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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

All Aboard Canadian Pacific Railway Limited!

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) released its earnings on Thursday and beat expectations.

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Energy Stocks

Mullen Group Ltd.: Better Options Out There

| Chris MacDonald

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) continues to be hit hard by the market; it recently reported lower-than-expected earnings of $0.14 per…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Defensive Stock Has a 5% Dividend Yield

| Chris MacDonald

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) has been on an amazing run. Is the party just getting started?

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Tech Stocks

Is Celestica Inc.’s Dual-Class Share Structure Validated by the Market?

| Chris MacDonald

A dual-class share structure has helped Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) rebound of late, but will it mean a crash in the…

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Energy Stocks

2 Utilities With 3.6% Yields and Capital-Appreciation Potential

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) are two of my favourite utility plays in today's largely…

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Investing

Comparing Marijuana Companies: 2 New Kids on the Block

| Chris MacDonald

Here's how Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) could make a run at overtaking Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) as the top…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Yields That May Be Too Good to Be True

| Chris MacDonald

Why oil-production companies such as Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) and Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) may have a difficult…

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Investing

Canadian Airlines Are Cheap: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

| Chris MacDonald

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are, by most indicators, cheaply valued. Here are some of the upside…

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Inc. Posts Impressive Earnings Results

| Chris MacDonald

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) reported impressive earnings and wireless subscriber numbers to the delight of investors and the wider market.

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Tech Stocks

Buy This 1 Company Now Before New Tech Is Released

| Chris MacDonald

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is looking to revolutionize the telecommunications sector in Canada and is likely to begin to reap…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Be Aware of Leveraged Recapitalizations

| Chris MacDonald

Why Celestica Inc.'s (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) five-year stock rally isn't all it's been made out to be.

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Investing

This 1 Stock Is Living the Canadian Dream

| Chris MacDonald

Why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is an interesting case study in the evolving world of retail.

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Energy Stocks

Want a 4% Yield With Massive Long-Term Upside?

| Chris MacDonald

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a Canadian utilities company with a strong track record and long-term outlook. Fundamental characteristics make it…

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Tech Stocks

A Long-Term Perspective of Shopify Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Here's my take on Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) long-term prospects.

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Bank Stocks

Why Stability Matters: Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Chris MacDonald

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most stable banks among the Big Five due to the unique income and…

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Energy Stocks

April Oil Market Report Highlights Potential Buying Opportunity

| Chris MacDonald

The recent oil market report released by the IEA highlights a few key factors that may lead to a long-term…

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Tech Stocks

This Week in Sports Business: Talking Hockey

| Chris MacDonald

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has just signed a five-year radio contract, believed to be worth $10 million, with the Vancouver…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 World-Class Uranium Stock Ready to Explode

| Chris MacDonald

Nexgen Energy Ltd. (TSX:NXE) continues to motor along, trading approximately 42% higher year-to-date on continued news of solid mining results.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Home Capital Group Inc.’s Large Cash Balance Is a Massive Liability

| Chris MacDonald

Why the $1.2 billion of cash sitting on Home Capital Group Inc.'s (TSX:HCG) balance sheet is a massive liability, symptomatic…

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Bank Stocks

Are Financial Stocks Due for a Correction?

| Chris MacDonald

The wide-spread Trump Rally for financial stocks around the world, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), may be heading the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: Beware of the 52-Week-High Fallacy

| Chris MacDonald

Here's an overview of the 52-week-high fallacy for new investors with Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) as an example.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: 2 Peas in a Pod?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's what Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) have in common, and why I prefer…

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Investing

My Top 3 Short Plays for 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) and Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) top my list of…

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Energy Stocks

My Top 3 Long Plays for Long-Term Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Heres' why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN), and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) complete the list of…

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Investing

Why Investors Should Fear the “Sexy” Play

| Chris MacDonald

Investors are very likely to be disappointed in the long term with marijuana stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED),…

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Investing

Will Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Soar or Crash-Land?

| Chris MacDonald

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is the latest craze for Canadian investors. Here are the pros and cons.

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Bank Stocks

Why All the Insider Selling at Home Capital Group Inc.?

| Chris MacDonald

At Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG), an interesting series of events has taken place over the past year that investors…

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Investing

Top 5 Reasons 1 Marijuana Industry Expert Believes Cannabis Stocks Are Overvalued

| Chris MacDonald

A report by a leading analyst on the marijuana industry is hinting at significant overvaluations at Canada's marijuana companies, including…

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: Why it’s Important to Listen to the Short-Sellers

| Chris MacDonald

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has been hit hard by short-sellers, and it may be time to take some of…

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Investing

Dollarama Inc.: A Great Defensive Play

| Chris MacDonald

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a solid defensive name for long-term investors to buy and hold.

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Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co. to Spin Off Real Estate, Finally

| Chris MacDonald

The decision of Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) to spin off its real estate holdings into a REIT is an interesting…

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Investing

How a Shake-Up Could Help Cott Corporation Explode

| Chris MacDonald

Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) has been shaking things up with smart acquisitions. It may be a good long-term play for investors…

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Investing

Why Warren Buffett Owns Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Not Cara Operations Ltd.

| Chris MacDonald

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) will continue to outperform Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) in the long run.

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Investing

The Number 1 Long-Term Threat to Canada’s Marijuana Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) are each making…

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Inspires Public Outrage Over Executive Pay Hikes

| Chris MacDonald

Excessive compensation for poor management at Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) combined with a dual-class share structure make Bombardier a company long-term…

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Investing

Long-Term Investors: Steer Clear of Equitable Group Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Can Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) maintain sky-high ROE numbers, or has this Canadian lender simply taken on too much risk?

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Investing

How Stock Options and Warrants Will Hinder Marijuana Companies Over the Next 3 Years

| Chris MacDonald

I'll be looking at two major considerations that long-term investors should note with marijuana companies such as Canopy Growth Corp.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Bull and Bear Case for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Here's how Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) may perform in the long run.

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Investing

New Canadian Marijuana ETF Ready to Light it up This Week

| Chris MacDonald

Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is slated to begin trading this week. Investors who've been waiting for such…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Long-Term Investors: Don’t Give Up on Goldcorp Inc. Just Yet

| Chris MacDonald

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is one company that many investors and analysts hate. Here's why you shouldn't give up on it…

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