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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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Dividend Stocks

Why June Will Be a Good Month for These 2 Top TSX Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) are two great stocks to consider right now.

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Going against the grain
Energy Stocks

1 Contrarian Oil Play to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is an intriguing contrarian energy play at these levels.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Tech Growth Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the top technology picks traded on the TSX I'd recommend investors take a look at right…

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Investing

Forget Meme Stocks: Consider This Top TSX Retail Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) should be getting more love from meme stock investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top 5G Stocks to Buy to Capitalize on Rising Data Usage

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the big three telecommunications companies in Canada still make an intriguing case for long-term holds today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top Gold Pick to Add for Diversification

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why under-the-radar Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) could be a great defensive pick for investors looking to add diversification today.

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Investing

Why This Top TSX Stock Could See Headwinds on the Horizon

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors may want to be cautious with holding shares of George Weston (TSX:WN) in this environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Value Stocks to Add for Defensiveness Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are among my top picks today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Undervalued TSX Stocks to Add Today

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian stocks could provide long-term investor portfolios with a very nice boost over the long haul.

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Energy Stocks

Battle Inflation Concerns With This Top Energy Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Tourmaline Oil (TSX:TOU) ought to be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Tech Stocks

The Elon Musk Sentiment Metre Isn’t Good in the Bitcoin World Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Can Elon Musk make Bitcoin green again? Only time will tell, but his followers seem to believe everything he says,…

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Cannabis Stocks

This Top Cannabis Stock Is Poised to Soar

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Curaleaf Holdings (TSXV:CURA) should be atop every cannabis investor's list of stocks to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Portfolio With These 2 Defensive Gems Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are two great defensive options today.

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Energy Stocks

Slow Vaccination Rate Hurting Canadian Earnings

| Chris MacDonald

Until Canada's fully vaccinated rate picks up, companies may have an out to blame poor earnings on the government.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

These three top picks of mine are perfect for long-term investors seeking a blend of growth, income, and value in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Incredible Long-Term Upside

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remain top dividend picks for investors today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Amazing Buy-and-Hold Picks for Long-Term Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) remain top picks for long-term investors today.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Telus vs. Telus International

| Chris MacDonald

In comparing Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Telus International (TSX:TIXT)(NYSE:TIXT), there's a clear winner.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) continue to top my list of Canadian growth picks.

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Choose a path
Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy These 3 Undervalued Gems Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks for investors seeking value right now.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Dogecoin: Buy This Growth Play Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) could be a much better long-term play than Dogecoin right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

These three top dividend picks are perfect for investors seeking long-term income growth and stability over time.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Want to Bet on Copper? Buy This Top Canadian Mining Stock

| Chris MacDonald

In the copper space, one company investors should keep a close eye on right now is Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK).

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Tech Stocks

3 Growth Gems to Buy Before They Skyrocket Again

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top growth picks investors looking for long-term growth winners ought to consider in this environment today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of my top growth picks that I'd recommend long-term investors consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Crash? Buy These 2 Top TSX Stocks Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two top defensive picks perfect for any investor worried about inflation-linked volatility right now.

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Investing

Lumber Prices Are Soaring: Here’s Why

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG)(NYSE:WFG) is taking off right now, and why investors may want to consider this company…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Reopening Plays to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top reopening plays I think investors would be remiss not to consider in this current environment today.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Check Out These 3 Top Income Stocks Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks long-term investors seeking income should consider right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

What to Make of the CN-KSU Mega-Merger

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors should make of the recent Canadian National (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) deal for Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU).

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Cannabis Stocks

Why I’d Steer Clear of Aurora Cannabis Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I wouldn't touch Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) right now. There are much better options out there today.

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Investing

Air Transat’s Going it Alone: Why That Could Be a Good Thing for Shareholders

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Air Transat's (TSX:TRZ) going it alone could be a good thing for long-term investors looking for a pandemic…

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Dividend Stocks

Colonial Pipeline Attack Highlights Enbridge’s Strength

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Enbridge's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) value isn't being properly appreciated in the market right now.

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Investing

1 Top Hyper-Growth E-Commerce Stock to Buy This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Sleep Country Canada (TSX:ZZZ) is an overlooked defensive play that investors may be sleeping on right now.

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks at a Discount Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top growth stocks that I think investors looking to Canada for growth ought to consider…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Battle Plunging Markets: Get Defensive With These 2 Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two stocks I'd recommend investors that are worried about a stock market correction consider right now.

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Coronavirus

3 Top Pandemic Reopening Plays to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks for investors looking for value amid an economic reopening right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Financials Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are two great financials stock today.

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Tech Stocks

1 Top Canadian Tech Play Growth Investors Should Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why TMX Group (TSX:X) should be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Investing

Why Canada Goose’s Price Action Indicates We’re Nearing the Top of the Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) looks intriguing as a long-term growth pick in most portfolios right now.

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