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Author: Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

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Cannabis Stocks

Time to Go All-In on Cannabis Stocks?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for top-notch cannabis stocks may want to consider Curaleaf (TSXV:CURA) right now.

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Energy Stocks

1 High-Leverage Canadian Stock Looking to Get More Attractive

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors seeking a top-notch Canadian stock in the renewables space may want to look at Boralex (TSX:BLX).

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Meme Stocks That Could Outperform in October and Beyond

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) are two top Canadian meme stocks retail investors are watching.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Commodities Stock to Load Up on This Fall

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) ought to be a top commodities stock on investors' watch lists.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Value Stocks to Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian value stocks I think are dirt cheap at these levels, and investors would be remiss…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Hot

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian tech stocks I think long-term investors would be remiss to ignore at these levels in…

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Energy Stocks

1 Top TSX Energy Stock to Load Up on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors may want to consider Tourmaline Oil (TSX:TOU) as a top energy stock to buy as we head…

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Tech Stocks

Why Lightspeed Stock Could Continue to Soar Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term growth investors may want to consider Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top TSX Total-Return Stocks to Add to Your RRSP Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors seeking total returns may want to take a hard look at these three top Canadian companies in…

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Investing

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for International Exposure

| Chris MacDonald

Investors seeking top stocks to gain international exposure have come to the right place. Let's dive into two of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Retailers to Buy as Pandemic Reopening Plays

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian retailers that growth investors may want to consider as pandemic reopening plays right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks With Bond-Like Yields to Buy Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term dividend investors may want to consider these three top Canadian dividend stocks right now.

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Investing

It’s Time to Buy the Dip on Spin Master Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term growth investors may want to give Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock a look right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Energy Stocks With Momentum to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors may want to take a look at these two top Canadian energy stocks right now, as the…

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Dividend Stocks

Can the Bull Market in Oil Continue Running?

| Chris MacDonald

I'm going to discuss one top Canadian energy play investors may want to consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Bank Stocks to Buy Before They Hike Their Dividends

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top Canadian bank stocks I think are well positioned to provide investors with excellent long-term total returns…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top real estate stocks every long-term investors looking for dividend income and growth should consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Commodity Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) are two top commodities stocks investors should consider right now.

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Investing

1 Top TSX Growth Stock Flying Under the Radar Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term growth investors may want to pay close attention to GDI Integrated Facility Services (TSX:GDI), a top growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Load Up on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top dividend stocks that all long-term investors would be remiss to ignore in this current market.

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Tech Stocks

1 Top TSX Growth Stock to Buy in October 2021

| Chris MacDonald

This top Canadian growth stock is among the best Canada has to offer in terms of long-term growth potential right…

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Investing

Edesa Stock: The Newest Canadian Meme Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's a look at why Edesa (NASDAQ:EDSA) stock appear to be an intriguing potential meme play for Canadian investors right…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top TSX Gold Miners to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Agnico Eagle (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are two top gold miners to buy right now.

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Investing

This Could Be the Next Big TSX Acquisition Target According to Analysts

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Opsens (TSX:OPS) could be an acquisition target investors may want to focus on, at least according to analysts.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top Canadian growth stocks long-term investors would do well to consider today, despite sky-high valuation multiples

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock Is Soaring: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why growth investors have done so well with Celestica (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) and what's in store for Celestica stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Long-Term Buy-and-Hold Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two long-term buy and hold stocks I'd recommend investors with a long-term time horizon consider right now.

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Investing

1 Top Canadian Pandemic Reopening Play to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why aggressive investors looking for a top pandemic reopening play may want to consider Roots stock right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Embattled Canadian Tech Stocks With Parabolic Upside Potential

| Chris MacDonald

Investors seeking growth over the long term may want to consider these two embattled tech stocks that may still have…

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Energy Stocks

2 Key Headwinds to Remember With Suncor Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term energy investors may want to be wary of headwinds with Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Suncor stock right…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Way to Play the Private Equity Space in Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors seeking a private equity play may want to consider Brookfield Business Partners (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Incredibly Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top undervalued stocks in Canada I'd recommend long-term investors take a hard look at right…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top value stocks I think every long-term investor should consider right now, as we navigate an expensive…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investor Alert: There’s a New Mega-Cap Gold Stock in Town

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the Kirkland Lake (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Agnico Eagle (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) merger is a great deal for both parties.

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Energy Stocks

Why This Top TSX Stock Is the “Opportunity of a Generation”

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one top TSX stock to keep on the radar right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Now’s The Time to Consider This Top TSX REIT

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors ought to consider SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) as a top pick in the REIT sector right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in October 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for top value stocks ought to consider these three undervalued gems trading at dirt-cheap levels on…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Couche-Tard Stock Is a Top Stock to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) stock right now.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian E-Commerce Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Cargojet (TSX:CJT) are two top e-commerce stocks to consider right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Uranium Stock About to Go Nuclear?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors looking for a top-notch uranium stock may want to consider Cameco (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) right now.

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