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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

Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX: SU) or MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) a Better Stock Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX: SU) (NYSE:SU) and MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) are two of Canada's oil sands producers. Which one…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Top Income Stocks for a Dividend-Growth TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and another top Canadian dividend stock deserve to be on your radar.

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Investing

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B): Is This Troubled Stock Now Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) continues to test new lows. Has the pullback simply gone too far?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) or Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock As Interest Rates Increase?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one…

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Bank Stocks

2 Stocks to Own in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another Canadian financial stock might be attractive picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) a Reliable Dividend Stock to Ride Out a Market Downturn?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) has a steady track record of dividend growth during stock market corrections.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE): Should This Oil Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Does the upcoming merger make Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) attractive today?

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Investing

Could These 2 Unloved Canadian Stocks Double in 12 Months?

| Andrew Walker

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and one other struggling stock are attracting some contrarian attention.

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B): Should You Buy the Stock on a Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) pulled back a bit after the Q2 report. Is this the right time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Young TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Own Until You Retire

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other top Canadian stock deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) Stock Be in Your Portfolio Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) has bounced off the multi-year lows. Is this the time to take a contrarian position in…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Own in Your RRSP for 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has generated significant returns for its investors. Will the trend continue?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Buy AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) Today?

| Andrew Walker

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has bounced off the 2018 low. Are big gains on the way?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B): Is the Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) (NYSE:TECK) has a volatile history. Is the pullback a signal to buy or bail out?

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Energy Stocks

Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO) vs. Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE): Which Stock Is a Better Bet?

| Andrew Walker

Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) have enjoyed a nice bounce off the March lows. Is one…

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Investing

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B): Is This Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is making progress on its bid to be a major mobile competitor. Is it time add…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy Despite Trading Near All-Time Highs

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and one other top Canadian company should be on your radar.

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Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy After the 25% Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is down 25% from the June high. Is this the right time to buy?

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Better for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and another attractive dividend-growth stock deserve to be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) is enjoying a strong recovery in 2018. How high could this stock go?

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) offers a 4.8% yield. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

An Attractive Monthly Dividend Stock to Boost Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers an attractive 6.5% yield with some interesting upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN): Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is staging a recovery. Are more gains on the way?

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM): An Undervalued Dividend-Growth Stock to Build TFSA Retirement Wealth?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) might be too cheap to ignore today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks for U.S. Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another two top Canadian stocks with strong U.S. operations deserve to be on your radar.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Rallies on New A220 Order: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) continues to soar. Should you own this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Dividend Stocks That Could Go Higher

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are on the rebound, and more gains could be on the way.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold Utility Stocks for Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) and another unloved utility stock now offer a combined dividend yield above 5%.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Raised Dividends More Than 15% in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and another two Canadian stocks deserve to be on your radar today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Growing Dividends for Self-Directed RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Canadian Commodity Stocks for Your Watch List

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and another Canadian company have endured some tough times. Are better days on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) or TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and TC Pipelines LP (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) pay attractive dividends. Is one a better bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Play an Oil Recovery

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Savers: Should Royal Bank of Canada Be in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) has pulled back from the 2018 highs. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Is This the Right Time to Buy Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B)?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is up more than 100% over the past year. Are more gains on the horizon?

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Dividend Stocks

Gen X Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own in Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and another Canadian dividend pick deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Contrarian Stock Picks for a Yield-Focused Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another two high-yield dividend stocks might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB): Is it Time to Buy This Canadian Dividend Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is up more than 15% in the past month. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and another two top Canadian stocks should be on your buy-and-hold TFSA radar.

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