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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Could Be a Great Time to Buy First Quantum Minerals Ltd. or Teck Resources Ltd.

Both First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) have seen their share prices fall recently. That may…

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Why Toronto-Dominion Bank and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Win as Oil Plummets

Both Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) stand to benefit as oil declines. So their shares may…

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Energy Stocks

Could Oil Be the Next Uranium?

Oil prices could fall below production cost and remain there for a while. Stick with solid performers like Suncor Energy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons You Don’t Need Exposure to Gold

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) help show why you can avoid the sector altogether.

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3 Reasons Why All Retirees Should Own Telus Corporation

What makes Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) the best telecom for retirees?

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Energy Stocks

What Should Billionaire Carl Icahn Do With His Talisman Energy Inc. Shares?

Mr. Icahn has lost more than half his investment in Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM). What should he do now?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is It Finally Time to Buy Kinross Gold Corporation and Yamana Gold Inc.?

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) shares have been hammered. Now that gold is showing promise, should…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Teck Resources Inc. Could Be a Big Winner as Oil Prices Fall

Teck Resources Inc. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) could benefit greatly as oil declines.

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Bank Stocks

3 Big Takeaways From Royal Bank of Canada’s Latest Earnings Release

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) continues to perform very well. But this can't last forever.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why You Should Avoid Barrick Gold Corp. as Oil Declines

Gold stocks like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may look tempting as oil declines, but you should stay far away.

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Dividend Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. and Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Stock Just for the Dividend

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) demonstrate why some big dividend yields should be avoided.

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Dividend Stocks

The Bank of Nova Scotia and Manulife Financial Corporation: 2 Stocks to Buy for 2015

This year has taught us some very valuable lessons. Benefit from them by buying The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

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Why Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Don’t Really Have to Worry About Oil’s Slide

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) have seen their shares slide from lower oil prices.…

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Tech Stocks

Why Westport Innovations Inc. Could Keep Plummeting

Shares of Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(Nasdaq:WPRT) may appear cheap, but you should still stay away.

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Bank Stocks

Why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited and Toronto-Dominion Bank Are Loving Low Oil Prices

Take advantage of low oil prices by buying Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. and Talisman Energy Inc. May Suffer More Than Other Energy Producers

The oil price slide doesn't help anyone. But Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) may get…

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Bank Stocks

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank as Oil Prices Fall

Among the Canadian banks, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is much better positioned than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY).

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Energy Stocks

Why This Could Be Just the Beginning Of the Oil Rout

Oil prices are plunging, but could fall much further. But if you want to buy an energy company, go with…

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Investing

Why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited is Simply Too Expensive

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) shares have skyrocketed in recent years. But don't expect that to continue.

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Can Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Shares Reach $150?

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) shares have been on a great run. But there could be more good news in…

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Investing

Why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is a Stock You Should Hold Forever

A great track record, a bright future, and a reasonable valuation make Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) a perfect "forever…

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Why You Shouldn’t Jump at Bombardier Inc. Shares Just Yet

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) shares have been on a nice rally recently. But you should still wait and see.

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Dividend Stocks

The Simple 3-Stock Retirement Portfolio for Everyone

When it comes to your retirement portfolio, it's best to keep things simple with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), TransCanada…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Telus Corporation: 2 Must-Own Dividend Growth Stocks for 2015 and Beyond

If you're looking for reliably growing dividends, look no further than Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc: A Stock to Avoid in 2015 and Beyond

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) shares may look cheap after getting hammered for so long. But you should still stay away.

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Bank Stocks

Why You’re Better Off Holding The Bank of Nova Scotia Instead of Toronto-Dominion Bank in 2015

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is seemingly everyone's favourite now, but here's why I think you should hold The Bank of Nova…

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Why Are Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Shares Tumbling?

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) shares fell by more than 5% yesterday. What should investors do?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Why Gold Won’t Rebound Anytime Soon

If you're looking to make a bet on gold, you should stick with a proven performer like Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).…

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Energy Stocks

Ignore the Noise and Bet on Cameco Corporation

Uranium prices plunged by US$6 per pound last week. But you should stick with companies like Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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Energy Stocks

Why Now May Be the Time to Bet on Suncor Energy Inc.

With OPEC set to meet on Thursday, a production cut could be coming. That could help oil prices rebound, benefiting…

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Energy Stocks

The Case for Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) hasn't given investors much to cheer about recently. But with its stock price so depressed,…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Follow Warren Buffett and Buy Suncor Energy Inc.?

According to the latest filings, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) added 2 million shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). Should…

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These Stocks Have Crushed The Market in 2014. Is It Too Late To Buy Them?

It's been a wonderful year for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU), and Amaya Gaming Group Inc.…

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Why Gold Producers Like Yamana Gold Inc. and Goldcorp Inc. Are Surging

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) shares are surging on the back of a gold price increase. What…

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3 Stocks Poised to Outperform in 2015

As 2014 comes to a close, you should load up on The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Manulife Financial Corp.…

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Bank Stocks

1 Big Reason to Buy Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank

The United States has not been a success story so far at Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD). But that could change.

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Tech Stocks

Why Are BlackBerry Ltd. Shares Plunging?

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) shares are down 4% today. Is this something investors should be worried about?

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The Real Reason Why Loblaw Companies Ltd. Shares Could Get Crushed

Regulators might finally crack down on Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A). That could cause a lot…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Could Find Itself In Serious Financial Trouble

Goldman Sachs has said gold could fall to $1,000 per ounce. What would that do to Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)?

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Energy Stocks

Is There Any Hope for 2014’s Biggest Losers?

Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) and Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(Nasdaq:WPRT) are among the stocks that have gotten crushed in 2014. Is…

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