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Is Laurentian Bank of Canada a Buy at These Levels?

Trading at a discount to tangible book value, shares of Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) may be ready for another…

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Bullion Investors: Is it Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is lagging the recent recovery in gold prices.

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Rail Investors: Should You Buy Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) a more attractive buy today?

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Tech Stocks

Debt vs. Dilution: Should Shopify Inc. Take On Debt?

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is in no rush to issue debt, choosing instead to issue additional shares at ever-increasing stock price…

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Characteristics of a Successful Value Investment

Identifying great companies such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is the first step. What do you need to…

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BlackBerry Ltd. Is Finally Turning the Corner: Is the Company a Takeover Target?

Software company Mobileye NV (NYSE:MBLY) was recently acquired by Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) for $15.3 billion as part of a push…

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On National Doughnut Day, it’s Hard Not to Think of Restaurant Brands International Inc.

On the first Friday in June since 1938, Americans have celebrated National Doughnut Day. Investors in Restaurant Brands International Inc.…

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Buy This Insurance Company’s Stock to Insure Your Portfolio Against Market Turmoil

Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) are two great insurance companies, but one of…

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Why AutoCanada Inc. May Be a Clunker

My take on why AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) is a long-term value trap.

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Dollarama Inc. Is About to Have More Competition

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) remains a great investment for retail sector investors, but foreign competition is heating up.

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2 Value Stocks to Boost Your Income

Collect rent passively by investing in reasonably priced real estate stocks such as American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (TSX:HOT.UN)…

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Bank Stocks

Canada’s Most Overlooked Bank Scores Again

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) delivered arguably the best second-quarter earnings report of Canada’s six biggest banks. Ignore its stock…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Institutional Favourites for Your Dividend Portfolio

Companies such as Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) are favourites of institutional investors like hedge funds…

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Citron Research Is Bullish on BlackBerry Ltd.: Time to Load Up?

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) soared again following positive news released by Citron Research. Should you buy today?

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Income Investors: These 3 REITS Pay Yields Above 7%

With bond yields at all-time lows, investors are turning to alternative asset classes in search of returns. REITs such as…

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Income Investors: Give Yourself a Massive Raise With This Stock and its 8.5% Yield

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) has a gigantic yield. But is a dividend cut really imminent?

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Looking Past Marijuana Stocks to Find Others That Will Benefit

Here's how companies such as Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) can benefit from marijuana legalization.

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The $90 Billion Reason to Invest in Onex Corporation

Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) is one of the world’s best private-equity companies. Recent information came to light providing investors one more…

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Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 4-6%

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and two other income stocks might be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Banks Just Raised Their Dividends

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) just raised their dividends by 1-3%. Should you invest in…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Drifts Lower Despite OPEC’s Decision to Extend Production Cuts

Lower oil prices appear to be the new normal as energy companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are profitable…

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Retirees: 2 Incredibly Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

Why you can safely add Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) to your retirement portfolio.

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Contrarian Investors: Don’t Expect a Sudden Rebound in Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) appears to be getting cheaper by the day. Is it finally time to initiate a…

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2 Dividend-Growth Aristocrats I’d Buy Today

Want to build wealth? If so, you must own dividend-growth stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian…

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2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Consider for Your TFSA

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are attractive dividend picks. Is one a better choice today?

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Why I Would Avoid Office REITs Right Now

Based on traditional fundamentals, Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) appears to be cheap. Do the long-term risks justify…

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De-Risked or Not, Forget Bombardier, Inc.

A Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) analyst has given the plane and train manufacturer a clean bill of health. Get a…

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Retirees: 2 High-Yield Stocks for Safe, Growing Income

Get 6-7% yields with dividend growth that will outpace inflation with Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and another stock.

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Can You Buy TransAlta Corporation Shares for Free?

Here's why TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) is a buy.

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Dividend Stocks

What Defensive Really Means to Investors

I look at what a defensive stock really is; here's how shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) fit the mould.

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3 Ways to Play a Reeling Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is down 4% year to date and not looking good. Here are three ways to…

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RRSP investors: Is it Time to Buy Enbridge Inc.?

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is trading at lows not seen since September last year.

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Gildan Activewear Inc.: A Great, Boring Business That’s on Sale!

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) is a great stock with a strong management team. The stock is too cheap to ignore.

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Growth Opportunity: Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) continues to offer investors growth prospects on multiple international fronts.

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Is Loblaw Companies Ltd. Speculative or Safe at Current Levels?

The jury is still out on Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) with respect to how the company is expected to perform…

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Be Careful Not to Burn Yourself With Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a trendy stock, but don’t get too excited.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Chooses Dilution Over Debt

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) raised over US$500 million through its latest stock offering. Good move or bad, it’s on the prowl…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corporation?

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is outperforming its peers in 2017.

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Energy Stocks

Why OPEC’s Latest Deal Virtually Guarantees a Rally in Baytex Energy Corp.

The market may not have appreciated it, but OPEC’s recent agreement to extend production cuts by nine months removes a…

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What’s Next for Home Capital Group Inc.?

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is not out of the weeds yet. It will continue to have a rough ride…

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