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With Westport Innovations Inc. Shares Plummeting, Is Now the Time To Buy?

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(Nasdaq:WPRT) shares are getting crushed. Is this an opportunity?

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Energy Stocks

$150-per-Barrel Oil Is Coming: Buy These 3 Producers Now

According to a top oil trader, high oil prices are on the horizon, so buy Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ),…

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Bank Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Today: Manulife Financial Corp. and The Bank of Nova Scotia

Why are Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) trading at a discount to their peers?

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Stock Picks for October

We asked our best analysts to share their favourite stocks this month. Among their picks are Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS), Canadian…

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Investing

IMAX Corporation or Cineplex Inc.: Which Entertainment Company Belongs in Your Portfolio?

IMAX Corporation (TSX:IMX)(NYSE:IMAX) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) both represent great long-term opportunities, but which should you buy today?

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy on a Lower Loonie: Suncor Energy Inc. and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.

The Canadian dollar is falling by the minute, but investors can benefit from this decline by investing in Suncor Energy…

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Investing

Why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

A SWOT analysis points to a good buy in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Investing

Does Recent Market Weakness Make Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. a Value Investment?

Searching for value in Canada's oversold telco industry? Look no further than Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT).

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Energy Stocks

EnCana Corporation: The Texas Oil Chart You Have to See

EnCana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is on the verge of something big.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Things You Need to Know Before Investing in Barrick Gold Corp.

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is aggressively trying to turn itself around, but this change in strategy doesn't appear to be…

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Tech Stocks

4 Key Takeaways from BlackBerry Ltd’s Second-Quarter Report

Here are the four most important things you need to know about BlackBerry Ltd’s (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) second-quarter earnings.

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Bank Stocks

One Simple Reason to Anchor Your Portfolio With Toronto-Dominion Bank

What makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) your best option among Canada's big 5 banks?

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Energy Stocks

Is TransAlta Corp. a Value Trap or an Opportunity for Patient Investors?

Despite recent problems TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is fast shaping up as deep-value investment opportunity.

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Tech Stocks

The One Trend That Should Worry BlackBerry Ltd. the Most

Thinking of buying BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) shares? You may want to read this first.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend?

You need to read this before you buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG).

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Investing

One Critical Reason to Avoid Bombardier Inc., and One Stock to Buy Instead

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) got some much-needed good news late last week. But this is still a stock to avoid.

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Energy Stocks

1 Simple Reason I’ll Never Invest a Dime in Canada’s Power Generators

Why investors in Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) should keep a close eye on…

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Dividend Stocks

An Instant 3-Stock Income Portfolio for Retirees

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU), BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are safe picks for a…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Rona Inc. and 1 Huge Reason to Stay Away

Should investors buy Rona Inc. (TSX:RON)? Perhaps, but there's a huge elephant in the room.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons to Avoid Silver Wheaton Corp.

These four factors may negatively impact Silver Wheaton Corp.'s (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) performance.

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Energy Stocks

Why You Should Hold on to EnCana Corporation

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) just made a huge acquisition. Here’s what you need to know about the deal and how it…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has a lot of upside ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Dividend Champions to Shield Your Portfolio Against an Economic Downturn

Shield your portfolio from an economic downturn with the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE: BNS), Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB)(NYSE: ENB),…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Uranium Prices Will Continue to Surge

Investors should take a serious look at Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) as a way to bet on uranium.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Agrium Inc. and Fortis Inc. Belong in Your Retirement Portfolio

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) offer the right blend of yield, dividend growth, and safety.

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Tech Stocks

Will Quarterly Results and a New Phone Get Investors Interested in BackBerry Ltd Again?

BackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) vs. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is like Edison vs. Tesla all over again.

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Energy Stocks

Does Encana Corporation’s Takeover of Athlon Energy Inc. Make it a Buy?

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) announced a major acquisition today. Does it make the stock a buy?

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Inc. vs. TransCanada Corporation: Which Is the Best Investment?

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are both great companies, but one is a much better buy right now.

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Bank Stocks

4 Big Reasons to Buy The Bank of Nova Scotia Right Now

Here's why The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) offers growth investors a unique opportunity right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

5 Reasons to Place a Contrarian Bet on Cameco Corporation

Here's why Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be the most profitable bet a contrarian investor will make in the next 10…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Stay Away From Teck Resources Ltd.

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) is trading near a 52-week low. But don't be tempted -- the shares may still be…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Champions for Uncertain Times

Weather uncertain markets with a steadily growing dividend income stream from Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Energy Stocks

1 Big Reason to Avoid Suncor Energy Inc., and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) shares have sunk 15% since June. But there are still better opportunities.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Billionaire George Soros Bought $18 Million of Yamana Gold Inc.; Should You Buy, Too?

Is Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) about to hit $10?

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Investing

Finally Some Good News for Bombardier Inc.

Bombardier Inc’s (TSX:BBD.B) plagued CSeries gets a much-needed boost in orders.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.’s 4% Dividend Could Keep Surging

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.’s (TSX:POT)(NYSE: POT) dividend is up 950% since January 2011. Here’s why it could keep heading higher.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Goldcorp Inc.’s Stock Hit $50?

Using history as a lesson, here is what it will take for Goldcorp Inc.'s (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) stock to double.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Dividend Growth Stocks for Volatile Times

Weather market volatility and be rewarded with a steadily growing income stream by investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and BCE…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Goldcorp Inc. Is a Solid Dividend-Paying Gold Play

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is poised to generate potentially greater shareholder returns with new growth projects.

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Be Pessimistic About BlackBerry Ltd.’s Passport

There is a lot of hype surrounding Blackberry Ltd's (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) Passport phablet. But you should temper your expectations.

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