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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

Oil Investors: Penn West Petroleum Ltd. or Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are taking a beating. Is one an attractive contrarian pick?

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Investing

2 High-Yield Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserve a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Investors: Kinross Gold Corporation vs. Barrick Gold Corp.

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) has outperformed Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) in 2017. Will the trend continue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: A Contrarian Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) remains under pressure. How long will the slump last?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Hits a New High: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) continues to soar to new heights. Is is safe to hop on for the ride?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: How Low Could it Go?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) continues to slide. Is the bottom in sight?

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: A Buy Under $2?

| Andrew Walker

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) plans to grow production by at least 10% in 2017. Is the recent sell-off overdone?

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Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Cameco Corp. vs. TransAlta Corporation

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) are attracting contrarian interest. Is one a better bet?

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a pile of gold bars
Metals and Mining Stocks

Goldcorp Inc.: Is the Pullback Overdone?

| Andrew Walker

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is down 20% from the 2017 high. Is this the right time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Canadian Income Stocks With Yields Above 5.5%

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) have pulled back to the point where they deserve…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are interesting picks. Here's why.

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retired life
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Income Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are worth a look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bullion Investors: Is it Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is lagging the recent recovery in gold prices.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have made some long-term shareholders quite rich.

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are down from their recent highs. Is one…

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Investing

Retirees: 3 Monthly Income Stocks Yielding 4-6%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and two other income stocks might be worth a closer look.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Should You Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) continues to battle with low uranium prices. Are better days on the horizon?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp.: A Contrarian Buy Below $4?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is near its 52-week low. Is the stock oversold?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: A Buy Below $12?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is trading at a new 12-month low. Is this stock oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Consider for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are attractive dividend picks. Is one a better choice today?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Income Stocks That Yield 5-7%

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and two other under-the-radar stocks can provide an average yield of 6%.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Should Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or BCE Inc. Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offer similar yields right now. Is one a better bet?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP investors: Is it Time to Buy Enbridge Inc.?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is trading at lows not seen since September last year.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corporation?

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is outperforming its peers in 2017.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Should You Own This Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) is trading near its six-month lows. Is this the time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding 4-7%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be worth a closer look.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Is the Sell-Off Overdone?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) recently hit lows not seen since November last year. Is this the time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Tanks 7%: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) drops again. Is this stock oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: Should This Dividend Stock Be in Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) continues to perform well despite ongoing challenges in the oil sector.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Fortis Inc. or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks. Is one more attractive today?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding 4-6%

| Andrew Walker

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

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Investing

Sun Life Financial Inc.: Should You Buy the Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) is down 17% in the past six months. Is the sell-off overdone?

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is down 10% since early March. Is the pullback overdone?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Buy Now or Bail Out?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is down nearly 40% in the past 12 months.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. or BCE Inc.: Which Dividend Stock Is Attractive Today?

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of Canada's top dividend stocks. Is one a better bet right…

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coal-fired power plant, utility
Energy Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should You Buy TransAlta Corporation Today?

| Andrew Walker

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) might be worth a look at the current price.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Don’t Ignore the Power of Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's how companies such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you maximize the benefits of using the TFSA…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Has the Stock Bottomed Out?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is down more than 30% in the past three months. Is it time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks That Look Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) are down to points where income investors might want to start nibbling.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Safe-Haven Dividend Picks for a Volatile Market

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) tend to hold up well when things get ugly in the broader market.

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