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Author: Andrew Walker

Andrew has an MBA and has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2014. As a contrarian investor, Andrew seeks out dividend opportunities the market is missing. He is a big fan of harnessing the power of compounding to grow a portfolio for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

Best TSX Stocks for Dividend Growth in 2021

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The best tsx stocks for dividends raised their payouts last year and intend to give investors big dividend increases in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock That Could Be a Top Takeover Target in 2021

| Andrew Walker

The market conditions are ripe for a wave of takeovers in 2021. Here's one stock that could be a top…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

BlackBerry stock is off to a great start in 2021. Why did BlackBerry shares jump and will the rally continue…

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Investing

Why New U.S. Travel Rules Could Hammer Air Canada Stock

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock faces new headwinds with the recent U.S. decision to match Canada's requirement for negative COVID-19 tests before…

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Investing

The 3 Best TSX Stocks for Millennials in 2021

| Andrew Walker

The best TSX stocks to buy in 2021 might be a combination of leaders from three very different industries in…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for Retirees in 2021

| Andrew Walker

The best Canadian dividend stocks for retirees in 2021 are the ones that will raise the payouts significantly, despite ongoing…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Own in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Top dividend stocks could provide investors with above-average returns in 2021. These three dividend aristocrats deserve to be on your…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Dividend Stocks for High Yield in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Theses top dividend stocks with reliable payouts and high yields can help investors build wealth and generate strong income streams…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn $6,000 Into $150,000 and Never Pay Tax

| Andrew Walker

Canadian investors are using the TFSA to create significant wealth for retirement. Here's a strategy to set you up for…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge Stock or Suncor Stock Now?

| Andrew Walker

The energy sector still looks cheap, as we see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Is Enbridge…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock: Should Investors Buy or Sell Now?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock trades at less than half its 12-month high. Is the stock cheap today or still too expensive…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Build TFSA Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Top stocks deliver great returns for long-term investors. Here are three TSX leaders that deserve to be on your TFSA…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

Looking for ways to take advantage of the global economic recovery? These two cheap stocks deserve to be on your…

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Energy Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett: 2 Canadian Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett made some interesting purchases in the TSX Index in 2020. Here's his two top Canadian stocks deserve to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Own Forever

| Andrew Walker

These top dividend stocks deserve to be anchor positions in any buy-and-hold RRSP or TFSA portfolio focused on building retirement…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: Is the Share Price Too High?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock is up 50% since early November. Are more gains on the way or is the stock price…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Top Stocks to Own Forever

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors have another $6,000 in contribution room in 2021. Here's why these three top stocks deserve to be on…

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Investing

Bargain Alert: 2 Cheap Stocks for RRSP Investors in 2021

| Andrew Walker

RRSP investors still have some hidden gems to buy in the TSX Index. Here's why these stocks might be interesting…

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Investing

RRSP Alert: 3 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

These top Canadian stocks all raised their dividends in 2020 and could deliver significant returns to RRSP investors in 2021…

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Investing

Market Crash 2021: 5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy on a Pullback

| Andrew Walker

Analysts are calling for a strong correction or even a new stock market crash in 2021. These stocks should be…

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Investing

RRSP Investors: 4 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

RRSP investors have some great options in the TSX Index today to help them build a significant retirement portfolio. These…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How 2 Top Dividend Stocks Turned $20,000 Into $470,000

| Andrew Walker

Top dividend stocks tend to be safe picks in expensive markets and can deliver spectacular returns for buy-and-hold TFSA investors.…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Andrew Walker

The TSX Index is at an all-time high. This makes it difficult to find top RRSP picks right now, but…

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Investing

Is TransAlta Stock a Screaming Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta stock looks like a steal at the current share price. Here's why this unloved utility deserve to be on…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP: How to Turn $12,000 Into $575,000 for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

The 2021 RRSP deadline is just around the corner. Here's a proven strategy for choosing top stocks to build a…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Stock Could Double in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Suncor stock is catching a nice tailwind to start 2021. How high could the share price go this year, as…

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Investing

Why Air Canada Stock Is a Risky Buy Today

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada stock might appear cheap compared to the price the shares fetched a year ago, but the world has…

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Energy Stocks

2021 Buy Alert: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TFSA investors might want to use their $6,000 limit in 2021 to buy top dividend stocks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Why Top Gold Stocks Are Buys in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Bitcoin appears ripe for a crash and gold stock look oversold. Here's why investors should avoid the cryptocurrency and buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2021: 2 Top Stocks for TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

The stock market crash in 2020 was a great buying opportunity. Here are two top Canadian stocks to buy for…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 1 Stock to Avoid in Early 2021 and 1 to Buy

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors need to be careful as we begin 2021. Some stocks that rallied through the end of 2020 look…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: A Top Dividend Stock With Huge Upside Potential for Your 2021 TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Retirees and other TFSA investors have an opportunity to pick up a solid 6% yield on a stock that could…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Limit Increased by $6,000 for 2021: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Now

| Andrew Walker

The 2021 TFSA limit increase is $6,000. Here's why these two top dividend stocks deserve to be on your 2021…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: How Retirees Can Earn an Extra $314.50 Per Month Without Triggering the OAS Clawback

| Andrew Walker

The TFSA is a great tool to help seniors earn tax-free income on their savings that won't put their OAS…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Here’s How to Turn $30,000 Into $990,000 for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Bitcoin predictions for 2021 have some pundits targeting US$50,000. That could turn out to be the case, but investors might…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for the New Year

| Andrew Walker

The top stocks to buy on the TSX Index right now might be the industry leaders in sectors that took…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $4,000 to Invest in a TFSA? I’d Buy These 2 Cheap Stocks Now

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors with some cash on the sidelines want to know which stocks might be good buys in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Andrew Walker

TFSA investors still have a chance to buy some great dividend stocks at cheap prices. Here's why these two deserve…

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Investing

Forget Bitcoin and Air Canada: These 3 Stocks Could Soar in 2021

| Andrew Walker

Bitcoin and Air Canada appear overbought and ripe for a crash. Investors might want to consider three unloved dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Now Paying 6% Yields

| Andrew Walker

TFSA dividend investors still have great buying opportunities to generate solid tax-free income in 2021. These two top stocks offer…

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