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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Should You Hold These 2 At-Risk Names?

| Victoria Hetherington

Names like Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) still top the blue-chip dividend stock lists. But are the risks too high, and are there…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Great Low-Risk Stocks to Add to a TSX Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and seven other Canadian stocks offer ways to spread the risk in your portfolio right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Buy for the Upside in July

| Victoria Hetherington

Norbord (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB) and one other Canadian stock are pulling back this week, with the potential to break out again.

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Tech Stocks

Invest Now in “New Normal” Stocks for Years of Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

Names like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) were already strong before the pandemic. Now they’re even stronger -- and it could stay that…

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Stocks for Beginners

Which Aerospace Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

There’s one very strong play for the casual long-term TSX investor in the aerospace sector right now, and it isn’t…

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Tech Stocks

2 Takeover Target Stocks to Avoid This Summer

| Victoria Hetherington

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) and one other stock look like takeover material. But are they falling knives?

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Energy Stocks

1 Outperforming TSX Energy Stock to Buy in July

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is down this week despite higher oil prices. But are there any energy names that actually rose this…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Metal Tariffs and Buy This 1 Stock on the Pullback

| Victoria Hetherington

Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) is a key name to snap up if cross-border metals trade becomes disrupted again.

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Tech Stocks

Watch List: 6 Stocks to Buy in July

| Victoria Hetherington

Think the markets have reached the top? Expecting a pullback? Here are six stocks, including Docebo (TSX:DCBO), to watch for…

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Dividend Stocks

Fear a Housing Market Crash? Investors Should Do This 1 Thing

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a rare play in a frothy market. So should real estate investors begin looking…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 3 Top Stocks for Years of TFSA Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a boring pick for a portfolio. But boring is good when the market has already priced in…

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Dividend Stocks

Risky Stocks? 2020’s Best and Worst Dividend Aristocrats

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has proven resilient during the pandemic. Other stocks have been less fortunate.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Safe Dividend Stocks for Canadian Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and three other dividend aristocrats have proven resilient during the health crsis. Here’s why to get…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 6 Great Dividend Aristocrats for Stock Portfolio Safety

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) and five other TSX stocks can satisfy a low-risk portfolio style.

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Stocks for Beginners

UPSIDE ALERT! 2 Stocks About to Break Out

| Victoria Hetherington

Interfor (TSX:IFP) and one other stock could see some steep gains in the coming months. Here’s why they’re strong buys.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now for +85% Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Norbord (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB) could be an overlooked growth stock, plus one big mining name with the potential for 100%…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Air Canada’s Cargo-Only Flights Mean for Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to generate buzz. Here’s the latest reason why this stock could break out in the latter…

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Tech Stocks

5 Breakout Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) is a hot stock right now. Here’s what else is on its way up on the TSX.

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Tech Stocks

The New Stock Trends That Could Make Investors Rich

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) could generate plenty of upside in the next few years.

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Energy Stocks

3 Higher-Risk Stock Types to Sell Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Are names like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) too risky to hold in a stock portfolio right now?

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Where to Invest?
Metals and Mining Stocks

Where I’d Invest $5,000 Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why an investment in stocks like Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) could bring in huge returns in the long-term.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Investors: Buy Defensive Stocks As the Pandemic Deepens

| Victoria Hetherington

As the pandemic draws on, dividend stocks such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) look tailor-made for low-risk investors.

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Dividend Stocks

What a U.S. Dollar Crash Might Mean for Canadian Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Defensive dividend stocks such as Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) can help TSX investors to shock-proof a portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Great TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Learn how stocks like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) can support a growth thesis, as some top names suddenly take…

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: These Stocks Are Being Dropped from the S&P/TSX Composite Index

| Victoria Hetherington

Bye-bye, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B). Here are the stocks that will be leaving the TSX Composite Index next week.

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Shopify Stock Just Jump 12%?

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is about to enter a new phase in online retail. Find out why it matters, and what shareholders…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Top TSX Stocks With +7% Dividend Yields

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and six other Canadian stocks have rich dividend yields. Here’s what to buy.

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Energy Stocks

4 Renewable Energy Stocks for TSX Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and three other renewable energy stocks are strong choices for access to this high-growth market.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Finally Time to Sell Those Risky Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Risk is in the air, with several well-known stocks dropped from the TSX. Here’s why investing in names like Nutrien…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best and Worst Stocks of Last Week’s TSX Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Risky assets plunged last week, while stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)NYSE:GOLD) emerged as strong long-term playS.

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks: What to Avoid and What to Buy This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

As the pandemic weighs on the markets, some big names are being delisted. Here’s what to buy instead of Bombardier…

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Coronavirus

See the Stocks That Beat This Week’s Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Only a handful of names defied Thursday's selloff. Here’s why stocks like Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A) beat the market.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why You Should Buy These 5 Top TSX Metals Stocks in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL) and four other stocks are good value for money and could see steep growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Growth Thematics for New Stock Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is a key stock in a high-growth sector. Find out what other stocks to buy for…

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Coronavirus

Recession Investing Is Back: Here’s Why to Buy Defensive Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

As the markets get an injection of reality, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a strong buy for consumer staples safety.

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Dividend Stocks

Why the “Canadian Tesla” Is a Solid Growth Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) may not have the momentum of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), but it does satisfy other investment theses.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Stock and Buy This 1 Competitor

| Victoria Hetherington

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock could be a better play for fast food upside as cracks appear in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Buying Cheap Names? Try This 1 Dividend Stock Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

The casual value investor seeking an all-weather, one-stop proxy for cheap assets has a solid buy in Brookfield Asset Management…

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Energy Stocks

Growth Stocks: This 1 Sector Will Explode Post-Pandemic

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the green power boom. Here’s why a V-shaped recovery could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Airline Stocks Too Risky to Buy Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could have mountains of upside. But is this key stock in a troubled sector too unreliable to…

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