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Dividend Stocks

Should Careful Investors Add This Asset Manager to a Stock Portfolio?

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has what it takes to reward investors looking for its spread of equities, but is…

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Dividend Stocks

This Energy Stock Just Soared on Rising Oil — but Is It a Buy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) jumped this week with various factors coming together to sky oil prices, but is it a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive Sectors to Invest in for Dividends This Weekend

| Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and three other stocks can add a mix of defensiveness, growth, and passive income to…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Growth in a Gold Stock? Buy Newmont Goldcorp (TSX:NGT)

| Victoria Hetherington

Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) is showing all the signs of being the number one contender for growth in the precious…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: This Wide-Moat Retail Stock Is Recession Ready

| Victoria Hetherington

Is Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) a better buy for investors looking for access to Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND)?

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, You Should Worry About Banking Stocks, but Not TD Bank (TSX:TD)

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is stil one of the safest bets on the TSX. Here's why it belongs in your dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Increase the Safety of Your Portfolio With Just 2 Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) can reward investors with significant returns while adding diversification to a dividend portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Never Mind the Pipeline: CN Railway (TSX:CNR) Stock Is a Defensive Juggernaut

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the few stocks an investor can turn to for steady,…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Can Investors Expect From Canopy Growth’s (TSX:WEED) Q4 Results Tomorrow?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will release its fourth-quarter results tomorrow. Here's what to look out for.

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Dividend Stocks

The Recession Threat Is Real, But Here’s 1 Place You Can Hide

| Victoria Hetherington

With one pundit already calling the U.S. recession, stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) could be the best place to hide…

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond the Hype: Here’s the Real Reason Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Stock Is a Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

There's a solid reason to buy Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) right now, but it's not what you might think.

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Dividend Stocks

Uranium Bulls Have a Solid Pick in Cameco (TSX:CCO) Stock Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is the go-to choice for uranium investors. Here's what investors have to look forward to.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Surprisingly Defensive Auto Stock to Drive Up Your Dividends

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a dividend stock unlike any other. Here's why you should get invested.

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Dividend Stocks

Finally! The TSX Gets a Dedicated E-Sports ETF Tomorrow

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian investors looking for exposure to the billion-dollar e-gaming industry will soon have their own answer to Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA).

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Dividend Stocks

Never Mind the Banking Bears: BMO (TSX:BMO) Is Still a Solid Dividend Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Forget the naysayers -- Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock is solid and pays a stable dividend.

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Energy Stocks

2 Oil Stocks to Buy and Hold if You’re a Pipeline Optimist

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and one other pipeline stock could have an interesting week ahead of them.

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Dividend Stocks

Recession Fears? Buy These 2 Defensive Dividend Stars Ahead of Time!

| Victoria Hetherington

Defensive investors should look to Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and one other sturdy utilities stock for stable dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Sin Stocks! 3 Juicy Buys for “Sober Curious” Investment

| Victoria Hetherington

Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) and two other consumer staple stocks could be intriguing plays for exposure to a new trend…

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the #1 Telecom Stock to Buy Now for Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

An outperforming telecom stock, Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) offers investors a substantial dividend, plus growth.

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Only Forestry Stock You Need to Buy Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian forestry stock West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) saw some improvement this week, but should you get invested?

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Is a Buy for its +7% Dividend

| Victoria Hetherington

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is looking like a buy for dividend investors thanks to a strong predicted Q2 and innovative diversification.

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Dividend Stocks

Escaping From Oil Investment? Try These Uranium Stocks Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why uranium stocks such as Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) could be a better long-term play than oil and gas.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Unlikely Heroes Soared Above Last Week’s Market Turbulence

| Victoria Hetherington

TORC Oil & Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) and one other stock saw some positive action on the TSX last week despite…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: These Retail Tech Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Victoria Hetherington

Could Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) steal the Canadian tech stock crown? Let's compare it with that other big-name e-commerce ticker.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How the TSX Responded to the Mexico Tariff Deal

| Victoria Hetherington

Oil stocks such as Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) rebounded on news of the U.S.-Mexico tariff deal last week.

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Dividend Stocks

Are Renewable Energy Stocks Really a Safer Play Than Oil?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should energy investors be ditching their oil and gas stocks in favour of companies like Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI)?

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Cannabis Stocks for a New Investor to Watch This Summer

| Victoria Hetherington

Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) and two other Canadian pot stocks top the list of hot tickers to watch.

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Popular Stocks Saw Volatile Action This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) joined the tech stock rally, helping to nudge the TSX index higher this week.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Gold Stocks for the Careful Investor

| Victoria Hetherington

Let's take a look at the data for gold Newmont Goldcorp (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and two other stocks for a low-risk portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Defence Stock Just Got a Big Boost From Japan

| Victoria Hetherington

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could see its share price rise further this year, as new deals and the removal of metal…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Key Ways to Shop for a Defensive Stock in a Turbulent Market

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) or Park Lawn Corp. (TSX:PLC)? Finding a defensive stock isn't always easy.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Are Rallying, but Are They Worth Your Money?

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors may want to consider resilient tech stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) for their upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Opportunities: 2 Oil-Heavy Stocks to Snap Up This Weekend

| Victoria Hetherington

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and one other Canadian energy stock are still falling, as the energy sector continues to weigh…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Canadian Investors Overlooking This 1 Essential Industry?

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's how TSX investors can get exposure to a key industry with stocks like Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Canadian Banking and Oil Stocks Are Circling the Drain Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Banking stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) took a nosedive last week; however, this could just be the beginning.

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Dividend Stocks

These Standout Stocks Defied a Bloodbath to Hit 52-Week Highs

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors preparing for a potential recession can't beat stocks like Park Lawn Corp. (TSX:PLC) as they hit 52-week highs.

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Dividend Stocks

Are These the 3 Best Oil Stocks After Last Week’s Bloodbath?

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a solid buy today, while a competitor may be losing ground to another major energy stock.

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Just Showed What Investors Think of Luxury Retail Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Consumer stocks took a battering last week, with Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) suffering especially.

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Dividend Stocks

Careful Investors: 2 “Dangerous” Stocks to Swap Out Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and one other stock beat a pair of riskier tickers.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Stocks Could Soar Later in 2019 for This Simple Reason

| Victoria Hetherington

Choosing quality gold stocks such as Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) may be cautious investors' safest option.

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