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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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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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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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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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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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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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ConocoPhillips Wants Out of Western Canada

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

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

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

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Will Investors See More Volatility in the Energy Patch?

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

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Why Oil Production Won’t Fall for Awhile

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

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3 Dividend Stocks to Own Forever

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…

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The Top 3 Monthly Dividend Stocks in Canada

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…

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

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

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

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

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7 Reasons Why REITs Beat Rental Properties

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…

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

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

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The Most Hated Companies in Canada Are Making Investors Rich

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.

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

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

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Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc a $250 Stock?

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

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

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)…

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

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

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3 Reasons to Sell Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Shares Today

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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Hudson’s Bay Co: This Stock Could Double in 2015

Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) is sitting on a lot of undervalued real estate. Here's how it plans to unlock that…

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3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks Yielding Up to 4.7%

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Emera Inc (TSX:EMA), and the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) all deserve a spot in your portfolio.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Own Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) should be a core part of your portfolio.

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1 Surging Stock I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is up 50% since the middle of December. Here's why the stock could run much higher.

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This Is the Smartest Move Suncor Energy Inc. Is Making Right Now

This move makes a lot of sense given where Suncor Energy Inc.'s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock price is right now.

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Bombardier Inc. Doesn’t Want You to Know This

These three things are standing in the way of Bombardier Inc’s (TSX:BBD.B) viability.

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Which Is a Better Stock for Dividend Investors: Enbridge Inc or TransCanada Corporation

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are both great companies, but before you call up your broker, there are…

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This 134-Year-Old Dividend Stock Is Crushing the Market

Can BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) keep the dividend hikes coming?

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Is Now the Time to Bail Out of Boardwalk REIT?

The rout in crude is set to impact the performance of Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), making now the time for investors…

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2 Safe-Haven Stocks Every Investor Should Own

Here is why every investor should have Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM), and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) in their…

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