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Author: 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.

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Investing

The Stars Group Inc. and Sports Gambling May Need to Rescue the NFL

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The NFL and other leagues will look to boost revenues as the U.S. mulls legal sports betting, and companies like…

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4 Stocks to Buy or Sell as Interest Rates Rise

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Rising interest rates have had a different impact on National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and others.

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Aurora Cannabis Inc. vs. Canopy Growth Corp.: Which Heavyweight Cannabis Stock Is the Best Bet Going Forward?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) stand alone as the largest producers in the country, but both…

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Bitcoin Crashes as Coinsquare Targets an IPO: Should You Steer Clear?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cryptocurrencies are being hammered by regulations, but votes of confidence from Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and others show the…

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3 Reasons Canadian Banks Remain Must-Own Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canadian stock market has sputtered to start 2018, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others remain highly attractive to start…

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Should You Buy Low on Housing Stocks Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

New purchasers are being driven out of big markets, but investors should not sleep on stocks such as Home Capital…

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4 Retail Stocks That Are Off to a Hot Start in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retail trade jumped in November, with numbers that were especially promising for Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and others.

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Indian PM Aims to Double Economic Output: Should You Buy Fairfax India Holdings Corp.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

India is poised to become the fifth-largest economy in the world in 2018. Investors should be looking to Fairfax India…

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Do Not Ignore These 2 Wealth Management Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 5%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Easy monetary policy and strong global growth make CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) attractive options, especially…

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4 Dividend Stocks to Stash After Retail Activity Jumps

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retail sales were strong across the board, particularly for companies such as Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) and Canadian Tire Corporation…

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Should You Buy the Dip in These 2 Aerospace Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors looking for growth and income in early 2018 should look at Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) and Magellan Aerospace Corp.…

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3 Tech Stocks Under $15 That Could Soar in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As cannabis stocks stutter, investors should look to growth in tech with stocks such as Solium Capital Inc. (TSX:SUM) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Add Income to Your Portfolio With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canadian stock market entered the red on January 25, but stocks such as Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) still come…

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Should You Buy Cara Operations Ltd. After its Acquisition of the Keg?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cara Operations Ltd. (TSX:CARA) has made a splash with a recent acquisition, but it is still a risky play with…

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4 TSX Stocks That Could Get a Boost From U.S. Policy

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Business-friendly U.S. policy could continue to boost stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and others in 2018.

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IMF Boosts Growth Projections as U.S. Dollar Weakens: Look to These Commodity Stocks Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Optimism abounds as the IMF boosts global growth. Investors should stick with stocks such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) in…

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Will the Comeback Continue in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) spiked after a positive report, but things still look grim to start the year for…

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3 Gold and Silver Stocks to Buy After U.S. Leadership Backs Low Dollar

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A prolonged dip for the U.S. dollar should produce solid returns for precious metals stocks such as Yamana Gold Inc.…

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Tech Stocks

Better Tech Stock in 2018: TMX Group Limited vs. Kinaxis Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

TMX Group Limited (TSX:X) and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) have started 2018 hot, but one stands out after a recent deal.

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Canadian Energy Stocks Could See a Boost as More Experts Call for Higher Oil Prices in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and others are seeing big gains, as oil is surging on the promise of production cuts…

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3 Stocks Positioned for Big Growth Due to Aging Demographics

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and others are poised for big growth as Canadian demographics change over the next half century.

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Review of My Top Stock for January: Cineplex Inc.

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has been battered in January after North American movie attendance hits a two-decade low in 2017.

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Should You Buy the Dip at Roots Corp. or Freshii Inc.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) are looking to rebound from disappointing IPOs in 2017.

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Scoop Up These 4 Growth Stocks Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors can keep up with improving domestic growth by picking up stocks such as Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) and others.

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Telecom Companies Are Under Fire: Reason for Concern?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Advocacy groups are calling for a review of sales tactics from companies such as Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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4 Dividend Stocks in the Natural Resources Sector Yielding up to 7%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT), and others offer solid income as natural resource activity retreated in…

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Better January Buy: Aritzia Inc. or Hudson’s Bay Co.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) are off to a hot start in 2018.

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Will Regulations Cripple Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies in 2018?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting hammered by regulators across the globe, which could boost equities such as Goldcorp Inc.…

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How Do Utilities Look After an Early Rate Hike?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

More rate hikes could spell trouble for utilities stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), as investors look to other income…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank and Royal Bank of Canada Are Still Attractive After the Rate Increase

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) could react positively to the recent rate hike.

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Things Are Looking Brighter for NAFTA Ahead of the Next Round of Negotiations

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Companies such as Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) could have cause for celebration, as reports suggest the U.S. may be softening its…

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3 Factors That Could Boost Housing in Early 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Lenders like Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) are down big to start the year, but do not write off Canadian…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Debt Continues to Rise: Should You Buy Home Capital Group Inc. or Goeasy Ltd.?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The debt load for Canadians is unlikely to dramatically fall and companies like Goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) will be big beneficiaries…

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3 Stocks That Could Gain From Disorder in 2018

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

A shaky political landscape could be great news for Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and others this year.

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Is Tucows Inc. a Buy After its Recent Dip?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) stock has been hammered to start 2018 and was targeted by a short seller in a scathing…

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Top 5 Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks such as Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS), Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B), and others could be attractive buys after an early…

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Aurora Cannabis Inc. Stock Shakes Off a $725 Million Lawsuit: Is it Still a Buy Right Now?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) stock jumped, even after the news that it has become the target of a substantial lawsuit…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend-Growth Stocks Yielding up to 5%

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

As financial storm clouds gather, investors should look to dividend-yielding stocks such as Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) and others.

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Old-Media Stocks Are Struggling to Start the Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) stocks have been battered to kick off 2018.

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Tech Stocks

Top 4 Tech Stocks to Buy in January

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors hunting growth to start 2018 should look to Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other top tech stocks.

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