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First a Goose; Now a Beaver. Can a Moose Be Far Behind?

| Will Ashworth

Only months after Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) went public, Roots Canada Ltd. is looking to do the same. Should…

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Is Morguard Corp. Worth a Look at $180?

| Will Ashworth

Morguard Corp. (TSX:MRC) CEO Rai Sahi has built a wonderful real estate business, but can he keep the stock price…

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3 Reasons Non-Muslims Ought to Consider a Halal Portfolio

| Will Ashworth

Wealthsimple just announced it will launch 50-stock portfolio that’s Islamic compliant. Potential holdings include Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Non-Muslims ought…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Banks Get Case of HELOC Indigestion

| Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is first to report third-quarter earnings. Will Canada's voracious appetite for HELOC's put a damper…

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Time to Buy This Food Stock Headed for $200

| Will Ashworth

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) gained 10.5% over the past week. There’s more to come. Here’s why.

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Bombardier, Inc.: The Easy Money Has Already Been Made

| Will Ashworth

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock continues to climb -- up 23% year to date. If you’re thinking of buying its stock,…

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Sears Canada’s Executive Chairman Rescuing the Company Is a Really Bad Idea

| Will Ashworth

The fact that former Sears Canada executive chairman Brandon Stranzl wants to buy the former Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHLD) subsidiary…

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Did Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Just Lay an Egg?

| Will Ashworth

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) delivered a smaller quarterly loss August 11 than the last quarter, but many remain skeptical.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is “Simplii” the Best

| Will Ashworth

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is the latest Canadian bank to take the discount plunge. Shareholders ought to like…

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Shopify Inc. Is a Buy-and-Hold Investor’s Dream Stock

| Will Ashworth

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) isn’t for you if you look for quick results from your investments. If you are a buy-and-hold…

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Tucows Inc.’s Old-School Ways Continue to Make Money for Shareholders

| Will Ashworth

Providing domain name registration and mobile and internet service has Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) delivering results for shareholders. Can it continue?

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The Real Reason Do-it-Yourself Investing Beats Owning Mutual Funds

| Will Ashworth

Canadians have jumped back on the mutual fund bandwagon, saying no to stocks like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Here’s why that’s…

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Investing

5 Things to Love About Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s 2nd Quarter

| Will Ashworth

Bruce Flatt continues to deliver for Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM). Here’s why you can expect the good times to…

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Is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited the Best Buy in Retail?

| Will Ashworth

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) appears to be firing on all cylinders, making it a top buy in Canadian retail.

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Pension Plans Deliver the Goods in Q2 2017

| Will Ashworth

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) reports that Canadian defined-benefit pension plans had a total return of 1.4% in Q2 2017.…

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3 Ways to Benefit From GTA Casino Deal

| Will Ashworth

A partnership between Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSX:BBU.UN)(NYSE:BBU) and Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (TSX:GC) has acquired three southern Ontario casinos.…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder

| Will Ashworth

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) delivered decent second-quarter results, but investors ought to be wondering if it’s enough.

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Investing

Alaris Royalty Corp. Dropped 7%: Now What?

| Will Ashworth

Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) announced that one of its partner companies is redeeming all of its preferred shares held by…

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Ignore the Headlines: Genworth MI Canada Inc. Is Doing Just Fine

| Will Ashworth

The news that mortgage insurance demand is sinking put Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX:MIC) in a bad light. Ignore.

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Aritzia Inc.: Next Stop $10?

| Will Ashworth

Amid good earnings and expansion, Aritzia Inc.’s (TSX:ATZ) share price struggles to stay in double digits.

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Cineplex Inc. Drives for the Green

| Will Ashworth

The latest announcement from Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is another reminder that it’s an entertainment company and not just a movie…

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3 Stocks to Own From the 10-20-30 Portfolio

| Will Ashworth

The 10-20-30 portfolio, which includes Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX), is up 12.1% since October. Here are three more stocks…

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Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and Canopy Growth Corp. Should Partner

| Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) has come a long way, but troubling concerns about production shortfalls suggests increased infrastructure is the…

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Uni Select Inc. Embraces Brexit for Growth

| Will Ashworth

Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) announced improved second-quarter earnings July 27. With overseas expansion, the long-time value play could be ready…

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Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust: Latest Data Says it’s a Buy

| Will Ashworth

A new report from Cushman & Wakefield suggests industrial real estate owners such as Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (TSX:AAR.UN)…

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Maybe it’s Time to Sell Loblaw Companies Ltd.

| Will Ashworth

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) says the minimum wage increase will affect profits. It’s time to sell Loblaw stock, but not…

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Cott Corp. Dumps its Legacy for a Healthier Future

| Will Ashworth

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) announced July 25 it was selling beverage business for US$1.3 billion. Is a future without its legacy…

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3 Stocks That Play to Canada’s Strengths

| Will Ashworth

Using the portfolio-selection process of First Trust Canadian Capital Strength ETF (TSX:FST), here are three stocks worth owning.

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3 Things Investors Can Learn From Sears Canada Inc. Bankruptcy

| Will Ashworth

With Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) bankrupt and Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SHLD) not too far behind, investors can learn a thing…

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Small-Cap Investing in Canada: Play the Only Game in Town

| Will Ashworth

If large-cap bank stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have you longing for something more adventurous, your options aren’t overflowing.

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Move Over Rogers Communications Inc.: There’s a New Game in Town

| Will Ashworth

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and other cable providers are about to get a wake-up call. Here’s why.

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Vail Resorts, Inc.: Time to Take Profits or Let Them Ride?

| Will Ashworth

It’s been nine months since Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest…

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Canopy Growth Corp. Investors Learn the Hard Way That Profits Matter

| Will Ashworth

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) announced earnings on June 27. WEED is down 3.8% since then on top of big losses…

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Make Money Investing Canada’s Most Trusted Brands

| Will Ashworth

The third-annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index results were announced recently, and Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) was one of…

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WSP Global Inc.’s Southern Expansion a Winner

| Will Ashworth

Montreal-based professional services firm WSP Global Inc. (TSX:WSP) announced July 18 that it’s acquiring a South American business. This is…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Will Do Almost Anything to Lower Debt

| Will Ashworth

The latest asset sale by Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) shows it’s fanatical about debt reduction, regardless of the possible…

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Onex Corporation or Clairvest Group Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Will Ashworth

While Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX) is the bigger company, Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX:CVG) punches well above its weight class, making the…

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Does John Hancock Spinoff Make Manulife Financial Corp. a Buy?

| Will Ashworth

Rumours that Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is going to spin off John Hancock sent its stock higher July 13. Is…

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Tech Stocks

Kinaxis Inc.: 1 Year Later, it’s Still a Buy

| Will Ashworth

Ottawa-based cloud company Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is up 50% over the last 12 months. It still has room to climb.…

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Alimentation Couche Tard Inc.: Ride its 3-Part Plan for More Growth

| Will Ashworth

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) just announced good fourth-quarter earnings. Here’s why its growth story is still intact.

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