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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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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Income Picks for Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and two other unloved dividend stocks might be worth a look right now.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be worth a look today.

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Investors: 2 Monthly Income Stocks Paying 6.5-7%

| Andrew Walker

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is Drifting Higher: Time to Buy Goldcorp Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has fallen out of favour. Are better days ahead?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Own Cameco Corp. or TransAlta Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) have endured some tough times. Is one finally on the mend?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Should You Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an attractive contrarian pick if you think oil has bottomed.

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Investing

Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Canadian Stocks That Look Oversold

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be attractive picks today. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Hits 6-Week High: Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) looks attractive if oil has finally bottomed out.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better RRSP…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is This Stock Attractive at $8 Per Share

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is moving higher after a four-month slide. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) might be interesting picks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks on Sale Today

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offer above-average yield at their current stock prices.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy Teck Resources Ltd. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is up 25% in the past month. Can the rally continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Kinross Gold Corporation or Barrick Gold Corp. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Gold is starting to move higher after a steep pullback. Is Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) or Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: A Canadian Dividend Deal to Consider Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) looks attractive right now.

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Energy Stocks

Could Baytex Energy Corp. Bounce to $10?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) offers big upside potential if oil can muster a rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Are 2 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks Now Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are under pressure. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Hold for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better bet right…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Rising Payouts

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) now provide above-average yields. Is one more attractive?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Consider as Interest Rates Rise

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) should benefit as interest rates rise.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is the Pullback Complete?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is down more than 30% in the past 12 months. Should contrarian investors buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy BCE Inc. for the 5% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) now yields 5%. Is the pullback overdone?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Own for a Decade

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be on your radar.

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy This Unloved Canadian Stock?

| Andrew Walker

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

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should BCE Inc. or Bank of Montreal Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Corus Entertainment Inc. for the 8% Yield?

| Andrew Walker

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) pays a huge dividend. Is it safe?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: Should You Buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust or Enbridge Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) both provide above-average yield. Is one more attractive today?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is a New Rally Underway?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is up 15% in recent weeks. Has this stock hit its 2017 bottom?

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Energy Stocks

Encana Corp.: Is the Sell-Off Overdone?

| Andrew Walker

Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is down 30% in the past three months. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Dividend-Growth Stock for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), can help you save a bundle for retirement.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: Is This the Right Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is down more than 20% in the past month. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp. Stock Price Dips Below $12: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is down 20% in the past three months. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Suncor Energy Inc. or Crescent Point Energy Corp. Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are under pressure. Is one an attractive contrarian pick right…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a look right now.

Read more »

Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is worth a serious look.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Surges: Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) could deliver big gains if oil is truly on the mend.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks With Big Potential Upside

| Andrew Walker

Here's why contrarian investors might want to consider Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) today.

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stars Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are under pressure. Is one a contrarian buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Pensioners: Should You Buy TransCanada Corporation or Telus Corporation Today?

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Which one should you buy?

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