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Energy Stocks

Encana Corporation: Is the Worst Over Yet?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Embattled oil company Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) has been forced to make hard decisions, but fourth-quarter results are starting to show…

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Dollarama Inc. Can Help Boost Your Portfolio to New Levels

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a great retail company that thrives in weak economies. It should be a part of your…

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Husky Energy Inc. Is Preparing for $30 Oil

| Demetris Afxentiou

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) posted fourth-quarter results that showcase how cost-cutting practices can make a difference to the bottom line.

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Amaya Inc. Prepares for New Jersey Re-Entry Amid Continued Controversies

| Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) is preparing for re-entry into the New Jersey market within a month, while it deals with a…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Seekers: Consider Canadian National Railway Company

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has not only posted record annual results, but hiked the dividend by 20%, making it…

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Here Are Some Last-Minute Investments for Your RRSP

| Demetris Afxentiou

With the RRSP deadline fast approaching, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are some great…

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Agrium Inc. Is Still a Great Option for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) remains a great investment option as the company has reported positive fourth-quarter earnings and looks ahead to…

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BlackBerry Ltd.: A Cyber-Security Consultant?

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is prepping a new cyber-security consulting arm after a new acquisition.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Is it a Turnaround Candidate or Is More Trouble Ahead?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is both loved and loathed by investors, and recent events might be the start of…

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Cineplex Inc. Is a Blockbuster Choice for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) reported fourth-quarter results that showed massive growth. It's riding the wave of Hollywood blockbusters and making the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Better Things Ahead for Yamana Gold Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) has outperformed the market and competitors this year and has laid a path for both growth…

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Investors: Buy Telus Corporation for the Dividend and Long-Term Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the perfect stock to buy. It has a great dividend, long-term growth, and promising results.

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Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. Still the Technology Company to Buy?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has missed estimates for four consecutive quarters, causing concern for many investors.

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2 Low-Key Stocks With Very Impressive Results

| Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are both beating the market, yet remain largely ignored by many investors.

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3 Reasons Why Air Canada Is Flying Higher Than the Competition

| Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) record full-year results, expansion plans, and ongoing fleet renewal initiatives will leave investors more than happy for…

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Which Is the Better Investment: Cara Operations Ltd. or Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CAO) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are two leading restaurant operators in Canada, but only one…

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Investors: BlackBerry Ltd. Has Revenue Streams Beyond the Hardware Business

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has an impressive patent portfolio that can complement hardware, enterprise, and service revenues for the company.

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Why BCE Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) continues to impress analysts and investors alike with positive results, a dividend increase, and a path for…

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WestJet Airlines Ltd. and Bombardier, Inc.: A Mutual Opportunity?

| Demetris Afxentiou

As WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) struggles with poor results and declining seat numbers, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) struggles to get airlines…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy or Sell Goldcorp Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

After several years of disappointing gold prices, the precious metal is finally on the rise, sending Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) up…

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Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Worth the Risk?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has had a devastating past few months, and while the chain of bad news may…

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Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Is Still Shopping for a Railroad

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is still targeting a takeover of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC), just not by a proxy…

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Fortis Inc. Is Quietly Growing into a Continental Powerhouse

| Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) announced that it intends to buy ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC) for US$11.3 billion, potentially making the company…

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Why Silver Wheaton Corp. Is Beating the Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) continues to be a great option for investors. The company has announced a new streaming agreement…

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Why Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Buying Rona Inc. Is Good Business

| Demetris Afxentiou

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) has agreed to purchase Rona Inc. (TSX:RON). Here’s what can be expected from the deal, and…

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How Far Will Bombardier, Inc. Drop?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) has dropped to under 85 cents a share, begging questions about the company’s future, both on and…

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Cameco Corporation: Still a Great Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is set to announce quarterly results at the end of the day, which may finally show the…

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More Cuts for Oil Companies: When Will Prices Rebound?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) have been forced to introduced a host of deep cost…

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Alphabet Inc. and BlackBerry Ltd.: A Perfect Match for Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) has surpassed Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to become the world’s largest company by market cap, which could ultimately…

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Shaw Communications Inc. Is Becoming a Pure-Play Connectivity Company

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is selling its media holdings and upgrading its wireless network, making it a new option for nationwide wireless…

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Metro, Inc.: A Stock That Beats the Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a great investment that continues to impress by outperforming the market.

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Amaya Inc.: A Great Investment at a Bargain Price

| Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) continues to impress with updated guidance numbers for investors and new gaming options for players.

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A Weak Loonie Is Good and Bad for Dollarama Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) still holds massive potential for growth, but the weakened loonie will bring higher price points for shoppers.

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Husky Energy Inc. Embraces the New Reality of Sub-$40 Oil

| Demetris Afxentiou

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) has announced a new round of cost-cutting measures that include eliminating the dividend and selling assets.

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Why Shopify Inc. Is a Great Investment Opportunity

| Demetris Afxentiou

A decline in the market across the board has made Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) an incredibly discounted and attractive stock offer…

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Air Canada Is 1 of the Best Opportunities on the Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has consistently exceeded expectations and turned around the routes, planes, and financials to the point where the…

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Did Suncor Energy Inc. Get the Deal it Wanted?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) have tied the knot in a $6.6 billion deal that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Reaches its Debt Target

| Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has achieved the debt-reduction target set for 2015 and is in a stronger position to grow…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Back to Business or More Turmoil Ahead?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite interest from United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE:UAL), the airliner will not be purchasing the new CSeries jet from Bombardier,…

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Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Is a Great Investment

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) has high occupancy rates, an impressive portfolio of locations, and a great distribution…

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