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Dividend Yields I Locked In

| Kay Ng

I locked in a yield of 10.5% from Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and high yields from three…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Throws in the Towel

| Matt DiLallo

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) slashed its capex plan by 90%.

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Dividend Stocks

Create Your Own Pension With These 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks

| Joseph Solitro

Don’t have a pension? Don’t fret. Create your own by buying Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), Arc Resources Ltd.…

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Dividend Stocks

Make Extra Money With 3% More Returns

| Kay Ng

Do you think 2% or 3% won’t make a difference? It’s quite the opposite as we’ll see with Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Slowly With These 3 Dividend-Growth Superstars

| Joseph Solitro

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) have the longest streaks of annual dividend increases…

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Hillary Clinton Is Targeting Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has a number of targets on its back.

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Bank Stocks

Income Investors: Get a 16.7% Yield From Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

| Nelson Smith

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has a great 5.1% dividend yield. That's nice, but how does 16.7% sound?

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Energy Stocks

Should Contrarian Investors Buy Baytex Energy Corp. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might be worth a bet right now.

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Investing

Did Boeing Co Just Quietly Kill Bombardier, Inc.?

| Nelson Smith

One simple test flight by Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) could spell very bad news for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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2 Growth Stocks Benefiting From a Weak Loonie

| Ryan Vanzo

New Flyer Industries (TSX:NFI) and Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) generate most of their sales abroad--a huge advantage with a…

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Investing

3 Excellent Alternatives to Hoarding Cash

| Adam Mancini

A recent report found that Canadians are hoarding $75 billion in extra cash. Instead of holding cash, consider low-risk names…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Dividend Cut a Blessing in Disguise?

| Ryan Vanzo

Don't bite just yet. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) will likely cut its dividend again.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Has Been a Top Performer in 2016

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has made some big improvements and has a high leverage to gold prices.

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Canadian National Railway Company: All Aboard?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) just delivered solid results in a difficult market.

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Canadian Stocks: “The Urge Should Be to Buy, Not to Sell”

| Jonathan Chevreau

Canadian stocks have started 2016 poorly, but there’s reason to be optimistic.

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Investing

Will These 3 S&P/TSX 60 Stocks Continue to Deliver in 2016?

| Will Ashworth

Over the past 52 weeks, only 14 S&P/TSX 60 stocks delivered positive returns to investors; Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), Metro…

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Investing

50 Tips To Make You a Better Investor

| Motley Fool Staff

50 investing tips from The Motley Fool's top investors around the world.

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Tech Stocks

Why Amaya Inc. Is Surging

| Benjamin Sinclair

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) may be going private at a 40% premium.

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Dividend Stocks

ATCO Ltd. Isn’t Worried About Market Volatility

| Ryan Vanzo

Take advantage of a rare dip in ATCO Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X) shares.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Dividend Stocks for Buy-and-Hold Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Searching for a dividend stock? If so, Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF), DH Corp. (TSX:DH), and Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY)…

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Dividend Stocks

Start Generating Monthly Income Today With These 3 Stocks

| Joseph Solitro

Want monthly income? If so, consider buying Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and CI Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst a Secure Income Investment?

| Jacob Donnelly

Despite the need to cut its dividend, Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) is a buy because of how…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect Yields up to 10% From These REITs

| Kay Ng

If you're looking for income, REITs such as Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) and one other are great options to consider.

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Does Metro, Inc.’s Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike Signal a Buying Opportunity?

| Joseph Solitro

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) beat first-quarter earnings estimates and announced a dividend hike on January 26. Should you buy the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

You Just Missed a 10% Rally in Utilities

| Kay Ng

Utilities such as Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer growing dividends and price appreciation. Should you buy one or more…

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3 Undervalued Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $15,000

| Joseph Solitro

Are you searching for a value play? If so, WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP), Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW), and Finning International…

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Billionaire Jim Pattison Owns 58 Million Canfor Corporation Shares: Should You Buy, Too?

| Nelson Smith

Jim Pattison's stake in Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is worth $867 million. Is the billionaire on to something, or will shares…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Be the Next High Yielder to Cut its Dividend?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is once again the highest-yielding stock on the S&P/TSX 60. We all know what that…

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Stocks for February

| Motley Fool Staff

Among our team's top picks for February are Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), and Northview Apartment REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: An Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are great picks for your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks With Solid 6% Yields

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) should be in your portfolio.

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Shaw Communications Inc. Is Becoming a Pure-Play Connectivity Company

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is selling its media holdings and upgrading its wireless network, making it a new option for nationwide wireless…

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Inc. Shares Are Down 17.7% on Weak Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is this just a setback for Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) or a sign of bigger issues?

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Energy Stocks

Do OPEC’s Actions Signal the Start of the Long-Awaited Recovery in Crude?

| Matt Smith

OPEC production cuts won't be enough to spark a sustained rally in crude because oil sands output from energy majors…

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How the Weak Loonie Helps Canadian National Railway Company

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one company that is cheering the weak loonie.

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What Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s $2.2 Billion Mine Closure Means for Shareholders

| Adam Mancini

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) made headlines by indefinitely closing its brand new Picadilly mine in New Brunswick. Here's…

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Energy Stocks

Are Penn West Petroleum Ltd.’s Cuts a Sign of an Impending Oil Rebound?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is cutting its budget and production. Is this a sign of things to come?

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Bank Stocks

Should You Put Toronto-Dominion Bank or Bank of Montreal in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are both attractive stocks right now. Is one a better RRSP fit?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway Company Should Be in Every Portfolio

| Matt Smith

Canadian National Railway Company's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) latest results highlight why it is a stock that every investor should own.

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Insiders Are Buying Canadian National Railway Company: Should You?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) isn't priced right just yet.

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