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4 Things Every Oil Investor Needs to Know About the Current Plunge in Prices

West Texas Intermediate prices are once again in a major free fall, plunging 20% since early June. Here are four…

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Bank Stocks

Think the Loonie Is About to Plunge? Then Buy These 3 Stocks

Convinced the Canadian dollar is about to slide again? Then check out Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), and Fairfax…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Stocks to Hedge Against a Market Correction

Hedge against a market correction and economic downturn with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP), and BCE Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Monthly Income Stocks for Your TFSA

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) deserve a closer look.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Finally Giving Up

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is moving on from a struggling handset model. Is software the future?

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why Canada’s Banks Aren’t as Risky as Hedge Funds Believe

Fears over the outlook for Canada's major banks, such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD,) are overcooked.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: How Does Focusing on Dividends Help You?

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a prime example of a quality company that pays a safe dividend. How does…

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Energy Stocks

3 Natural Resource Stocks With Big Upside Potential

Looking for commodity plays with huge upside? Then check out Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Potash Corporation…

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Energy Stocks

Why Oil Prices Could Return to $40 Again (and What You Should Do)

Oil's impressive rally above US$50 per barrel has paused and reversed, and with sentiment now being bearish, US$40 per barrel…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Telus Corporation or Enbridge Inc. a Better Bet Today?

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top stocks. Which one deserves to be in your…

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Dividend Stocks

Can RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Keep Growing?

With a large cash infusion, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is able to pay down debt and continue growing,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reasons to Love Fortis Inc.

Some investors find Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) boring, but they're missing the point. The utility offers one of the safest dividends…

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Bank Stocks

Recent Growth of U.S. Banks Makes Canadian Banks Look Undervalued

Use the recent earnings growth in U.S. Banks as an indicator to purchase more shares of Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO),…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Success if Hardware Goes Away

If BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) gets out of the hardware business and focuses on software, I'll buy this stock.

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Investing

Why WestJet Airlines Ltd. Is up 1% Today

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) released its second-quarter earnings results this morning, and its stock has reacted by rising about 1%.…

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3 Reasons to Own Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc.

It might be odd to be thinking about investing in a ski-resort stock in the middle of the summer, but…

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Tech Stocks

Bet on Amaya Inc. for Future Growth

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) continues to be a great long-term investment option despite the controversy surrounding the company of late.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. About to Get Even Windier?

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is said to be the leading bidder for an offshore wind project in Germany.

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Invest in the Canadian Equivalent of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Not many stocks in Canada or the U.S. have performed as flawlessly as Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) has…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Income Stocks I’d Buy With Extra Cash

Are you looking for a high-quality income stock? If so, Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) deserve…

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Investing

Apple Inc.’s Cash-to-Assets Ratio: 1 Fundamental Ratio Investors Need to Carefully Consider

Is Apple Inc. (NYSE:AAPL) a safe bet?

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Investing

Is Agrium Inc. a Safe Stock to Own?

Despite a turbulent quarter, current investors should feel safe with Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU). New ones should wait for more information.

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Energy Stocks

These Are the Oil Sector’s 3 Safest (and Growing) Dividends

The recent oil rout led to historic cuts in North American energy dividends that were once some of the highest…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly Income Picks With Great Yields

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Altagas Ltd. Rallied +6% in a Day

Is Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) still a good investment? Is its higher dividend sustainable?

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Bank Stocks

Do the 3 Most-Shorted Stocks on the TSX Deserve the Negative Attention They’re Receiving?

Do Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) deserve to be the most-shorted stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Become a Landlord by Investing in These 2 Residential REITs

Thinking about buying a rental property? Instead, you should consider residential REITs such as Morguard North American Residential REIT (TSX:MRG.UN)…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Stocks Have Paid Dividends for 209 Combined Years

When it comes to dividend stocks, it doesn't get much better than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Inter Pipeline Ltd.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is it Time to Consider Cameco Corporation?

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to slide. Is a turnaround in sight?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Northview Apartment REIT Good for Monthly Income?

Should you buy Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) for its 7.3% yield? Is it safe?

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Investing

3 Great Dividend Stocks, 3 Different Sectors

While it’s tempting to go with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and some other big hitters on the TSX, these…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Is the Biggest Recipient of Cheap Oil

Because so many of its competitors are over leveraged, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has been able to acquire like crazy,…

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Why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Belongs in Your Portfolio

When it comes to infrastructure stocks, there are none better than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP). Is there a place…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Discounted Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

Build a nest egg in your RRSP today without the hindrance of taxes. Consider quality and discounted dividend stocks such…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From Canada’s Housing Bubble

Worried about Canada's housing market? Then avoid National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC), and Home Capital…

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3 Winning Stocks With Zero Debt to Own

Leverage is a double-edged sword that Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) and two other TSX companies choose to avoid, but don’t mistake a…

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Investing

Is WestJet Airlines Ltd. Set to Fly Higher on Older Wings?

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) recently started transatlantic flights from six Canadian cities to London, but the airline has seen an…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend-Growth Stocks That Can Help You Retire Early

Dividend-growth stocks such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET), and Fiera Capital Corp. (TSX:FSZ)…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Retire Early

Want to retire early? Just focus on living cheaply and investing in great companies such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO)…

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Investing

3 Stocks Yielding 3% and Trading at Less Than Book Value

There aren’t many value plays available these days given that the iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) trades…

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