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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Income Picks for Your RRSP or TFSA

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Real Estate Investment Trusts offer attractive monthly income options for investors and are best held in tax-efficient accounts such as…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warning: These Gold Stocks May Be Due for a Pullback

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The TSX Index most overbought list is dominated by gold stocks. Stocks such as Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) may be…

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Tech Stocks

Is the Hottest IPO of 2019 a Better Buy Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) stock has doubled since going public in early March. Are the comparisons to Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)…

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) on Recent Rumours?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Rumours of a white knight riding in to save CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) have been making the rounds. How should…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Add a Little Shine to Your Portfolio With These 2 Gold Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Gold has reached levels not seen in over five years and it is time investors look at increasing their gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or CIBC Bank (TSX:CM) Stock?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

When investing in Canada's big banks, pick the one that is expected to deliver a greater overall return.

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Tech Stocks

Will a $10,000 Investment in Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) IPO Be Worth $1 Million?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's best IPO of the past decade is just getting started. Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is up 2,387% and has…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Rich With These 2 Wealth-Building Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Building wealth doesn't have to be complicated. Want to retire rich? Invest in stocks with high quality management teams and…

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Tech Stocks

3 Hot Growth Stocks to Stash Away in Your TFSA

| Mat Litalien, MBA

High-growth stocks such as CGI Group Inc (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) are best held in your TFSA where they can grow tax free.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) or Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) Stock?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's only two publicly traded railroads are core stocks for a well diversified TFSA or RRSP portfolio. Which is worth…

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Dividend Stocks

Left for Dead, One of Canada’s Most Successful IPOs Is Making a Comeback

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) has roared back and its stock is up by 55% in 2019. Is the run-up warranted or is…

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Cannabis Stocks

A Year Later: Not Even Cannabis Stocks Can Save Canadian IPOs

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd (TSX:TGOD) is one of only two IPOs in positive territory a year after listing…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Like Dividends? Then These Stocks Should Be at the Top of Your List

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Dividend Aristocrats such as Canadian Utilities Ltd (TSX:CU) is the perfect place for income investors to begin their dividend…

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Tech Stocks

The 3 Top Tech Stocks of 2019

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The technology industry, led by Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) continues to crush the TSX Index. Expect the top tech stocks to continue…

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Investing

Recent IPOs Have Plenty of Upside

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Recent price weakness has made Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aritzia Inc (TSX:ATZ) attractive options for investors.

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Energy Stocks

2 Value Stocks That Have Triple-Digit Upside

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The oil and gas industry is loaded with stocks, such as Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA), that offer attractive risk to reward…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA This Summer

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The summer is a great time to top up your TFSA account. Look to the consumer defensive sector and stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Should Shareholders of BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Be Panicking Right Now?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) Stock crashed after disappointed first-quarter earnings. It is not recommended for conservative investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Key Deals Make Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock a Top Banking Pick

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is disposing of non-core assets which is paving the way for a brighter future.

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Dividend Stocks

Follow the Money: Insiders Are Buying the Dip on This Dividend Aristocrat

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Look for Saputo Inc (TSX:SAP) stock to bounce, as it is oversold and insiders are loading up, making several buys…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Energy Stock to Buy in July

| Mat Litalien, MBA

As we enter the busy construction season, North American Construction Group Ltd (TSX:NOA)(NYSE:NOA) stock is likely to resume its uptrend.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock: Investing on Hope and a Prayer

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The cannabis industry remains under pressure, and Canopy Growth Corp's (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) recent earnings did little to appease investors.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Banking Stock That Is up by 55% in 2019

| Mat Litalien, MBA

goeasy Ltd (TSX:GSY) stock is having a breakout year. Expect its recent uptrend to continue as it remains undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Generating Strong Cash Flows

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Cash flows are a strong indicator of performance and can help investors find gems such as Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL)…

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Energy Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Dividend stocks such as Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.B) will continue to outperform in a low interest rate environment.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Dividend Stock for the Defensive Investor

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock is a low-risk investment option to ride out current market volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Are Canada’s Banking Stocks Ready to Crash?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's banking system is under attack by the bears. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is one of the best positioned to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Is on an Upswing: Which Precious Metal Stocks Are a Buy?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) and Leagold Mining Corp (TSX:LMC) are poised for big gains in a gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Ranking Canada’s Top Banking Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Which of Canada's Big Five banks is the best buy today? Ranking the best to the least attractive investment for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Own Forever in Your RRSP

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Are looking to build a safe, reliable and growing income stream in your RRSP? Look no further than the Brookfield…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Peter Lynch Would Love

| Mat Litalien, MBA

One of Peter Lynch's investing principles is to invest in stocks that are undervalued in relation to their expected growth…

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Dividend Stocks

This Cheap Stock Has the Highest Upside in the Banking Industry

| Mat Litalien, MBA

VersaBank's (TSX:VB) stock is poised to deliver double-digit gains and be Canada's top performing stock in the banking industry.

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Dividend Stocks

Boost Your Retirement Income With These 2 Stocks

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Pembina Pipeline Corp (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) can provide safe and reliable income at very…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Boost Your Monthly Income

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) offer reliable monthly income and are on the verge of becoming…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Can Provide Massive Returns

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Trading near 52-week lows, energy stocks such as Encana Corp (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Surge Energy Inc (TSX:SGY) can boost investor returns.

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Investing

1 Stock Hitting 52-Week Highs That Is Still a Good Buy Today

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock has plenty of momentum as it hits new 52-week highs.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Sell Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock After the Recent Line 3 Setback?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock was hit, as the company had yet another setback on its Line 3 oil pipeline. Don't…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Crash? Buy These 2 Stocks Today

| Mat Litalien, MBA

May was the worst month of 2019 as the TSX lost 3.3% of its value. However, stocks such as Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Telus (TSX:T) or BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's telecom is one of the most attractive industries for income investors. Which stock is a buy today -- Telus…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Avoid CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Don't be fooled by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) cheap valuation. It is one of Canada's worst-performing bank stocks.

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