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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

2 Contrarian RRSP Picks for the New Year

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI.UN) might be worth a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Cameco Corp. or Baytex Energy Corp. in 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) continue to trade at depressed levels. Is one set for…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 High-Yield Stocks for Your TFSA Income Portfolio in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and another two high-yield stocks might be good picks for your TFSA today.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 6.6-7.7%

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), and another stock all raised their distributions in recent months.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Barrick Gold Corp. a Buy for 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has underperformed in 2017. Are better days ahead?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Alert: A Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stock to Start the New Year

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has made some long-term investors quite rich.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Consider in 2018

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) deserve a closer look. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Stocks That Recently Raised Their Payouts

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) deserve to be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Could Cenovus Energy Inc. Double in 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has given back some of the recent gains. Is a new rally on the horizon?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) might be interesting picks.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Could These 2 Oil Stocks Soar in 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) might be oversold today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks With Upside Potential in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and another stock should be on your radar.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is pulling back from it's all-time high. Should you own this stock today?

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Energy Stocks

Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your 2018 Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has pulled back in recent weeks. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Should Canopy Growth Corp. Be a Top Pick for 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has enjoyed a stellar 2017. Are more gains on the way next year?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Consider as the Market Hits New Highs

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) might be interesting picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Finally Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) might be getting oversold.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Dividend Stock for Your RRSP in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) might be an attractive pick today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Fund in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another stock are two of Canada's top dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 7%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) might be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Kings You Can Rely On for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and two other top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) just raised its payout. Is it time to buy?

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia: A Top Pick for Emerging Market Exposure?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) just made another big international acquisition.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Cameco Corp. Survive?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains under pressure. Is it a smart contrarian pick today?

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: A Top Dividend-Growth Stock for Your TFSA to Start 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Does Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) deserve to be on your TFSA radar?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Picks for Your TFSA Stocking This Holiday Season

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another stock can be TFSA gifts that keep on giving.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top RRSP Picks for Canadian Savers

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Alert: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserve a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Toronto-Dominion Bank or Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better pick for…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc. an Attractive Dividend-Growth Stock to Own for Decades?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has bounced off the lows, but more gains could be on the way.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Cenovus Energy Inc. an Attractive Stock Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could be setting up for a big run. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Are Gold Stocks Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is trading near its 12-month low. Is this the right time to buy?

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Investing

Contrarian Investors: Is TransAlta Corporation a Top Pick for 2018?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might be worth a closer look. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd.: Should You Buy This Unloved Dividend Stock for 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) just raised its dividend and sports a 7.5% yield. Why is the stock still out of favour?

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Put in Your TFSA for 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) deserves to be on your radar.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Buy Now or Wait for a Lower Price?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has given back some of the recent gains. Is it time to buy?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Buy Today or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to struggle. Is the slump about to end?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Reliable Dividend-Growth Stock to Start 2018

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 5-7.5% for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why The Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN), Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and one other stock should be on your…

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Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. or Crescent Point Energy Corp. Double in 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are moving higher. Could big gains be on the way?

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