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3 Industry Giants That Raised Their Dividends This Week

February 12, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI), and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) raised their dividends this week. Should…

Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation a Buy After its Q4 Results and Dividend Hike?

February 12, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) announced fourth-quarter results and a dividend increase on February 11. Should you buy the stock today?

Investing

Will Hot Dogs Push Restaurant Brands International Inc. Shares Higher?

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Hot dogs might be just the cure for ailing Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) shares, which are trading at a…

Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.: A Great Forever Stock at a Bargain Price

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) shares are flirting with a three-year low. What a great opportunity to load up for the…

Energy Stocks

What if Oil Doesn’t Rebound This Year?

February 12, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

If oil doesn't rebound soon, companies such as MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG), Paramount Resources, Ltd. (TSX:POU), Penn West Petroleum Ltd.…

Investing

Why I Just Added Manulife Financial Corp. to My Watch List

February 12, 2016 | Benjamin Sinclair

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) shares have fallen, and they now look very enticing.

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: What Does the Big Acquisition Mean for the Dividend?

February 12, 2016 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) had one of the best dividends in Canada. Has that changed?

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Worth the Risk?

February 12, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has had a devastating past few months, and while the chain of bad news may…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: It’s All up to Ottawa Now

February 12, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Justin Trudeau and the feds could sweep in and save Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Here's why this could still be bad…

Energy Stocks

3 Big Risks Every Suncor Energy Inc. Shareholder Needs to Know About

February 12, 2016 | Adam Mancini

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) truly is one of the safest names in the Canadian energy space, and even though it…

Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp. and Sun Life Financial Inc. Are Big Earnings Movers

February 11, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are on the move after reporting earnings. What should you…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp. Is Soaring: Should You Buy?

February 11, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's what makes Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) such an interesting play right now.

Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation Falls Short of Q4 Estimates: What Should You Do Now?

February 11, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) fell short of fourth-quarter estimates on February 11, and its stock has reacted by moving lower. Should…

Millennials: Start a Retirement Portfolio With These Oversold Dividend Stocks

February 11, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are solid picks to get young investors started.

Investing

Why Agrium Inc.’s Profits Jumped 24% While Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Slumped 17% Last Year

February 11, 2016 | Neha Chamaria

Here's all you need to know about the strikingly contrasting performances of Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan…

Tech Stocks

Will BlackBerry Ltd. Ditch Hardware Altogether?

February 11, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

It's increasingly obvious that BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) should stop producing smartphones.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Buck the Trend: Buy Cameco Corporation

February 11, 2016 | Jacob Donnelly

Because of growth in India and China, investors should buy Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) now while the price is really cheap.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. or Yamana Gold Inc.: Which Is a Better Bet Right Now?

February 11, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Are 50% Off

February 11, 2016 | Kay Ng

Are Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) bargains or value traps?

Dividend Stocks

3 Deeply Discounted Bank Stocks to Pounce On Today

February 11, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are trading at deep…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why AGF Management Limited Thinks You Should Buy Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

February 11, 2016 | Benjamin Sinclair

Agnico Eagles Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is a perfect way to bet on gold, according to this portfolio manager.

Energy Stocks

Last Time Teck Resources Ltd. Hit $5, Shares Rose 568%: Is That Possible Again?

February 11, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has a business segment that could add up to $1.2 billion in profits.

3 Companies That Hiked Their Dividends in the Last Week

February 11, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY), Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC), and Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN) recently hiked their dividends.…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: The CSeries Is Simply Too Small

February 11, 2016 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is trying to sell an aircraft that doesn't fit what airlines want.

Energy Stocks

Will Suncor Energy Inc. Have a $4 Billion Shortfall in 2016?

February 11, 2016 | Adam Mancini

Several analysts have suggested that Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could see a $4 billion shortfall in 2016. Is this possible,…

Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Start With Simple Dividend Stocks

February 11, 2016 | Kay Ng

Investors should start with simple dividend stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) to earn passive income and for long-term gains…

Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should Crescent Point Energy Corp. Be Your #1 Energy Pick?

February 10, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) deserves to be on your radar right now.

Energy Stocks

Will Oil Recover Quickly Enough for Baytex Energy Corp. to Survive?

February 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is an energy investment on steroids. Will oil recover fast enough for this stock to double,…

Dividend Stocks

3 Renewable Energy Companies With Big Yields

February 10, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Looking to diversify your energy risk? Check out Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE), Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE), and Hydro…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Income Stocks I’d Buy Right Now With an Extra $10,000

February 10, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) look attractive.

Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Is Still Shopping for a Railroad

February 10, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is still targeting a takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC), just not by a proxy…

Investing

Will Prem Watsa’s $109 Billion Bet Pay Off?

February 10, 2016 | Nelson Smith

Most of us don't want to see deflation. Shareholders of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) sure do.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Goldcorp Inc. or Yamana Gold Inc.?

February 10, 2016 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know about Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

Investing

Fortis Inc. Is Quietly Growing into a Continental Powerhouse

February 10, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) announced that it intends to buy ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC) for US$11.3 billion, potentially making the company…

Dividend Stocks

How Investing in Stocks Differs From Investing in GICs

February 10, 2016 | Kay Ng

GICs and quality stocks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) can be a part of a diversified portfolio.…

Dividend Stocks

3 of the Top Monthly Dividend Stocks in the Energy Sector

February 10, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a dividend-paying energy stock? If so, Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Keyera Corp.…

Get Quality Yields up to 6.4% From 3 Brookfield Assets

February 10, 2016 | Kay Ng

I just bought units in Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY). The Brookfield companies are great investments for total-return and income…

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Financial Stocks With High Yields to Buy Now

February 10, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a cheap stock with a high yield? If so, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), Home Capital Group Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Emera Inc. Has Created a Dividend Dynasty

February 10, 2016 | Ryan Vanzo

Following Emera Inc.'s (TSX:EMA) acquisition of TECO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:TE), dividends should continue growing at about 8% a year.

Dividend Stocks

The Top 2 REITs for Dividend-Growth Investors

February 10, 2016 | Joseph Solitro

Are you a dividend-growth investor? If so, Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) or Plaza Retail REIT (TSX:PLZ.UN) belong in your portfolio.

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