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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

How to Reach Financial Freedom at 55

| Andrew Walker

Investing in dividend stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) can turn a modest savings fund into a retire-early portfolio.…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Is This Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) trades at a big discount to its larger Canadian peers. Is the stock oversold?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Wild Pick Wednesday: Is SNC-Lavalin Group (TSX:SNC) Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) is getting crushed again. Has the pullback simply gone too far?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Low-Stress Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and top communications company deserve to be on your income radar…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks That Could Double

| Andrew Walker

Detour Gold Corporation (TSX:DGC) and one Canadian mining giant are picking up momentum. Is this the right time to buy?

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Stocks for Beginners

Is HEXO (TSX:HEXO) or CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) and CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) are down significantly from their 2018 highs. Is one of these marijuana…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Help You Retire Wealthy

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning reliable stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another Canadian dividend star can help you…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Stock to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has made some long-term investors rich. Should you buy this stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Couples: How to Turn Your $12,000 TFSA Contribution Into a $100,000 Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how investing in top dividend stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) can help you hit your savings goals…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Nutrien (TSX:NTR) a Top Buy for Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) appears oversold right now. Is it a safe time to buy this stock?

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Stocks for Beginners

Should HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Be a Top Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) has given back most of its 2019 gains. Is it time to buy or book profits on…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) has pulled back to the point where the stock is starting to be attractive. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Boomers: 3 Stocks to Boost Your Pension Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Power Financial Inc. (TSX:PWF) and another two attractive dividend stocks deserve to be on your income radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Index Giants to Start Your RRSP Today

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and another two Canadian heavyweights deserve to be on your RRSP radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Pensioners: 2 Top Dividend Stocks Paying 5-6% Yields Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another Canadian dividend star look oversold today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) has turned the corner and the market might not be fully appreciating the upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock for a TFSA Retirement Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are top companies in their respective industries. Is one a better…

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Stocks for Beginners

Billionaire Ray Dalio Is Bullish on Gold: Is He Right?

| Andrew Walker

If Dalio is correct, gold stocks such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) deserve to be on your radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Bet on Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is back below $2 per share. Is the stock too cheap to ignore?

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Stock With a 5% Yield and Big Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) appears oversold today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Sleep-Well Stocks to Own for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another steady performer deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) has recovered from the Great Recession rout. Should you own the stock today?

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Energy Stocks

WTI Oil at US$60: Time to Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a 4% dividend yield and a shot at some nice upside. Should you own the…

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Energy Stocks

Income Alert: 2 High-Yield Stocks With Rising Dividends

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another high-yield Canadian dividend-growth stock appear oversold today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early: 2 Top Stocks to Start a TFSA Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another Canadian market leader deserve to be on your TFSA radar today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for New RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another Canadian dividend star deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock for the 5.4% Dividend?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) pays an attractive dividend that continues to grow. Is this the right time…

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Dividend Stocks

How $12,000 in TFSA Contributions Can Grow to $240,000

| Andrew Walker

Owning shares of Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is just one example of how couples can turn a small investment…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top TSX Index Stock Yielding 4.9% With Big Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) trades at a discount to its larger peers and offers an attractive dividend yield.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Key TSX Index Stock Hitting New 12-Month Highs

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) is on a roll and the stock still appears undervalued. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Passive-Income Stocks for Pensioners

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and another four top income stocks deserve to be on your radar today.

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Investing

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Makes Major Announcement: Should Investors Buy the Stock or Bail Out Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is cutting 550 jobs at an Ontario plant. How will this impact the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Alert: 3 Stocks to Build Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and another two Canadian giants have made buy-and-hold investors rich.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Top Pick: 3 Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and these two other attractive stocks provide an average yield of 5.5%.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy a Hot Stock on Its IPO Day?

| Andrew Walker

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) (NYSE:SHOP) and another emerging giant have made some IPO investors wealthy. Should you buy the next hot…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 TSX Index Stocks I’d Buy Today With an Extra $10,000

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and one of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Energy Stocks

Top Pick Tuesday: 2 TSX Index Giants for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and another leading commodity stock deserve to be on your contrarian radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

A 9.7% Yield for TFSA Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) now offers a yield of nearly 10%. Is the reward worth the risk?

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield TFSA Investors: Is CIBC (TSX:CM) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offer above-average yields and appear oversold. Is one a better…

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Stocks for Beginners

Raptors Lose Kawhi: Should You Sell BCE (TSX:BCE) or Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

The media divisions of BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) received a nice boost from the NBA championship…

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