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TransAlta Corporation: Is the 12% Dividend Still at Risk?

Here's what investors need to know about TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC).

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Does Financial Support From Quebec Make Bombardier, Inc. a Safer Bet?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has avoided another cash crunch, but that doesn't mean you should rush to buy the stock.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. Still a Good Investment?

After a disappointing quarter, Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is down significantly. Is the company is still a sound investment opportunity?

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Dividend Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc.: A Cheap Price Doesn’t Imply Value

If you bought Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) at $20 back in 2012, it's been a horrible investment. Should you buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: A Cheap Price Doesn’t Imply Value

If you bought Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) at $54 back in 2011, it's been a horrible investment. Should you buy…

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Get $1,000 in Monthly Rental Income from Boardwalk REIT

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) offers a safe 4.35% yield from a diversified portfolio of residential properties. You can receive monthly rental…

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Air Canada or WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Which Should You Add to Your Portfolio?

Does Air Canada (TSX:AC) or WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

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Attention Value Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy Today

Searching for a value play? If so, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Altus Group Ltd. (TSX:AIF), and Progressive Waste Solutions…

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4 Reasons Why Canadian National Railway Company Is a Strong Buy

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) could outperform the overall market going forward for four primary reasons. Should you buy now?

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Dividend Stocks

Inter Pipeline Ltd.: Is the 6.7% Yield Safe?

With shares declining 25% and the dividend approaching 7%, can investors count on Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) to pay consistent…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why New Investors Should Stop Hoping for Quick Gains

Using Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) as an example, I illustrate why new investors should stop using volatile stocks for…

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Energy Stocks

Could These Beaten-Up Energy Stocks Double in 2016?

A rebound in oil prices could send Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) surging.

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Energy Stocks

2 Numbers Every Pipeline Investor Needs to Know

If you are an investor in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) or TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), there are two important numbers that could…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Important Investing Lessons From Canada’s “Old Money”

The owners of George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) can teach you a lot about investing successfully.

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Energy Stocks

Investors Have Suncor Energy Inc. All Wrong

Suncor Energy Inc.’s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) 2016 capex plan is smarter than investors realize.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Is a Great Buy for Now and the Future

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) reported an outstanding third quarter, and the company is now set to reward shareholders and…

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Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc. Is an Early Christmas Present for Investors

Despite a weak earnings report, Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) is a buy because of its incredible growth opportunities.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank vs Royal Bank of Canada: Which Is a Better Bet Today?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are both solid picks, but one carries less risk.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Silver Will Rally

Solid fundamentals indicate an impending rally in silver, making now the time to buy Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corporation Worth a Shot?

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

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Dividend Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: A Cheap Price Doesn’t Imply Value

If you bought Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) at $60 back in 2011, it has been a horrible investment. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Why a Dividend-Growth Stock Is Safer Than a Dividend Stock

I compare TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and illustrate how a dividend-growth stock is a better investment than…

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Investing

Is Cineplex Inc. a Buy After Recent Results?

Because of its strong third-quarter and its smart diversification strategies, I believe investors should buy Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) for its…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Stable Yields of 5.5% From These Retail REITs

Rental income from RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and other REITs can be a nice addition to any dividend…

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Enbridge Inc. Looks Undervalued, But Beware of These Risks Before Jumping In

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is trading at its lows for the year despite secure double-digit growth prospects. It may be a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Income Investors Be Concerned About Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s Dividend?

The dividend for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) should be safe for another year as capital projects come to…

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Dividend Stocks

When to Buy Your Favourite Dividend Stock

With stock prices going up and down, how do you know when to buy your favourite dividend stock? I'll use…

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BCE Inc. or Rogers Communications Inc.: Which Is the Better Investment?

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are the titans of media offerings, but only one is the right…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Not the Next Apple Inc.—And That’s a Good Thing

Many investors think BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) can follow Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) roadmap to turnaround success. They're wrong.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. or Imperial Oil Limited: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

Does Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) represent the better long-term buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Telus Corporation Right Now

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has the potential to be one of the market’s top performing stocks going forward for three primary…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Diversified Stock Picks for Growth and Income

Looking for a high-yielding growth stock? If so, TMX Group Limited (TSX:X), Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT), and High Liner…

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Canadian Tire Corporation Limited and Dollarama Inc. Are Thriving Canadian Retailers

Should investors buy Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), or another fast-growing retailer?

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Telus Corporation Is a Smart Buy for Income Investors

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is able to pay an incredible dividend to its investors because it invests in its services, which…

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Is it Time to Buy Bombardier, Inc. on the Quebec Pension Fund Rescue?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has received an influx of money from the Quebec Pension Fund, but if it doesn't get the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Western Bank Super Cheap?

Thanks to the low oil price, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is now cheap compared with its historical levels. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Millions of Dollars in Dividends Are up for Grabs

You can easily buy a dividend stock like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) to grab your…

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Energy Stocks

3 Commodities to Be Bullish on—And How to Play Them

There may be a lot of bad news about commodities, but TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT),…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Won’t Upset Your Stomach

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) might be just what the dividend doctor ordered.

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Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust: Is the 9.7% Yield Safe?

Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) pays out just 64% of its earnings in cash dividends. Does that mean it…

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