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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Tries to Downplay the Drug-Pricing Scandal

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has been caught up in a drug-pricing scandal. What are the long-term implications for the…

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Boost Your Income With Canadian Banks That Are Priced at a Discount

Which of the Big Five Canadian banks should you buy? Which has the best value and income-growth potential today? Is…

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Bombardier, Inc. or Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Which Company Will Survive?

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) are in trouble, and that is attracting contrarian types looking for…

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Long-Term Investors: Here Are 3 Stocks for Future Growth

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) are three of the best-performing stocks…

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2 Contrarian Dividend Picks I’d Buy With an Extra $5,000

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) should be on your radar.

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Bank Stocks

Could 60% of Toronto-Dominion Bank’s Profits Be at Risk?

A recent report by McKinsey states that 20-60% of bank profits are at risk from FinTech companies. Is Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

The Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Beginner Investors

Looking to build a dividend-based portfolio? If so, consider buying Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), National Bank of Canada…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Problems With the TTC Show That the Rail Business Must Be Sold

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is having trouble delivering streetcars to the TTC. Will this compel Bombardier to act?

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Boost Your Income: Get 10% Yields in Monthly Rent From These REITs

Forget about searching for high yields in the energy sector. Instead, buy REITs for monthly rent that equates to10% annual…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Consider Cameco Corporation a Long-Term Hold?

Because of the long-term demand from China and India, the price of uranium will rise, and the share price of…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Make Your Own Pension With These 3 Dividend Payers

Get your own pension plan with shares of Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), and Inter…

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Should Be Bought Out for $2 Per Share

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) would be a bargain for any acquirer.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Warren Buffett Would Consider

Warren Buffett made his fortune by buying best-in-class stocks with wide economic moats. Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Enbridge Inc.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why the Bull Thesis for Teck Resources Ltd. Is Flawed

There are growing signs that any recovery in the price of coal and base metals miner Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK)…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Bet on Husky Energy Inc.’s 5.4% Yield?

Husky Energy Inc.'s (TSX:HSE) 5.4% yield looks juicy. Is it sustainable? Should you buy it before it reports earnings results…

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Dividend Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: Is the Big Dividend Sustainable?

Here's what investors need to know about Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and its 7% yield.

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A Ranking of Bombardier, Inc.’s 4 Fundraising Options

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has a number of ways to raise more money.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big Dividends I Prefer Over Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s 6.3% Yield

Why I'd choose Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN), National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), and Directcash Payments Inc. (TSX:DCI) as dividend plays over…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Investors Should Avoid Gold and Gold-Mining Stocks

Don't be fooled into thinking gold miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are attractively priced. Gold is still an…

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4 Reasons to Buy Canadian National Railway Company Instead of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

If you're considering investing in Canadian rails, Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has numerous advantages over its closest competitor Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Get You Started

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are good picks for beginners.

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Should Investors Consider Buying RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust?

Because of its high-quality assets, smart diversification strategies, and lucrative dividend, I believe investors should buy RioCan Real Estate Investment…

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Energy Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Being Too Greedy?

In rejecting Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) has a lot to lose.

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Should Bombardier Inc. Form a CSeries Partnership With Embraer SA or Boeing Co?

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) failed to reach a deal with Airbus. But there are other options.

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Dividend Stocks

Can Northland Power Inc. Maintain its Dividend?

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) has exposure to clean energy and a 6% dividend yield.

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Should You Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Before its Earnings Report?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is down 30% from recent highs. Is it a double-digit opportunity, or should you watch…

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3 Great Ways to Invest in the Financial Sector Today

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are great ways to invest…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. or Barrick Gold Corp. a Better Way to Play a Bullion Surge?

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are starting to attract attention, but one is a safer bet.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Restaurant Stocks Over Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Why I prefer Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA), MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY), and Keg Income Royalties Fund (TSX:KEG.UN) over…

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Is TransCanada Corporation a Good Income Investment?

Looking for income growth? TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) 4.6% yield today could grow to 5.3-5.6% in two years. Consider its shares…

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is on a roll again, but short-term risks warrant caution.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for 20 Years

Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN), Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR.B), and Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) can provide the monthly dividend income…

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3 Stocks About to Aggressively Buy Back Shares

Warren Buffett has long said share buybacks are one of the most profitable ways for a company to spend extra…

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Energy Stocks

Inside Penn West Petroleum Ltd.’s Stunning Month

Shares of Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) have doubled since the start of October.

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Tech Stocks

2 Triple-Digit Stocks Worth Every Penny: Part 2

Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) and George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) may have high stock prices, but they are well worth it.…

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Income Investors: Now’s the Time to Buy Shaw Communications Inc. Shares

The overblown threat of cable being replaced by Internet streaming has created a buying opportunity in Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR)…

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Energy Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Explodes Over 50%: Is it Time to Buy or Sell?

After popping nearly 50% in only one week, how should investors think about Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK)?

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Tech Stocks

How Launching the Priv Will Redefine BlackBerry Ltd.

As BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) prepares to launch the Android-powered Priv, focus is once again turning to the beleaguered handset division.…

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Why Canadian National Railway Company Has Outperformed its North American Peers This Year

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has been North America's top performing railway stock for 2015. Here's what you need to…

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Dividend Stocks

Collect $1,000 in Monthly Rent From H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

It just takes an investment of 9,000 shares of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) to create a life-changing amount…

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