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Tech Stocks

AI Spending Faces a Reality Check: This Canadian Tech Stock Gets Paid to Cut Costs

CGI offers a practical AI investment case built around clients getting useful work done for less.

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Tech Stocks

Down 28% in Less Than 24 Hours: What’s Going on With Intel Stock on Friday?

Intel's server business is booming, but the company can't build enough to satisfy demand, and a weaker PC market is…

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Investing

I Can’t Get Enough of Canada’s Biggest REIT (and Its 5.3% Yield)

Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) shares stand out as a compelling high-yield pick-up after an 11% drop.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock: A 5.1% Yield With Constant Paycheques

Brookfield Infrastructure pays a 5.1% yield and is growing cash flow 10% a year. See why BIP.UN could be a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold May Be Pulling Back From Record Highs, but I’d Still Buy This Royalty Stock

Franco-Nevada offers precious-metal exposure without taking on every expense of running a mine.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, October 30

After ending Thursday's volatile session slightly lower, the TSX faces another uncertain trading day today as investors weigh surging crude…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Build $200 a Month in Tax-Free TFSA Income With Peyto Exploration & Development and Automotive Properties REIT

These two monthly-paying dividend stocks present compelling opportunities for income-seeking investors.

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Energy Stocks

A 6.1% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

Freehold Royalties offers an attractive 6.1% dividend yield with monthly cash payouts, while its improving financial performance and growing drilling…

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Dividend Stocks

This ETF Yields 3.4% and Pays You Monthly: It’s a Smart One for Retirement Savings

Here’s why this simple Canadian dividend ETF and its monthly payments make it an ideal investment for your retirement savings.

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Dividend Stocks

I Found the Ideal Retirement TFSA Stock Paying 5.7%

An ideal retirement TFSA stock not only pays a high yield but must also have secure cash flows from a…

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock Dives 12% in a Day on AI Chip Jitters Then Soars 8%: Buy the Dip or Stay Away?

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock is getting too cheap as it continues smashing expectations.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now a Good Time to Start Investing in Canada? What to Consider

Here’s why now can be a good time to start investing in Canada and what to consider as you build…

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Bank Stocks

The Bank of Canada Just Hiked for the First Time in 3 Years: Here’s What I’d Do With My TFSA

The Bank of Canada raised rates for the first time in three years. Here is how I'd split my TFSA…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge: A Safe High-Yield Stock for Steady Retirement Income

Enbridge is a relatively safe high-yield stock for retirement income, as a part of a diversified portfolio, especially at a…

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Dividend Stocks

An Ideal TFSA Stock for November, Paying 5.2% Each Year Into Your Retirement Fund

With a 5.2% dividend yield paid monthly, this Canadian stock could help you build a recurring retirement income stream while…

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Investing

Waste Connections Just Raised Its Dividend: Is It Too Late to Buy In?

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) shares might be the defensive dividend grower to back up the truck on after a stellar earnings…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Read a Payout Ratio in 60 Seconds

Understand the payout ratio and its significance. Learn how it helps assess dividend stocks in just one minute.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Set Passive Income Goals You Can Actually Reach

Setting passive income goals is easy, but it should be realistic as to how much you can really set aside…

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Tech Stocks

That $115.6 Billion Quarter is Why I’m Still Holding Shopify

Holding Shopify after its US$115.6 billion quarter? Here’s why growing merchant sales, payments adoption and cash flow support staying invested.

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Dividend Stocks

A 5.7% Monthly Payer: How $10,000 Could Generate About $47 a Month

For investors who want monthly passive income without owning rental properties, Crombie REIT's 5.7% yield deserves a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

I Found a Dividend Stock That Pays 4.6% Monthly Like an ATM

The Richards Group's monthly dividend yields 4.6%. The small-cap stock's high-margin healthcare pivot makes this passive income source an attractive…

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Investing

Canada Cut Taxes on New Investment Nearly in Half: The TSX Stock I’d Buy First

Here’s how Canada’s new investment incentives could benefit a tonne of TSX stocks and why I'd buy this name first.

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Stocks for Beginners

What to Do With Your Investments When Interest Rates Change

Learn how interest rate changes affect stocks, bonds, and savings, and why long-term investors may be better off sticking with…

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Dividend Stocks

Self-Employed in Canada? Here’s How Much Cash You Should Keep on Hand

Financial security starts with having enough cash to weather uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

52 Years of Dividend Hikes: I’m Glad to Have Fortis in My TFSA

Looking for a Canadian stock that you can buy and tuck away for decades? Fortis, with a 52-year dividend record,…

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Investing

I’m Staying Away from Goeasy While Net Charge-offs Sit at 16.7%

GoEasy cut net charge-offs to 16.7% in Q2, but losses still run high. Here is why I am staying on…

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Dividend Stocks

What Will Your CPP Pay? How to Check Before You Retire

Planning your retirement? Discover how CPP benefits impact your retirement savings and maximize your income with informed decisions.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP or TFSA for Retirement? Most Canadians Should Use Both: Here’s How

Holding quality investments in both an RRSP and a TFSA could give you more options as you plan for retirement.

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Energy Stocks

Investing With a Small Budget in an Uncertain Economy

Here’s how to start investing with little money in today’s uncertain economy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Gold is Back Above US$4,000: This Streamer Down 15% in a Month Could be a Steal

Wheaton's falling share price offers a fresh look at a business that earns from precious metals without operating the mines.

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Dividend Stocks

A 2.8% Monthly Dividend Stock: $10,000 Would Pay About $23 a Month

Mullen Group's strong financial growth and regular dividend payouts could make it an attractive choice for investors seeking monthly passive…

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The RRSP (Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a smart way to save and invest for the future
Dividend Stocks

RRSP Withdrawals Are Taxed: Here’s How to Plan for That Early

RRSP withholding is not your final tax bill, and calculating the gross withdrawal early prevents surprises when retirement expenses arrive.

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Dividend Stocks

Side Income Ideas for Canadians That Fit Around a Full-Time Job

These two attractive Canadian dividend stocks could help you build an extra income stream without taking on another job.

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Retirement

Could Delaying OAS Make Sense? The Trade-Offs Explained 

Understand the Old Age Security pension, its eligibility rules, and the financial implications for Canadians aged 65 and older.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Monthly-Paying Dividend Stock on the TSX Right Now

Here’s why this high-quality TSX stock is one of the best to buy for reliable monthly income and long-term dividend…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock is Down 16%, but the Business Looks Smart: Here’s How I’d Buy the Stock

Enbridge stock's solid business is reflected in its exemplary dividend track record as well as its strong and predictable cash…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Refund Strategy: What to Do With the Money You Get Back

An RRSP refund strategy can help turn your tax refund into long-term savings. Here are three options to consider today.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dollar Just Hit a 5-Week High: Here’s What it Means for U.S. Stocks

A stronger loonie can shrink an existing U.S. holding while making your next purchase more affordable.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Are Back: This TSX Stock Could Benefit If Tariffs Ease

Magna could benefit from smoother automotive trade, with improving profits giving the idea a foundation beyond negotiations.

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Dividend Stocks

Diesel Prices Are Surging: This TSX Stock Benefits With Pricing Powering it Higher

CN can recover part of a rising fuel bill, making its customer relationships more valuable than a yield screen suggests.

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