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Ambrose O'Callaghan

Ambrose O'Callaghan graduated with a BA in Political Science from McMaster University. After that, he jumped into the banking world. He worked from the front line to an investment associate role. After that, he found a way to marry his experience and knowledge in the world of banking and finance to his love and passion for writing. Ambrose is a passionate believer in Warren Buffett's value investing model.

Recent Articles

Investing

2 Reasons to Keep Your Eye on Cineplex Inc. Ahead of Q1 Results

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has continued its plunge in 2018 but recent box office performances are encouraging.

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Investing

Should You Look to Add These Restaurant Stocks in April?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant prices have surged in Canada to start 2018, which could be great news for Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) and…

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Investing

Be Careful Not to Burn Yourself With These 3 Growth Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Top growth stocks like Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) have been battered along with the broader Canadian stock market to start 2018.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Trump Says NAFTA Deal “Close”: Is it Time to Buy These Steel Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

More NAFTA progress and closer Canadian ties with the U.S. could boost Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) and others.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Stash These Renewable Energy Stocks in Your TFSA for the Long Haul

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should look to stocks like Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to stash in their TFSA for the long term.

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip at Aurora Cannabis Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) show promise in the long term, but the cannabis market is dangerous for investors right now.

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Investing

Beat the TSX and Buy Into Overseas Growth With These 2 Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should look to stocks like Fairfax India Holdings Corp. (TSX:FIH.U), as the TSX remains sluggish in the spring.

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Investing

Auto Sales Fall in March: Is it Time to Bail on These 2 Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Auto sales fell in March, which should drive investors away from stocks like AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) and others.

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The Motley Fool
Bank Stocks

2 Quebec-Based Banks to Consider Adding in April

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) could offer great value to investors after a difficult start…

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Energy Stocks

Can Equitable Group Inc. and Enbridge Inc. Rebound This Year?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are experiencing volatility as their respective industries have entered a period of…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Add BlackBerry Ltd. After its Post-Earnings Drop

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is still an attractive target after taking a hit following Q4 earnings.

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Investing

Trade Tensions Should Not Scare You Away From These 3 Stocks in April

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A global trade war should make investors anxious, but companies like Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could take advantage of U.S. and…

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Investing

Top 4 Tech Stocks to Watch in April

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) took a hit in March but have the potential to bounce back for the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Gold Outperform the Slumping TSX?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Trade tensions are rattling markets, but investors should not be flocking to Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and other gold equities just…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Volatility? 4 Dividend Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors can bolster their TFSA income with stocks like Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) as they wrestle with a volatile global stock…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Want to Beat the TSX? Buy These 3 Stocks Poised for Monster Long-Term Growth

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A sluggish Canadian stock market should drive investors to the health industry and stocks like Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL).

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Investing

3 Reasons the Party is Over for Canadian Cannabis Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) have been pummeled as the cannabis market has corrected sharply since…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Low Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Key market segments are slumping in Canada to start 2018, but stocks like TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) are still attractive,…

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Investing

GDP Shrinks in January: Is it Time to Flee These 3 Housing and Energy Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada’s GDP in January shrunk due to poor performance in oil and housing industries, which may not bode well for…

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Investing

Outperform the TSX With These 3 Stocks That Are Geared Up for an Automated Future

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking to beat the market should look to companies like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) that are set to rise with…

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Investing

Better Buy After Earnings: Dollarama Inc. or BlackBerry Ltd.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) responded differently to recent earnings reports.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada CEO Warns of Significant Investment Exodus to the U.S.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and others Canadian staples are facing challenges as U.S. tax reform has lured capital.

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Investing

4 Stocks to Watch Ahead of NAFTA Meetings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) may be in for a bumpy ride in April, as NAFTA negotiations enter the…

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Investing

This 1 Development Could Spark a Canadian Housing Surge in the Summer

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is projecting stagnation for Canadian housing over the next decade, but the Ontario election could shake…

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Investing

Should You Buy the Dip or Take Profits in These 3 Growth Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

It may be time to take profits at Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and others and wait out April on…

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Investing

Better Buy to Beat the Market: Cott Corp. or Lassonde Industries Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) and Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) have failed to generate momentum so far in 2018, but…

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Investing

3 Financial Stocks to Buy or Sell Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Turbulent markets and a highly competitive financial services world could drive down the stock price of companies like CI Financial…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Gold and Silver Equities Rise as Volatility Returns?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and others could be set up nicely for a spring rally.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Better Buy Today: AutoCanada Inc. or Leon’s Furniture Ltd.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) and Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) are two stocks to watch looking ahead to April.

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Investing

An April Rate Hike Could Spell Trouble for These Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Another rate hike in April could drive the stock prices of Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Home Capital Group Inc.…

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Investing

A New Cannabis IPO Could Serve as a Barometer for a Volatile Market

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A new cannabis IPO enters a market that has seen volatility for stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and others.

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Investing

Trump Turns the Heat up Ahead of NAFTA Negotiations: Watch These 2 Stocks in April

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stelco Holdings Inc. (TSX:STLC) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) have faced ups and downs, as NAFTA negotiations reach the most crucial…

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Investing

Want to Beat the Market in April? Keep it Simple and Buy These 3 Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A rough start for the TSX in 2018 should not drive investors away from top financial stocks such as Bank…

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Investing

TMX Group Ltd. to Launch Crypto Exchange, But the Market Still Faces Challenges Worldwide and in Canada

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The entrance of TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) to the cryptocurrency market is good news for the industry at large, as…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

The U.S.-China Trade War Could Boost These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) both stand to see new opportunities arise in a U.S.-China…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Dividend Stocks to Add to Your TFSA in April

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors may want to dive into dividend stocks like Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) that offer steady income, as stock market…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

3 Drug and Nutrition Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) offer the potential for explosive growth going forward.

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Tech Stocks

Big Data Is Reshaping the World: Buy These 3 Tech Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and other tech stocks are coming into focus after the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Should You Stay Away From DHX Media Ltd. and Corus Entertainment Inc. in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.B)(NASDAQ:DHXM) are two stocks facing an uphill battle in 2018.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Want to Beat the Market? Seek U.S. Exposure With These Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As the Canadian market slouches, stocks such as CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) should draw appeal due to U.S. exposure.

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