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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Beta Canadian Stocks for the Risk-Averse Investor

| Victoria Hetherington

Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) and one other Canadian stock have low betas, making them good choices for long-term positions.

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Dividend Stocks

Sell All Your Stocks? Sure, but Keep This 1 Defensive Dividend Payer

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of a rare handful of stocks worth holding onto if the economy tanks.

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Tech Stocks

Investors Should Swap Out Canadian Cannabis for Quality Growth Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) and one other classic Canadian growth stock make better choices than legal cannabis today.

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Energy Stocks

Warning: 4 Overheated Stocks to Sell Now Before the Market Worsens!

| Victoria Hetherington

As global uncertainty weighs on the markets, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and three other stocks look ripe for selling.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Expansion-Hungry BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock Is Only a Moderate Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Customer-hungry Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should be a strong buy – but here's why the data says it isn't.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Maintenance Dividend Stocks That Beat the TSX Index P/E Ratio

| Victoria Hetherington

IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and two other Canadian stocks have low P/E ratios and high quality indicators right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

An In-Depth Reading for HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Indicates a Strong Sell Signal

| Victoria Hetherington

I put HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) through a stock screening tool and got a sell signal. Have a look at the…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Risk to International ETFs? The IMF Sounds the Alarm on Global Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

As the IMF cuts its global outlook forecast, should Canadian investors still buy iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index…

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Dividend Stocks

I Tracked 3 Defensive REITs Over a Month: Here’s What I Found

| Victoria Hetherington

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) heads up a list of deepening discounts among REITs -- but are they a…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for Retirement

| Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and two more wonderful dividend payers make up today's suggestions for retirement investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Classic Canadian Stocks for New Investors to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Victoria Hetherington

New investors may want to look at Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and one mining stock when buying Canadian stocks for the…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Do You Own the Current Top 3 Canadian Energy Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two other stocks are the best in Canadian oil right now. Which should you own?

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Dividend Stocks

In-Depth Analysis: Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Really a Defensive Stock to Buy and Hold Forever?

| Victoria Hetherington

Analysing Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) using a home-made stock screener gives an interesting result.

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Energy Stocks

3 Scary Stocks to Exorcise Before Halloween!

| Victoria Hetherington

Do you own Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) or these two other frightening stocks? With the “October Curse” still upon us, it…

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Energy Stocks

Drop This Overvalued Utilities Stock and Buy a Discounted Energy Producer Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) is looking overvalued today compared to one profitable competitor.

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Stocks for Beginners

Danger in the Data: Sell This Canadian Cannabis Stock Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Instead of the wonderful growth stock it was hyped to be, overvalued Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) now seems a liability.

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Dividend Stocks

Avoid the “October Curse” and Sidestep Overvalued Stocks Like These

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other stocks are hiding overvaluation. Here's why now is a traditionally bad time to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Pot Stocks Take a Big Hit As Legalization Harshes Their Buzz

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and one other legal marijuana stock look ripe for selling today, as pot shares continue to take…

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Dividend Stocks

Methanex (TSX:MX) vs. Nutrien (TSX:NTR): 1 Materials Stock Wins After a Mad Summer

| Victoria Hetherington

Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) and its closest competitor have drifted apart after a tumultuous summer in the markets.

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Tech Stocks

How Immune Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock to Market Turbulence?

| Victoria Hetherington

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks sturdy enough to weather the current storm of uncertainty, but should growth investors buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Can This Canadian Tech Stock Survive Last Week’s Market Bloodbath?

| Victoria Hetherington

After a bad week for the markets, are Canadian tech stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) faring better than U.S.…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Overlooking These 2 Canadian Growth Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

If you've never heard of Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI), you may want to see the dividend it pays. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Discounted Dividend Payers Is Healthy Enough for Your TFSA?

| Victoria Hetherington

Magellan Aerospace Corp. (TSX:MAL) goes head to head with another undervalued Canadian stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

Risky Market Round-Up: 3 Fun Ways to (Probably) Lose Money on the TSX Index

| Victoria Hetherington

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) heads up a triple-layered “risk sandwich” of shaky Canadian industries. Find out which ones…

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Dividend Stocks

Despite the Hype, Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Stock Still Isn’t Worth Buying

| Victoria Hetherington

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) still isn't good value, but should investors look past poor multiples?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Could This Long-Discounted Dividend Payer Actually Be a Stock to Hold Forever?

| Victoria Hetherington

Let's look at the value of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) and see whether its dividend is worthwhile.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why You Might Want to Get Out of Stocks Like Saputo (TSX:SAP) Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Food stocks like Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are not looking all that solid since USMCA. Could Canadian tech become the better…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors Still Think These 2 Dividend Stocks Are the Same Quality: They’re Not

| Victoria Hetherington

It seems nothing touches Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock for defensiveness – but is another contender a buy?

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The Motley Fool
Stocks for Beginners

Marijuanageddon: Here’s Why You Should Get Out of Pot Stocks This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Can stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) outrun next week's potential pot stock bust?

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Dividend Stocks

Is RioCan (TSX:REI.UN) Stock the Top REIT on the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI:UN) is one of the most defensive REITs on the market. Let's see how it…

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Investing

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Stock Has an Enormous P/B Ratio Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Already overvalued, boosted Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is even further from one Canadian competitor's P/B ratio.

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Hello USMCA! 1 Canadian Auto Stock to Buy and Hold Long Term

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) was already looking good; post-USMCA, it looks even better.

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Dividend Stocks

You Probably Own 1 of These Top Canadian Stocks, But How Safe Is It?

| Victoria Hetherington

We examine three classically defensive stocks and ask: are Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two others stable enough to hold…

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Dividend Stocks

A 3-Stock Portfolio for New and Nervous Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

One thing that nobody seems to want at the moment is more risk. While the marijuana stock phenomenon rattles along…

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Dividend Stocks

This Overlooked and Attractively Valued Oil Stock Is a Strong Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

We put Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) through a home-made stock screening tool to see whether or not it's a buy…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Solid Canadian Dividend Stocks Aren’t Getting Enough Airtime

| Victoria Hetherington

Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) and one other Canadian dividend payer have decent multiples and positive outlooks, but they're getting overshadowed.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy BMO (TSX:BMO) or CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock to Outride a Recession?

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) takes on one of its direct competitors on data, defensiveness, and outlook. Which will be the…

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Dividend Stocks

So You Think You Know Canada’s Top 5 Defensive Stocks? Think Again!

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) and four other well-valued stocks with good past performance make the cut for this list of…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s More Defensive: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

We put Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) head to head with a Canadian energy favourite to see which stock offers greater defence.

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Energy Stocks

Oil-Weighted Stocks Could React Negatively to a “Special-Purpose Vehicle”

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) could be in a good position to ride out lower oil. Meanwhile, a value opportunity…

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