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3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has better growth prospects and a cheaper stock price than Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. or Shaw Communications Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

Does Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) or Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Isn’t Going Anywhere

Despite losing hardware contracts, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) is not disappearing from the scene anytime soon.

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Dividend Stocks

The Simplest Way to Protect Yourself From the Next Market Crash

Maintain a cash position to increase the stability of your portfolio by buying Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Metro, Inc.…

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Bank Stocks

How Worried Should Canadians Be About a Housing Meltdown?

A housing crash is a threat to Canada's economy, with domestically focused banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM),…

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Energy Stocks

Imperial Oil Limited’s Oil Sands Expansion Is Good News for Investors

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) is making another gutsy call on oil sands development as other companies cut back or delay…

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Why BlackBerry Ltd. Is a Better Turnaround Stock Than Bombardier Inc. Today

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) have much in common, but BlackBerry is the better option.

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Bank Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is Set to Benefit From This Huge Trend

Americans currently have the lowest debt levels in 10 years, and with consumers poised to re-leverage, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is…

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Dividend Stocks

How Young Investors Can Build a Mountain of Money for Retirement

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) are just two stocks that can take you into a comfortable,…

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Could the CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Be the Next Warren Buffett?

Warren Buffett has grown his empire by buying great companies. The CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is doing…

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4 Simple Reasons to Hold Canadian National Railway Company

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) still deserves a spot in your portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Prepare for the Next Market Crash

Buy high-quality businesses like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) at a discount. For long-term investment success, staying the course and buying at…

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3 Reasons to Dump Your BCE Inc. Shares for Telus Corporation

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may have a nice dividend, but Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the better option.

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3 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs American Exposure

Here's why U.S. exposure is essential and how you can get it indirectly through the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and the…

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4 Reasons Why Dollarama Inc. Is the Top Retail Stock to Buy Today

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) could far outperform the overall market going forward for these four primary reasons.

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Why This Week Could Be the Start of a Bombardier Inc. Turnaround

The Paris Air Show kicks off this week. What's in store for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. or Goldcorp Inc. the Better Buy Today?

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is the better company, but Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is much cheaper. So which should you buy?

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4 Simple Reasons to Own Telus Corporation

Here's why conservative dividend investors should have Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) on their radar.

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3 Reasons Why Canada’s Crude-By-Rail Business Is Suffering

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) should be very concerned with the slowdown in crude-by-rail.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Pipeline Operators to Buy Now

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI), and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stand to benefit no matter what happens to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is a Forever Stock

Here are three reasons why you should be buying shares of Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Sandstorm Gold Ltd. CEO Nolan Watson Loves Gold Long-Term

Motley Fool contributor Ryan Vanzo discusses the outlook for gold with Sandstorm Gold (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND) CEO Nolan Watson.

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies You Should Buy Instead of Suncor Energy Inc.

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may be popular, but BlackPearl Resources Inc. (TSX:PXX), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Core Dividend-Paying Companies to Buy Now

I expect a conservative long-term total return of 9% if I were to start an equal-weight portfolio in Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Are SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. and TransAlta Corporation Top Takeover Targets?

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) look ridiculously cheap right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Buying More Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. Stock

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has finally slid down to my buy price for round two.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Seekers: 2 Monthly Dividend Payers With Yields up to 10%

Income seekers can get high yields from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Bank Stocks

Dispelling 2 Myths About the Bank of Nova Scotia

The outlook may be growing dim for Canada's banks, but it is not as bad as it appears for the…

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2 Big Reasons to Prefer Canadian National Railway Company Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is the clear winner over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Does WestJet Airlines Ltd. Belong in Your Portfolio?

If you believe the economy is going to continue to stay strong, buy WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) because it is…

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3 Reasons Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Is a Secret Outperformer

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is primed to continue its massive outperformance.

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Dividend Stocks

Collect Up to $1,200 in Monthly Income Starting July 15

Here's how to collect a 9.7% yield from Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Bank Stocks

3 Big Advantages to Owning Bank of Montreal Instead of its Peers

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) gets less credit than its Big Three peers. Here are three big reasons why it should…

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Needs to Stop Selling Phones

I firmly believe the future is bright for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). I just don't think it's in the phone business.

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Tech Stocks

Is Wall Street Dumping BlackBerry Ltd.?

According to Business Insider, some big banks are switching from BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). How should investors react?

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Is Now the Time to Buy Beaten-Up SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.?

Shares of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) are down more than 20% from 2014 highs. Here's why now looks to be…

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Energy Stocks

One Worrying Chart That No Oil Investor Wants to See

Here is yet another indicator that there is still no end in sight for the pain being felt in the…

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Bank Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank Canada’s Most Boring Bank Stock?

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is Canada's lowest-risk, least-volatile bank stock. Here's exactly why this is a reason to buy.

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3 Reasons to Dump Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Buy Canadian National Railway Company

Because of its price, transcontinental status, and its more generous dividend, I believe Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Loblaw Companies Limited or Metro Inc.: Which Retailer Should You Buy?

Should you buy Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) or Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) today?

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