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Investing

This Pot Stock Is Punishing Shareholders

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) has been recklessly diluting shareholders by overpaying for acquisitions.

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Bank Stocks

Will Growth or Value Stocks Outperform to Close Out the Year?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Growth stocks have outperformed value stocks over the past few years. Is the tide about to change in favour of…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Nevsun Resources (TSX:NSU) Stock: Don’t Chase the Action

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Nevsun Resources (TSX:NSU)(NYSE:NSU) is trading above Lundin Mining Corp's (TSX:LUN) current all-cash offer. Are investors expecting a higher offer?

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Dividend Stocks

This Explosive Growth Company Could Soar After Beating Estimates

| Mat Litalien, MBA

goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) delivered solid second quarter earnings and increased three-year guidance across all company financial targets.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors, Beware: The Trade War Has Dented This Sector Leader’s Earnings

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(TSX:MGA) missed analysts expectations and issued downward guidance.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO) Is Caught in Trump’s Cross-Hairs: What Should Investors Do?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Looming tariffs on uranium could have a significant impact on Cameco Corp's (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock.

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Investing

Expect a Wild Week for These 3 Companies

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Earnings season has led to significant stock volatility. It can be another wild week for stocks such as Magna International…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats With Double-Digit Dividend Growth

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Dividend Aristocrats such as Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) have reliable and impressive double-digit dividend-growth rates.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Worst Dividend Stocks of 2018 (So Far)

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Did you fall for a dividend trap? Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) is among the worst performing dividend stocks this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Stocks: Why the P/E Ratio Is Irrelevant

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The P/E ratio is one of the most misused valuation metrics. This is particularly true when valuing growth stocks such…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Next for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B)?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (TSX:ATD.B) remains undervalued despite great fourth quarter earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats at Risk of Disappointing Investors

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Three companies, including Pizza Pizza Royalties Corp. (TSX:PZA), are at risk of losing their status as Canadian Dividend Aristocrats.

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Energy Stocks

Which Company Has the Highest Expected Growth Rate on the TSX?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Parex Resources Inc. (TSX:PXT) has an impressive growth profile and provides exceptional value at current prices.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Can See Big Gains (or Losses) This Week

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two of the most anticipated quarterly results of the current earnings season.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock Continues to Defy Expectations

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Despite hitting new 52-week highs, Shopify Inc. (USA)(TSX:TSX) is still a good investment at today's prices. Look to next week's…

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Investing

Be Warned: Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Is Still Facing Downward Pressure

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) is still facing many headwinds that can continue to put downward pressure on the stock.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks for Millennials

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Invest in what you know. Millennials know tech better than anyone, and companies like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) make the perfect…

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Dividend Stocks

Why AltaGas Ltd.’s (TSX:ALA) Stock Has Bounced 20% off its 52-Week Low

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) stock has bounced 20% of its 52-week lows thanks in large part to closing its WGL acquisition.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Watch This Week

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Earnings season is in full swing. Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of three companies that can see its share…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue Chips With Higher Than Average Growth Rates

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have outperformed their peers and are expected to post higher than average…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Bank Stocks That Provide the Best Value

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are trading below historical averages.

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Dividend Stocks

This Tech Company Is a Rare Triple Threat

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) has reached 52-week highs. The company still remains a great investment for your RRSP and TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc.’s (TSX:SJR.B) Quest to Topple the Big 3 Is Hindered by Many Obstacles

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is facing many obstacles, as it ramps up its wireless business to take on the Big…

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Investing

Warning! 2 Stocks With Bearish Investor Sentiment

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Bears are betting against Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) and Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Watch This Week

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Earnings season is ramping up, and companies such as Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are poised to make a move…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil at $150 Per Barrel: Conjecture or Reality?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Analysts are calling for the price of oil to hit $150 per barrel. Expect Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) to outperform…

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Dividend Stocks

Trade War Has These 2 Companies Trading at Big Discounts

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XTC) are trading at big discounts due to the uncertainty around duty-free…

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Dividend Stocks

This Light-Oil Company Has 27% Upside!

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Torc Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) is a highly volatile light-oil company that has an impressive growth profile and can…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks With 5% Yields

| Mat Litalien, MBA

These Canadian blue-chip companies, including BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), are all yielding above 5%, well above historical averages.

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Dividend Stocks

Tim Hortons May Spur Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) to New Heights

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Tim Horton's has been a drag on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) in the first half. Can Tim's lead the…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss Out! Buy This Undervalued Dividend-Growth Company Today

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Goeasy Ltd.'s (TSX:GSY) share price is not keeping up with expected earnings growth. Don't miss out on getting this company…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU): Will the Shutdown Provide a Buying Opportunity?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) was forced to shutdown 10% of its oilsands production in late June. The company is a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will This Precious Metals Stock Continue its Outperformance?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) has outperformed the TSX thanks to its diversification into cobalt.

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Dividend Stocks

Thanks to Old Man Winter, This Stock Is Now a Buy

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Severe winter conditions have negatively impacted Intact Financial Corp.'s (TSX:IFC) share price. Now is the time to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Stock to Buy Right Now: 36% Return!

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Russel Metals Inc.'s (TSX:RUS) stock has been unfairly punished thanks to the trade war. The company is cheap and offers…

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Dividend Stocks

The Next Wave of Canadian Dividend Aristocrats

| Mat Litalien, MBA

These eight companies, including Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), are poised to achieve Dividend Aristocrat status in 2019.

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Investing

Pot Stocks: Uncertainty Is the Only Certainty

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canopy Growth Corp.(TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) posted disappointing earnings. Investors best be prepared as uncertainty is the only certainty the pot sector.

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Investing

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B): We Warned You

| Mat Litalien, MBA

We warned investors that a dividend cut at Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) was coming. Is the 79% cut good news…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Dividend Aristocrat Offers 42% Upside!

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) is trading near 52-week lows and is a good rebound candidate for the second half…

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Investing

Aerospace Industry Braces for Trade War

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Magellan Aerospace Corp. (TSX:MAL) and Heroux Devtek Inc. (TSX:HRX) will be impacted in the event of a trade war.

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