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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

REIT Investors: RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Will Feel the Pain of Rising Bond Yields

| Chris MacDonald

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) will likely experience a rough ride in the coming quarters due to rising bond…

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Investing

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Misses Another Round of Projections: Investors Concerned

| Chris MacDonald

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) recently downgraded forward earnings guidance. Where is this company headed long term?

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Investing

Marijuana Investors: Canopy Growth Corp. a Speculative Gamble

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is a fundamentally overvalued growth trap. There are several reasons to be skeptical of the recent…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Industries to Watch

| Chris MacDonald

What do a Trump election win and a Trudeau government, mean for the oil, softwood lumber, and marijuana industries and…

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Investing

Metro, Inc. Beats Earnings With Help From Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) has held a position in Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) since 1987 and has seen its earnings…

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Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited’s Recent Earnings Beat: Not Sustainable Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) recently announced a revenue and earnings beat, but will its financial future continue to be encumbered…

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Investing

Ford Motor Company Motoring Along With New CEO in Canadian Division

| Chris MacDonald

Mark Buzzell is the new president and CEO of the Canadian branch of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). What does the…

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utility power supply
Energy Stocks

Dividend Investors: Consider Canadian Utilities Limited

| Chris MacDonald

Analysts have claimed the utilities industry may one day be wiped out by solar energy, making companies like Canadian Utilities…

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Energy Stocks

A Bold Bet on Baytex Energy Corp. and the Oil Market May Pay Off Handsomely

| Chris MacDonald

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is making large leaps to becoming the profitable oil and gas player it once was. What…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Avoid Canopy Growth Corp.

| Chris MacDonald

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC) is a great growth story, but its fundamentals currently don't support the price level--it's trading at…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Solar Inc.: Why the Future Might Not Be So Bright

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) is one of the largest solar producers, providing electricity to global markets via solar panel farms.…

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apartment
Investing

Dividend Investors: Killam Apartment REIT 15% Undervalued

| Chris MacDonald

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) is truly a deep-value stock every long-term investor should consider. The stock is currently undervalued and…

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Investing

Gilden Activewear Inc. Gets Active in the M&A Space

| Chris MacDonald

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL), a leading manufacturer and marketer of household "basics," has recently added to its portfolio of brands…

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Bank Stocks

Why Canada Needs to Raise Interest Rates

| Chris MacDonald

The Bank of Canada may be forced to raise interest rates due to the current economic environment in Canada, as…

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Investing

Why WestJet Airlines Ltd. Continues to Soar … for Now

| Chris MacDonald

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) has outperformed analyst expectations for Q3 2016; however, large risks remain for long-term investors due to…

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Investing

Is Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stretched Too Thin?

| Chris MacDonald

Lululemon Athletica Inc. (TSX:LLL)(NASDAQ:LULU) has undergone a significant management reorganization, and investors are looking for signs of improved bottom-line profitability.

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Investing

Chow Down on Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

| Chris MacDonald

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) has experienced significant earnings growth of late. It's a great blue-chip pick for investors looking…

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Energy Stocks

Uranium Prices Set to Double: Time to Buy Cameco Corporation

| Chris MacDonald

A potential uranium-price rebound coupled with great management make Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) a fantastic long-term pick for investors looking for…

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Investing

Long-Term Investors: Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Looks to Ease Debt Burden

| Chris MacDonald

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.'s (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) sale of its Salix drug business has the potential for great long-term gains for investors…

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Tech Stocks

Will Telecom Disruption Spell the Demise of Quebecor Inc.?

| Chris MacDonald

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) has announced further job cuts to its traditional media business units. The company is looking at modernization…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

RRSP Investors: Why You Need to Buy Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.’s (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) pending merger with Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) makes this company an attractive long-term play in…

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Investing

Long-Term Investors: Bombardier, Inc. Will Never Take Off

| Chris MacDonald

Long-term investors consider Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) one of the riskiest long-term aerospace plays. Here’s why.

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Investing

Extreme Value: Use your TFSA for These High-Dividend Value Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

These five stocks, including Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), are some of the highest-yielding value stocks…

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Investing

Why Canadian REITs May Be Your Biggest Loser in 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Canadian REITs such as RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are in danger due to potential real estate market correction.

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Investing

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is the Best Contrarian Pick for 2017

| Chris MacDonald

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a newly minted value stock, which offers an interesting entry point for long-term investors.…

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Investing

Why Aritzia Inc. Will Never Be a Long-Term Hold

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) will never be a long-term hold in my portfolio.

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Investing

Apple Inc.’s Cash-to-Assets Ratio: 1 Fundamental Ratio Investors Need to Carefully Consider

| Chris MacDonald

Is Apple Inc. (NYSE:AAPL) a safe bet?

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