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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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Investing

Why Analysts Appear to Be Bearish on Air Canada Stock Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors may want to think twice about buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock based on a reopening thesis today.

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Investing

The Bull Case for Why CargoJet Stock Could Soar in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why CargoJet (TSX:CJT) is an intriguing growth pick in today's hyper-growth market.

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Investing

Forget Meme Stocks: Buy This Top TSX Retail Stock Instead

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is an overlooked retail option for investors seeking a pandemic reopening play today.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Hybrid ESG Play to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is among the best utilities plays on the market today.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Here Are 3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top income-producing picks I'd invite investors to seek out right now.

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Tech Stocks

Here’s Why Analysts Are Bullish on This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why FirstService Corp. (TSX:FSV)(NASDAQ:FSV) is a top pick of mine for growth investors today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top TSX Tech Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are two top tech stocks to consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Undervalued Stocks Before They Get Bid Up

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three stocks I think are too cheap to ignore at current levels that long-term investors should consider today.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Bank Stock to Buy in Any Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think long-term investors ought to consider Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) right now.

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Investing

Why CN Rail Is a Great Buy, Regardless of Whether the KSU Deal Goes Through or Not

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors buy CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) if a deal falls through? Here's why I think the answer is yes.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Amazing Long-Term Gems to Consider Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks I'd recommend long-term investors jump on now, before they become too expensive.

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Energy Stocks

Bullish on Oil? Check Out This High-Leverage Play Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Trican Well Management (TSX:TCW) is an interesting high-leverage play on oil investors should consider today.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top High-Growth Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why these three top Canadian growth stocks continue to make my list of great picks for investors to consider…

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Investing

Why There’s Room for Optimism with Air Canada Stock Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Investors should remain bullish on Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Is Soaring Again: This Top TSX Stock Is Poised for a Breakout

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) ought to be a top pick for every long-term investor today.

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Investing

What Air Canada’s Bailout Means for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what Air Canada's (TSX:AC) bailout deal means for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Conviction 5G Pick to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I still think Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is a top 5G pick every investor should consider today.

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Investing

1 Small TSX Stock Under $15 with Incredible Upside

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Martinrea (TSX:MRE) could be the overlooked value stock every investor has been looking for in the auto sector.

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Bank Stocks

ESG Is Such a Big Deal That it’s Creeping Into the Banking Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) seems to be making all the right moves right now.

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Energy Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy as the Bull Market in Oil Surges Forward

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains a top pick for long-term energy investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time for This Top TSX Renewables Play to Be Divesting?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.U)(NYSE:BEP) is making some pretty interesting divestitures at a time when others are buying.

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Cannabis Stocks

This Top Canadian Cannabis Stock Remains a Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Hexo Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) is among the best domestic cannabis players in Canada right now.

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Investing

As Bitcoin Plunges, Is Now the Time to Get In?

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors buy the dip on Bitcoin, or leave it as is? Let's discuss.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Picks to Consider This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top defensive growth picks I'd invite investors to consider in this current market environment.

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Investing

The Bull Case on Why Air Canada Could Still Take Off

| Chris MacDonald

There are plenty of bears on Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock, but here's why investors should consider the bull case on…

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Investing

Growth, Income, Value: These 3 Top TSX Stocks Have it All

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my all-weather picks I'd invite long-term investors to consider right now.

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Investing

What the Bidding War in the Railroads Space Means for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors need to keep in mind with the intense bidding war that's brewing in the railroad sector today.

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Investing

1 Boring TSX Stock With Tonnes of Upside

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) is an oft-overlooked "boring" stock that's done what investors want - outperform over the long-term.

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Investing

The Drama Heats Up in the Railroad Bidding War

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what's going on with the whole CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) bidding war with CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Analysts Are Very Bullish on This Top TSX Renewables Play

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is a great long-term holding for every investor to consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for the Long-Term Investor to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR), Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) ought to be in every investor's portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks Perfect for Investors’ TFSAs

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) are two top-notch growth stocks to put in your TFSA…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify’s a Great Stock — but Isn’t Without Its Share of Risks Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a stock I'm still very bullish on, but isn't without risk in this market.

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Investing

Has Air Canada Lost Its Wings Post-Bailout?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why the bulls and bears are so divided on Air Canada (TSX:AC) and what my take is on this…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks Under $50 to Buy for the Long term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are among my top picks in Canada right now for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This 5G Stock Is Poised for a Monster 2021 and 2022

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors banking on some serious growth coming out of the 5G rollout should consider Rogers Communications…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Meme Stocks: Here’s 1 Solid Retail Stock for Long-Term Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a sneaky, good, undervalued retail stock investors should check out right now.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: Will the Bulls or Bears Emerge?

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC) remains a top reopening pick for many investors. But there are reasons to be bearish. Will the…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Bank Stock to Consider for Income, Value, and Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors thinking long term should really consider Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) in the banking space.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks Under $25 to Buy for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) are two great stocks under $25 to buy today.

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