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Author: Ambrose O'Callaghan

Ambrose O'Callaghan graduated with a BA in Political Science from McMaster University. After that, he jumped into the banking world. He worked from the front line to an investment associate role. After that, he found a way to marry his experience and knowledge in the world of banking and finance to his love and passion for writing. Ambrose is a passionate believer in Warren Buffett's value investing model.

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Coronavirus

Market Crash: 3 Top Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A potential market crash should inspire investors to look at stocks like Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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Tech Stocks

Investing $3,000 in These Artificial Intelligence Stocks Is a Smart Move

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors who are on the hunt for growth should target artificial intelligence stocks like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and others…

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Investing

2 Top Stocks That Can Make You a TFSA Millionaire

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Being a TFSA millionaire is not as daunting as it was before, especially if investors get in early on stocks…

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Tech Stocks

BUY ALERT! 3 Tech Stocks to Snag This Summer

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors on the hunt for growth should consider promising tech stocks like Real Matters Inc. (TSX:REAL) as we approach…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has been a monster in the spring, but a hiccup in June may spur some investors…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2020: How to Invest Your $500/Week CERB Payments

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Those on the hunt for a CERB alternative can build passive income in their portfolio with stocks like Pembina Pipeline…

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Coronavirus

TSX Market Crash: Buy These 3 Defensive Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Instead of sweating out another market crash, investors should seek out reliable defensive stocks like Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Simplify Your Retirement

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians have been thrown some curve balls in 2020, which should inspire investors to simplify their retirement planning and make…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Heavyweight Dividend Stocks to Hold Forever

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians have the option to generate steady income for decades with reliable dividend stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in their…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: This Mistake Can Cost You Much More Than the $2,000/Month CERB Payment

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

It’s time to take notice, as the government and the CRA are set to roll out harsh penalties for CERB…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hot TSX Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors should consider adding scorching TSX stocks like Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ), as the markets continue to build momentum ahead…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TSX investors should pursue small-cap stocks like Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) that have the potential for good long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Investing: Is it Time to Buy Restaurant Stocks as Provinces Reopen?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Provinces are cautiously reopening and easing COVID-19 restrictions, which may spur investors to look at stocks like MTY Food Group…

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Dividend Stocks

Will New Lending Rules Sink the Canada Housing Market?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada housing activity has fallen due to COVID-19, but the reopening should spur investors to look at stocks like Genworth…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How to Spend $10,000 on the TSX Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors with cash to burn should look at promising stocks like Stingray Group Ltd. (TSX:RAY.A) on the TSX today.

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) Stock: Should You Buy Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) stock surged in June, but investors should consider trends in the entertainment space before pulling the…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Prevent the CRA From Taking Back Your $2,000 CERB Payments

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

CERB applicants need to make sure they meet CRA guidelines, and it is a good idea to explore other means…

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Bank Stocks

This Top Bank Stock Is a Screaming Buy After Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian bank stocks released second quarter 2020 results in late May, and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks like a strong…

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Investing

How I’d Invest $20,000 on the TSX in June

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors with cash should look to invest in stocks like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and in long-term shots like Park…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Dividend Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Dividend stocks that have potential for good capital growth like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are perfect fits in a…

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Tech Stocks

Wow! $10,000 Invested in These Top Tech Stocks Is Worth This Much Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

An investment of $5,000 in tech stocks Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) would have doubled your money in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Red-Hot TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors should target high-performing TSX stocks like Sleep Country Canada Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) in early June as the market rally…

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Tech Stocks

Top TSX Growth Stocks Under $15

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The TSX index has roared back in the spring, while growth stocks like BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may still have room…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA 2020: 3 COVID-19 Changes That Could Last Forever

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Huge changes have come to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and some of…

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: How to Live Comfortably With Just CPP and OAS Payments

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retirees who are dependent on only CPP and OAS payments should consider income-yielding stocks like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) in…

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Coronavirus

Market Crash Round 2: Should You Be Fearful?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Valuations are high and economic data is poor, which has some analysts worried about a second market crash. High-priced stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP: 3 Dividend Stocks to Own Forever

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Dividend stocks like Power Corporation (TSX:POW) offer income and a solid history of dividend growth that should catch the attention…

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Investing

TFSA: 3 Healthcare Stocks That Can Make You Filthy Rich

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TFSA investors should be on the hunt for the kind of growth offered by healthcare stocks like Knight Therapeutics Inc.…

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Coronavirus

COVID-19: These TSX Stocks Can Make You a Fortune This Decade

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated many sectors, but TSX stocks like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) have managed to thrive.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) vs. TD Bank (TSX:TD): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) released Q2 earnings in May, but I’m more bullish on one…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Fell 16% Over the Past Week

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock surged in May, but investors have once again soured on the company as the weather…

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Investing

Canada-China Relations: 3 TSX Stocks That May Be Hit Hard

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada-China relations are worse after a key court decision, which may hurt TSX stocks like Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF).

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Dividend Stocks

After CRA CERB: How to Make Your Passive Income Permanent

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Many Canadians will see the CRA CERB payment run out this summer, but they can turn around and collect permanent…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Spend $5,000 on the TSX Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TSX investors with cash to spend should beware of struggling stocks like AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ), instead turning their attention to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Warren Buffett TSX Stocks to Buy Before Summer

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Warren Buffett has backtracked on some calls this spring, but I’m still bullish on his recent purchases, like Suncor Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here Are 3 Stocks I’d Buy Instead

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may take years before it recovers, while stocks like Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) are far more…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: My Top 2 Dividend Stocks for the 2020s

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TSX investors should look to dividend stocks with high potential like Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS) after we have got off to…

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Bank Stocks

ALERT: 2 Super-Cheap Bank Stocks to Buy Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank stocks have been battered, but I like the value offered by Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) and Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Your $2,000/Month CERB Expiring? Here’s How to Build a Better Passive-Income Stream

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Many CERB payments are set to expire this summer. Canadians should build passive income with stocks like Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE)…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Important Tips for the 2020 Tax Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canada Revenue Agency tax deadline is right around the corner. Canadians need to pay attention to changes that will…

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