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Bank Stocks

Now Is a Golden Opportunity to Buy Beaten-Up Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank

July 9, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) both have beaten-up shares, yet have been performing well.

Investing

3 Reasons Sun Life Financial Inc. Is Set to Soar

July 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The tide has turned for Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF).

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Stocks With Big Yields and Safe Distributions

July 9, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Potash Corp./ Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are looking very attractive right now.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Ways Beaten-Up Barrick Gold Corp. Shares Can Rebound

July 9, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) shares have plummeted in recent years. How can they recover?

Brookfield Asset Management Inc.: a Low-Risk Growth Opportunity for Investors Seeking Global Exposure

July 9, 2015 | Matt Smith

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) offers diversified global exposure and solid growth prospects.

Energy Stocks

2 Stocks Under $3 That Could Generate Huge Returns for Your Portfolio

July 9, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Profitable companies with stocks trading under $3, like Bankers Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:BNK) and Delphi Energy Corp. (TSX:DEE), could generate huge…

Dividend Stocks

3 Diversified Stock Picks for Growth and Income

July 9, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a stock that can provide growth and income? If so, Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN), Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc.…

The Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Any Investor

July 9, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you building a dividend-based portfolio? If so, Medical Facilities Corp. (TSX:DR), Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN), and Goldcorp…

Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Ups the Ante With its Latest Deal

July 9, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is exploring an $8.5 billion bid for Australian port and rail operator Asciano.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons You Should Expect Oil to Fall Back into the $40s

July 9, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you hold Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), this doesn't bode well.

Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

July 9, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canada may very well be in a recession. You should respond with stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Fortis Inc.…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did Silver Wheaton Corp. Shares Fall 12% in 1 Day?

July 9, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) shares fell nearly 12% on Tuesday. What happened?

Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

July 9, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a dividend-growth play? Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ)…

Dividend Stocks

Not All 5% Yields Are Equal

July 9, 2015 | Kay Ng

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN), Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) all pay yields of 5%…

Buy Capital Power Corporation After a Rare 20% Drop

July 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Capital Power Corporation (TSX:CPX) now yields an attractive 6.3% after a rare sell-off.

Dividend Stocks

Intact Financial Corporation Continues to Dominate Canada’s P&C Insurance Industry

July 8, 2015 | Doug Watt

With second-quarter earnings season approaching, Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) is expected to deliver solid results.

Energy Stocks

Should You Avoid Imperial Oil Limited?

July 8, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) has attracted too much interest from investors fleeing to quality.

Energy Stocks

Recent Acquisitions by Crescent Point Energy Corp. Highlight Why it Is the Best Oil Play in the Patch

July 8, 2015 | Matt Smith

Here are two reasons why Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) will continue to reward investors and weather the rout in…

Dividend Stocks

3 Diversified Stock Picks for Long-Term Investors

July 8, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a long-term play? If so, Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (TSX:CMG), Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE), and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl. Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks From the Energy Sector to Buy Today

July 8, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a monthly dividend stock? If so, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), High Arctic Energy Services Inc. (TSX:HWO), and AltaGas…

Tech Stocks

Attention John Chen: it’s Time for BlackBerry Ltd. to Get out of Phones

July 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

I bought a BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) smartphone. Here's why it further cemented the fact that the company needs to get…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Dropped 11% on Tuesday

July 8, 2015 | Kay Ng

What should investors do with the possibility of increased taxes for Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW)?

Metals and Mining Stocks

The Man Who Bet Against Enron Is Now Betting Against China

July 8, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're thinking of buying Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) or Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM), you…

3 Ways to Greece-Proof Your Portfolio

July 8, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Now's the time to buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and sell energy companies like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural…

Gold Stocks Are Holding Their Own During the Bullion Price Slump

July 8, 2015 | Doug Watt

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) offer investors opportunity during the prolonged gold price bear market.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: How to Increase Your Yield From Enbridge Inc. by 72%

July 8, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Here's why a strategy that's very good news for Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) common shareholders has opened up an opportunity for…

Dividend Stocks

Demystifying REIT Income and Where to Hold it

July 8, 2015 | Kay Ng

Using REIT leaders Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN), I break…

Bank Stocks

How Is the Economic Downturn Affecting Canadian Western Bank?

July 8, 2015 | Doug Watt

Weak oil prices have hurt Alberta's economy and companies like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) are suffering.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Buying K+S AG the Right Move for Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.?

July 7, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is reportedly trying to buy rival K+S AG.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Hasn’t Gold Rocketed up to $1,500 by Now?

July 7, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you hold Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), or Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), you must be wondering why…

Stocks for Beginners

Have the Jean Coutu Group Inc.’s Shares Bottomed or Could They Head Even Lower?

July 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

The Jean Coutu Group Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released first-quarter earnings on July 7, and its stock has reacted by falling to…

Tech Stocks

Foolish Book Review: “Losing the Signal”

July 7, 2015 | Chandler Coniglio

The story of how BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) soared high… before crashing and burning.

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

July 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Could your portfolio use a mining stock? If so, Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW), Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO), and Lundin Mining…

Dividend Stocks

3 Small-Cap Stocks With Yields up to 5.9% to Buy Today

July 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a high-yielding, small-cap stock? If so, Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA), Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN), and Newalta…

Investing

Are These 3 Cheap Value Stocks too Good to Be True?

July 7, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Are Reitmans (Canada) Limited (TSX:RET.A), Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) great value stocks or value traps?

Energy Stocks

5% Yields Offered by 2 Energy Companies

July 7, 2015 | Kay Ng

For double-digit returns and international exposure, consider Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) or Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE).

Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks Under $5 You Could Speculate on Today

July 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Profitable companies with stocks trading under $5, like Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (TSX:TDG) and Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services Corp. (TSX:XDC),…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Have Increased Their Dividends for More Than 15 Years

July 7, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) have increased their dividends for more than 15…

Energy Stocks

2 Factors That Could Drive Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.’s Dividend Higher

July 7, 2015 | Adam Mancini

A Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) dividend increase may seem unlikely when looking at the 2015 guidance, but there is…

Dividend Stocks

Investors: Why You Should Avoid Just Energy Group Inc… Forever

July 7, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Is Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) operating on a flawed business model? There's certainly a case to be made for…

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