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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Has Minimal Downside at $55 Per Share

| Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is safer than it looks. It's reasonably priced, too.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Natural Resources Limited and Crescent Point Energy Corp. Sank 4% on Friday

| Benjamin Sinclair

Comments from Saudi Arabia are bad news for oil producers such as Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and Crescent Point…

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3 Reasons Why the Big Banks Will Win vs. the FinTechs

| Benjamin Sinclair

Banks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) aren't as threatened as you might think.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: The Good News and the Bad News From Q4

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of FY 2016.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: What Michael Pearson’s Testimony Means for the Company

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) shares declined by more than 7% after Michael Pearson was subpoenaed by a Senate committee.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Corporation Is on the Move

| Benjamin Sinclair

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) is expanding its Tasiast mine right as its shares are surging.

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Does Bombardier, Inc. Even Need More Money?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has requested $1 billion in additional funding, but it may not even need this money.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd.: Is the Dual-Class Structure a Blessing or a Curse?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) CEO Don Lindsay made some very interesting comments on Wednesday.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: What Exactly Is Going On Here?

| Benjamin Sinclair

There was another suspicious press release from Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: The Significance of the Apple Inc. Legal Dispute

| Benjamin Sinclair

As an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone is hacked, is this an opportunity for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY)?

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Tech Stocks

Why Amaya Inc. Shares Are Surging

| Benjamin Sinclair

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) shares have increased by more than 10% as CEO David Baazov steps aside.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Jim Chanos and the Original Short Thesis

| Benjamin Sinclair

Jim Chanos was short Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) before the company ran into problems.

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3 Reasons to Buy Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Instead of a Listed Partnership

| Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) offers better value than any of its listed partnerships.

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Bombardier, Inc.: Will Federal Money Inhibit a Turnaround?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) may be prevented from cutting more jobs if it takes federal money.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: 2 Stories That Have Flown Under the Radar

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is fighting a multi-front war.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Eldorado Gold Corp. a Bargain at Under $4?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) shares haven't kept pace with other gold stocks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Has Come a Long Way in 1 Year

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is showing signs of maturity.

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Tech Stocks

Why the 20% Drop in Amaya Inc. Was Overdone

| Benjamin Sinclair

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) fell further into bargain territory on Wednesday.

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Tech Stocks

Should BlackBerry Ltd. Be Disappointed to Be Dumped by Facebook Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) will no longer support the BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) OS. What does this mean?

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: 3 Lessons From Bill Ackman’s Painful Experience

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bill Ackman has made mistakes with Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) that the rest of us can learn from.

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Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Shares Surged as Much as 17% on Monday

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) shares soared after the company announced Michael Pearson will be stepping down.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is at the Mercy of its Lenders

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is trying to get its debt covenants relaxed. Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) has shown…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Will Canada Jetlines Be the Next CSeries Customer?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canada Jetlines CEO Jim Scott said the company could buy CSeries jets from Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) under one condition.

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3 Reasons TransCanada Corporation Bought Columbia Pipeline Group Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) announced a major acquisition on Thursday.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Why Analysts Still Have a +$90 Price Target

| Benjamin Sinclair

Analysts still are very bullish on Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX). Is something else going on here?

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Can Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Dig Itself out of its Financial Hole?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is in danger of defaulting on its debt.

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Investing

Will Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Reach US$74 Per Share?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) CFO Brian Lawson thinks the shares will reach US$74 by 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Has the Better Dividend: Royal Bank of Canada or Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada's favourite dividend stocks. Which is better?

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Has Transformed Itself Into a Worthwhile Investment

| Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has gone from an empire builder to a disciplined organization.

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Bombardier, Inc.: 3 Possible Outcomes as Justin Trudeau Nears His Decision

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) should hear what Mr. Trudeau's plans are very soon.

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Why Bill Ackman Makes Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Shareholders Nervous

| Benjamin Sinclair

Pershing Square may have to sell shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), driving the shares down further.

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Why My Price Target for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Is $0

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) should not be bought at any price.

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Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc.: This Is Only the Beginning

| Benjamin Sinclair

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) reported some strong results for the fourth quarter.

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3 Ways Bombardier, Inc. Could Reach $2 Per Share

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares could soar in a number of ways.

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: 3 Things to Look for as it Reports 4th-Quarter Numbers

| Benjamin Sinclair

After two delays, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) will finally report fourth-quarter results on Tuesday.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra-Safe Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Benjamin Sinclair

Retirees could substitute bonds for Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Hydro One Inc. (TSX:H), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Bank Stocks

Why Now May Be the Time to Buy Canadian Banks

| Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are two of Canada's most heavily shorted companies. That may soon…

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Bombardier, Inc.: There Aren’t Enough Pilots to Fly the CSeries

| Benjamin Sinclair

Why a looming pilot shortage is bad for Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and the CSeries.

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Energy Stocks

Should TransCanada Corporation Buy Columbia Pipeline Group Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is on the verge of acquiring Columbia Pipeline Group Inc. (NYSE:CPGX). Does a deal make sense?

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Dividend Stocks

Does Pembina Pipeline Corp. or Inter Pipeline Ltd. Have the Better Dividend?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) both have very strong monthly dividends. Which is better?

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