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Avoid the 50-Year Bond; 3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

May 1, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Stick these dividend growth names in your portfolio for the next 50 years.

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Are These 2 Power Companies Poised to Double?

May 1, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investors looking for powerful returns should study these two beaten-up power generators.

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Barrick Gold’s Turnaround Is Gaining Traction

May 1, 2014 | Matt Smith

This gold mining giant is positioned to deliver a solid 2014 -- even if gold prices tumble further.

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Top Stock Picks for May

May 1, 2014 | Motley Fool Staff

We asked our contributors to pick their favourite Canadian stocks to buy this month. Here are their top ideas.

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Forget About Rental Property. Buy These 3 REITs Instead

April 30, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Borrowing money to buy physical properties is risky. Just buy these REITs instead.

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The 3 Biggest Takeaways From Barrick’s First Quarter

April 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The last year has brought plenty of surprises to Barrick's shareholders. Were there any more today?

What Investors Need to Know About Thomson Reuters

April 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Growth will be hard to come by, but the shares may still be worth owning.

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Why Cameco Corporation Shares Pulled Back Today

April 30, 2014 | Brian Pacampara, CFA

Does this analyst make a good case? Or is it just more noise ?

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How Will CIBC CEO Gerry McCaughey Be Remembered?

April 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

He'll retire in 2016. What will be his legacy?

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Will Obama’s Keystone Decision Be Taken Out of His Hands?

April 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

What would it take to override his decision?

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Should You Buy These 3 Government-Protected Stocks?

April 30, 2014 | Nelson Smith

For these 3 companies, government intervention is actually a good thing.

2 Value Stocks With Strong Dividends

April 30, 2014 | Justin K. Lacey

A communications company and a bank pass the first test for offering investors a strong dividend at value prices.

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What to Expect When Pacific Rubiales Reports Next Week

April 30, 2014 | Matt Smith

Will Pacific Rubiales deliver for investors this quarter?

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3 Companies Looking to Get a Jolt From Coffee

April 30, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Three different approaches to realizing profits from consumers' coffee addiction.

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Why Suncor Energy Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

April 30, 2014 | Matt Smith

Record financial results and the potential for another dividend hike make this energy giant a solid investment.

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Why OceanaGold Shares Soared Today

April 29, 2014 | Brian Pacampara, CFA

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

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Investor Alert: Coker Shutdown Could Threaten Canadian Oil Sands’ Earnings

April 29, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

'Unplanned maintenance' at the company's Syncrude project should have investors worried.

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The One Strategy Warren Buffett Will Never Use

April 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

This strategy goes completely against Buffett's long-term, value-investing philosophy. Avoid it at all costs.

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4 Ways to Invest in Radio, Canada’s Forgotten Media

April 29, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Radio is one of Canada's oldest forms of media. Is it a relic of an earlier era or an interesting…

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What to Expect When Vermilion Energy Reports This Week

April 29, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Can Vermilion deliver for shareholders this quarter?

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Why Ballard Power Systems Inc. Shares Slumped Today

April 29, 2014 | Brian Pacampara, CFA

Is this meaningful? Or just another movement?

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How Will a Slowing Housing Market Hurt Canada’s Banks?

April 29, 2014 | Matt Smith

A slowing housing market and saturated domestic banking market continue to threaten the profitability of Canada's banks.

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What to Expect When Penn West Petroleum Reports This Week

April 29, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Can Chief Executive Dave Roberts turn this company around?

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Looking for Dividends? Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

April 29, 2014 | Matt DiLallo

A closer look at which stocks dividend investors are better off owning.

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3 Keys to Suncor’s Fantastic Quarter

April 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor reports an outstanding first quarter. Is it a sign of things to come in the energy patch?

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How the Changing U.S. Energy Sector Affects Canada’s Oil Patch

April 29, 2014 | Matt Smith

Changing dynamics in Canada's largest energy export market are set to significantly impact the patch

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What to Expect From Barrick Gold This Earnings Season

April 29, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Big changes are in the works at Canada's largest mining company.

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3 Key Takeaways From Bank of Nova Scotia’s Investor Day

April 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bank of Nova Scotia gets plenty of attention for its international businesses. But what's happening in Canada?

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Will Westport Innovations Inc. Finally Turn Around This Week?

April 28, 2014 | Neha Chamaria

This key metric in Westport Innovations' upcoming earnings report could decide where its shares are headed.

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After an Ugly Week, Is Rogers Communications a Buy?

April 28, 2014 | Justin K. Lacey

Rogers will need to improve customers satisfaction, and rely less on promotional pricing, to improve its lack-luster stock performance.

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5 Keys to Assessing Company Management

April 28, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Quality management is essential to generating returns for investors.

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Are These 3 Mining Stocks Takeover Targets?

April 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

They all have attributes that acquirers look for. Could one of them be the next Osisko?

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3 Reasons Why Barrick’s Merger Attempt Failed

April 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

In the end, the hurdles were just too big to jump over.

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What to Expect When Cameco Reports This Week

April 28, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Is Cameco on the verge of a turnaround?

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3 Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows — Is This the Bottom?

April 28, 2014 | Cameron Conway

Kinross Gold, Huntingdon Capital, and Argonaut Gold hit yearly lows.

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The Real Reason Stock Splits Matter

April 28, 2014 | Nelson Smith

Investing in companies that split their stock may boost returns... but not for the reasons you might think.

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Do Canada’s Top 3 Brands Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio?

April 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

These three brands topped Canadian Business's most recent brand survey. So should you buy the companies' shares?

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What to Expect When Goldcorp Reports This Week

April 28, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Shareholders, brace yourself for another round of ugly numbers.

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What to Expect When Yamana Gold Reports This Week

April 28, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

How badly will Yamana's earnings get hit this quarter?

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3 Stocks to Watch This Week

April 28, 2014 | Deon Vernooy, CFA

Key company results that will set the tone for the week.

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