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May the Force Be With … Your Portfolio? 2 Ways You Can Profit From the New Star Wars Movie

December 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Feel the force of Star Wars in your portfolio by loading up on Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and Cineplex Inc.…

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why Manulife Financial Corp. Is on My Watch List

December 18, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Solid results, aggressive expansion, and a great dividend make Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) a great opportunity for an investment.

Investing

Shaw Communications Inc. Is Acquiring Wind Mobile

December 18, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is making a long-anticipated move into the mobile marketplace by acquiring Wind Mobile in a deal…

Dividend Stocks

Why You Shouldn’t Overpay for Any Stock

December 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

Company earnings can grow at a slower pace or even fall. That's why investors should avoid overpaying for good businesses…

Dividend Stocks

A Weak Loonie Benefits These Dividend Stocks

December 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

With a meaningful percentage of U.S. operations, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another dividend stock benefit from a weak…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Get Ready for Lower Gold Prices

December 18, 2015 | Matt Smith

There are growing signs that gold will fall further, even below the cost of production for many miners such as…

Dividend Stocks

Will These Great Dividends Survive 2016?

December 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Will 2016 be the year of dividend cuts for TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG)? I say…

Investing

3 Top Engineering Stocks for 2016 and Beyond

December 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Interested in the engineering industry? If so, WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP), Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN), and Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) are…

Investing

3 Top Food Stocks for 2016 and Beyond

December 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking to invest in the food industry? If so, George Weston Inc. (TSX:WN), Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), and AGT Food and…

Dividend Stocks

3 REITs With Yields of 5-10% to Buy Today

December 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Interested in REITs? If so, Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), InnVest Reit Trust Units (TSX:INN.UN), and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is Telus Corporation Still a Safe Bet?

December 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has some new competition on the way, and the market is getting nervous.

Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Should Abandon its Bid for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

December 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) should hope that Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) rejects its takeout offer.

Energy Stocks

What Does 2016 Hold for the Energy Patch?

December 18, 2015 | Matt Smith

There are growing signs that 2016 will be an even tougher year for energy stocks such as Penn West Petroleum…

Energy Stocks That Generously Hiked Their Dividends This Year

December 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other energy infrastructure stocks have generously hiked their dividends this year. Their dividend growth is…

Investing

3 Ways That Rising Rates Affect Your Portfolio

December 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

What affect do rising interest rates have on companies such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Buy Now?

December 17, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) remains at the mercy of gold and silver prices.

Investing

The Only 2 Commodity Stocks You Need to Own in 2016

December 17, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are undervalued names in sectors that are showing strong…

Investing

Is it Safe to Buy SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Yet?

December 17, 2015 | Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) continues to win big Canadian contracts despite the legal woes.

Investing

Will Westport Innovations Inc. Bounce Back in 2016 After Crashing to All-Time Lows?

December 17, 2015 | Neha Chamaria

Here's what pulled Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) down in 2015 and what lies ahead.

Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: Should You Buy it for the 5.7% Yield?

December 17, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is worth a closer look right now.

What a Federal Reserve Hike Means for Toronto-Dominion Bank

December 17, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

The Fed increasing interest rates makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) a buy because increased rates give TD more margin to its…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Miners Under $5

December 17, 2015 | Kay Ng

Turnaround opportunities such as Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and another gold miner could give substantial returns if they survive. Should…

Investing

Is the $1.6 Billion Wind Mobile Deal a Good Buy for Shaw Communications Inc.?

December 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) finally gets into the wireless business. Should other wireless providers be shaking in their boots?

3 Inexpensive Dividend Stocks

December 17, 2015 | Kay Ng

By paying inexpensive prices for financially strong businesses such as Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and two others, investors can…

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. Offers a Solid 4% Yield

December 17, 2015 | Kay Ng

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) pays consistent income. It yields 4% today and aims to increase the yield 6% per year. Should…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Low Gold Prices Are the New Reality

December 17, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Gold prices seem unlikely to return to previous highs anytime soon, so both Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or National Bank of Canada: Which Should You Buy?

December 17, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) or National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) the better long-term buy today?

Dividend Stocks

3 Compelling Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia Today

December 17, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of the top buys in the market today for three reasons. Should you…

Investing

How Mexico Could Be a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity for TransCanada Corporation

December 17, 2015 | Adam Mancini

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) plans to have $3 billion invested in Mexico by 2018, and this number could grow substantially.

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Recently Increased Their Dividends

December 17, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN), Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) recently increased their dividends.…

Energy Stocks

Why Did Oil Prices Plunge on Wednesday?

December 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

This is not good news for producers such as Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE).

Tech Stocks

Earnings Preview: What to Expect When BlackBerry Ltd. Reports Quarterly Results

December 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) will report its quarterly earnings on Friday. Here's what you can expect from Canada's former tech darling.

Dividend Stocks

What Should Dividend Investors Do When Prices Fall?

December 17, 2015 | Kay Ng

When dividend stock prices fall, their yields become higher. This has happened with Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), which now yields 5%.…

Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited: 2015 Year-End Review

December 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Momentum builds for Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) in 2015.

Investing

Has Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Bottomed?

December 17, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) looks attractive, but investors should be cautious at this point.

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: The Good News and the Bad News

December 16, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is in the midst of a very big week.

Energy Stocks

Did the U.S. Government Just Save Baytex Energy Corp.?

December 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

The U.S. government looks poised to allow crude exports for the first time in 40 years. This could be good…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stable Dividend-Growth Picks for 2016

December 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are good picks in a volatile market.

Could Kinross Gold Corporation Double in 2016?

December 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is making good progress on its turnaround plan.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.: Should You Buy This Gold Stock?

December 16, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is having a good year, and the trend looks set to continue.

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