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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Will Never Be Another BlackBerry Ltd. or Nortel Networks

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canada has seen some hi-tech failures in the past, including BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Nortel Networks. But Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP)…

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Dividend Stocks

Does BCE Inc. Have a Better Dividend Than the Banks?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Banks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are popular dividend stocks. But is BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) even better?

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Bank Stocks

Why You Should Trade Your Royal Bank of Canada Shares for JPMorgan Chase & Co.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) must deal with a shaky Canadian economy, yet is just as expensive as JPMorgan Chase…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

| Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has better growth prospects and a cheaper stock price than Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Goldcorp Inc.’s 3.6% Dividend Is Perfectly Safe

| Benjamin Sinclair

There are some doubts surrounding Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), but dividend investors need not worry.

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Investing

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Is a Better Turnaround Stock Than Bombardier Inc. Today

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) have much in common, but BlackBerry is the better option.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

How Barrick Gold Corp. Could Make its Stock Price Pop

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has few options left, but there are steps it can take.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Dump Your BCE Inc. Shares for Telus Corporation

| Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may have a nice dividend, but Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the better option.

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Yamana Gold Inc. and Kinross Gold Corporation Could Soon Take Off

| Benjamin Sinclair

Greece may default on its debts, which would be good news for Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Yamana Gold Inc.…

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Investing

Why This Week Could Be the Start of a Bombardier Inc. Turnaround

| Benjamin Sinclair

The Paris Air Show kicks off this week. What's in store for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B)?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. or Goldcorp Inc. the Better Buy Today?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is the better company, but Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is much cheaper. So which should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Are These 3 7%+ Dividend Yields Sustainable?

| Benjamin Sinclair

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) and Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) have big yields. Should income investors be interested?

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Investing

3 Reasons Why Canada’s Crude-By-Rail Business Is Suffering

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) should be very concerned with the slowdown in crude-by-rail.

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Energy Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are both popular energy stocks. Which one should you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons the Big Banks Are Still Canada’s Best Dividend Stocks

| Benjamin Sinclair

Looking for dividends? Look no further than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Bank of…

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Tech Stocks

What Would an Android Phone Mean for BlackBerry Ltd.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) may soon equip a smartphone with the Android operating system. How should shareholders react?

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies You Should Buy Instead of Suncor Energy Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may be popular, but BlackPearl Resources Inc. (TSX:PXX), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB)…

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Investing

2 Reasons Why Bombardier Inc. Shares Could Pop Soon

| Benjamin Sinclair

There could be some positive headlines coming for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Instead of Royal Bank of Canada

| Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has been good to shareholders for many years. But today, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

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Investing

2 Big Reasons to Prefer Canadian National Railway Company Over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is the clear winner over Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Barrick Gold Corp.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) remains a risky stock. Should you jump in?

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Investing

Why You Should Buy Manulife Financial Corporation and Canadian Western Bank Instead of the Big 5 Banks

| Benjamin Sinclair

Worried about the Big Five Banks? Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) are far better options.

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Tech Stocks

Is Wall Street Dumping BlackBerry Ltd.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

According to Business Insider, some big banks are switching from BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). How should investors react?

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Why Passing on Shopify Inc. Could Be a Huge Mistake

| Benjamin Sinclair

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NASDAQ:SHOP) may be expensive, but the shares could still soar.

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Investing

What Is the Biggest Threat to Canadian Banks? Technology or the Economy?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the other Canadian banks face plenty of…

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Investing

These 3 Stocks May Look Cheap, But They’re Still Expensive

| Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK), Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) look like bargains, but they are not.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Hold Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for a Decade

| Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) ticks all the boxes for a good long-term holding.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Barrick Gold Corp. Shares Could Take off

| Benjamin Sinclair

There's lots of upside for Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) if things go right.

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Energy Stocks

Why Friday Could Be Judgement Day for Canada’s Oil Producers

| Benjamin Sinclair

OPEC is expected to keep production levels constant. That's bad news for Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Imperial Oil Limited…

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Investing

Will June 3rd Deliver a Haymaker to Rogers Communications Inc., or Just a Light Jab?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Wireless subscribers have more freedom than ever. Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) should watch out.

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Energy Stocks

Want to Bet on Oil? Sell Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Buy This Company

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) shares aren't as depressed as BlackPearl Resources Ltd.'s (TSX:PXX), even though the latter is less…

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Bank Stocks

Will Robo-Advisors Eat the Big Banks’ Profitable Lunch?

| Benjamin Sinclair

How worried should big banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) be about robo-advisors?

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Investing

3 Reasons to Be Optimistic About Bombardier Inc.’s CSeries

| Benjamin Sinclair

The CSeries has not gone well for Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) thus far, but there are reasons to be hopeful.

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Investing

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs And Investors Need to Dump Just Energy Group Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Just Energy Group Inc. (TSX:JE)(NYSE:JE) has scammed homeowners for years, yet it's still a big sponsor of Maple Leaf Sports…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Warren Buffett Will Not Be Buying Shopify Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NASDAQ:SHOP) has been spectacularly successful, but comes with a lot of risks.

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Investing

3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score if You Already Pay Your Bills on Time

| Benjamin Sinclair

Even if you aren't trapped in debt, your credit score may not be optimal. Here's how to fix that.

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Tech Stocks

There Are 44,000 Reasons Why BlackBerry Ltd. Should Be Acquired

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) holds roughly 44,000 patents. How much are they worth?

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Investing

Does Barrick Gold Corp. or Bombardier Inc. Have a Better Chance of a Turnaround?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) each have their share of problems. Which company has a better chance…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why $50-60 Oil Is the New Normal

| Benjamin Sinclair

This doesn't bode well for shareholders of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons You Should Turn to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce for Dividend Growth

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) just hiked its payout. You should expect more dividend raises in the years ahead.

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