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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

Income Investors: 2 Beaten-Up Stocks With Growing Payouts

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be interesting picks.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Put Bank of Nova Scotia or BCE Inc. in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. an Attractive Contrarian Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Are better days on the way fro Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ)?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Get International Exposure and Reliable Dividends

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another two companies are attractive picks to tap growth beyond Canada.

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. or Toronto-Dominion Bank Better for Your RRSP Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top stocks. Is one an attractive RRSP pick?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has the Time Come to Buy Gold Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and other miners might be interesting contrarian picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Canadian Giants Just Raised Their Dividends 10-12.5%

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) are retuning some serious cash to investors.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: A Top Dividend Stock to Launch Your TFSA Pension Fund Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be a good pick to begin your TFSA pension fund.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Oversold Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) might be interesting picks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should You Own Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc. Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:ENB) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks and now offer attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Beaten-Up Income Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another two falling dividend stocks look attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Telus Corporation or TransCanada Corporation Be a TFSA Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) continue to forecast strong dividend growth. Is one a better bet?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Oversold Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are starting to look attractive. Is this the…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. Raises Dividend 12.5%: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) just reported strong Q4 results and shareholders are reaping the benefits.

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Energy Stocks

Is This the Right Time to Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) remain under pressure. Is one an attractive contrarian bet today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Cameco Corp. or Teck Resources Ltd. Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) have delivered very different performances over the past year. Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 2 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) deserve to be on your radar today.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Unloved Dividend Stocks for Your Pension Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) might be getting oversold at just the right time.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Market Correction

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) should be on your radar right now. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Boost Your TFSA Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and two other Canadian giants deserve to be on your income radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Growth Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks for a Buy-and-Hold TFSA Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Boring Stocks to Buy Today

| Andrew Walker

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) might be attractive picks for your portfolio right now. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Canadian Income Stocks Yielding 6-7% That Pay You Monthly

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) deserve a closer look today.

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 6-8%

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and another two dividend-growth stocks are starting to look oversold.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Millennials: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Launch Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be on your radar when considering a buy-and-hold dividend stock for your RRSP. Here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Should Royal Bank of Canada or Suncor Energy Inc. Be on Your RRSP Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy on a Market Pullback

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) deserve to be on your radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is This the Right Time to Buy Gold Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) looks cheap today if you think the gold rally has legs.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Up Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Nest Egg

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) look attractive today.

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Investing

An Oversold Dividend Stock for Your TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) might be on sale today.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your TFSA Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how investing in top stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can help you save a substantial pile…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should BCE Inc. or Toronto-Dominion Bank Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top stocks. Is one a better RRSP pick today?

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Investing

2 Contrarian Picks for a TFSA Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might deserve a closer look.

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Bulk Up Your RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are worth considering today. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. a Contrarian Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains under pressure. Are better days on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another two top Canadian stocks might be good picks to get your TFSA pension…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Tops US$1,350: Are More Gains on the Way?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) are two names to keep an eye on if you think the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Commodity Stocks to Own Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) might be interesting picks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Picks to Boost Your RRSP Returns

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another stock are worth considering for new RRSP holdings. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: Get 5-7.5% Yields From 3 Canadian Dividend Kings

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and two lesser-known stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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