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Is Sierra Wireless Inc. for Real This Time?

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is on a roll again, but history suggests investors should be cautious before they jump on…

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Dividend Stocks

Despite a Bumpy 2014, Manulife Financial Corp. Still Offers Considerable Value

Despite analyst concerns over a range of headwinds faced by the life insurance industry, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) offers a…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc. Releases Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) announced fourth-quarter earnings this morning and the results came in mixed compared to expectations.

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Will Cara Operations Be the Next Tim Hortons?

The owner of Swiss Chalet and Montana's plans an IPO only two months after Tim Hortons is folded into Restaurant…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Reasons This 4.7% Dividend Could Continue to Surge in 2015

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) recently boosted its distribution 10%, but here are four reasons it could continue to surge.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) has an attractive dividend, but new investors should wade in carefully. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Yamana Gold Inc. Today?

Yamana Gold Inc.’s (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) stock has remained relatively flat since it reported earnings on February 11. Should you be a…

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Investing

Telus Corporation: Is This Great Company Worth the Inflated Price?

The only thing wrong with Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the valuation. Should that be enough to scare you away, or…

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Dividend Stocks

TransAlta Corporation: Get Greedy With This 6.5% Yielder

It isn't very often you can count on a stock yielding 6.5%, but TransAlta Corporation's (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) dividend looks to be…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Is Warren Buffett’s Biggest Energy Holding: Should You Buy, Too?

Warren Buffett has bought more shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and sold his other big energy holdings. I would…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy the Bank of Nova Scotia

Here's why the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) deserves a spot in your portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

3 Things Cenovus Energy Inc. Wants Investors to Know

Here are the three most important things Cenous Energy Inc’s (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) management team said on its fourth-quarter conference call.

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Investing

Westport Innovations Inc. Shares Have Skyrocketed; Should You Jump on Board?

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(Nasdaq:WPRT) shares have taken off over the past month. What should you do?

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Energy Stocks

5 Reasons Why the Rout in Crude Is a Once in a Lifetime Investment Opportunity

Why now is the time to be buying quality bargains in the energy patch like Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Emera Inc.?

Should you buy shares of electric utility Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) after it has shot up 23% over the last six…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Is a Better Investment: Gold or Gold Shares?

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Teck Resources Ltd. for the Dividend?

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

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…

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Investing

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

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…

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Energy Stocks

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

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

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Investing

Why Rona and Restaurant Brands International Are Outperforming

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Dividend Still Safe at Cenovus Energy Inc.?

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

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Bank Stocks

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

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.

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Bank Stocks

Yet Another Reason to Avoid the Big 5 Banks

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…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. Headed to $40?

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

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Investing

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

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…

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

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

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3 Big Reasons to Bet on Telus Corporation

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

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Energy Stocks

Should You Put TransCanada Corporation in Your Portfolio?

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…

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

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

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Investing

How To Invest Alongside Canada’s Warren Buffett

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

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

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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

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

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

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Energy Stocks

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

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

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

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Energy Stocks

ConocoPhillips Wants Out of Western Canada

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

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Manulife Financial Corp.?

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…

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Energy Stocks

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

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

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Bank Stocks

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

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

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