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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

Where Does the Air Canada-Air Transat Saga Go From Here?

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada's (TSX:AC) recent deal to acquire Air Transat (TSX:ATZ) has become an intriguing turn of events of late.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: Execution Risk a Key Risk to Consider Today

| Chris MacDonald

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is one of those turnaround plays that investors seem to be pricing in a tremendous amount of execution…

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Cannabis Stocks

What’s the Deal With Green Thumb Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Investors in Green Thumb Industries (TSXV:GTII) certainly have a lot to consider after some pretty intriguing recent allegations.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Top TSX Stock Is a Sneaky ESG Play

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is one of my top picks in the ESG space today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks Under $50 to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks that I'd encourage all investors to check out right now.

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Energy Stocks

Why Analysts Are Bullish on This Top TSX Energy Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enerplus (TSX:ERF) has made my list of top picks in the Canadian energy space today.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Suncor Stock Could Have More Room to Run

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains on my radar as a top pick to consider in this rising oil price…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Kirkland Lake Gold

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) is on the top of my "top picks" list right now for investors looking…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: Turbulence or Smooth Flying Ahead?

| Chris MacDonald

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) continue to soar, or will some turbulence hit on the horizon? Here's my take on this…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks that I think investors would be remiss not to check out today.

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Dividend Stocks

Bullish on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan? Here’s 1 TSX Stock to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.U)(NYSE:BIP) is on the top of my list right now of infrastructure plays.

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Investing

Looking for an Arbitrage Play? Here’s an Interesting 1 to Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Here's a unique arbitrage play to take advantage of the Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) takeover of Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Tech Stocks

2 Reasons Why BlackBerry Should Be on Every Investor’s Watch List

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is an intriguing pick for growth investors today.

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Top Cannabis Pick for Growth Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Curaleaf (TSXV:CURA) continues to be my top pick in the publicly listed cannabis space today.

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Investing

Today’s Top Buy: Air Canada

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock should be on every investor's watch list right now.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin ETFs: Worth a Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Here are a few Bitcoin ETFs that have popped up of late and my take on whether they're worth a…

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Bank Stocks

1 Top TSX Bank Stock to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) remains a top pick of mine in the Canadian banking sector today.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: A Speculative Buy for Risk-Seeking Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is the only meme stock to consider buying at these levels today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks Under $25 to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks I'd invite investors to consider right now for growth, income, and value.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Investors: Beware of this Key Risk Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's the key risk underpinning the rise in Bitcoin many investors are failing to look at today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks for investors seeking long-term core portfolio holdings today.

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Tech Stocks

Highly Speculative Hive Stock Continues to Intrigue Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Think Bitcoin is about to head on another leg higher? Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) may be the perfect stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Restaurant Brands

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) continues to be a top pick of mine right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Energy Stock to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) remains atop my list of long-term TSX winners today.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: A Perpetual Turnaround Story at a Discount

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) remains an intriguing option for long-term investors to consider right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Under $30 to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why these three companies are among the best options investors should consider today.

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Investing

Why Air Canada Stock Could Have Some Big Downside From Here

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Air Canada's (TSX:AC) economic reopening thesis may be somewhat blurred right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks Under $50 to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top Canadian stock picks I'd encourage long-term investors to consider right now.

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Investing

Meme Stock Investors: Could Cineplex Be the Canadian AMC?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) could be an intriguing, yet speculative, meme stock play right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian 5G Stock to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) remains one of the best 5G plays in Canada right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Battle Market Uncertainty With This Top TSX Gold Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I'm pounding the table on Canadian gold miner Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Stock Remains a Top Buy Today for Long-term Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remains a top "forever" pick long-term investors should consider adding right now.

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Cannabis Stocks

1 Small Canadian Cannabis Stock Analysts Seem to Like Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

For investors in the cannabis space, finding stocks with positive analyst coverage is a good thing.

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Cannabis Stocks

The Top Cannabis Stock Every Investor Should Consider Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why cannabis investors should keep their eye on Curaleaf Holdings (TSXV:CURA) right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Kirkland Lake Gold

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) continues to top my list of value stocks today.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: A Growth Pick With Some Hair

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is an intriguing pick for growth investors today.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Canadian Tech Stocks to Watch Today

| Chris MacDonald

Looking for three top picks today? You've come to the right place. Here are three top tech picks to consider…

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Tech Stocks

Apple Car Speculation Could Drive Big Growth for This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) represents an intriguing speculative buy today.

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Energy Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: Suncor Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Suncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is an intriguing energy play investors should consider right now.

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Investing

1 Top Canadian Stock to Keep on Your Watch List Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) is on my watch list as a key stock that could benefit from an economic reopening.

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