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Energy Stocks

Should Encana Corporation Be Your Top Oil Rebound Pick?

Here's what investors need to know before they buy Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank a Safer Dividend Investment Than Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are both on a roll, but one is a better…

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3 Reasons Why I Prefer Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Over BCE Inc.

Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT) pays a 6.5% dividend compared with BCE Inc.'s (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) 4.8% yield. But that's not the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd.’s Dividend Cut Too Little, Too Late?

The optimism surrounding the outlook for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is unwarranted, with the recent dividend cut a foreboding sign…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Key Differences Between Enbridge Inc. and TransCanada Corporation

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) may seem similar, but there are huge differences that every prospective investor needs…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 8%

Here's why you need to own Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Shaw Communications Inc.…

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Should You Buy Amaya Inc.?

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) has all the right things going for it from a product perspective, but the investigation currently going…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canadian Natural Resources Limited Is a Winner

Don’t let lower oil prices scare you away from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Energy Stocks

Should You Include Suncor Energy Inc. in Your Portfolio?

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a popular way to bet on energy. Are its shares overpriced?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Start a Balanced Portfolio

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are solid picks to start a dividend portfolio.

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Investing

What Do Barrick Gold Corp. and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Have in Common?

Shareholders are angry with Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM). Should you avoid these stocks?

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Stocks for Beginners

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Tops $1 Billion in Q1 Sales. Should You Buy Now?

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) released first-quarter earnings on April 23, and its stock has responded by rising over…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Metro Inc. a Buy After its Surge of 40% 6 Months Ago?

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a superstar in the food retail business with double-digit earnings growth. Should investors buy Metro Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

The 10 Highest Dividend Yields of the S&P/TSX 60 in April

Stocks like Crescent Point Energy Corp. (NYSE:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) are some of the highest…

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3 Reasons Why Bombardier Inc.’s CSeries Will Continue to Fail

If you think Bombardier Inc.'s (TSX:BBD.B) CSeries problems will be over by next year, think again.

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 REITs That Yield 7% Too Good to Be True?

Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN), and Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) all yield more than 7%.…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Takes 1 More Step Away From the Brink

Debt-laden oil driller Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) pulls in $321 million to reduce its debt.

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Investing

Did Rogers Communications Inc. Go Offside With the NHL Deal?

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is in the penalty box right now, but long-term investors know the game is far from…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Rising Dividends for Your TFSA

With the increased contribution limit, you should consider Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU)…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Take Advantage of Your TFSA for Higher Returns

Invest in your TFSAs conservatively for higher returns with companies like Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI),…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Hedge Against Economic Uncertainty

Invest in BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) to hedge against growing economic volatility and cash in on…

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Investing

2 Ways to Play the Inevitable Rise in Interest Rates

Position yourself early for a rising interest rate environment with Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Should Contrarian Investors Bet on Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) has more than doubled off the January lows. Here's what investors need to know before…

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Energy Stocks

Why the Fracklog Should Make Crescent Point Energy Corp. Investors Very Nervous

Before buying Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), make sure you know about the fracklog.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is seeing some nice growth and delivers an incredible dividend, in part because of its…

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Investing

Deal-Making Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) dominates the TSX’s health care group, but there are other stocks in the sector worth…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Rogers Communications Inc. Still Deserve a Spot in Your Dividend Portfolio?

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is struggling. How does this affect the dividend?

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Stocks for Beginners

Does the Post-Earnings Weakness in TransForce Inc. Represent a Buying Opportunity?

TransForce Inc. (TSX:TFI) released first-quarter earnings on April 22 and its stock has reacted by falling over 2%. Should you…

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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation’s Future Visibility Remains Fuzzy

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) moves forward with two key pipelines projects, but big pipelines remain delayed.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. About to Rally?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) could be bottoming out. Here's what investors need to know.

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Fall for the Genworth MI Canada Inc. and Home Capital Group Inc. Value Traps

At first glance, both Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) seem really cheap. But beware.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Inexpensive Financial Stocks to Consider Buying Today

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) are three of the most inexpensive…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 4% to Buy Today

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) represent three of the best dividend-paying…

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Investing

Which Is a Better Turnaround Bet: Penn West Petroleum Ltd. or Barrick Gold Corp.?

Both Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) have had their fair share of struggles. Are either…

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust: 3 Reasons to Own This Forever Asset

Is RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) the ultimate buy-and-hold-forever stock?

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Tech Stocks

Why You Should Buy BlackBerry Ltd. in 1 Year

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has a lot of promise, but the next year could be very rough.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Oil Prices Will Remain Low for the Remainder of 2015

It is imperative that investors avoid stocks with considerable exposure to the energy patch like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB). Investors…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Pay Attention to Teck Resources Ltd.’s Dividend Cut?

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) had a weak first quarter and slashed its dividend. But don't count the stock out just…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: 5 Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

Here's why dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great additions…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian National Railway Company a Buy Today?

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) still forecasts double-digit earnings growth, which should lead to double-digit dividend growth.

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