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Dividend Stocks

How Much Should You Put in Each Stock?

June 22, 2015 | Kay Ng

Buying the same dollar amounts in your best stock ideas helps to maximize total returns or income. To maximize total…

Investing

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Buy Canadian National Railway Company

June 19, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

Because of its wide moat, its efficient operations, and its growing earnings and dividend, investors would be foolish not to…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Beaten-Up Market Leaders That Could Double

June 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could rocket higher.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This the Start of Barrick Gold Corp.’s Comeback?

June 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) could score a big win soon. Is now the time to buy?

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless Inc. Has its Eyes Set on the Next Internet Gold Rush

June 19, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

Because of its goal to become the central nervous system of the Internet of Things, Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is…

Investing

Will Gildan Activewear Inc. Continue its Meteroic Rise?

June 19, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) has achieved impressive results, but there are risks lurking in the background.

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields up to 6.05% to Buy Today

June 19, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you looking to add more yield to your portfolio? If so, Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI), Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), or Finning…

Energy Stocks

Does Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Suncor Energy Inc. Belong in Your Portfolio?

June 19, 2015 | Andrew Walker

As uncertainty surrounds Alberta's energy patch investors are wondering if Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)…

Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now

June 19, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a value play? If so, take a look at Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH), The Jean Coutu Group Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Laurentian Bank of Canada or Canadian Western Bank: Which Should You Buy Today?

June 19, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) or Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

Dividend Stocks

Rising Bond Yields Boost the Outlook for Insurance Stocks

June 19, 2015 | Doug Watt

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) could benefit from rising bond yields at the expense of…

Investing

3 Reasons Why Bombardier Inc.’s CSeries Won Zero Orders in Paris

June 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced no new orders for the CSeries in Paris, while Airbus and Boeing Co. each scored big.

Energy Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Cheap Stock Deserves Your Attention

June 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Shares of TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) are cheap, and the company is making moves to improve operations. Value investors, pay attention.

Investing

Indigo Books & Music Inc. Enters Growth Mode

June 19, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) continues its transformation with continued impressive performance.

Investing

3 Top Ways to Invest in the U.S. From Canada

June 19, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Having American exposure is essential, and with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB), and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), it's…

Be a Successful Investor by Following These 3 Rules

June 19, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Investors looking to trounce the market should keep it simple. Just own companies like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian Imperial…

Dividend Stocks

3 Real Estate Investment Trusts With Yields up to 5.8% to Buy Today

June 19, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does your portfolio need a REIT? If so, Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN), Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN)(NYSE:GRP), or Canadian…

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Will Never Be Another BlackBerry Ltd. or Nortel Networks

June 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canada has seen some hi-tech failures in the past, including BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Nortel Networks. But Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP)…

Dividend Stocks

Does BCE Inc. Have a Better Dividend Than the Banks?

June 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Banks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are popular dividend stocks. But is BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) even better?

Energy Stocks

Could TransCanada Corporation Outperform Enbridge Inc. Over the Next 10 Years?

June 19, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has outperformed TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) over the past 10 years. Here's why the next 10 could be…

Bank Stocks

Why You Should Trade Your Royal Bank of Canada Shares for JPMorgan Chase & Co.

June 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) must deal with a shaky Canadian economy, yet is just as expensive as JPMorgan Chase…

2 Dividend Stocks Every Income Investor Should Own

June 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are great picks for retirees.

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Home Capital Group Inc. Over Canada’s Big Banks?

June 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has a better business and lower valuation than Canada’s big banks.

Energy Stocks

Enerplus Corp. Is Unfazed by Oil Prices

June 18, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

Despite the fact that oil prices remain weak, Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is accelerating its spending to bring new wells online…

Dividend Stocks

Focus on the Business, Not the Price.

June 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

It’s the business performance and valuation you bought the company at that matters the most. Today Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is…

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or National Bank of Canada the Better Buy Today?

June 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

In a head-to-head comparison, does Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) or National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) represent the better…

Energy Stocks

You Could Double Your Money With These 3 Energy Stocks

June 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

There's some huge upside for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Pengrowth Energy Corp. (TSX:PGF)(NYSE:PGH), and Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS) if…

Investing

3 Things That Will Make You Want to Buy WestJet Airlines Ltd.

June 18, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

After another great quarterly earnings report, WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) continues its plans for international expansion with new wide-body planes…

Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is My Top Oil Pick

June 18, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Even with a lower dollar and oil costs, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains a good long-term option.

Dividend Stocks

Need Big Income? These 4 Stocks Pay 9%+ Dividends

June 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Directcash Payments Inc. (TSX:DCI) all pay very generous dividends that look…

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today

June 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you looking for a value play? If so, take a look at Open Text Corporation (TSX:OTC)(NYSE:OTEX), Cogeco Cable Inc.…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Uranium Stocks About to Break Out?

June 18, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could benefit tremendously from an upside in uranium prices.

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

June 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has better growth prospects and a cheaper stock price than Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. or Shaw Communications Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

June 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Does Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) or Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

Dividend Stocks

The Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Beginner Investors

June 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Are you building a dividend-based portfolio? If so, Arc Resources (TSX:ARX), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU)…

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Isn’t Going Anywhere

June 18, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite losing hardware contracts, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) is not disappearing from the scene anytime soon.

Bank Stocks

One Key Reason Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank

June 18, 2015 | Matt Smith

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the best positioned of Canada's banks to benefit from a rapidly recovering U.S. economy and drive…

Dividend Stocks

The Simplest Way to Protect Yourself From the Next Market Crash

June 18, 2015 | Kay Ng

Maintain a cash position to increase the stability of your portfolio by buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Metro, Inc.…

Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Encana Corporation or Cenovus Energy Inc.?

June 17, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

Bank Stocks

How Worried Should Canadians Be About a Housing Meltdown?

June 17, 2015 | Matt Smith

A housing crash is a threat to Canada's economy, with domestically focused banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM),…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Should You Put in Each Stock?

Investing

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Buy Canadian National Railway Company

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Beaten-Up Market Leaders That Could Double

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This the Start of Barrick Gold Corp.’s Comeback?

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless Inc. Has its Eyes Set on the Next Internet Gold Rush

Investing

Will Gildan Activewear Inc. Continue its Meteroic Rise?

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields up to 6.05% to Buy Today

Energy Stocks

Does Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Suncor Energy Inc. Belong in Your Portfolio?

Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now

Dividend Stocks

Laurentian Bank of Canada or Canadian Western Bank: Which Should You Buy Today?

Dividend Stocks

Rising Bond Yields Boost the Outlook for Insurance Stocks

Investing

3 Reasons Why Bombardier Inc.’s CSeries Won Zero Orders in Paris

Energy Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: This Cheap Stock Deserves Your Attention

Investing

Indigo Books & Music Inc. Enters Growth Mode

Investing

3 Top Ways to Invest in the U.S. From Canada

Stocks for Beginners

Be a Successful Investor by Following These 3 Rules

Dividend Stocks

3 Real Estate Investment Trusts With Yields up to 5.8% to Buy Today

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Will Never Be Another BlackBerry Ltd. or Nortel Networks

Dividend Stocks

Does BCE Inc. Have a Better Dividend Than the Banks?

Energy Stocks

Could TransCanada Corporation Outperform Enbridge Inc. Over the Next 10 Years?

Bank Stocks

Why You Should Trade Your Royal Bank of Canada Shares for JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks Every Income Investor Should Own

Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Home Capital Group Inc. Over Canada’s Big Banks?

Energy Stocks

Enerplus Corp. Is Unfazed by Oil Prices

Dividend Stocks

Focus on the Business, Not the Price.

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or National Bank of Canada the Better Buy Today?

Energy Stocks

You Could Double Your Money With These 3 Energy Stocks

Investing

3 Things That Will Make You Want to Buy WestJet Airlines Ltd.

Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is My Top Oil Pick

Dividend Stocks

Need Big Income? These 4 Stocks Pay 9%+ Dividends

Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Uranium Stocks About to Break Out?

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. or Shaw Communications Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

Dividend Stocks

The Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Beginner Investors

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Isn’t Going Anywhere

Bank Stocks

One Key Reason Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank

Dividend Stocks

The Simplest Way to Protect Yourself From the Next Market Crash

Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Encana Corporation or Cenovus Energy Inc.?

Bank Stocks

How Worried Should Canadians Be About a Housing Meltdown?