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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

Dividend Stocks

Should Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) are generating impressive results. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) vs. HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO): Which Marijuana Stock Will Be the Cannabis Beverage King?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) have emerged as early leaders in the race to tap the upcoming…

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Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock: What Should Weed Investors Do Now?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) is making strategic global acquisitions. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

New RRSP Investors: 2 Oversold Dividend Stocks for a Balanced Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial (TSX:PWF) and another beaten-up Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Unloved Oil Stocks That Could Soar in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) and another cheap oil stock might be attractive contrarian picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Stocks With Big Dividend Growth Potential

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Gibson Energy (TSX:GEI) and another two high-yield names deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Energy Stocks for Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) (NYSE:VET) and another player in the energy patch offer above-average yield with growing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Reliable Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how investing in top dividend stocks, such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY), can help young investors put…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Telus Corp. (TSX:T) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another top Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should Suncor Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock Be in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) owns great assets with decades of potential production growth. Should you buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Canadian Stocks for Contrarian Dividend Investors

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and another unloved Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your radar. Here's why.

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Should Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO) Be Your Top Weed Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO) is catching up on the capacity side, and the variety of the product offerings could set this…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) Stock Attractive Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) is a contrarian pick, but the upside potential might be worth adding the stock to your…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED): Should This Stock be Your Top Marijuana Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) continues to hit new highs. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Is Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) Stock a Buy on the Recent Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) has pulled back from the 2018 high. Time to buy?

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Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B): Has The Pullback in the Stock Price Gone Too Far?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) is down 20% in the past two months. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Stock Hits a 15-Year Low: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy (USA) (NYSE:CPG) has launched a turnaround plan. Will it work?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Get Real Estate Coverage in Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Colliers International (TSX:CIGI) (NASDAQ:CIGI) and another two real estate plays give you balanced exposure to the market.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Rising Stocks with Big Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and another top Canadian stock deserve to be on your radar today.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Non-Marijuana Stocks to Buy As Recreational Cannabis Goes Legal

| Andrew Walker

Here's how TFI International (TSX:TFII) and two other companies could benefit from the launch of the recreational cannabis market.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Contrarian Stock Picks Yielding 7-9%

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another unloved dividend stock look oversold today.

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is approaching its all-time high. Should this stock be in your portfolio?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) Stock for the 6% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is working through a major transition. Should you buy while the stock is out of favour?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) raised its dividend by 22% this year. Are more gains on the way?

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Is Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON) Stock Now a Top Cannabis Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) just inked a deal that could see it leapfrog the competition.

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3 Top Canadian Financial Stocks for Your TFSA Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and another two top Canadian financial companies are attractive picks for a balanced TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks for Real Estate Investors

| Andrew Walker

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and another Canadian real estate play deserve to be on your radar. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

Weed Investors: Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Stock the Best One to Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria (TSX:APH) has nearly doubled since the middle of August. Is more upside on the way?

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Stocks for Beginners

Real Estate Investors: Should You Buy the Income Property or the Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Will stocks like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or income properties generate better returns in the coming years?

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Energy Stocks

What’s the Outlook for Oil Stocks Going Into 2019?

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Imperial Oil Ltd (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might be attractive picks right now.

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Investing

Should Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Be in Your Portfolio Today?

| Andrew Walker

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) jumped 70% in the second half of August. Are more big gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Canadian Dividend Stocks With 5-7% Yields

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and another unloved dividend star are starting to look attractive for a contrarian portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

3 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another two top dividend payers can help investors meet their retirement goals.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks With U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another two top Canadian picks deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Own in an Uncertain Trade Environment

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another top Canadian stock are attractive defensive picks if global trade negotiations go off the rails.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks With Growing Distributions

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and another top Canadian income stock deserve to be on your radar.

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Should You Buy Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) or Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) have pulled back from their 2018 highs. Is one a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Canadian Utility Stocks That Look Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX:CU) and another out-of-favour utility stock pay attractive dividends and offer shots at decent upside stock gains.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Pay You Every Month

| Andrew Walker

Keyera Corp (TSX:KEY) and another four Canadian income stocks offer high-yield monthly payouts.

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