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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

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Energy Stocks

Should You Own Suncor Energy Inc. or Toronto-Dominion Bank in Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

| 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 a better bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Help You Save for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's how stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can boost your retirement fund.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is This Stock a Long-Term Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is drifting higher after a steep sell-off. Is it time to buy this stock?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is hitting new lows. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be interesting picks right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Own Goldcorp Inc. or Kinross Gold Corporation Today?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) are in recovery mode. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Growth Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks Look Oversold Today

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) both offer a 4.7% yield. Is one more attractive right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Rally: Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) deserves to be on your buy list if you think the gold rally has legs.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offer above-average yields. Is one more attractive right now?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Pension Income

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might be worth a closer look.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Could Baytex Energy Corp. or Cameco Corp. Double by 2018?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remain under pressure. Is one on the cusp of a big recovery?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have delivered big gains to buy-and-hold investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Help Boost Your RRSP Savings

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are popular picks among dividend investors. Is one more attractive right now?

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: A Top Stock Pick for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend-growth stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can help you save enough for retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 5 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own as Interest Rates Increase

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and four other top Canadian stocks should be on your radar today.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy TransAlta Corporation or Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA) (NYSE:TAC) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) have really taken a beating in recent years. Is one…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Are These 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks On Sale?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) have pulled back from recent highs. Is one a…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Canadian Stocks for a TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) might be worth a look right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Own for a Decade

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better bet today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: When Should You Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to battle with low uranium prices. Is the bottom in sight?

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Energy Stocks

New RRSP Investors: Should You Own Bank of Nova Scotia or Enbridge Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive right…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: 2 Unloved Dividend Stocks to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) might deserve a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is This Stock Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is trading close to its 12-month low. Should you buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks on Sale

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) might deserve a closer look.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 5 Reasons to Own Canadian National Railway Company

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be on your RRSP radar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Barrick Gold Corp. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is catching a new tailwind. Is this the time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Teck Resources Ltd.: Which Is a Better Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are two of Canada's top resource stocks. Should one be…

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Energy Stocks

Is Cenovus Energy Inc. or Suncor Energy Inc. Attractive Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top oil sands producers. Is one a…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one more attractive…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Surges 15% in 2 Days: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is moving higher. Is the sell-off finally over?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are attractive RRSP picks.

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Energy Stocks

Commodity Investors: Should You Buy Suncor Energy Inc. or Teck Resources Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are two of Canada's top commodity stocks. Is one a better…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Picks to Buy Today and Forget for a Decade

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one more attractive right now?

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Investing

Is it Time to Buy Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.?

| Andrew Walker

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is down more than 15% in the past year. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 6-8%

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and two other high-yield stocks pay attractive monthly dividends. Is one a better bet today?

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Energy Stocks

Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be in Your Portfolio Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a conservative way to play the producer segment of the oil market. Is this the…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Oversold Canadian Stocks to Consider for the Next 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Consider for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can help you hit your retirement goals.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should Crescent Point Energy Corp. or Cenovus Energy Inc. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are trading near their multi-year lows. Is one an attractive…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Teck Resources Ltd. Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is drifting higher after a sharp pullback in the first half of 2017.

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