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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Scenarios Where Barrick Gold Corp. Could Be the Next Allied Nevada Gold Corp.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Allied Nevada Gold Corp. (TSX:ANV)(NYSE:ANV) is bankrupt. What would it take for Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) to be next?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Teck Resources Inc. Buy Hudbay Minerals Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

One analyst suggests that Teck Resources Inc. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) should buy out Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM). Will this happen?

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Energy Stocks

Why You Should Buy American Oil Stocks Instead of Canadian Oil Stocks

| Benjamin Sinclair

American oil stocks like Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) are more attractively priced than Canadian stocks like Crescent Point Energy Corp.…

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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Be the Next Talisman Energy Inc. or the Next Whiting Petroleum Corp.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) could be a potential takeover target, like Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM). Or it could tank,…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Shares Could Tank This Week

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is set to report earnings on Friday morning. Shareholders should brace themselves for a rough ride.

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Investing

Why Canadian Western Bank Is a Better Bet Than Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Looking to profit from an oil rebound? Choose Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) over an oil producer like Canadian Natural Resources…

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Tech Stocks

Will Silicon Valley Sink Canadian Banks?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian banks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are under threat from…

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Investing

Read This Before You Buy Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and their shareholders may be in for a rude…

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Instead of Bank of Montreal

| Benjamin Sinclair

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) have U.S. exposure that should attract investors. However, TD is the…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Telus Corporation Instead of Rogers Communications Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) may be slightly more expensive than Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), but it is still the better option.

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Energy Stocks

Why Oil Won’t Rebound Until These Producers Go Bankrupt. Part 1

| Benjamin Sinclair

Companies like Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS), and Whiting Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:WLL) are all teetering on…

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Investing

Want to Bet on Oil? Buy the Bank of Nova Scotia Instead of Suncor Energy Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a much less risky bet than Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), while still offering…

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Investing

3 Stocks You Can Safely Hold for 30 Years

| Benjamin Sinclair

If you've got a really long-time horizon, go with stalwarts like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Dividends Can Rise Every Year for a Decade

| Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking for long-run dividend growth, start with Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why You Should Sell Barrick Gold Corp. Shares Today

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and its shareholders are hoping the Federal Reserve doesn't raise interest rates any time soon. They…

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Energy Stocks

How Cheap Are Canada’s Top Oil Stocks? Part 2

| Benjamin Sinclair

With oil prices plummeting, are Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) in bargain territory?

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks for the Ethical Investor

| Benjamin Sinclair

There aren't many companies in Canada that appeal to ethical investors. Three that fit the bill are BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE),…

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Has More Upside Than Lightstream Resources Ltd.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Both Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Lightstream Resources Ltd. (TSX:LTS) are likely worth zero if oil doesn't recover. Only…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

How Long Can Crescent Point Energy Corp. Sustain its Monster Dividend?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has the highest dividend yield on the S&P/TSX 60. In this oil-price environment, how long…

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Investing

3 Canadian Global Champions for Your Portfolio

| Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM), Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA), and CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) don't have to worry about the shaky…

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Energy Stocks

How Cheap Are Canada’s Top Oil Stocks? Part 1

| Benjamin Sinclair

You should be greedy when Mr. Market is fearful. Does that mean you should buy Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ),…

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Investing

How to Prepare for the Biggest Oil Collapse in Nearly 30 Years

| Benjamin Sinclair

This oil price collapse could be really severe and could last for a long time. Prepare yourself by buying Magna…

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Dividend Stocks

The First 3 Dividend Stocks You Should Own

| Benjamin Sinclair

Dividend stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:T) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) may not have big yields, but they're perfect for any…

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Bank Stocks

It’s Time to Bet on Ontario With Toronto-Dominion Bank

| Benjamin Sinclair

Ontario is much better positioned than Alberta at this point. This makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) much more appealing than Royal…

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Investing

Will Low Oil Prices Crush Bombardier Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is struggling to sell its CSeries jet in the face of low oil prices. Just how big…

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Energy Stocks

Why the Bakken Formation Is an Incredible Opportunity for TransCanada Corporation and Enbridge Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will be sorely needed in North Dakota. Shareholders should be excited by this.

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Tech Stocks

How Should BlackBerry Ltd. Shareholders Feel About All These New Phones?

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is shifting its focus towards software, but keeps releasing new phones. How should investors react?

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Could Quadruple if Oil Prices Recover

| Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is a very risky bet, but there's tremendous upside.

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Overpriced or Underpriced?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) releases some key information to answer this question.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

What Does the Sinking Gold Price Mean for Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) shares have fallen with the gold price. How should investors react?

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Dividend Stocks

Which of the Big 3 Telcos Is Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

| Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are all great dividend stocks. Which is the best?

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Bank Stocks

How to Turn $100/Month Into $70,000+ With Royal Bank of Canada Shares

| Benjamin Sinclair

If you invest $100 per month in Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), you could end up with more than $70,000…

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Today

| Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) seems very unloved by investors right now. This has created a great opportunity.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Should You Buy Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) both have their merits. Which one is right for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Buy Barrick Gold Corp.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is starting to look a lot cheaper. Is now the time to pounce?

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Shares Are Plunging

| Benjamin Sinclair

A new report by Goldman Sachs predicts tough times ahead for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). How should shareholders react?

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Investing

Why the CSeries May Be a Disaster for Bombardier Inc. Even After it’s Launched

| Benjamin Sinclair

Shareholders of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are anxiously waiting for the CSeries to be finished, but the company's problems won't stop…

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Energy Stocks

Why the Keystone XL Pipeline’s Prospects Are Bleaker Than Ever

| Benjamin Sinclair

President Obama calls the oil sands "extraordinarily dirty" while talking about TransCanada Corporation's (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) Keystone XL pipeline. How should investors…

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Energy Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Is Up 20% This Year. Is it Too Late to Jump in?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) shares have done very well this year, but there are still some big concerns.

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Energy Stocks

Does Kevin O’Leary Think You Should Buy Oil Stocks?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Kevin O'Leary was recently asked about oil stocks like EnCana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE). What did he…

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