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Should Dividend Investors Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or Royal Bank of Canada?

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just reported strong earnings, but one is a better pick…

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How to Overweight Your Portfolio for an Oil Comeback (and Avoid Gambler’s Ruin)

The first thing to consider is whether your portfolio has sufficient energy exposure.

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The Top 10 Dividend Growth Stocks in Canada

Don't skip over stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO), and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) because of…

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CSeries Maiden Flight a Success; Is it Time to Buy Bombardier Inc?

If Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) can finish the year strong and secure more buyers for its CSeries, 2016 may turn out…

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Warren Buffett Bought 8.4 Million Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc: Should You Buy Too?

Warren Buffett is backing up the truck on Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Tech Stocks

What Does BlackBerry Ltd.’s Leap Phone Mean for the Company?

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) unveils the Leap phone. How should shareholders react?

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Be Careful With This Stock

On the surface, Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) seems like a terrific buy. Here's why you need to dig a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Franco-Nevada Corporation Instead of a Large Miner

Even though they seem more expensive, Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) shares are a better bet.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Isn’t Getting Acquired: You Should Buy Anyway

Are you holding out hope that Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) gets acquired? Here's why I think it's not going…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. vs. Bank of Nova Scotia: Which Is Best for Dividend Investors?

Both Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are great long-term holdings, but one is a better…

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Tech Stocks

Why Westport Innovations Inc. Shares Could Plummet in Less Than a Week

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(Nasdaq:WPRT) has stayed silent, as its business prospects have worsened. Its silence will be broken when it…

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Energy Stocks

1 Critical Fact Americans Don’t Understand About the Keystone XL Pipeline

In the debate about TransCanada Corporation’s (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) Keystone XL pipeline, many Americans fail to grasp the fact that the oil…

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Bank Stocks

Why You Should Pay Up for Toronto-Dominion Bank Instead of Buying Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may seem more expensive than Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM). You should still opt for TD.

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Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.’s Fresh Brazilian Bet: What You Need to Know

Interesting insight into why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is planning to acquire a stake in a Brazil-based company.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Own Husky Energy Inc. or Cenovus Energy Inc. When Oil Recovers?

Every investor wants to position themselves to take advantage of the oil recovery, but which is the better choice: Husky…

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Energy Stocks

This Is the Number One Most Overlooked Reason to Buy Suncor Energy Inc.

Management quality is absolutely essential when evaluating a stock. With Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) CEO Steven Williams, your hard-earned capital…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can First Quantum Minerals Actually Reach its Recent Price Targets?

First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) is facing a flurry of circumstances and analysts are all over the place.

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy the Bank of Nova Scotia Today

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) reported underwhelming results for the first quarter of 2015. That said, the shares are…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Surpasses Toronto-Dominion Bank as Canada’s Largest Bank

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has surpassed Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to become the largest bank in the country. Is RBC…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Silver Wheaton Corp.: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) just closed a big gold deal. Here's why I think the stock is headed lower.

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Investing

One Important Lesson From Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) released its much anticipated annual shareholder letter this weekend. Warren Buffett made this 50th edition a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corporation vs. Bombardier Inc.: Which Is a Better Turnaround Bet?

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are risky bets, but one might actually be worth a shot right…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 9.2%

Medical Facilities Corp (TSX:DR), Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), and Student Transportation Inc (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB) are some of my favourite income…

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Dividend Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy and Hold Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Here's why I love Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Should You Be a Long-Term Buyer of EnCana Corporation Today?

EnCana Corporation’s (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) stock has taken a hit since it released fourth-quarter earnings on February 25. Should you buy on…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Apple Inc. Could Cause Canada’s Gold Miners to Surge in 2015

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has changed the world in many ways. Could it affect the gold sector next? Here's how Goldcorp…

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Tech Stocks

Mitel Networks Corp. Is on the Acquisition Trail Again: Time to Buy?

Mitel Networks Corp (TSX:MNW)(NASDAQ:MITL) reported record earnings and acquired major assets. Is it time to buy?

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Why BlackBerry’s Ltd’s Smartphone Market Share Doesn’t Matter Anymore

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) accounted for just 0.4% of smartphone shipments last year. Here's why investors shouldn't care.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Will Happen to Eldorado Gold Corp in Greece?

After another setback on Monday, the future for Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) in Greece is in jeopardy.

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Energy Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp Is the Best Way to Bet on an Energy Rebound

Even if the oil price recovers, the news could get a lot worse before it gets better. With that in…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Here's what investors need to know before buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation After the Keystone Decision

TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) Keystone XL pipeline is likely going to be rejected. After that happens, you should buy the shares.

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Dividend Stocks

Is There Time to Buy Magna International Inc. Before the Stock Split and Dividend Increase?

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) caps off an impressive 2014 by announcing a 16% dividend increase.

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Energy Stocks

How to Make Sense of All the Investment Options at Enbridge Inc.

As Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is looking to spin off more of its core assets to its subsidiaries, you can “double…

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Why You Should Buy Canadian Natural Resources Limited Now

Hedge funds managers are betting on a resurgence in oil prices. Here is why now is the time to buy…

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Take Your RRSP One Step Further by Creating Your Own Pension Plan

Stuffing your RRSP full of monthly dividend payers like Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust (CUF.UN), and…

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Tech Stocks

Does the Post-Earnings Weakness in Catamaran Corp.’s Shares Represent a Buying Opportunity?

Catamaran Corp.’s (TSX:CCT)(NASDAQ:CTRX) stock has fallen nearly 5% since it released better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on February 26. Should you buy…

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How Canadian Tire Emerged From the Ashes of a Desolate Retail Sector

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) continues to increase same-store sales, despite Canadians being more frugal.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Read This Before You Buy Barrick Gold Corp.

Here's the dirty little secret Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) doesn't want you to know.

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Energy Stocks

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.: Is There Value in This Beaten-Up Producer?

Now that the price of oil appears to be stabilizing, is Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (TSX:PRE) an investment you want…

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