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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

2 Monthly Income Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offer attractive monthly payouts. Which one should you buy?

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Energy Stocks

Should Cenovus Energy Inc. or Crescent Point Energy Corp. Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are starting to attract contrarian attention. Is one more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should Fortis Inc. or Royal Bank of Canada Be a Top Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive?

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Energy Stocks

WTI Oil Hits US$56: Should You Buy Baytex Energy Corp. or Suncor Energy Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

The oil rally is putting a tailwind behind Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Hits Record High: Which Stocks Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) has the potential to move much higher.

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Dividend Stocks

Conservative TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

2 Slow-and-Steady Dividend Stocks for Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another stock might be worth a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks With Above-Average Yields

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another stock both offer juicy dividends. Is one more attractive?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Teck Resources Ltd. Be in Your Portfolio Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is enjoying a recovery in copper and zinc prices. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks With Foreign Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) offer balanced exposure to Canada and emerging markets. Is…

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Energy Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Reliable Income Stocks Yielding 4% for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) might be attractive picks.

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Is This Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is up 33% this year. Are more gains on the way?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Is the Stock Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is down 25% in 2017. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: Should Income Investors Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) just hit a new low for 2017. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another stock look attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Begin Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Here's why.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Should You Own This Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Barrrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) reported rough results for Q3 2017. Is this just a blip?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 2 Oversold Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 5-7.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer look today.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Soars 7.7%: Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) remains volatile, but the upside potential is worth a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. an Attractive Contrarian Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) deserves a closer look if you think the oil rally has legs.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Rising Dividend Stocks That Could Continue to Soar

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) could see big gains in 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Put TransCanada Corporation or Bank of Montreal in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 High-Yield Stocks With Growing Dividends

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and two other high-yield picks might be worth a closer look right now.

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Bank Stocks

Should Bank of Nova Scotia or Toronto-Dominion Bank Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Unloved Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) deserve a closer look. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

A Boring Dividend Stock to Hold in Your RRSP for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be an interesting pick today.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Enbridge Inc. or Royal Bank of Canada Be in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) is moving higher. Should this stock be in your portfolio?

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Stocks for Beginners

Rookie Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) might be an interesting pick.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 4-7%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN), and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Plan

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock have generated fantastic returns for investors over the past 20…

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Energy Stocks

3 Unloved Canadian Stocks That Could Soar in 2018 and Beyond

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and two other market laggards might be worth a contrarian shot today.

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Investing

Income Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks Yielding 4-5% for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and two other Canadian stocks should be on your income radar.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Start a TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) and two other under-the-radar stocks can provide an average yield of better than 6%.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Get Foreign Exposure

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are focusing on different international opportunities. Is one more…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Steady Income Stocks You Don’t Have to Babysit

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have paid reliable dividends for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top High-Yield Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) look attractive today.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy Cenovus Energy Inc. or Cameco Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are attracting contrarian interest. Is one a better bet?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is This Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is rising again. Should this stock be in your portfolio?

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