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Value Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now

Are you looking for a value play? If so, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC), RONA Inc. (TSX:RON), and Open Text Corporation…

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3 Reasons to Make Canadian National Railway Company a Core Holding Today

Here are three reasons why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be added to your portfolio today.

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Income Investors: 2 Easy Ways to Supercharge Your Dividends

Learn how to goose your income from stocks like Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CUF.UN) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI)…

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Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. a Buy After the 3% Dip?

The 3% dip is an opportunity to buy shares in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) durable assets that generate growing…

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Is Canadian Pacific Railway Limited a Safe Investment?

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a great long-term holding, but headwinds are threatening to derail the four-year rally.

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Are the 10%+ Dividends From Baytex Energy Corp. and Surge Energy Inc. Sustainable?

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) both have big dividends. How long will they last?

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BCE Inc.’s Latest Move Could Mean Rapid Growth

BCE Inc.'s (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) latest service should provide ample growth opportunities and help support its 4.9% dividend.

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After Weak Earnings and a Dividend Cut, What Should You Do With Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) announced earnings and a dividend cut on August 12, and its stock has reacted by…

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Is Canada on the Verge of a Recession?

Falling oil prices, a deflating housing bubble, and crumbling balance sheets at banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal…

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Gain International Exposure With Bank of Nova Scotia

Because of its operations in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, etc., Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a great investment for…

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Tories Court Middle-Class Homeowners With 2 Measures

In the coming battle for the votes of the Canadian middle class, a major skirmish appears to revolve around homeowners.

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3 Reasons Why I Bought TransAlta Corporation Shares

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is a very unpopular stock right now. But under all the hate are some very cheap assets.

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Crescent Point Energy Corp and the Inevitable Dividend Cut

Our latest edition of Take Stock is here!

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Why Billionaire Ray Dalio Just Bought Enbridge Inc. Shares

Billionaire Ray Dalio—founder of the world's largest hedge fund—just added Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) to his portfolio in Q2 2015. Here's…

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We Don’t Need the ORPP

Why the recently released Ontario Retirement Pension Plan is a bad idea.

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Should You Buy Canadian Western Bank Around Earnings Report Time?

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) shares are cheap compared with historical trading levels. However, it's plagued by low oil prices, so…

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Should You Buy Bank of Montreal Around Earnings Report Time?

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) kicks off earnings reports for the Canadian banks. Its 4.5% yield is solid and its shares…

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5 Reasons to Own Sun Life Financial Inc.

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) should be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Small-Cap Canadian Dividend Stocks Worth Your Attention

Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) generate strong revenues and offer a dividend. What’s not to like?

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Why Do Stocks Pay Dividends?

Dividend stocks, especially ones with long streaks of growing dividends like TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), reduce stock price volatility and encourage…

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3 Monthly Dividend Stocks With Yields up to 7.2% to Buy Today

Looking for monthly dividend income? If so, Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) are three…

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Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend Again?

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) still has a big dividend after cutting it by more than half. Will it be…

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Which of Canada’s Big 3 Telecoms Is the Best Long-Term Buy Today?

Does Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), or BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) represent the best long-term buy today?

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Is it Finally Time to Plant Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. in Your Dividend Portfolio?

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is looking attractive at the current price.

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Are We Seeing the Return of a Fear-Fueled Gold Run?

With the loonie falling to its lowest point in over a decade, and markets jittered by the Chinese devaluation, some…

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How to Protect Your Portfolio From the Devalued Yuan

Canadian stocks are not immune from the devalued yuan. Buying names like Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and DH Corp. (TSX:DH) can…

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The Big 5 Banks: What Returns Can You Expect From Them Today?

Interested in adding Canadian banks to your portfolio? Here are the yields and expected returns from Royal Bank of Canada…

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The Falling Loonie Sends Consumers Food Shopping

A falling loonie is boosting the bottom line for Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd: Why This Fallen Angel Is Doomed

Growing headwinds and the commodities crunch make Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) a falling knife that every investor should avoid.

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Is Bombardier Inc. Really Headed to Bankruptcy?

There are a lot of issues with Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), but that doesn't mean it's doomed for bankruptcy. Here's why…

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3 Recession-Resistant Dividend Picks

Here's why Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and one other company are solid bets in a shaky Canadian…

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6 Reasons to Own Telus Corporation

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) deserves to be in your portfolio.

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4 Big Mistakes to Avoid With Your TFSA

Avoid these mistakes with your TFSA, so you can compound your money tax free. Buying quality dividend companies like Fortis…

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Cineplex Inc. Reports Record Revenues in Q2: Could its Stock Rise to New All-Time Highs?

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) announced second-quarter earnings on August 13, and its stock reacted by rising about 1%. Should you be…

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Silver Wheaton Corp. Reports Record Q2 Silver Production and Sales: Should You Buy Now?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) released second-quarter earnings on August 11, and its stock has reacted by rising over 3.5%. Could…

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Will Online Shopping Make the Mall Obsolete?

In a world where everyone shops online, will RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) 5+% dividends…

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What Kind of Stocks Should You Hold in an RRSP?

An RRSP is a great way to save by focusing on high-quality dividend stocks such as Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ),…

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Is the Earnings-Induced Weakness in Canadian Tire Corporation Limited a Buying Opportunity?

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) released second-quarter earnings on August 13, and its stock reacted by falling over 3%. Should…

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How Does Canada’s Federal Election Affect TransCanada Corporation?

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has been in the centre of some important political debates. What effect does this election have on…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Early

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are solid picks right now.

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