yields of 3-7% to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Renewable energy stocks such as Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), Boralex Inc. (TSX:BLX), and Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE)…

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Dividend Stocks

How Diversification Benefits You

| Kay Ng

Spread your risk by diversifying across quality dividend companies such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP). You'll be surprised by the benefits…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Telecom Stocks With Yields of 4-5% to Buy Now

| Joseph Solitro

Interested in telecom stocks? If so, Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT) should…

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Investing

5 Reasons Why Dollarama Inc. Is a Strong Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Even after its 12% rally in 2016, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a strong buy for five reasons. Is there a…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Can it Ever Rebound?

| Ryan Vanzo

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is not in charge of its future.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Balanced Growth Stocks for Any Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) are two very different companies that provide great dividends…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Small Caps With Yields of 6-9%

| Joseph Solitro

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), Medical Facilities Corp. (TSX:DR), and Bird Construction Inc. (TSX:BDT) can provide you with monthly…

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Investing

The $75 Billion Mistake That Canadian Investors Are Making

| Adam Mancini

A report found that Canadian investors are holding on to a record $75 billion of excess cash. This will likely…

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: This Hedge Fund Manager Says Buy

| Ryan Vanzo

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is under fire, but hedge fund manager Bill Ackman says buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Stocks With Attractive Yields and Solid Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Trains Are Late and Over Budget

| Demetris Afxentiou

Problems continue for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) as the Toronto Transit Commission is now suing the plane and train manufacturer for…

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Investing

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.: Is This Great Stock Worth the Inflated Price?

| Nelson Smith

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) really worth 27.2 times forward earnings, even with its stellar growth profile? Perhaps not.

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Energy Stocks

Can Suncor Energy Inc. Successfully Integrate Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Ryan Vanzo

Long term, will the Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) combination make sense?

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Dividend Stocks

Back Up the Truck: Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy Boardwalk REIT

| Nelson Smith

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) has a good dividend, a great balance sheet, and excellent long-term growth prospects. Foolish investors, take notice.

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Is a Buy for the Future

| Jacob Donnelly

The present might look bad, but the future for Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) makes this a solid buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Agrium Inc.: Is it the Right Dividend Stock for You?

| Jacob Donnelly

Because of its diversified business, Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) has been able to stomach low commodity prices, making its dividend secure…

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Investing

Momentum Is Building for Ballard Power Systems Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors can expect a growing order book and fuel cell improvements to result in a good year for Ballard Power…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc. or Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is a Better Bet Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are both moving higher on continued gold strength. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Utility Stocks With Yields of 4-5% to Buy Now

| Joseph Solitro

Interested in utility stocks? If so, Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE), and Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) should…

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Bank Stocks

3 Strategies for Managing the Risks Associated With Volatile Markets

| Matt Smith

Learn to manage market volatility with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Rich by Investing in These 3 Dividend Stocks Today

| Joseph Solitro

Owning great dividend stocks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY), and Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR) can…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should Cameco Corporation Be on Your Radar?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Give Yourself a Raise With These +6% Yielders

| Nelson Smith

Shares of Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) can really…

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. at Risk of Breaching its Financial Covenants?

| Adam Mancini

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is currently one of the most indebted names in its peer group with a net debt…

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Dividend Stocks

Tips to Avoid Losing Money When Investing in Stocks

| Kay Ng

Want to win in the stock market? Use these tips to put the odds in your favour. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Millennials: Here’s How the TFSA Can Help You Build a Massive Nest Egg

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are great examples of stocks that can make investors…

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Investing

Shaw Communications Inc. Completes Media Sale and Looks to Future Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is becoming a pure-play telecommunications company as it completes the sale of its media holdings and…

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