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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Biggest Bubbles of 2018 and Beyond

| Kris Knutson

It is very difficult to spot bubbles, but after they burst, it's possible to speculate on decimated stocks like Hive…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Tech Stock for Dividend Growth

| Kris Knutson

As stocks have continued to fall, high-valuation companies with fast-growing dividends like Enghouse Systems Ltd. (TSX:ENGH) have become more attractive.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oily TFSA Income Stocks for 2019

| Kris Knutson

Oil has gotten a bad reputation over the past few years, but companies like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are perfect…

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Dividend Stocks

Use This Cheap Stock to Bet on Oil

| Kris Knutson

Canadian oil-related companies have been slaughtered. If you want to buy a leveraged company to bet on an oil recovery,…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Strategies for TFSA Investing

| Kris Knutson

Whether you are a conservative dividend investor with stocks such as Telus Inc. (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) or a risk taker, choose a…

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Investing

Beware: Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Is Cheaper, but Not Cheap

| Kris Knutson

Even though the stock has come down significantly in price, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is cheaper than it once was,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Paying Grocers to Add Today

| Kris Knutson

With the market plunging once again, investors should consider adding dividend-paying consumer staples companies like Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) for…

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Dividend Stocks

Strategies for a Market Recovery

| Kris Knutson

When the market begins to recover, it is a good time to assess your strategies for stocks like BCE Inc.…

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Bank Stocks

1 Cheap Financial Stock With Risks

| Kris Knutson

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has had its share of ups and downs. The stock is very cheap at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Try This Alternative Income Strategy

| Kris Knutson

Using a small amount of preferred shares from strong companies like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a good way to generate…

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Dividend Stocks

At a 5% Yield, This Stock Is a Buy

| Kris Knutson

For investors who want monthly dividends, Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) might be a good choice when the stock drops and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Banks to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Canadian banks have proven to be great long-term investments and are relatively cheap today. If you're a long term investor,…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Avoid Before a Recession

| Kris Knutson

There are many companies that have made a bundle off of the debt-hungry Canadian consumer, like goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY). But…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Time to Buy This Stock With a 6% Yield?

| Kris Knutson

After selling off and hitting its 52-week low, Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) has a low valuation and 6% yield that…

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Dividend Stocks

For Portfolio Stability, Add This Solid Stock

| Kris Knutson

In a market downturn, companies like Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) can provide investors with stable, solid results and rapidly growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Approach This 6%-Yielding Stock With Caution

| Kris Knutson

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) shareholders have had a bad run of luck over the past few months. Is this 6%-yielding stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Insanely Cheap Bank a Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) is ridiculously cheap. But are the dark economic clouds on the horizon going to punish the stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Bet on These 2 Cheap Oil Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Contrarian investors need to take a look at the depressed Canadian oil market. Stocks like Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG)…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Wait to Put These 2 Stocks in Your TFSA

| Kris Knutson

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is one of those companies you need in your TFSA due to its track record…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Dividend Payer Now

| Kris Knutson

With its long history of dividend increases and its regulated earnings, buying Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) at these reduced share…

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Tech Stocks

Which Tech Stock Should You Buy Now?

| Kris Knutson

Tech stocks have fallen significantly and are beginning to look attractive. Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is one fallen growth stock worth…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Step Back and Reassess This Dividend Stock

| Kris Knutson

Keyera Inc. (TSX:KEY) has an excellent history as a dividend paying stock. However, the latest quarterly earnings made investors nervous.…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 Companies Now to Protect Your Portfolio

| Kris Knutson

When the market is in chaos, buying dividend-paying, precious metals companies like Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) can help to protect…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Big Dividend Growth From This Canadian Legend

| Kris Knutson

Even though retail stocks have been in a slump, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) proved in its most recent quarter…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Excellent Utility Companies With 7% Yields

| Kris Knutson

If you are looking to add some big, steadily growing income to your portfolio, take a look at beaten-up utility…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Worry: You Haven’t Missed Your Chance to Buy These 3 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

When stocks start moving up, investors regret not purchasing at lower prices. Don't worry; there's time to buy stocks like…

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Stock Is Ridiculously Cheap

| Kris Knutson

Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) is extremely cheap, especially since it operates in the technology sector and has excellent geographic diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Must-Own Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Investing isn't that difficult if you are looking to generate steady returns over time. Own shares of solid dividend payers…

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy This Telecom for Monthly Income

| Kris Knutson

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has seen its share price come off significantly, offering an entry point in this monthly dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks Today

| Kris Knutson

Sometimes the market offers you a gift. Right now, excellent incomes stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are trading at low…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oil And Gas Monthly Dividend Payers With Significant Upside

| Kris Knutson

If you want big returns in the oil and gas sector, try investing in monthly dividend-payers like Interpipeline Corp. (TSX:IPL)…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: This Is the Pullback You Have Been Waiting for

| Kris Knutson

If you've been waiting for expensive, high-growth tech stocks like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) to pull back enough to buy, start…

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Dividend Stocks

Amid Market Volatility, Which of These Stocks Help You Survive?

| Kris Knutson

When stock investing gets rough, it pays to have quality stocks like consumer staples you can hide out in. Is…

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Dividend Stocks

Use These 4 Strategies to Avoid Making Ridiculous Decisions When the Bear Market Roars

| Kris Knutson

Falling markets can make investors panic. Having a plan like owning a solid stock like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can save…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in the Canadian Banks When They Hit This Important Buy Point

| Kris Knutson

Buying the Canadian banks, like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), has been a winning strategy over the years. This is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Value Investors: Gold Companies Are Cheap, But Should You Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Investors looking for gold exposure when markets get turbulent should choose a cheap company with a solid balance sheet like…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Company That Will Perform Well Over the Long Haul

| Kris Knutson

TFI International Inc.(TSX:TFI) is well positioned to profit from the growing need for transport and logistics services as the world…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Energy-Related Stock That Is Still Rising in a Down Market

| Kris Knutson

Energy has been in a slump for a number of years. But Parkland Fuel Corp. (TSX:PKI) has had excellent growth…

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Tech Stocks

If You Want to Win Big With This Gambling Stock, Join the House

| Kris Knutson

Don't risk your money betting online. Own shares of The Stars Group Inc. (TSX: TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) and benefit from its growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Play or Value Trap? Depends on Your Real Estate Outlook

| Kris Knutson

Nordbord Inc. (TSX:NBD)(NYSE:OSB) is at an interesting point, depending on your view of the real estate sector, but don't buy…

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