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Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Is a Better Investment: Gold or Gold Shares?

February 18, 2015 | Deon Vernooy, CFA

Gold producers such as Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE:NEM) and Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) have been in a brutal bear market,…

Should You Buy Teck Resources Ltd. for the Dividend?

February 18, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has a dividend that is at risk. Should you avoid it?

Dividend Stocks

Which Should You Own: Boardwalk REIT or Canadian Apartment Properties REIT?

February 18, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Both Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) are great operators. But there's one stock you should prefer…

Should You Buy Shares of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Today?

February 18, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) stock has risen over 1.5% since it released fourth-quarter earnings on February 13. Should you…

Energy Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Bet on an Energy Turnaround?

February 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

You should be greedy when others are fearful. But when looking at companies like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), there just…

Why Rona and Restaurant Brands International Are Outperforming

February 18, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong growth was evident in fourth-quarter results from Rona Inc. (TSX:RON) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

Is the Dividend Still Safe at Cenovus Energy Inc.?

February 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) is taking extreme measures to preserve cash. Will the dividend suffer, too?

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

February 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has been a no-brainer investment for years, but investors should wade in carefully right now. Here's why.

Yet Another Reason to Avoid the Big 5 Banks

February 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Banks such as Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) may appear cheap. But…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. Headed to $40?

February 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is at a pivotal point right now. Here's what investors need to know.

Sun Life Financial Inc. vs. Manulife Financial Corp.: Which Is a Better Buy?

February 18, 2015 | Sandra Mergulhão

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) both reported weaker than expected earnings for the quarter. Which…

Investing

Can Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Really Double its Earnings by 2018?

February 18, 2015 | Adam Mancini

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has tripled its earnings since 2012. Can it keep going up?

Investing

3 Big Reasons to Bet on Telus Corporation

February 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has a valuation normally reserved for growth stocks. Here's why it might be justified.

Should You Put TransCanada Corporation in Your Portfolio?

February 18, 2015 | Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has been on a roller-coaster ride over the past six months. Here's what you need to know…

Investing

Why I’m Still Not Convinced Bombardier Inc. Is on the Right Track

February 17, 2015 | Sandra Mergulhão

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has appointed a new CEO and beat earnings expectations, but I still don’t think the company is…

How To Invest Alongside Canada’s Warren Buffett

February 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH), is one of Canada's best investors. So why not…

Investing

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Restaurant Brands International Inc. Today?

February 17, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock has risen over 2% since it released fourth-quarter earnings this morning. Should you be…

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Is a Key Addition to Every Portfolio

February 17, 2015 | Matt Smith

Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) makes sense for income-hungry investors.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.: One of the Best Ways to Weatherproof Your Portfolio

February 17, 2015 | Matt Smith

Why investors should consider Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) as a means of protecting their portfolio against economic and geopolitical…

Cenovus Energy Inc. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

February 17, 2015 | Matt Smith

Despite weaker oil prices and further cuts to its 2015 guidance, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) still offers value for investors…

Power Corporation of Canada vs. Power Financial Corp: Which Should You Own?

February 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Although they're pretty closely related, there's a difference between Power Financial Corp (TSX:PWF) and Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW). Find…

ConocoPhillips Wants Out of Western Canada

February 17, 2015 | Matt DiLallo

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is joining peers in selling conventional assets in Canada.

Is Now the Time to Buy Manulife Financial Corp.?

February 17, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Manulife Financial Corp.’s (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stock has fallen over 1% since it released fourth-quarter earnings on February 12. Is now the…

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: This Speculative Stock Could Easily Double

February 17, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has become one of the most volatile stocks on the TSX. Here's why that might…

Bank Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy and Hold the Bank of Montreal

February 17, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) deserves a spot in your portfolio.

TransCanada Corporation: Solid Growth, but What About the Risks?

February 17, 2015 | Deon Vernooy, CFA

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) reported solid results and an 8% dividend increase, but investors should be aware of the risks.

Will Investors See More Volatility in the Energy Patch?

February 17, 2015 | Matt Smith

How to beat growing volatility in the energy patch with companies such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

Energy Stocks

Why Oil Production Won’t Fall for Awhile

February 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

New reports from the Bank for International Settlements and OPEC confirm that supply numbers are rising. So if you want…

3 Dividend Stocks to Own Forever

February 17, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) all deserve a core spot in your…

The Top 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks in Canada

February 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc (TSX:ENF), Shaw Communications Inc (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) all crank out…

Why You Shouldn’t Treat Manulife Financial Corp. as Insurance for Your Portfolio

February 16, 2015 | Cameron Conway

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) inches closer to $4 billion in annual profits, but should you be excited about it?

Will There Be Anything Left for Investors in Cameco Corp.?

February 16, 2015 | Cameron Conway

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is facing global oversupply and the wrath of the tax man. Should you still consider an investment?

7 Reasons Why REITs Beat Rental Properties

February 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

REITs like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), and Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) beat rental properties any day of the…

Yamana Gold Inc. Is Downgraded: Is This a Signal to Sell?

February 16, 2015 | Matt Smith

Despite its recent downgrade, weather-proof your portfolio against global economic and geopolitical uncertainty with Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY).

The Most Hated Companies in Canada Are Making Investors Rich

February 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Hated companies like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) and Rogers Communications Limited (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) need to be in your portfolio.

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Cineplex Inc. Following its Q4 Earnings Beat?

February 16, 2015 | Joseph Solitro

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) announced fourth-quarter earnings on the morning of February 12 and its stock has risen nearly 7% in…

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc a $250 Stock?

February 16, 2015 | Leia Klingel

Barclays analysts see Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) as an overlooked growth story. Is now the time to buy?

Bank of Nova Scotia vs. Royal Bank of Canada: Which Should You Own?

February 16, 2015 | Nelson Smith

Two of Canada's finest banks square off. Which of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

Which Is a Better Stock for Dividend Investors: Agrium Inc or Potash Corp./Saskatchewan?

February 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Agrium Inc (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) are both first rate operators that crank out reliable dividends.

Investing

3 Reasons to Sell Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Shares Today

February 16, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) failed to reach an agreement with the Teamsters union. But that's not why you should…

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