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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Big Banks: Are They Buys in This Market Rally?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's big banks are trading at valuations not seen in over a decade. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a strong buy…

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Dividend Stocks

$3,000 Gold? Buy These Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Investors will want to be invested in stocks such as Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) if $3,000 gold becomes a reality over the…

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Hit $1,000 in a Market Rally?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is hitting 52-week highs. Momentum can carry this top tech stock to new heights.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

| Mat Litalien, MBA

TFSA investors with cash to burn should consider adding cheap stocks such as the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) to their…

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Tech Stocks

Is the Market Rally Sustainable?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

We are in the midst of a market rally. The TSX Index is well of its March lows and April…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Tech Stocks That Pay a Dividend

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Looking for income and tech exposure? Then consider adding top tech stocks such as Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) to your portfolio.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Top Gold Stocks With No Debt to Buy

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Gold stocks with strong balance sheets and no debt are well poised to perform well in the event the price…

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Dividend Stocks

Grocery Stocks: Which Is the Better Buy — Metro (TSX:MRU) or Loblaw (TSX:L)?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Grocery stocks have proven to be resilient and have protected investors’ portfolios. Which of these two giants is a buy…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash: Hedge Your Portfolio With These 2 Top Growth Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The stock market crash of 2020 has led to the emergence of new defensive industries. Take a hard look at…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investing: Dividend Cuts Are Accelerating

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Income investing is no longer the safe haven it once was. Even Canadian Dividend Aristocrats are cutting or suspending the…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock: More Pain Ahead

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is taking steps to shore up the balance sheet. Unfortunately, this will result in short-term pain for…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Infrastructure Stock (TSX:BIP.UN) Just Became More Attractive

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Brookfield Infrastructure stock (TSX:BIP.UN) recently underwent a stock split that will increase liquidity and is likely to reward investors with…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Stocks Inspired by Peter Lynch

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Using legendary investor Peter Lynch's philosophy, the TSX Index is now littered with value stocks. It is time to start…

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Coronavirus

Market Crash: Accumulate Aerospace Stocks Like Air Canada (TSX:AC) 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The market crash has decimated the aerospace industry. Investing in stocks such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) and CAE Inc (TSX:CAE)…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian bank stocks are trading at levels not seen since the Financial Crisis. Now is the time to buy stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs: Are Dividends Safe?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

As yields year record highs, Canadian REITs have already begun cutting or suspending the dividend. It is likely a trend…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs Yielding Above 20%

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian REITs have been hit hard by COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Be warned however, chasing yield can lead to future dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Are Cutting the Dividend

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The bear market of 2020 has not only led to depressed stock prices but companies are slashing the dividend. This…

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Dividend Stocks

Insider Trading: Which CEOs Are Bullish?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Tracking insider trading activity is one of the ways investors can stay ahead of the curve. It is a means…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in a Market Crash

| Mat Litalien, MBA

How to invest during the most pronounced market crash in history is not easy. Consider undervalued stocks such as the…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor’s (TSX:SU) Stock Price Jumped by 18%: Here’s Why

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Suncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock surged by 18.40% on Tuesday and is up by 36% since Friday. Is this a dead-cat bounce,…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Price Crash: Buy Pipeline, Not Producers

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Oil prices are trading at levels not seen in decades. It is best to invest in pipeline stocks such as…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: 2 Stocks to Buy Now

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) stocks are market crash, buy now candidates.

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Dividend Stocks

Bear Market 2020: It’s Not Over Yet

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Is the current bear market at an end? Regardless, there are still plenty of value to be found, such as…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash: Find Safety in Tech Stocks Like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Led by stocks such as Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Real Matters (TSX:REAL), the tech industry is outperforming the Index during this…

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Stocks Might Be Next in Line for Dividend Cuts 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Gold stocks such as Newmont Goldcorp (TSX:NGT) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) are shutting down mines in response to COVID-19.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Shutdown: Which Stocks Are Deemed Essential Services?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Provinces are implementing drastic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. Only essential services such as Loblaws (TSX:L) will remain…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Cuts: Income Stocks Are Casualties of the Stock Market Crash of 2020

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Several oil and gas stocks have announced dividend cuts, and this week saw the first Canadian Dividend Aristocrat lose its…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Stocks: Is Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) or Suncor (TSX:SU) a Buy?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Oil stocks are looking quite attractive at today's values. However, it is best to stick with those deemed best-in-class.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2020: 2 Stocks That Can Double Your Money

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The stock market crash will go down in history as one of the most volatile. Stocks such as Canadian Natural…

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks Like Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Are Now Value Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Growth stocks such as Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) now offer excellent value for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Aristocrats Yielding More Than 10%

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Dividend Aristocrats are some of the most reliable income stocks on the TSX Index. Today, several such are trading at…

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Dividend Stocks

As the World Shuts Down, It’s Important to Remain Calm

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Don't give in to panic and sell your stocks into the downtrend. It is best to keep buying but shift…

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Dividend Stocks

Retail Stocks Are Benefiting From the Market Crash Panic Buying

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Retails stocks such as Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) are benefiting from irrational panic buying across the country.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Now is the time to add Canadian Dividend Aristocrat stocks such as the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO), BCE (TSX:BCE) and…

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Tech Stocks

Top-Ranked Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Newmont (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and Celestica (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) are among the top-ranked stocks to buy now, according to analysts.

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Dividend Stocks

Lock in a 5.16% Yield With TD Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Now is the time to buy Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD) stock. TD Bank's dividend yield is now at levels not seen…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks: Expect More Dividend Cuts 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Oil Stocks are under pressure and Vermilion Energy's (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) dividend cut is just the beginning.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Are There Any Oil Stocks Worth Owning?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) and Suncor (TSX:SU) oil stock are the only ones worth owning.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Take Safety in Canada’s Top Dividend Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Income stocks with a growing and sustainable dividend is one of the best ways to protect against a market crash.

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