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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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Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock a Safe Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) is down from the 2018 highs. Is this the right time to own the stock?

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Energy Stocks

Is Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) or Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) a Better Bet Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) and Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) remain under pressure. Is one an attractive turnaround pick?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one a better RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Rising Dividend Stocks for the 2019 TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN) (NYSE:AQN) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks might be attractive TFSA picks…

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Investing

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria (TSX:APHA) (NYSE:APHA) just hit a 12-month low. Is this the time to buy?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) Today?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) is up 30% in the past two months. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Unloved High-Yield Stocks That Could Soar in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) and another two unloved income stocks might be attractive right now.

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Investing

Should Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Be on Your Contrarian Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has taken a big hit in recent months. Is a recovery on the way?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE): Is the Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) offers attractive upside potential. Is this the time to buy?

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Investing

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) took a hit after the latest earnings report. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Suncor Inc. (TSX:SU) or Nutrien Ltd. (TSX: NTR) Stock be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) have pulled back from their 2018 highs. Is one a buy for your…

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Energy Stocks

New Investors: 3 Top TSX Index Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and two other top TSX Index stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Income Stocks for Your 2019 TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and another two income stocks might be interesting picks today.

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Investing

Will HEXO Inc. (TSX:HEXO) Become a Takeover Target?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO (TSX:HEXO) is Quebec's leading marijuana stock and has an established partnership with a major beverage player.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Oversold Canadian Stocks to Own for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and another two Canadian giants deserve to be on your radar.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) are leaders in their respective industries. Is one a better buy…

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Energy Stocks

Is It Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) is trading near its multi-year lows. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Investing

Should You Buy Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) or HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria (TSX:APHA) (NYSE:APHA) and HEXO (TSX:HEXO) are down from the 2018 highs. Is this the time to buy?

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Investing

Dividend Investors: Should Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) or BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) Stock Be in Your RRSP Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) are recovering after strong pullbacks. Is one a better RRSP bet today?

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Investing

3 TSX Index Stocks to Buy Now and Own for 30 Years in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) and two other TSX Index industry leaders deserve to be on your TFSA radar…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Choose BCE (TSX:BCE) or Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Fortis (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one a better TFSA pick…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) a Better RRSP Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) are leaders in their respective industries. Is one attractive right…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and another two Canadian stocks might be interesting picks today.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) or HEXO Inc. (TSX:HEXO) a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB) and HEXO (TSX:HEXO) are down from their 2018 highs. Is one a buy?

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks in the Bargain Bin Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and two other TSX Index leaders deserve to be on your TFSA radar right now.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Stock: Should You Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) just staged a nice recovery after its brutal sell-off. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and another two stable dividend stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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Investing

Is it Time to Buy Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:WEED) has given back much of its 2018 gains. Is this cannabis stock oversold?

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Investing

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) are leaders in their respective markets. Is one a better buy right now?

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy This Under-the-Radar Energy Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Imperial Oil Ltd (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) rarely comes up as a top pick around the water cooler, but that might begin to…

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Investing

Is It Time to Buy Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) or Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) (NYSE:ACB) and Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) are two of the top global cannabis stocks. Is one a better bet…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX) Double in 2019?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) has reduced debt significantly and is about to get much larger. Is it time to…

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Dividend Stocks

An Oversold Canadian Dividend-Growth Stock to Stick in Your TFSA Stocking

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserves to be on your TFSA shopping list.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) has had a tough run. Is the stock now oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Index Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA on a Market Dip

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another two top Canadian stocks are worth a closer look today for your TFSA.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC) or Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are down from their 2018 highs. Is one a buy…

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Investing

Is HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy for 2019?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO (TSX:HEXO) and Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) are trading well below their recent highs. Is one a top marijuana stock…

Read more »

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Plunges Below $2: Is it Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock just tanked more than 20% in a single day. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Energy Stocks

A Top TSX Index Stock to Own for 50 Years in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is down 20% from the summer high. Is this the time to buy?

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Investing

Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) or HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria (TSX:APHA) (NYSE:APHA) and HEXO (TSX:HEXO) continue to position their businesses to succeed in the cannabis market. Is one a…

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