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Coronavirus

Worried About a Bear Market? Here’s How You’d Have Fared if You’d Bought Canada’s Top Dividend Growers During 2008

| Victoria Matsepudra

A portfolio consisting of the best dividend names in Canada would have outperformed the market.

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

How to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

| Victoria Matsepudra

Canada is in a recession. So now it's time to get defensive with these three protective names.

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Clean energy
Dividend Stocks

Use the Sell-off to Invest in a Greener Future With ESG

| Victoria Matsepudra

ESG is not just a buzzword for millennials. With the world shifting towards green power, this is one sector that…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: How to Pick the Right REIT

| Victoria Matsepudra

Not all REITs are created equal. Stick to defensive names with ample liquidity during the sell-off, such as Canadian Apartment…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Telus (TSX:T) Withstand a Recession?

| Victoria Matsepudra

If you're looking for a recession-proof stock, serial dividend raiser Telus Corp (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) should be top of your list.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Can Suncor (TSX:SU) Survive on $30 Oil?

| Victoria Matsepudra

Even at $30 per barrel, Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) has the balance sheet and business model to weather the downturn.

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Investing

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Headed for Bankruptcy?

| Victoria Matsepudra

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is drastically different than the airline of prior years. With a strong balance sheet and flexible capacity,…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Run, Don’t Walk, Away From This 29%-Yielding Energy Name

| Victoria Matsepudra

Low commodity prices and an expensive crown-jewel project mean a cut is on the table for this once dividend superstar.

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Bank Stocks

Further Downside Is in Store for Canada’s Banks

| Victoria Matsepudra

Although bank stocks have been sold off, there is further pain ahead as Canada enters a recession.

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Top TSX Stocks

Not Retiring Soon? Then This Selloff Has Been a Gift

| Victoria Matsepudra

Time is on your side: dollar-cost average into some of the best stock prices in years.

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Investing

Something Broke in the Bond Market on Thursday

| Victoria Matsepudra

Think bonds are a safe-haven asset? After Thursday's sell-off, don't be so sure.

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Top TSX Stocks

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Is One Recession Away From Bankruptcy

| Victoria Matsepudra

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) sale of its transportation unit might be lead to its undoing.

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Energy Stocks

3 TFSA Mistakes That Can Cost You Big

| Victoria Matsepudra

TFSAs are some of the best ways to save for retirement. But be warned of these three simple (yet costly)…

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Investing

Is Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) a Buy After the Recent Selloff?

| Victoria Matsepudra

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) looks attractive at these levels, but be warned, this hyper-growth stock comes with risks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Three Stocks I Would Avoid During This Selloff

| Victoria Matsepudra

Stocks like Teck Resources Ltd (USA) (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) are extremely susceptible to macroeconomic weakness, stemming from Coronavirus woes.

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Tech Stocks

This Growth Stock Is a Must-Buy During the Selloff

| Victoria Matsepudra

Shopify Inc (USA) (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is not a cheap stock, but you won't find a better growth name in Canada.

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Stocks for Beginners

Income Seekers: This Forgotten Asset Class Can Make You Rich

| Victoria Matsepudra

Preferred shares are often overlooked in favour of common shares. Here are two names, including Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), offering…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $400/Year in Passive Income on a $5,000 Investment

| Victoria Matsepudra

Invest in iconic Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (TSX:BPF.UN) and reap an 8% yield.

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees and Income Investors: Avoid This 16%-Yielding Stock at All Costs

| Victoria Matsepudra

Medical Facilities Corp (TSX:DR) continues to suffer from poor execution and a massive dividend burden. Look elsewhere for your income…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) Is Still Too Expensive, Even at $14/Share

| Victoria Matsepudra

At a valuation of 16 times forward earnings, Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) will have to execute its CBD strategy flawlessly…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Why Aphria (TSX:APHA) Is a Buy-and-Hold Stock for the Next 5 Years

| Victoria Matsepudra

Strong margins, execution prowess, and European foothold mean Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is a buy-and-hold stock for the next five years.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why I Just Bought Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

| Victoria Matsepudra

Here's why I took advantage of the sell-off to buy shares of Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

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Tech Stocks

Forget Aurora or Canopy: Here Are 2 Canadian Tech Stocks Whose Returns Have Crushed Cannabis

| Victoria Matsepudra

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) should be on any investor's radar thanks to their amazing growth trajectories.

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Bank Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) or BMO (TSX:BMO): Which Major Bank Belongs in Your RRSP?

| Victoria Matsepudra

Here's a head-to-head look at banking giants Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), which are…

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Tech Stocks

RESP Investors: Turbocharge Your Kid’s Education With These 2 Hyper-Growth Stocks

| Victoria Matsepudra

RESPs offer a tax-advantaged way to save for your children's education. Why not take advantage of these accounts with two…

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Economic Turbulence
Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO (TSX:HEXO) a Value Trap?

| Victoria Matsepudra

HEXO Corp (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) trades at a significant discount to its peers. But is it for good reason?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Mining Showdown: Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) vs. First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM)

| Victoria Matsepudra

Here's a head-to-head look at Teck Resources Ltd (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd (TSX:FM) based on their revenues, growth…

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Cannabis Stocks

What to Look for When Aphria (TSX:APHA) Reports Earnings on Thursday

| Victoria Matsepudra

Key things to watch out for in Aphria Inc's (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) Q4 report: kilograms sold, realized prices, international expansion (writedowns), and…

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Cannabis Stocks

Retirees and Risk-Adverse Investors: How to Find a Place in Even Your RRIF for Pot Stocks

| Victoria Matsepudra

As long as you limit your exposure, stick to ETFs and sector leaders, and can stomach the volatility, pot stocks…

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Investing

Income Investors: 2 REITs to Secure Your Retirement

| Victoria Matsepudra

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) offer income investors the chance for 6% yields…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Why This Dividend Aristocrat Doesn’t Belong in Your Portfolio

| Victoria Matsepudra

Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) needs to ramp up its capital intensity to remain competitive, but first it must get rid of…

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Investing

3 Reasons Why, Even at $311, Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) Is a Cheap Stock

| Victoria Matsepudra

A best-in-class operating ratio and excellent management team makes Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) a value play, even at over…

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Investing

Two Reasons Why You Should Buy Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)

| Victoria Matsepudra

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) reports on Tuesday. And although we might see a soft quarter based on segment volumes, this…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Why You Shouldn’t Bother With BCE (TSX:BCE) Common Shares

| Victoria Matsepudra

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has little growth prospects. So, if you're looking into this name for the income only, the preferred…

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) on the Dip?

| Victoria Matsepudra

A bet on Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) is a bet on Altria to right the ship. And an expensive bet…

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Dividend Stocks

Gen-Xers: Ignore Millennials at Your Peril and Invest in the Next Generation

| Victoria Matsepudra

A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN) has reinvented itself as a next-generation-friendly company, well ahead of its peers. This one's…

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Cannabis Stocks

How to Play a CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) Recovery for $2 Per Share

| Victoria Matsepudra

Take advantage of CannTrust Holdings Inc.'s (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) elevated volatility via put options.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why the Bottom Is in for Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)

| Victoria Matsepudra

Disciplined spending, share buybacks, and a discounted valuation mean the bottom could be in for Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG).

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Top TSX Stocks

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) a Buy at All-Time Highs?

| Victoria Matsepudra

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock is currently soaring at all-time highs thanks to a great Q1 earnings report. As of writing,…

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Dividend Stocks

One Big Reason to Avoid Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)

| Victoria Matsepudra

Canada’s banking sector has often been praised for its stability and is generally the go-to investment for risk adverse investors.…

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