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Ballard Power Systems Inc. Continues to Gain Momentum

May 1, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Steady progress at Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) gives reason for optimism.

Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

May 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers yet another reminder why it's so popular with dividend investors.

Stocks for Beginners

How a 90-Year-Old Woman Amassed a $21 Million Fortune (And How You Can, Too)

May 1, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Boring, old fashioned dividend stocks—like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)—can…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Kevin O’Leary Would Never Buy a Mining Stock

May 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Companies like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) are certainly off Mr. O'Leary's radar.

Investing

Should You Invest in Canada’s Most Hated Companies?

May 1, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) are among Canada's most hated companies. Here's why…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Buy Silver Wheaton Corp.?

May 1, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

Because of its predictable business model, Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is a worthy buy. It buys silver and gold low…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for your TFSA

May 1, 2015 | Kay Ng

Invest in your TFSAs for high-income growth with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Telus Corporation or Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.?

May 1, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are both attractive dividend stocks, but one is a safer bet right…

Bank Stocks

3 Alarming Facts About Alberta’s Housing Market

May 1, 2015 | Matt Smith

Avoid the fallout from the oil rout and its impact on Alberta's housing market with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

Is Encana Corporation Really Worth $18 Per Share?

May 1, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

One analyst recently upgraded shares of Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and gave it a US$18 price target.

Energy Stocks

Why Energy Investors Need to Pay Close Attention to Suncor Energy Inc.’s Earnings

April 30, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) reported earnings for the first quarter of 2015. How should energy investors react?

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Things Headlines Didn’t Say About Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.’s Earnings Miss

April 30, 2015 | Neha Chamaria

There's one bright spot you can’t miss in Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.'s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) Q1 earnings report.

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Arc Resources Ltd. Today?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Arc Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) release first-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling over 2.5%. Is…

Dividend Investors: 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

April 30, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Stocks like TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) deserve a permanent place in your…

Stocks for Beginners

Is the Jean Coutu Group Inc. the Top Pharmacy Stock to Buy Today?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

The Jean Coutu Group Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released fourth-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling over…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Are Yamana Gold Inc. Shareholders So Fed Up?

April 30, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) endures the wrath of its shareholders at its annual meeting. How should you react?

Energy Stocks

Which Is a Better Investment: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

April 30, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are both enjoying the recovery in oil prices, but one…

Investing

Is AutoCanada Inc. the Next Best Thing to Investing Like a Billionaire?

April 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Billionaires everywhere are getting into the auto dealership business. Should you join them and invest in AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ)?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corporation the Top TSX 60 Stock to Buy Today?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) released first-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock reacted by remaining relatively unchanged. Is now the…

Energy Stocks

Can We Call a Bottom in Precision Drilling Corporation?

April 30, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) is well positioned to emerge from this downturn even stronger.

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 4.5% to Buy Today

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN), Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI), and Capital Power Corporation (TSX:CPX) are three of the market’s top…

Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Is the Best-Valued Bank Today

April 30, 2015 | Kay Ng

Canadian banks make great long-term investments; however, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has the greatest potential for long-term gains because it’s…

Energy Stocks

Is it Too Late to Buy Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

April 30, 2015 | Nelson Smith

With shares of Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) up more than 40% in the last six weeks, is there still…

2 Big Dividends for Income-Seeking Retirees

April 30, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are solid picks for income investors.

Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Cenovus Energy Inc.?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) released first-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling over 2%. Should…

Bank Stocks

The Number 1 Most Overlooked Reason to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank

April 30, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) American operations, specifically TD Ameritrade, give it an edge over its peers.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.’s Executive Compensation Games Hurt Shareholders

April 30, 2015 | Doug Watt

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has pledged to revamp its compensation practices following an investor backlash. Should investors pay attention to…

Dividend Stocks

How a 90-Year-Old Janitor Made $8 Million in the Stock Market

April 30, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) deserve a permanent place…

Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Montreal Is Insulated From the Real Estate Bubble

April 30, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Canada's housing market is in an undeniable bubble and currently at record highs. Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a safe…

Energy Stocks

Is the Fracklog a Genuine Threat to Oil Prices?

April 30, 2015 | Matt Smith

Here's why the fracklog is not a meaningful threat to oil prices or the performance of Crescent Point Energy Corp.…

Should You Buy or Avoid TransAlta Corporation Following Mixed Q1 Results?

April 30, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) released first-quarter earnings on April 28, and its stock has responded by making a slight move to…

Investing

Will Bombardier Inc. Sell its Train Business to the Chinese?

April 30, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Chinese state-owned enterprises may have interest in Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) train business. How should investors react?

Investing

How to Take Full Advantage of the RESP

April 29, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

RESPs are a great way to save for your child's education. You should fill it with reliable stocks like Toronto-Dominion…

Dividend Stocks

Is Dream Global REIT the Right Dividend Investment?

April 29, 2015 | Jacob Donnelly

Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) has a somewhat unstable dividend, but it is based in Germany, which is very stable. This…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: the Top 5 Dividend-Growth Stocks in Canada

April 29, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to buy Atco Ltd. (TSX:ACO.X), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU).

3 Places to Look for Quality Dividend Stocks in Canada

April 29, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Dividend investors should look at telecoms like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and REITs like…

Investing

Why WestJet Airlines Ltd. Continues to Be First Class

April 29, 2015 | Ryan Vanzo

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) continues to outperform regardless of industry struggles.

Should Dividend Investors Buy Goldcorp Inc.?

April 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) might increase its monthly payout.

Tech Stocks

Should Thomson Reuters Corporation Be Added to Your Portfolio Today?

April 29, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) released first-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by remaining relatively flat. Should…

Investing

Is This the Right Time to Buy Agrium Inc.?

April 29, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is in a downward trend. Here's what investors need to know before buying the dip.

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