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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

An Oversold Stock With a 4.8% Dividend Yield to Buy Right Now and Own for Decades

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Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is trading at a meaningful discount to its larger Canadian peers. What's going on?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is up 60% in 2019. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Volatile Market

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and another top Canadian dividend stock should be on your radar when the stock market corrects.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income 101: 3 Stocks for a TFSA Dividend Fund

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another two TSX Index giants can help you put some extra cash in your pocket…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks to Power Growth in Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another two Canadian stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks to Launch Your Passive-Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another two monthly income stocks deserve to be on your passive-income radar.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) and another top Canadian dividend stock are attractive picks today if you think the market is about…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) often hold anchor positions in Canadian portfolios. Should you buy one…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Index Stocks to Buy When the Market Tanks

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another top Canadian stock could quickly become attractive picks in the next market sell-off.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Investors: How to Turn a Small Windfall Into a $670 Per Month Pension in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

It doesn't take much money to set yourself up with a steady stream of passive income. Here's how Canadian Imperial…

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Pay $10 for HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO) recently hit a new all-time high. Are more big gains on the way for this Canadian pot…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Own Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock for the 6% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has cleaned up some issues in the the past year, and investors are returning to the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock a Safe Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is often cited as a top stock pick. Is that still the case in the current…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) might be an interesting contrarian pick, but when should you hit the buy button?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Generate $5K in Tax-Free Income From 2 Stocks With Rising Dividends and 8% Yields

| Andrew Walker

Here's how high-yield stocks such as Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) can put extra cash in your pocket every month.

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Stocks for Beginners

At What Stock Price Is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is losing altitude again. At what point should contrarian investors step in and buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Steady Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another Canadian giant deserve to be on your TFSA radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) a Buy on the Latest Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is down 20% in recent days. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR): Should You Buy the Stock on the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) initially dropped more than 3% after the Q1 earnings release. Should investors buy or bail…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) offers a dividend yield that is more than double the one you get from Fortis Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock on Sale?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) is trading at a steep discount to Canada's largest banks. Is the negative…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Price Tops $70: How High Could it Go?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just blew through $70 per share. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Investors: 2 RRSP Picks to Buy Today and Own for 40 Years

| Andrew Walker

Why should you buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) today?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention TFSA Income Investors: 5 Attractive Stocks Yielding 5-8%

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and another four stocks offering above-average yields can help boost your retirement income. Should…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock in Your Retirement TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is off the 2018 lows but still appears attractively priced. Is this the time to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and another Canadian dividend star deserve to be in your portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy Today and Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another two Canadian industry leaders deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Stocks That Could Rise 50% in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial (TSX:PWF) and another unloved Canadian dividend stock have picked up a nice tailwind in 2019. How high could…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Are Top TFSA Income Portfolio Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) deserve to be on your radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Relax and Collect a 2nd Pension From 3 Top Monthly Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) and two other monthly income payers deserve to be on your radar today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier, Inc.’s (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Price Tanks: What Should Investors Do?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) just dropped another bombshell on investors. Is the sell-off warranted or overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Investors: Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) recently raised its dividend by 5% and offers a solid 3.9% yield. Is this stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) Stock Hits $50: How High Could it Go?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) just hit its highest stock price in nearly 18 months. Are more gains on the way?

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Investors: Is Now the Right Time to Buy Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is up more than 60% in 2019. Should you buy or sell the stock today?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Stocks to Ride Global Growth to Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another top Canadian stock with international reach deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top TSX Index Stock to Help Millennials Retire As Millionaires

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top dividend stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) can help investors create a substantial retirement…

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Energy Stocks

Top Picks Monday: 3 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy As Oil Surges

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and another two Canadian energy stocks appear attractive right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Recovering TSX Index Stock That Could Surge Another 50%

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has gained 55% since late December. How high could this stock go?

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Stock: Buy or Sell Today?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is showing new signs of life in recent days. Is a big rally on the way?

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