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Linamar Corporation Is Poised to Be a Dividend-Growth Superstar

Linamar Inc. (TSX:LNR) has the potential to grow dividends exponentially over the next decade. Dividend-growth investors, take notice.

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Is National Bank of Canada a Buy Following its Q3 Earnings Beat?

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) released third-quarter earnings results on August 26, and its stock reacted by rallying over 5%.…

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Are All Utilities Recession-Proof?

What defines recession-proof? Are Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) recession-proof?

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3 Reasons Bombardier Inc. Will Sell its Rail Business by the End of 2017

It's time for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) to split into two companies.

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Royal Bank of Canada Is Still a Solid Buy-and-Hold Investment Despite Oil Exposure

Weak oil prices are impacting the big banks. But Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) insists the risks are manageable. The…

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Why Recent Developments in China Spell Trouble for Agrium Inc.

China’s move to devalue its currency could pose a threat to Agrium Inc.’s (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) top and bottom lines.

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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Interested in buying a dividend stock? If so, CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN), Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT), and TMX…

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3 Reasons I Like Suncor Energy Inc. Despite Oil Prices

Because of its highly efficient operations, intelligent long-term investing strategy, and lucrative dividend, I think investors should consider buying Suncor…

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How to Easily Create Your Own Real Estate Empire

Forget buying a rental property. Create wealth passively with Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), and iShares…

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Will the Earnings-Induced Rally in Bank of Montreal Continue?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) beat third-quarter earnings estimates on August 25, and its stock has reacted by rising over 5%.…

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Why 1 Of Canada’s Top Energy Investors Is Buying Crescent Point Energy Corp.

Sprott portfolio manager Eric Nuttall has made Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) his fund's second-largest holding.

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Is Now the Time to Buy Westport Innovations Inc.?

Why Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) shares may have a hard time finding support.

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Instant 5%-Yield Portfolio of 5 Quality Stocks

Want your income to grow at least 5% a year? Consider investing in this portfolio of quality stocks, which includes…

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3 Top Defensive Stocks for Uncertain Times

Growing market volatility and economic uncertainty makes now the time for investors to weatherproof their portfolios with non-cyclical, dividend-paying stocks,…

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Royal Bank of Canada Is a Screaming Buy at Under $72 Per Share

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) shares are trading at a severe discount.

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Sierra Wireless Inc.: Why Now Is a Golden Buying Opportunity

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) shares are down 50%. Why investors should look past the short-term noise and buy this huge…

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Should You Buy Now or Bail Out?

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is looking cheap, but that might not mean it's time to buy.

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Investors: Buy Dollarama Inc. and Get More Value for Your Weak Loonies

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) continues impress in a weak economy and has a clear path for expansion, making it a great…

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5 Reasons Dividend Investors Should Buy BCE Inc. Today

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) deserves to be in your portfolio.

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Could Enbridge Inc. Shares Be Worth 30% More Than They Are Now?

There is good reason to think Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) shares are significantly more valuable than they are today. Here are…

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Dividend Investors: Buy Zones for the Big 5 Canadian Banks

Take a step back from the market drama to determine the buy zones of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and the other…

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Dividend Investors: Buy Zones for the Small Banks

Market dips create opportunities for investors to buy lower for higher yields. Let's see what prices investors should consider for…

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Loblaw Companies Limited or Metro Inc.: Which Should Be Atop Your Shopping List?

Does Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) or Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) represent the better long-term investment opportunity after the recent sell-off in…

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Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. About to Go Bankrupt?

With the recent downgrade of Canadian Oil Sands (TSX:COS), investors have to ask themselves just how long the company can…

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Value Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy Following the Downturn in the Market

Looking for a value investment? If so, First Capital Realty Inc. (TSX:FCR), Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI), and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP)…

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3 Reasons Why Fortis Inc. Should Be Added to Every Portfolio Today

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) should become a core holding in your portfolio for the following three reasons.

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Crescent Point Energy Corp. and its 9% Dividend Have a Cash Flow Problem

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) isn't bringing in enough money to cover its dividend.

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BlackBerry Ltd. May Have Finally Found its Software and Hardware Niche

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) may have found the sweet spot between hardware and software in Android, which will finally bring in…

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Bank of Montreal: Is it Time for Dividend Investors to Buy?

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deserves to get more respect.

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Still Bearish on the Market? Then Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is poised to be a major winner if the stock market continues to correct. But…

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2 Stocks to Buy When the Stock Market Crashes

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) are two great businesses that can withstand stock market turbulence.

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3 Reasons President Obama Will Reject Keystone XL Very Soon

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) should brace itself for some bad news.

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Canadian Investors: Brace Yourself for China’s “New Normal”

Don't expect a recovery in commodities prices any time soon with China's economy in transition, leaving carnage among commodities miners…

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What Would an NDP Victory Mean for Suncor Energy Inc. and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.?

Would energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) be hurt by an NDP win?

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Encana Corporation: Has the Stock Finally Bottomed?

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) might be oversold, but is it safe to buy?

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Telus Corporation: Is This Canada’s Safest Dividend Pick?

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is one of the market's few remaining no-brainer dividend picks.

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Should You Buy Dominion Diamond Corp. After the 9.5% Drop?

Dominion Diamond Corp. (TSX:DDC)(NYSE:DDC) has fallen 9.5% in a single day. However, investors shouldn't get too excited yet. There's probably…

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.: a Growth Opportunity With Solid Defensive Characteristics

Weatherproof your portfolio with Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and cash in on its juicy yield.

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How to Take Advantage of the Recent Market Plunge

The first step is knowing what not to do. The second is to buy stocks like Brookfield Asset Management Inc.…

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3 Reasons Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is the Only Canadian Oil Stock to Buy Right Now

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is generating free cash flow despite weak oil prices, making it the only Canadian oil stock…

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