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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

Investor Beware: Why Yield Curve Inversion Matters

| Chris MacDonald

With Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and other Canadian banks concerned about yield curve inversion, this topic doesn't seem to be…

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Investing

Why Ontario’s Minimum Wage Increase Doesn’t Matter for Restaurant Brands International Inc. Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Can Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) survive the press onslaught? Of course they can!

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Dividend Stocks

Despite Risks, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Remains a Top Value Pick for Canadian Financials in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Despite market-related risks plaguing the financials sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) remains the best value play among Canada's largest…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Market Turmoil? Buy Companies With a “Canada Put”

| Chris MacDonald

The "Canada put" -- it's what companies like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B)] and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) have in common. Here's why these companies are…

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Investing

2018 Could See Headwinds Slow the Canadian Cannabis Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Can Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) grow effectively into the U.S. market? Will the Canadian marijuana black market be eliminated in 2018? These…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Companies Are the Best Contrarian Value Plays of 2018!

| Chris MacDonald

In a changing retail environment, Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are great contrarian value plays…

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Investing

Are Canadian Cannabis Companies Growing Responsibly?

| Chris MacDonald

Can Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Canada's other large cannabis producers stick to growing responsibly, or is the current industry…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: Ride the Wave of BlackBerry Ltd.’s Deal With Baidu Inc. (ADR)

| Chris MacDonald

The most recent deal announced by BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BBRY) in which the company will be partnering with massive Chinese firm Baidu…

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Dividend Stocks

This Company Increased 90% in 2017: Why the Trend May Continue in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

One of my top picks of 2017, Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), may be set to have another banner year in 2018. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Quick With This Company’s 1-Month Return of 50%

| Chris MacDonald

In the latest of a series of companies looking to be first in the blockchain/cryptocurrency space, GMP Capital Inc. (TSX:GMP) has…

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Dividend Stocks

Rebalancing Your Portfolio for the New Year? Consider These 2 Principles

| Chris MacDonald

Is now the right time to reach for more Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), or should investors consider beefing up positions in 2017 laggards?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Companies Poised to Take Advantage of Infrastructure Spending in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Two of my top picks to take advantage of increased infrastructure spending on both sides of the border are: SNC-Lavalin…

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Dividend Stocks

How Will a Boeing Co./Embraer SA Partnership Affect Airbus SA/Bombardier, Inc.’s CSeries?

| Chris MacDonald

With Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) entering talks with Brazilian firm Embraer SA (NYSE:ERJ), where does that leave Bombardier, Inc.(TSX:BBD.B)?

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Growth Investors: Avoid These 2 Companies With Negative Shareholders’ Equity

| Chris MacDonald

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are two popular growth companies with negative shareholder equity balances. Here's what that means for investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Investors: Here Are 3 Companies Less Affected by the Western Canadian Select Discount

| Chris MacDonald

Why Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU), Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET), and another company are great long-term plays for Canadian oil investors worried…

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Investors Should Consider These Fundamentals for 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Looking to hedge equity exposure with Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)? Here are a few things to consider for 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Relatively Unheard of Canadian Airline Remains a Great Play in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

An oft-forgotten company, Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR) provides investors with access to a unique way to play the resurgence in the…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Company Provides a Sneaky Way to Play Growth in the Technology Sector!

| Chris MacDonald

My take on why CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) may be one of the few true value-growth plays on the TSX for…

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Dividend Stocks

Look Out Below With Cineplex Inc.!

| Chris MacDonald

Can Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) become a world-class theatre company offering a range of online options for patrons, or will the company…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Potash Companies Had a Nice 2017: Time to Trim Profits

| Chris MacDonald

Can Nutrien, the combined Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) firm, shoot even higher in 2018?

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Will Canada’s Cannabis Market Really Be 40% Larger Than California’s in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Can Canadian marijuana firms such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continue to rely on a Canadian cannabis market which is 40%…

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Will Air Canada Cruise, Crash, or Soar in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) be the "Short of the Year" in 2018, or ascend to new all-time highs this year?

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My 2018 Prediction for Canada’s Cannabis Sector

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on the direction Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Canada's largest cannabis companies are headed in 2018.

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What a Major Canadian Housing Correction Would Mean for Canadians and Warren Buffett

| Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) has been perfectly positioned in the past to pick up the pieces from an economic…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Energy Sector Is Heating Up: Will it Explode in 2018?

| Chris MacDonald

Keyera Corp. (TSX:KEY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) recently raised money via equity issuances for very different reasons. Here's why it's important…

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Dividend Stocks

The Short Sellers Targeting Canada’s Big Banks Should Not Be Ignored

| Chris MacDonald

While big Canadian banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) remain targets for short sellers, the trade that has proved…

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Does a Forward 8 Times Free Cash Flow Valuation Make Sense for Bombardier, Inc.?

| Chris MacDonald

Fundamentals always matter, even in the case of companies that are supported by the Canadian government at the expense of…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Oil Sands Company Remains the Safest of the Bunch

| Chris MacDonald

Amid reports of an oil glut, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stands out as a low-risk option for investors looking for exposure…

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Dividend Stocks

This #1 Company Can Provide All the Diversification You Need!

| Chris MacDonald

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) owns a ton of different businesses in different sectors. Here's why every investor should consider Brookfield as…

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.’s Recent Debt Offering a Genius Move

| Chris MacDonald

By refinancing $1.5 billion of debt due in 2020, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) CEO Joe Papa has continued to impress…

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At 135-Times Sales, Cannabis Valuations Make No Sense Whatsoever

| Chris MacDonald

Let's put into perspective what Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) trailing twelve month price to sales ratio actually means.

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Dividend Stocks

Global Investors: Look to Latin America With This Big 5 Canadian Bank

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian investors looking for global growth should consider Latin America as part of a well-balanced portfolio. One Canadian company that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Uranium Investing Is a Long-Term Game: Ignore Recent Headline News

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors should ignore recent headlines of production cuts in Kazakhstan and focus on long-term margins and profitability…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Companies Are Excellent Ways to Play the Amazon.com, Inc. e-Commerce Revolution!

| Chris MacDonald

Adding companies such as Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) to your portfolio is an…

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Dividend Stocks

Keep It Simple, Silly with This Western Canadian Gem

| Chris MacDonald

With investors screaming "fire" and heading for the doors on anything related to the coal industry, Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation (TSX:WTE)…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Earnings Preview: What to Expect

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what investors should be keeping an eye on prior to BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) Q3 earnings report, which is slated for…

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Tech Stocks

Why the Next 10 Days Will Make or Break Bitcoin

| Chris MacDonald

With most major cryptocurrencies rising faster than Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) at its peak, questions about how options trading will affect…

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The Single Biggest Threat to the Canadian Cannabis Oligarchy

| Chris MacDonald

As Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and its peers prepare for legalization, the net effect of provincial distribution and retail monopolies remains…

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Investing

Despite Heightened Valuations, This Cannabis Company May Have More Room to Run

| Chris MacDonald

For those willing to put a small amount of capital at risk and spin the roulette wheel, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)…

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Bigger Bubble: Cryptocurrencies or Cannabis?

| Chris MacDonald

With marijuana companies such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) more than doubling in a month, and cryptocurrencies smashing all-time highs, the…

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