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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company: A Solid Dividend Growth Stock

| Matt Smith

Despite fears of slower Canadian economic growth and declining freight volumes, Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is well positioned to…

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Investing

Should You Buy Thomson Reuters Corporation Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) released its fourth-quarter earnings today, and its stock has responded by falling over 1%. Is now…

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Investing

(Review) These Stocks Have Hit 52-Week Highs: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) have both hit 52-week highs. Here’s what to consider.

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Investing

Why You Should Avoid Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and Buy Transforce Instead

| Adam Mancini

Transforce (TSX:TFI) offers lower risk growth within the transportation sector than Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP). Here's why.

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Investing

Empire Company Limited or Loblaw Companies Limited: Which Grocer Should You Own?

| Nelson Smith

When pitted against each other, which looks to be the better investment: Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) or Empire Company Limited…

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Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.: Just Buy This Forever Stock Already

| Nelson Smith

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is the next best thing to getting a time machine and investing in Warren Buffett…

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Energy Stocks

What’s Next for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Here's what investors need to know before buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Teck Resources Ltd. Report Strong Fourth-Quarter Earnings?

| Adam Mancini

Although there are certainly headwinds for Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), Teck also has tailwinds acting in its favour.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Will Happen to Eldorado Gold Corp. in Greece?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Miners such as First Quantum Minerals Ltd. or Barrick Gold Corp. offer clues about the future of Eldorado Gold Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is Better for Dividend Investors? Toronto-Dominion Bank vs. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

| Robert Baillieul

It's not easy to choose between Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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Energy Stocks

Will Exxon Mobil Corporation Buy the Imperial Oil Limited Minority Shares?

| Deon Vernooy, CFA

The lower oil price environment may provide an excellent opportunity for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) to acquire the minority shares…

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Bank Stocks

2 Top RRSP Picks for Millennials

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) (NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are great options for millennials.

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Why BCE Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. Bundled Together to Buy Glentel Inc.

| Cameron Conway

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has dropped its lawsuit against BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and will now be a partner in acquiring…

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Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation Fights Back After Unending Pipeline Delays

| Matt DiLallo

With the Keystone XL and Energy East pipelines still being held up, TransCanada Corporation (NYSE:TRP)(TSX:TRP) is taking a stand.

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. the Best Way to Play the Rebound in Crude?

| Matt Smith

Confident that crude prices will recover? Then take a closer look at Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE).

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Investing

Will Pfizer Inc. Look to Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.?

| Jacob Donnelly

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is the right size for Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), but Valeant might actually turn out to…

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Tech Stocks

Shooting for the Stars: Can Constellation Software Inc.’s Stock Keep Soaring?

| Doug Watt

Constellation Software Inc.’s (TSX:CSU) five-year winning streak is fueled by niche acquisitions.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The News Keeps Getting Worse for Teck Resources Ltd.

| Matt Smith

With the commodities boom over and China's construction industry in decline, avoid Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK).

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for RRSP Ideas? Check Out These 3 Forever Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Make investing boring again by adding Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) as…

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Investing

Amaya Inc.: 2 Big Reasons to Buy This Growth Story

| Nelson Smith

Although shares trade at 55x earnings, there's still a strong case to buy Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA).

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Bank Stocks

Is the Bank of Nova Scotia a Safe Investment?

| Andrew Walker

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is moving off its six-month lows. Here's what investors need to know.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is making some interesting moves in Asia that could bode well for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Are There Any Bargains in Canada’s Energy Sector?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Should you go with strong companies like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) or Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ)? Or maybe a…

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Rout in Crude With 2 Top Energy Buys

| Matt Smith

Despite significantly weaker oil prices, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of the stocks that should be a part of every…

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Energy Stocks

Why Low Oil Prices Make Crescent Point Energy Corp. an Attractive Investment

| Adam Mancini

Here's why low oil prices are an opportunity for potential and current Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shareholders.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy Canadian Utilities Limited

| Robert Baillieul

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) is one stock to buy and hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy TransCanada Corporation

| Robert Baillieul

TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) dividend is a pipeline to profits.

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Popped 12%

| Robert Baillieul

Higher oil prices sent shares of Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) soaring.

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Dividend Stocks

Cash in on a Stronger U.S. Dollar With Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Matt Smith

A stronger U.S. dollar and a faltering Canadian economy make now the time for investors to take a closer look…

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Energy Stocks

The Surprising Thing Suncor Energy Inc.’s CEO Just Said About Oil Prices

| Matt DiLallo

Suncor Energy Inc.’s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) CEO reveals what his company thought about the high price of oil before it collapsed.

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Investing

Canadian National Railway Company or BCE Inc.: Which Is the Best Investment?

| Andrew Walker

Both Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are hitting new highs, but one is a better pick…

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Tech Stocks

Are the Good Times Coming to an End at Sierra Wireless Inc.?

| Cameron Conway

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has just released its fourth-quarter report, but rumblings from the U.S. government could change everything.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 World-Class Miners I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) deserve to be on your watchlist.

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Investors Beware: 3 Great Dividends That Could Be Cut in 2015

| Nelson Smith

If you're holding companies like Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), or Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) just…

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Investing

The Transformation of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The waking of a giant: Here's why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is the retailer to own.

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Tech Stocks

Just How Far Can QNX Take BlackBerry Ltd.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

The QNX operating system has been a rare success for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY). But competitors are closing in quickly.

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Investor’s Guide to Agrium Inc.

| Adam Mancini

Everything you need to know about Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and its huge potential as dividend investment.

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Investing

Dividend Cuts: Why They Cause Stocks to Outperform the Market

| Sandra Mergulhão

A new study finds that dividend cutters like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) tend to outperform the market by roughly…

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Investing

What Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. Doesn’t Want You to Know

| Cameron Conway

Is Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) still the industry leader, or has it jumped off the tracks?

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Energy Stocks

Companies That Recently Cut Their Dividends Can Be a Home Run for Investors

| Benjamin Sinclair

In the energy patch, companies such as Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS), and Canadian Oil Sands…

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