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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

Marijuana May Not Be Toxic for Consumers, but it Sure Will Be for Long-Term Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Will Canada's cannabis sector and producers such as Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) become the next smartphone sector and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB)? First-mover…

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Investing

Beat the Market With This Unloved (Even Hated) Canadian Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is much more than Tim Hortons. However, Canadian investors have punished this company for a lack…

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Investing

Marijuana Legalization Is Coming! Why Canopy Growth Corp. Could Go Parabolic

| Chris MacDonald

As sentiment has waned in recent months, legalization could provide the boost producers such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are in…

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks to Steer Clear From (and 1 Winner)

| Chris MacDonald

While Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) remain significantly overvalued, here's my best long-term growth pick for investors looking for…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget High Tech: Go Low Tech With These 2 Companies!

| Chris MacDonald

For those looking for "boring" long-term returns, I suggest investors take a look at Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Cenovus Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock’s 30%+ Jump in 2 Days Is a Just a Sliver of its Upside

| Chris MacDonald

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) continues to blow away market expectations, and has been unfairly beaten up by financial markets. For investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Huge Tailwinds Could Take Enbridge Inc. Much Higher in the Next Year or 2

| Chris MacDonald

The stock price of Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has declined more than 30% from its peak, Here are two headwinds which are…

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Tech Stocks

Recession-Proof Your Portfolio With This Technology Company

| Chris MacDonald

When the U.S. government is your largest customer, recessions may not be as hard as they are on your competition.…

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Investing

Take the Risk Out of Cannabis Investing by Buying This 1 Company!

| Chris MacDonald

As a core holding of the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) may be a better way to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Canadian Shale Oil Play Is an Easy Double-Up in 12-24 Months!

| Chris MacDonald

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) currently trades around half of its book value, with a stable of shale assets supporting long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Utilities Stocks for Your Forever Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) deserve to be on every yield-focused…

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Investing

Why This New Cannabis IPO Could Skyrocket This Week

| Chris MacDonald

Why the new IPO of The Green Organic Dutchman is likely to exhibit some aspects of recent M&A activity in…

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Tech Stocks

Could Shopify Inc. Once Again Trade at the $100 Level After the Facebook, Inc. Fiasco?

| Chris MacDonald

Why Andrew Left may be right about Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and the company's partnership with Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB).

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Energy Stocks

If This Company Doesn’t Go Bankrupt, its Upside Is Parabolic

| Chris MacDonald

Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH) is currently trading far below its break-up value, making this firm an interesting deep-value opportunity for investors…

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Tech Stocks

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Cars to Drive This Canadian Tech Gem Higher!

| Chris MacDonald

The AI and autonomous vehicle revolution is set to take shares of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) into the stratosphere should the company…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Canadian Energy Gem Will Be a Double-Up in 24-36 Months!

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I believe shares of Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could trade in the $20-$25 range in the next two to…

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Investing

Spin Master Corp. Is Down 8% From its High: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

Shares of Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) closed down nearly 8% from its 52-week high on Friday. Is it time to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

This Bull Market Just Turned 9 Years Old: Is the Bull Ageing or Still in its Prime?

| Chris MacDonald

Be like Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) and invest using these two strategies in this nine-year-old bull market.

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Investing

The TSX Is More Overvalued Than Many Global Markets: Time to Invest Outside Canada

| Chris MacDonald

The global equity market is a big place; investing in companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a good start, but investors…

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Investing

Cryptocurrencies: The Volatility Continues

| Chris MacDonald

Bitcoin remains extremely volatile. Look to solid long-term alternative investments such as Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) for protection in this environment.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. Investors: More Dilution Is Ahead

| Chris MacDonald

On Friday, Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) announced it has agreed to terms with CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) and will begin integrating the…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.2% Yield Is One of the Safest on the TSX

| Chris MacDonald

With a yield of more than 6%, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of the safest ways for income-focused investors to earn…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Time to Add This Dividend Gem to Your Piggy Bank?

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) continues to have the best yield and present the best value when compared to its…

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Investing

Traders: Here’s a Long-Short Strategy for Canada’s Telecommunications Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) could make an excellent long-short play for investors looking to pick winners and…

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: These 2 Stocks Are Poised to Take Off in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) continue to be great long-term plays. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Gold: Focus on Copper and Zinc With These 2 Companies

| Chris MacDonald

Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM) and Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are two excellent Canadian base metals producers every investor should consider.

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Is Now the Time to Consider Cenovus Energy Inc.?

| Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has been hit hard in recent years, presenting investors with a compelling value play opportunity. Here's why…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Value Investing and Building Financial Models Is More Important Than Ever

| Chris MacDonald

Based on my financial model, Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) may be approaching "buy" territory. Building models is one way investors can avoid…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Reason Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is an Excellent Long-Term Value Play

| Chris MacDonald

Suncor Energy Inc.'s (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) dividend-growth rate of more than 12% is often forgotten. This company is an excellent long-term income…

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Tech Stocks

Bullish on Artificial Intelligence? Consider Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Will Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) become a leader in artificial intelligence?

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Tech Stocks

Looking for a Double Up in 2018? This Stock May Do Just That

| Chris MacDonald

A massive opportunity in IoT could send shares of Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NYSE:SWIR) much higher. Is it time to buy?

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Investing

Don’t Be Tricked by Cineplex Inc.’s Recent Earnings Release

| Chris MacDonald

Despite rising more than 6% on Friday following an earnings release which many believe was excellent, I believe Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX)…

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Investing

Why Has Canopy Growth Corp. Dropped Nearly 40% Since the Beginning of the Year?

| Chris MacDonald

Here are a few reasons why Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) stock price has taken a hit of late, and why this…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Looking to Hedge Your Portfolio? This Company Is Pure Gold

| Chris MacDonald

With markets teetering sideways in recent weeks, gold miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) can provide investors with a much-needed…

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Investing

Amid Improving Margins, Air Canada Is Still 1 of the Best Value Plays Out There

| Chris MacDonald

As Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) continues to take off, should investors jump on board?

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Contrarian Value Play? Consider Choice Properties Real Est Invstmnt Trst

| Chris MacDonald

Choice Properties Real Est Invstmnt Trst (TSX:CHP.UN) is slated to become Canada's largest REIT following an acquisition of Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN).

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Investing

Was Shaw Communications Inc.’s Voluntary Buyout Program a Disaster?

| Chris MacDonald

Has Shaw Communications Inc.'s (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) buyout program really been a disaster, or should investors buy the dip?

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Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.: A Case Study in the Nearsightedness of the Market

| Chris MacDonald

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) may still have much more room to run, following a double-digit dip post-earnings.

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Investing

Why This Investment Makes Sense for Aurora Cannabis Inc. Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

The recently announced $104 million investment by Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) in Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. (TSX:LIQ) is a good one. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Remember, Long-Term Investors: Short-Term Volatility Is a Good Thing

| Chris MacDonald

How do you combat a potential bear market? Buy more shares of companies such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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