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Dividend Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Good Buy for its 4.3% Yield?

August 6, 2015 | Kay Ng

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a safe, long-term investment that would double your income every 12 years or so.

Dividend Stocks

WSP Global Inc. Outguns Competitors Due to Acquisitions & International Growth

August 6, 2015 | Doug Watt

WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) posted solid quarterly results this week as it maintained its focus on acquisitions and international growth.

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Great Dividends Could Be too Good to Be True

August 6, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Dividend investors: Think the payouts from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB) are secure? Think again.

Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: What Oil Market Downturn?

August 6, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Suncor Energy Inc.’s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) cash flow has barely budged, giving it the capacity to boost its dividend and restart its…

Bank Stocks

Which Is a Better Investment: Canadian National Railway Company vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank

August 6, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are solid long-term investments, but one has an edge right now.

These Rock-Solid Dividends Yield More Than 4.5%

August 6, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) both have big dividends you can count on.

Energy Stocks

Why Commodity Stocks Are Unlikely to Rise Anytime Soon

August 6, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Don't be fooled into buying commodity companies like Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) or Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK). They may…

Investing

At Less Than $2 Per Share, Is Bombardier Inc. a Value Play?

August 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) released second-quarter earnings on July 30, and its stock has reacted by falling over 17%. Is it…

Investing

Saputo Inc.: Is Now the Prime Time to Buy?

August 6, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) released first-quarter earnings on August 4, and its stock has reacted by rising over 5%. Should you…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Cameco Corporation Double by Year End?

August 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what needs to happen before Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) can rocket higher.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Needs to Stop Making Phones and Focus on Software

August 5, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continues to release new phones, but the time may be coming to exit the hardware business and…

Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Forget the Big 5 and Invest in National Bank of Canada Instead?

August 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is consistently one of Canada's cheapest financials. Is the market missing something, or is there…

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider TransCanada Corporation Right Now

August 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) looks like a good buy right now.

Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. a Screaming Buy at $1.70?

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) shares are down 80% in the past year. Are they in bargain territory?

Dividend Stocks

How Long Can These 3 Big Energy Dividends Last?

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), and Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) all have big dividends. But for how…

Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is a Great Investment

August 5, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has had an impressive run of results and explosive growth that make it a great…

Dividend Stocks

4 Simple Steps to Build a High-Quality Dividend Portfolio

August 5, 2015 | Kay Ng

Build a solid income portfolio today by buying companies that offer essential products and services like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Empire…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Gold Really an Asset Worth Investing in?

August 5, 2015 | Matt Smith

Gold is fast losing its allure as a hedge against economic uncertainty, but the recent sell-off of Silver Wheaton Corp.…

Dividend Stocks

Get 8-10% Yields From These REITs

August 5, 2015 | Kay Ng

High income investments can be a good addition to any portfolio to boost current income. Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), and…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Shares of Barrick Gold Corp. and Yamana Gold Inc. Have Gotten Crushed

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) may look cheap, but watch out.

Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

August 5, 2015 | Nelson Smith

For income investors, BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers it all: a safe dividend yielding almost 5%, along with dividend growth of…

Investing

These Are 2 of Canada’s Most At-Risk Dividends

August 5, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) both have highly unsustainable dividends. Here's why.

Investing

Why Dairy Giant Saputo Inc. Isn’t Worried About a Trans-Pacific Trade Deal

August 5, 2015 | Doug Watt

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) bumps up its dividend, and its chief executive says the company is well positioned to capitalize on…

Investing

Is Bombardier Inc.’s Stock Really Headed to $1?

August 5, 2015 | Andrew Walker

One analyst thinks shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are going to be worth a loonie.

Dividend Stocks

Bottom Fishing for the Best Dividends in Energy: Part 2

August 5, 2015 | Kay Ng

The safest dividend is the one that was just raised. Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Canadian…

Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor Energy Inc. and Bet on Oil With This Stock Instead

August 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Investors should opt for Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) over Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Energy Stocks

3 Huge Potential Energy Winners Trading Under $3

August 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Depressed Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (TSX:BXE)(NYSE:BXE) could be huge winners when…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Picks for Your TFSA

August 4, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are solid choices right now.

Dividend Stocks

Bottom Fishing for the Best Dividends in Energy: Part 1

August 4, 2015 | Kay Ng

The safest dividend is the one that was just raised. TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Inter Pipeline…

Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know About Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s 14% Dividend

August 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has a big dividend, but there's more to the story.

Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Constellation Software Inc. After the Recent Dip?

August 4, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) released second-quarter earnings on July 29, and its stock has reacted by falling over 2.5%. Is…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Add Royal Gold Inc. to Your Portfolio

August 4, 2015 | Matt Smith

Despite gold and silver prices remaining sharply weak, now is the time to add Royal Gold Inc. (TSX:RGL)(NYSE:RGLD) to your…

Investing

Rogers Communications Inc. Pays a High Price to Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice

August 4, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is paying a fair price for two wonderful baseball assets.

Dividend Stocks

Your Instant 3-Stock Portfolio for Monthly Dividend Income

August 4, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for monthly dividend income? If so, Black Diamond Group Ltd. (TSX:BDI), Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP), and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN)…

Dividend Stocks

Get $1,000 in Monthly Rental Income From Canadian REIT

August 4, 2015 | Kay Ng

Canadian REIT's (TSX:REF.UN) conservative business model ensures a safe, diversified 4.2% yield. Without having to manage properties or deal with…

Investing

Canadian National Railway Company: Is it Time to Hop on This Profit Train?

August 4, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why the profits continue to roll at Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

Investing

Magna International Inc.’s Earnings Preview: Here’s What to Expect

August 4, 2015 | Neha Chamaria

Will another strong earnings report push Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) higher this week?

Dividend Stocks

What Is the Better Investment: Manulife Financial Corporation or Sun Life Financial Inc.?

August 4, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are two large financial companies, but which one is the…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: How to Get Double-Digit Yields From Bombardier Inc.

August 4, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Because of the recent weakness in the common shares, investors can get a 12.7% yield from Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) preferred…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Is it Still a Safe Investment?

August 4, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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