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Author: Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Stephanie has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. Stephanie is a stock lover who likes to invest for the long-term. She specializes in writing about consumer stocks, pot stocks, tech stocks, and personal finance. Stephanie received an MBA in finance and worked for National Bank of Canada. Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest work!

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Dividend Stocks

A 3-Stock Portfolio for Investors Who Don’t Like Risk

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are three stocks that offer great returns without being very…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Stay Away from Corus Entertainment Inc.

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The challenges facing the TV industry hurt Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) Q1 results.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks for 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are top dividend-growth stocks.

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The Best Marijuana Stocks to Buy in 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and two other stocks are the best stocks to play the green rush.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

With the oil price rising, it's time to consider buying energy stocks. Three undervalued energy stocks are presented, including Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Dividend Stocks for 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Four top dividend stocks are presented, including Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Are you looking for undervalued stocks? Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN), and Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) are three top…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 Growth Stocks for 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Three top growth stocks for 2018 are presented, including Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR).

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Investing

Warning: Bitcoin Bubble May Burst Anytime

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Bitcoin's price surge looks like a bubble that may explode anytime. Stocks such as Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are safer investment…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top ESG Stocks for Your TFSA

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are interested in socially responsible investing, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are two top…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of the Big 5 Banks Performed Best in Q4?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Among the Big 5 banks, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) were…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top-Performing Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your RRSP

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) are two top performing stocks that you can buy and…

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Dividend Stocks

Metro, Inc. vs. Loblaw Companies Ltd.: Which Grocer Is Doing Better?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) both reported their latest quarterly results last month. Which of these grocers…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Inc. Still a Buy After Q3 Results?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) topped profit estimates in its third quarter, but its sales growth was unimpressive.

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Dividend Stocks

National Bank of Canada’s Profits Jump as Efficiency Efforts Pay Off

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) boosted its dividend by 3%, as profit jumped 15% in Q4. Profits are up 60%…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Is Back in the Green: Time to Buy?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is rising again after allegations made by Citron Research weighed down its shares in October.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc. Shares Are Down 20% Year to Date: Time to Buy?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dropped 5% after its Q3 2017 results release and keeps falling. Is it time to buy this…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is on the Path to Recovery

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) soared 17% on November 7 after the release of strong Q3 results and keeps rising.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Hold On to Saputo Inc.’s Stock Following a Weak Q2?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Saputo Inc.'s (TSX:SAP) revenue rose in Q2 2018, but its profit dropped as sales are shrinking in Canada. The cheese…

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Dividend Stocks

Cameco Corp. Reports a 4th Consecutive Quarterly Loss

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) shares fell deeper into red after reporting a disappointing Q3.

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Investing

Give Yourself a Gift by Buying Shares of This Growth Stock

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) makes wonderful toys to give to children for Christmas, and buying shares of this company would…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Want Growth Without Too Much Risk, Buy This Stock

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) is a good stock to own if you're looking for steady, low-volatility growth.

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Canada Goose Holdings Inc.’s Growth Is Driven by E-Commerce

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) continues its e-commerce and geographic expansion, while adding knitwear to its product offering.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.’s Share Price Is Soaring: Time to Buy?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) share price soared by 5% last Friday, following news that the company will hire new workers in…

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. Share Price Is Soaring After its Q3 2017 Results Release

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Altagas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) share price soared by 5% last Thursday, following a strong Q3 2017 and a 4% dividend hike.

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Aphria Inc. Posts 47% EBITDA Growth in Q1 2018, Helped by Lower Costs

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Q1 2018 results reflect its commitment to be one of the lowest-cost producers in the marijuana industry.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Growth Stocks in the Food Sector You Should Own

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) are two food stocks that show strong growth and…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Diversifies its Product Offering to Boost Future Revenue

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

With the legalization of marijuana coming soon, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is looking to diversify its product offerings to increase…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 3 Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, you may want to start your portfolio with solid stocks such as National Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Retired? 3 Stocks You Might Want to Buy

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and two other stocks are good stocks to buy for retirees, since they pay high, sustainable…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Altagas Ltd. vs. Enbridge Inc.

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Both Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) saw their prices fall following low oil and gas prices, but one…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Cheap Commodity Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) are metals and mining stocks that are good buys since they are…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Put in Your RRSP

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are two great blue-chip stocks for your RRSP.

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Investing

After a Strong Q2, Dollarama Inc. Prepares to Face Minimum Wage Hikes

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) posted an impressive Q2, but the upcoming minimum wage hikes threaten its profitability.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc.: Buy the Dip?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is an undervalued energy stock that presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank: the Best of the Big 6 Banks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada's Big Six banks all beat analysts' estimates in Q3, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) showed the strongest beat.

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Dividend Stocks

What Is the Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Bank Stocks?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Big Canadian banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) should profit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Rising Interest Rates Are Good News for Insurance Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Life insurers Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) should profit from rising interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Should You Avoid in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

During a period of rising interest rates, you should underweight stocks such as Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) that are going to…

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Bank Stocks

Which Stocks Should You Buy in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

During a period of rising interest rates, you should overweight stocks, such as Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), that are…

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