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Boost Your Income With These REITs

Want to pay your monthly bills with passive income? Real estate investment trusts, like Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN) and Northwest…

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A Top Utility for Growing Income: Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a stable, growing utility that offers an above-average yield of 5.6%. In the…

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3 High-Yielding Energy Stocks You Can Count On

Looking for a high-yielding energy stock? If so, Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI), Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY), and…

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2 Triple-Digit Stocks Worth Every Penny: Part 1

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) may have high stock prices, but they are well worth…

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Is it Time to Buy Encana Corporation?

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is on a roll, but new investors should wade in cautiously.

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Why Canadian National Railway Company Has Outperformed its North American Peers This Year

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has been North America's top performing railway stock for 2015. Here's what you need to…

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Collect $1,000 in Monthly Rent From H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

It just takes an investment of 9,000 shares of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) to create a life-changing amount…

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Energy Stocks

What Makes Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Such an Ideal Takeover Target?

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is the subject of takeover rumours. Why is this the case?

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Benefit From the Strong U.S. Dollar and Diversify Away From Canada

Investors can benefit from a strong U.S. dollar by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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3 Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy Today

Looking to buy a tech stock? If so, Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX:ESL), Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET), and Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO)…

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Bombardier, Inc: Is the Situation Really That Bad?

Here's what investors need to know before buying shares of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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Investors Breathe Life into Commodity Stocks

Here's why First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) shares are rallying this week.

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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Get a Higher Offer?

A higher bid for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) could emerge from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Imperial Oil Limited…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Is the Better Bet on Bullion?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are both taking off, but one might have more torque over…

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Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Buy or Be Bought?

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) participate in the consolidation of Canada's energy patch?

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Should You Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. for the 7% Yield?

Here's what investors need to know before buying Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT).

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Should BlackBerry Ltd. Migrate Over to Android Altogether?

Should BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) simply give up its own operating system?

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Energy Stocks

Could the Loonie Fall to $0.50 Versus the Dollar?

Last week, the loonie hit a decade low of only $0.74 per U.S. dollar. Things may not get better anytime…

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Is the World Just 1 Geopolitical Crisis Away From an Oil Price Spike?

Growing geopolitical risk is emerging as a key catalyst for higher oil prices. Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) is one of…

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Bank Stocks

Could Bank of Montreal Be an Unknown Gem?

Because of its strategically diversified holdings, inexpensive forward valuation, and generous dividend, I believe investors need to see the hidden…

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Like Caterpillar Inc. or Deere & Company? Buy Finning International Inc. Instead

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) has unique differences that should allow it to outperform Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Deere & Company…

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3 Stocks to Add Value to Your Portfolio

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL), Exco Technologies Limited (TSX:XTC), and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are great value plays today. Which should…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Trading Under $15

Looking to buy a monthly dividend stock? If so, Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Superior Plus Corp. (TSX:SPB), and Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI)…

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Bank Stocks

How Bank of Nova Scotia’s 3.6% Yield Grew to 8.5%

You would have more than doubled your income from Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) from an investment made in 2004.…

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Should Enerplus Corp. Be Your Top Energy Pick?

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is poised to not only survive the latest slump in energy, but thrive. Why this stock could…

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2 Safe Dividend Stocks for Cautious Retirees

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are smart picks in the current environment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Are Teck Resources Ltd. and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Surging by Double Digits?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) are taking off for very similar reasons.

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Income Investors: Be Wary About These 3 Risky Dividends

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM), and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) all have great dividends. But can investors count…

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Income Investors: Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust a Smart Buy?

Here's what income investors need to know about RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN).

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Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. Earnings: Here’s What You Need to Know

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released second-quarter earnings on October 7, and its stock reacted by rising slightly. Here’s…

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Why Canadian National Railway Company Is a Safer Bet Than Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited's (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) heavy exposure to bulk commodities makes Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) a safer bet for…

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3 Ways Bombardier, Inc. Can Avoid Running Out of Cash by Next Year

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) will face a cash crunch if it does nothing, but management has lots of options on the…

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies That Suncor Energy Inc. Could Buy Next

After buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may purchase Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Cenovus Energy…

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Westport Innovations Inc. Jumps a Crazy 30% in 3 Days: What’s Brewing?

Three reasons why Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) is on fire, and what you should do now.

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Dollarama Inc.: Is This Great Stock Poised to Dive?

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is up more than 800% since its 2009 IPO. But maybe now isn't the best time to…

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies That Will Help Consolidate Canada’s Energy Patch

As Canada's energy patch consolidates, you should keep an eye on Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ),…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Rebounding Stocks I’d Buy Today With an Extra $5,000

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) still look very oversold.

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Canadian National Railway Company: Should You Invest Now?

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks like a solid bet.

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Turnaround Opportunities in Mid-Cap Energy Dividend Stocks

Mid-cap energy stocks are more lucrative plays for turnarounds than large-cap stocks. However, it's essential to choose the best ones.…

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Tech Stocks

Does BlackBerry Ltd. Really Need the Priv to Succeed?

If the Priv fails, it might not be such a bad outcome for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY).

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