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Investing

The Bull Case for Extendicare Stock

Long term care has long term potential. Read my take on the future and potential of Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks To Avoid for the Next 12 Months

Major tailwinds put these three companies on my list of stocks that I do not currently recommend: Air Canada (TSX:AC),…

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Investing

3 Investing Rules I Follow

Learn about three simple rules that will help you maximize your returns.

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Bank Stocks

A Tale of 2 Banks: Which Is the Better Buy?

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are two solid companies. Which one should you buy for…

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Is Still a Top Canadian Company

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is known as one of the country’s top companies. I think it deserves even more attention than…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Is the Best Canadian Bank to Buy

Retail investors generally prefer to invest in the Royal Bank of Canada and TD Bank. Why should you consider the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy During the Summer

The summer creates great opportunities to invest in certain industries. Find out which companies could leave you enjoying the sun…

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Coronavirus

Here’s How I’d Play the Senior Living Space

Now is the time to invest in the senior living space. My top pick is Sienna Senior Living (TSX:SIA).

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Cannabis Stocks

My Top Cannabis Pick

Cannabis is beginning to look a little more tantalizing to me. Read about my top pick Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

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Investing

Real Estate Investing: Less Is More

Those interested in real estate should look no further than REITs.

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Investing

Stock Market Cheat Codes: Use These to Beat the Market

Companies that pop and become market leaders do not happen by accident. Find out what two characteristics they all have…

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Coronavirus

1 Potentially Life-Changing Stock

Research suggests that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. This company…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is No One Talking About This Company?

Find out which top Canadian company is being left out of the limelight.

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Tech Stocks

1 Little-Known Canadian Growth Stock

Here is a small-cap company that is guaranteed to be flying under the radars of most individual investors.

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Investing

2 Value Stocks for June

Find out which two stocks look ripe for the picking this month!

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 TSX Stocks Will Be Huge

As an investor, you always want to be ahead of the curve. Find out which two companies will help you…

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Dividend Stocks

Comparing Canada’s 2 Top Railway Stocks

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), which is the better buy?

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Detail Can Skyrocket Your Returns

Find out what to look for in a company when searching for the next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

This Utilities Stock Is the Best on the TSX

Utilities can be a great investment during times like these, including Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Tech Stocks

Growth, Acquisitions, Stability: This Stock Has Everything

Looking for companies with great fundamentals? Look no further than CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB).

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Stock Is a Must-Buy Right Now

The coronavirus is presenting a unique opportunity to invest in long-term winners, including Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS).

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Coronavirus

Why Manulife Stock Is a Compelling Post-Recession Buy

Here I present my case on why Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a good buy during the pandemic due to its…

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Investing

If You’re Going to Own a Brookfield Company, This Is the 1

While Brookfield has a very strong portfolio, my top pick for a Brookfield subsidiary is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP).

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Dividend Stocks

Soar Above Coronavirus With These 3 Canadian Growth Picks

These three Canadian growth gems are coronavirus-proof and will only continue to grow: Constellation Software (TSX:CSU), Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and…

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Energy Stocks

3 Personal Finance Pillars to Protect Your Personal Balance Sheet

When times get tough, sometimes it is best to get back to the basics. Similar to companies, including Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Gems To Hold Forever

These three companies will keep your portfolio afloat during the recession: Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Barrick…

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Where to Invest?
Coronavirus

My Top Pick for the 2nd Half of 2020

My top pick for the second half of 2020 is a company that may greatly benefit in a post-coronavirus world:…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: These 3 Factors Are Key for Shopify Stock

Canada's tech giant Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has generated a lot of investor interest, and for good reason. Here are the…

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Investing

The Key Thing Investors Should Look For

Investing can be confusing and difficult, particularly during a pandemic! Read this article to see the key things investors should…

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Bank Stocks

Does Size Matter When It Comes to Investing?

During a volatile market and historic pandemic, investors look for a strategy. Read this article on whether the size of…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Official: Shopify Is Now Canada’s Amazon

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is now Canada's Amazon. Read about how coronavirus has changed investors' perception of the company and the road…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Tim Hortons Could Get Spun off From Restaurant Brands

Tim Horton's, part of Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) may be forever different due to a star financier stepping in and…

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Investing

The Time to Buy Gas Stations Is When No One Is Driving

My surprising pick during the "lockdown of 2020" is Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B).

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Dividend Stocks

This Key Strategy — and These 3 Stocks — Will Save Your Portfolio

Looking for a key investing strategy to save your portfolio? Read on about my top investing strategy and top three…

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Dividend Stocks

This Oil Pick Is the Best House in a Bad Neighbourhood

The real estate tip of investing in "the worst house in the best neighbourhood" also applies in finance. My "worst…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Gems Are on Sale Now

Three Canadian gems are now on sale: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

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Investing

Double Your Dividend With This Gem

Looking to double your dividend during this financially difficult time? Read about my top pipeline pick: Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL).

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Investing

The Surprising REIT That Is a Great Bet Right Now

Worried about mass unemployment and people not being able to make their rent? So are most people. Here's my take…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Winning Strategies to Invest in Gold During This Market Crash

Gold is the traditional hedge during tumultuous times. My top three strategies for investing in gold are Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD),…

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Energy Stocks

Why We’re About to See More Capex Cuts in the Oil Patch

Due to coronavirus and OPEX+ clashes, oil companies will cut their capital expenditures. Companies such as Husky Energy (TSX:HSE), Arc…

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