Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Energy Stocks

Is Barack Obama About to Reject Keystone XL?

September 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) can see the writing on the wall.

Dividend Stocks

Which of Canada’s Big 5 Banks Has the Best Dividend?

September 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) have the highest yields, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)…

Bank Stocks

Why Is Toronto-Dominion Bank Nearly 15% Cheaper Than it Was 1 Year Ago?

September 3, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) shares have declined while its earnings have increased. What's going on?

Dividend Stocks

How Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Fund its 7.5% Dividend?

September 3, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

There are essentially three ways Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) can cover its $0.10 monthly dividend.

Tech Stocks

Why the Upcoming Android Phone From BlackBerry Ltd. Will Flop

September 2, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is set to release an Android-powered phone, but you shouldn't get your hopes too high.

Dividend Stocks

Why BCE Inc. Is the Best 5% Dividend You Can Find on the TSX 60

September 2, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a stable company with an affordable dividend. That's surprisingly uncommon among high yielders.

Energy Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp. Surged by 10% on Monday

September 2, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) surged by 10% on the back of higher oil prices. What does all this mean?

Dividend Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Eliminate its Dividend Like Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Just Did?

September 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) just eliminated its dividend. Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) be next?

Energy Stocks

Where Are the Production Cuts From Canada’s Oil Producers?

September 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Producers such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), and Crescent Point Energy…

Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation Has 3 Options if Keystone XL Is Rejected

September 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) could go in a number of directions if Keystone fails to get approval.

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Instead of Royal Bank of Canada

September 1, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are great companies, but TD is the better buy right…

Investing

Why Bombardier Inc. Should Be Very Worried About China

August 31, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

The Chinese economy is on very shaky ground. That's bad news for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

Dividend Stocks

Why These 2 10%+ Dividends From the Energy Patch Could Easily Survive

August 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Portfolio manager Eric Nuttall is confident that TORC Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) and Northern Blizzard Resources Inc. (TSX:NBZ) won't…

Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its 4.7% Dividend

August 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) just reported some fantastic results.

Bank Stocks

Why You Should Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Shares for $52 Today

August 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is well positioned in this environment and trading at a very reasonable price.

Investing

3 Reasons Bombardier Inc. Will Sell its Rail Business by the End of 2017

August 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

It's time for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) to split into two companies.

Energy Stocks

Why 1 Of Canada’s Top Energy Investors Is Buying Crescent Point Energy Corp.

August 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Sprott portfolio manager Eric Nuttall has made Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) his fund's second-largest holding.

Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada Is a Screaming Buy at Under $72 Per Share

August 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) shares are trading at a severe discount.

Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. and its 9% Dividend Have a Cash Flow Problem

August 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) isn't bringing in enough money to cover its dividend.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons President Obama Will Reject Keystone XL Very Soon

August 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) should brace itself for some bad news.

Energy Stocks

What Would an NDP Victory Mean for Suncor Energy Inc. and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.?

August 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Would energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) be hurt by an NDP win?

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation and its 4.7% Dividend

August 25, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) pays out one of Canada's most reliable dividends. And somehow it's yielding 4.7%.

Dividend Stocks

Get Ready for Another Dividend Cut From Crescent Point Energy Corp.

August 25, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) cut its dividend by 57% in early August. You should expect another cut in the…

3 Reasons to Scoop up Toronto-Dominion Bank for Under $50 Per Share

August 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has been caught in a broad sell-off. That's provided us with a perfect opportunity.

Investing

Is This the Start of a Turnaround for Bombardier Inc.?

August 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares surged on Thursday and Friday, even while the markets tumbled. Is this the start of the…

Dividend Stocks

After Baytex Energy Corp. Halted its Dividend, Who’s Next?

August 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY), and Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) could all follow Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE)…

Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. a Bargain at Under $15 Per Share?

August 24, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) shares have fallen 50% in the last three months. Are they in bargain territory?

Metals and Mining Stocks

What’s Next for Eldorado Gold Corp. in Greece?

August 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) has run into trouble with authorities in Greece. What is the company's future in the country?

Investing

Why Bombardier Inc. Is a Better Bet Than Any Oil Producer

August 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is an unorthodox way to bet on oil, and quite an effective one, too.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Oil Production Hasn’t Collapsed

August 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Companies like Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) show why oil…

Energy Stocks

Why the Crescent Point Energy Corp. CEO Is Wrong About OPEC

August 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) CEO Scott Saxberg said OPEC may cut production later this year. But there's no chance…

Tech Stocks

Will the Upcoming Android-Powered Handset Help BlackBerry Ltd.?

August 20, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is reportedly set to release an Android-powered phone in November.

Dividend Stocks

The 3 Safest Dividends Yielding at Least 4%

August 20, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

You can get a safe 4%+ yield with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Rogers Communications Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know About Crescent Point Energy Corp. and its New Dividend

August 20, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has just cut its dividend by more than 50%. What do you need to know…

Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Worth More Than $1 Per Share?

August 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) shares will take off if oil recovers. But you still shouldn't buy it.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Avoid These 2 Miners as China’s Economy Deteriorates

August 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) would be hurt by more bad news out of…

Dividend Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Has a Rising Dividend

August 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) raised its dividend while other energy dividends have fallen. What is the company doing differently?

Investing

Why Bombardier Inc. Shares Could Take Off in 2016

August 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be a screaming buy if the company survives 2015 intact.

Dividend Stocks

Are the 10%+ Dividends From Baytex Energy Corp. and Surge Energy Inc. Sustainable?

August 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY) both have big dividends. How long will they last?

Dividend Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cut its Dividend Again?

August 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) still has a big dividend after cutting it by more than half. Will it be…

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