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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 1 Stock Can Generate a Powerful 4.5% Yield for Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is a proverbial "slow and steady" stock, one which is best suited for income-focused investors…

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Dividend Stocks

The Wild West of Finance Can Be Brutal

| Chris MacDonald

One of Canadian Western Bank's (TSX:CWB) clients recently filed for CCAA, and investors are beginning to price in additional defaults…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Speculative Way to Play Gold

| Chris MacDonald

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:OR)(NYSE:OR) is just one of many ways to play gold.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors Beware: This Value Trap Is Not a “Steel”

| Chris MacDonald

My take on why Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) is a very speculative play and should be treated as…

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Investing

Will Trump’s Trade Wall Crush This Canadian Company?

| Chris MacDonald

Martirea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) is one of the companies to watch in the newfound trade saga between Canada in the…

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Investing

Trump’s Next Victim: Bombardier, Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has found itself between a rock and a hard place; it's in a dispute with Boeing Co.…

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Bank Stocks

Can Home Capital Group Inc. Stop the Bleeding?

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc.'s (TSX:HCG) has agreed to sell $1.5 billion of mortgages to raise liquidity. While many consider this…

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Investing

1 Beaten-Up Stock With a Potential 50% Upside

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is currently undervalued by approximately 50%.

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Bank Stocks

Sun Life Financial Inc. Dimmer on Gloomy Earnings Results

| Chris MacDonald

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) posted weak results, falling behind Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) in the competitive life insurance business.

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Shareholders Stand Up in Protest of Bombardier, Inc.’s Board

| Chris MacDonald

The board structure of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is under attack from the company's largest shareholders in response to the proposed…

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Investing

A Glimmer of Hope: New Directors at Home Capital Group Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) short-sellers and falling-knife grabbers have been waiting for a glimmer of hope for some time.…

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Only 1 Large Investor Remains

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is losing the faith of large institutional investors. Are you confident enough in the company's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Here’s What a Value Trap Looks Like

| Chris MacDonald

Why Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) and another company are two great examples of value traps, and how one Fool…

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Investing

Marijuana ETFs: Good or Bad?

| Chris MacDonald

It's been almost a month since Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) was launched. How have investors done?

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Investing

Forget Empire Company Limited: Buy Metro, Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

After comparing Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) with Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), I've come to the conclusion that the strength of Metro's…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Big Canadian Bank May Be Hurt the Most by a Housing Correction?

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has recently announced expansion plans to grow its presence in the U.S. market, but…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Pick for Best Defensive REIT

| Chris MacDonald

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) provides the best mix of income and safety in a Canadian real estate market that many…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce So Cheap?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on one of the main reasons why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has been traditionally much…

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Energy Stocks

Pembina Pipeline Corp. Announces Acquisition of Veresen Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) has agreed to be acquired by Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) in a deal that totals $9.7 billion.

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Investing

2 Reasons I Would Stay Far Away From CRH Medical Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two reasons I would suggest long-term investors interested in CRH Medical Corp. (TSX:CRH) look elsewhere for value.

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Investing

Why These 3 Stocks Are Still My Top 3 Short Plays

| Chris MacDonald

Why Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB), and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are still my top three…

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Investing

How Valuable Is a First-Mover Advantage in Medical Marijuana?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's how Aphria Inc. (TSXV:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have come a long way toward catching industry-leading Canadian medical…

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Investing

Another Reason to Avoid IGM Financial Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Here's one more reason long-term investors should ignore IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and look elsewhere for value opportunities.

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Bank Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Could Be the Big Loser in 2017

| Chris MacDonald

The prevailing headwinds of western Canada's economy suggest that right now may not be the time to add Canadian Western…

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Stocks for Beginners

How a DRIP Can Amplify Your Returns

| Chris MacDonald

Here's how a DRIP works, and why long-term investors can benefit so greatly from one in a company like Algonquin…

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Investing

Home Capital Group Inc. Receives $3.5 Billion Lifeline

| Chris MacDonald

The announcement of an emergency loan of up to $3.5 billion has Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders jumping ship,…

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Investing

Metro Inc.’s Excellent Operating Performance Translates to Earnings Beat

| Chris MacDonald

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) reported an impressive earnings beat on Tuesday - here's how they did it.

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Dividend Stocks

Comparing 3 REIT Sectors: Which One Is Best?

| Chris MacDonald

In this article, I'll be looking at residential, office, and industrial REITS and compare one name in each sector: Killam…

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Investing

No Snoop Dogg for Canopy Growth Corp., Says Regulators

| Chris MacDonald

Ottawa will be imposing restrictive regulations on cannabis companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), who have seen their market…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Interested in Selling Assets, Shareholders Upbeat

| Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc.'s (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is interested in selling some of its non-core assets received in the recent $17.7 billion asset…

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc. Bears Beware of a “Short Squeeze”

| Chris MacDonald

Investors who are short Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) should know about what short squeezes are and how they work.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget the Dividend: Nevsun Resources is an Attractive Growth Play

| Chris MacDonald

Nevsun Resources (TSX:NSU) is down more than 21% year-to-date, due in large part to a dividend cut in February. Here's…

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Investing

What Does Aphria Inc.’s $100 Million Capital Raise Mean For Investors?

| Chris MacDonald

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) has announced a massive capital raise of $100 million to support its production expansion and strategic opportunities.…

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Bank Stocks

Why Home Capital Group Inc. Put Options Are the Play of the Year

| Chris MacDonald

How Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) puts have performed since my March 13 article. This article addresses the upside and…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Is Getting In When Others Are Getting Out: Should You?

| Chris MacDonald

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) may have picked the wrong time to double down on Canadian oil sands production.

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Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp. Is a Growth Puzzle

| Chris MacDonald

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is one of a select few Canadian growth gems in the technology space that has puzzled investors…

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Most Recent Press Release Misleading

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) pre-released strong earnings-per-share numbers on Friday. Net Income is actually down more than 10% year…

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Dividend Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Where Have All the Bulls Run?

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has officially turned sour, and investors are exiting positions in this once-promising lender in Canada's…

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Investing

Why Canadian Dairy Companies Should Be Very Afraid of Trump

| Chris MacDonald

How Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) could be impacted by legislation affecting the current TRQ system in Canada.

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SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Closes Deal, Becomes a Global Player

| Chris MacDonald

After market close on Thursday, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) announced it has agreed to acquire British multinational engineering and design…

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