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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

This $75 Billion Energy Company Has 30% Upside According to Analysts

| Chris MacDonald

If you believe analyst pricing models, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has more than 30% potential upside at current levels.

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Tech Stocks

If Security Is the Next Big Trend, BlackBerry Ltd. Is Poised to Cash In

| Chris MacDonald

With recent hacks at the top of mind for many investors in the tech space, buying shares of companies such…

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Dividend Stocks

Betting on a Weaker Canadian Dollar? Consider These 2 Companies

| Chris MacDonald

For those betting that the recent uptick in the Canadian dollar may be short-lived, check out Algonquin Power & Utilities…

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Inc. Just Created a Buying Opportunity, and it’s Not What You Think

| Chris MacDonald

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has made a splash with its announcement of EV semi trucks. Here's why TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) and Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL)…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Hedge Inflation and Interest Rate Exposure? Check Out These 2 REITs

| Chris MacDonald

Apartment REITs are the way to go for long-term income investors looking for safety. Check out Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your Portfolio With This 6.8% Yield

| Chris MacDonald

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) remains a top pick for value investors in the utilities space, given its 6.9% dividend yield.

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Investing

What the Provincial vs. Federal Fight for Cannabis Taxes Means for Investors

| Chris MacDonald

With cannabis companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continuing to ride positive momentum towards higher valuation multiples, excise taxes may…

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Investing

Why Bruce Linton Deserves to Be CEO of the Year

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) recent investment from Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) has changed the game for the Canadian cannabis industry for…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Be Tricked by This Company’s 4.4% Dividend: Capital Appreciation Matters

| Chris MacDonald

With a dividend of 4.4% and a stock price that appears attractively valued by some, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may appear…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Premium Worth it for Premium Brands Holding Corp. Investors?

| Chris MacDonald

With a five-year price appreciation of nearly 500%, how high can shares of Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) go?

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Investing

Become a TFSA Millionaire Using These 3 Strategies

| Chris MacDonald

Investing the maximum every year, buying diversification with companies such as Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), and engaging in options investing…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Remains the Best of Canada’s Oil Patch

| Chris MacDonald

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has some of the lowest production costs, best margins, and most robust long-term fundamentals among its peers…

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Investing

This Company Has Tripled in 5 Years: Time to Buy?

| Chris MacDonald

A tripling of a company's stock price over a five-year period typically leads to headwinds for businesses such as Lassonde…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top 10 Long-Term Stock Picks for Defensive Investors

| Chris MacDonald

My top 10 picks for defensive investors include a number of unique long-term growth picks, such as Spin Master Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

The Single Biggest Risk for Hydro One Ltd. Rears its Ugly Head, Again

| Chris MacDonald

Regulated utilities such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are often at the whim of provincial governments in terms of how quickly…

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Dividend Stocks

What the Recent Aecon Group Inc. Takeover Bid Means for Canadian Business

| Chris MacDonald

After an acquisition has been announced for Canadian construction firm Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), other Canadian businesses looking at asset sales…

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Investing

This Stock Has Doubled Since the Beginning of the Year and Could Do it Again in 2018

| Chris MacDonald

Among the companies that have doubled year to date (and there are few), Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) remains my top pick for…

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Tech Stocks

The Single Biggest Risk for Shopify Inc. Isn’t Immediately Obvious

| Chris MacDonald

The single biggest risk for Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shareholders may not be immediately obvious. Investors should consider the impact potential headwinds…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Diversification? This 1 Company Has You Covered

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) remains one of the best growth companies on the TSX, despite its recent dip.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Time to Play the Canadian Alternative Mortgage Market?

| Chris MacDonald

Alternative mortgage lenders such as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have been on quite the run of late. Has the party…

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Bank Stocks

IMF Warning: Household Leverage May Be an Issue for Canadian Stock Market

| Chris MacDonald

With consumer debt levels near all-time highs, IMF warnings of a potential correction in the coming years has concerned many.…

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Investing

1 Interesting Potential Takeover Target for Contrarian Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my case for a potential takeover of DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.B)(NASDAQ:DHXM) by Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY).

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Dividend Stocks

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. & Metro, Inc. Merge, as Expected

| Chris MacDonald

The recently announced Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) merger has created a new monster in the bid for…

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Investing

Time to Take a Few Puffs of This Marijuana ETF?

| Chris MacDonald

Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) has increased more than 18% over the past month. Is it time to take a…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Extraction or Ruthlessness? A Contrary Viewpoint on Restaurant Brands International Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock price has traded sideways of late, but here's why this may only be temporary.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Looking for a Juicy 4.4% Yield With an Earnings-Growth Rate of Nearly 70%?

| Chris MacDonald

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a utilities company on steroids. For investors seeking a combination of safety and growth, this…

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Tech Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Take a Bite out of BlackBerry Ltd.

| Chris MacDonald

Last week, shares of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) rose nearly 24%. Here's why this jump may only be the beginning for the…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Let’s Be Real

| Chris MacDonald

It's time to change the way we think about government subsidies in Canada; case in point: Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD).

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Bank Stocks

What the Recent Home Capital Group Inc. Vote Means for Shareholders

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders have voted to turn down the second tranche of investment from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Is Wheeling and Dealing, and Investors Love it

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continues to make international trade deals, and investors are scooping up shares accordingly.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Remains 1 of the Best Financials Options on the TSX

| Chris MacDonald

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) remains one of the most solid financials options on the TSX for these two key reasons.

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Investing

Air Canada Continues to Soar Despite Naysayers

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) continues to soar. Here's why that trend is likely to continue.

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Dividend Stocks

Metals & Mining Investors: Take Advantage of the Zinc Super Cycle With Lundin Mining Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) is poised to continue to grow in the medium to long term in the base metals sector.…

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Investing

Is Spin Master Corp. a Buy Following the Toys “R” Us Bankruptcy?

| Chris MacDonald

How Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is likely to fare following the recently announced news of a Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: Cenovus Energy Inc. Asset Sales Create Buying Opportunity

| Chris MacDonald

After agreeing to divest key assets, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is once again becoming a hit with value investors.

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Investing

Will the U.S. Market Be out of Reach for Bombardier, Inc. on October 5?

| Chris MacDonald

If the U.S. Department of Commerce indeed rules in Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:BA) favour, the proposed 143.4% duty would all but…

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Investing

Fishing for Huge Returns? Look Elsewhere: This Company Just Stinks

| Chris MacDonald

High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF) has seen its share price drop dramatically of late due to two factors -- factors that…

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Tech Stocks

Amazon.com, Inc. May Be Targeting Canada for Growth: Here Are the Companies to Be Wary of

| Chris MacDonald

Questions about a Canadian headquarters for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) have raised concerns that Canada's grocery retailers such as Loblaw Companies Ltd.…

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Tech Stocks

How Avigilon Corp. Has the Potential to Change the Surveillance Industry

| Chris MacDonald

The surveillance industry is a difficult one to maneuver; however, it appears Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) has found new ways of navigating…

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Investing

Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Safe and Expensive Tend to Go Together

| Chris MacDonald

Why the recent 5% dip in Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock price provides an interesting entry point for long-term growth investors…

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