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Freehold Royalties Ltd: Is it Time to Get Back into Oil Stocks?

June 26, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) gives investors energy exposure; plus it has an attractive dividend yield.

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Agrium Inc. Is a Buy-and-Hold Stock

June 26, 2015 | Doug Watt

With global food demand on the rise, fertilizer company Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is a solid long-term play for dividend investors.

Dividend Stocks

Is Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. a Better Bet Than Telus Corporation?

June 26, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Three months ago I called Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT) my favourite telecom. But has Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) taken over…

Tech Stocks

The Top 3 Takeaways From BlackBerry Ltd. CEO John Chen on Tuesday

June 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) held its AGM on Tuesday, along with a conference call. What were the top takeaways?

Energy Stocks

Will Enerplus Corp.’s Latest Decision Frack the Oil Price?

June 26, 2015 | Matt Smith

Don't hold your breath waiting for higher crude prices. Enerplus Corp.'s (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) latest announcement is the tip of the iceberg…

Dividend Stocks

Get High Returns From 3 Safe Dividend Stocks

June 26, 2015 | Kay Ng

Investors can expect double-digit returns from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) while…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Value Investors: Should You Buy Cameco Corporation or Silver Wheaton Corp.?

June 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) are approaching their 12-month lows, and bargain hunters are starting to kick…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Beaten-Up Stock Is a Better Buy: Barrick Gold Corp. or Teck Resources Ltd.?

June 25, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) have fallen by 75% since January 2011. Which is the…

Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons to Put Manulife Financial Corp. on Your Dividend Radar

June 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is winning over dividend investors.

Dividend Stocks

Is Shaw Communications Inc. Headed Towards New 52-Week Highs?

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) released third-quarter earnings on June 25, and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%. Is…

Energy Stocks

These 3 Oil Companies Continue to Take the Long-Term View

June 25, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE:RDS.A)(NYSE:RDS.B), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) get the go ahead to explore for oil…

Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy or Avoid Empire Company Limited Today?

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) released fourth-quarter earnings on June 24, and its stock has reacted by rising slightly. Should you…

Investing

Tap in to Canada’s Private Equity Markets With ONEX Corporation

June 25, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

ONEX Corporation (TSX:OCX) gives investors a way to play the Canadian private equity market.

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend-Paying Stocks Poised to Break Out

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for potential breakout stock today? Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU), or Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) could be exactly…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Right Now

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does your portfolio need a high dividend stock? Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (TSX:RME), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), or Whistler Blackcomb…

Dividend Stocks

Want Dividend Growth? Time to Swap Your Royal Bank of Canada Shares for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

June 25, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is popular among dividend-growth investors. But Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is even better.

Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Income Stocks to Buy With an Extra $10,000

June 25, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are solid picks in the current environment.

Investing

Bombardier Inc.: This Turnaround Has Massive Potential

June 25, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is hidden behind the CSeries debacle, but there's actually a lot to like about this turnaround story.

Attention Investors: 3 Stocks That Can Offer Growth and Income

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a stock that can offer both growth and income? If so, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Saputo…

2 Gold Stocks Worth Checking Out Despite the Bear Market for Bullion

June 25, 2015 | Doug Watt

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Semafo Inc. (TSX:SMF) were name-checked by analysts seeking outperformance in the beaten-down gold sector.

Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc.’s Recent $30 Billion Deal Good for Shareholders?

June 25, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) just confirmed the anticipated $30 billion transfer of assets to Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF). Will…

Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation the Better Buy Today?

June 25, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) or Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

Dividend Stocks

The Top 5 Canadian Stocks With the Longest Streaks of Consecutive Dividend Hikes

June 25, 2015 | Matt Smith

Dividend stocks with a long history or regular dividend hikes, such as Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and…

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Is Losing the Corporate Consumer

June 25, 2015 | Chandler Coniglio

Once the home of the CrackBerry, the future is dim for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY).

Energy Stocks

Want to Bet on Oil? Don’t Buy Oil Companies

June 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

To bet on oil, you should buy stocks like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) or Trinidad Drilling Ltd. (TSX:TDG) instead of…

Investing

Sun Life Financial Inc.: Is the Rally Just Beginning?

June 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

The stars are finally starting to align for Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and its investors.

Investing

Why ValueAct Capital Upped its Stake in Agrium Inc.

June 24, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Prominent activist investor ValueAct Capital just increased its position in Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) by 22%. Here are three reasons why.

Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Should Be a Core Holding

June 24, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

Because of its rock solid business model and the fact that investors have gained 19% growth every year for 20…

Dividend Stocks

What Should You Do If You Overpaid for a Company?

June 24, 2015 | Kay Ng

I overpaid for Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), but I use my experience as an example to show how that error…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 REITs With Yields of More Than 4% to Buy Today

June 24, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for high yield? If so, a REIT like Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN), CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN),…

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend-Paying Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

June 24, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B), and Altus Group Ltd. (TSX:AIF) could all widely outperform the overall…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Gold Miners to Buy and Which to Avoid in Today’s Market

June 24, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

While there are plenty of gold miners to choose from, narrow your decision down to Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Agnico…

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks With Yields up to 4.6% to Buy Today

June 24, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does your portfolio need more yield? If so, take a look at North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC), Canadian Energy Services…

Investing

Why Manulife Financial Corporation May Not Trade for Less Than $25 Much Longer

June 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Time could be running out for you to buy Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) for less than $25.

Energy Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Keeps Buying What No One Else Wants

June 24, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is buying another natural gas storage company.

Dividend Investors: Why High-Yield Stocks Might Be the Least Risky of All

June 24, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Why high-yield stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. (TSX:RME)…

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Royal Bank of Canada Right Now?

June 24, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is starting to rally again after the recent pullback. Here's what investors need to know…

Energy Stocks

Is Now the Time to Pounce on Beaten-Up Cameco Corporation?

June 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains depressed. Is now the time to jump in?

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Shaw Communications Inc. Before its Thursday Earnings Report Release?

June 24, 2015 | Kay Ng

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) offers a safe yield of 4.3% that should grow between 4-7% in the long term. So,…

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. Is Still My #1 Choice

June 24, 2015 | Kay Ng

Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), an inexpensive, high-quality company with projected double-digit growth in earnings.

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