Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Now the Time to Bet on Barrick Gold Corp.?

October 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has suffered its share of difficulties, but may have finally turned a corner.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks You Should Buy Instead of Real Estate

October 30, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are all dividend stocks you can count on.

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Royal Bank of Canada

October 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Investors may be worried, but Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) still deserves to be a core holding in most portfolios.

Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry Ltd. Become the Next IBM?

October 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The turnaround plan at BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) is off to a great start. Is this only the beginning?

Dividend Stocks

Why Dividend Investors Should Sell Penn West Petroleum Ltd. and Buy Suncor Energy Inc. Right Now

October 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) may have a big dividend, but Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is more suitable for a…

What Makes Fortis Inc. and Rogers Communications Inc. Two of Canada’s Best Dividend Stocks?

October 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) offer exactly what dividend investors should be looking for.

Bank Stocks

Why You Should Switch Your Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock Into Manulife Financial Corp.

October 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most popular stocks. But right now, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is the better…

Why Billionaire Eric Sprott Owns Goldcorp Inc. Shares

October 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) has the two things that Mr. Sprott looks for in gold companies.

Bank Stocks

Attention, Retirees: Why You Should Add Toronto-Dominion Bank to Your Retirement Portfolio

October 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the perfect candidate for any retirement portfolio.

Metals and Mining Stocks

The Case for Barrick Gold Corp.

October 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may have had its share of difficulties. But at $15 per share, there are reasons to…

Tech Stocks

Is IBM’s Decline Good News for BlackBerry Ltd.?

October 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

IBM's revenues continue to shrink. Does this mean you should buy BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY)?

Investing

Why Investors Should Have Faith in Guy Laurence and Buy Rogers Communications Inc.

October 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) shares have lagged under Mr. Laurence's watch. But they are now a bargain.

Investing

Why You Should Buy Manulife Financial Corp. Before It’s Too Late

October 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is trading at an absolute bargain despite performing as well as ever.

Bank Stocks

Why The Bank of Nova Scotia Is Such a Bargain Right Now

October 24, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The Bank of Nova Scotia's (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) shares have fallen far more than those of its peers, and now trade more…

Investing

Take Advantage of the Stock Market Sell-Off With These 3 Bargains

October 23, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM), and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) are all trading at bargain…

Tech Stocks

Will Avigilon Corp. Shares Reach $30?

October 23, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Equity analysts all seem to think that Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) shares will skyrocket. Are they right?

Tech Stocks

Why the Canadian Government Won’t Let Lenovo Buy BlackBerry Ltd.

October 23, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) surged on rumours that Lenovo is considering a bid. But it will never materialize.

Energy Stocks

These Energy Stocks Have Both Fallen by 37% This Year. Is There Any Relief in Sight?

October 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM) have both seen their share prices plummet. Are these stocks…

Dividend Stocks

Why Telus Corporation Is a Better Dividend Stock Than Crescent Point Energy Corp.

October 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has a dividend yield over 7%. But Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is the better option.

Why Billionaire Eric Sprott Thinks Ebola Will Cause Gold and Silver to Skyrocket

October 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

In a recent interview, billionaire Eric Sprott made a compelling case for precious metals. You should profit with Franco-Nevada Corporation…

Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Why Lenovo Will Never Gain Control of BlackBerry Ltd.

October 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) shares surged on takeover rumours. But this is a false hope.

Investing

Is Now the Time to Buy Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

October 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

It's been an eventful week for Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP). Is now the time to buy the stock?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Can Barrick Gold Corp. Survive If Gold Drops to $1,000?

October 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Before investing in Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), you need to consider this serious risk.

Bank Stocks

Don’t Know Which Bank to Buy? Just Look to the Caribbean

October 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The Caribbean has been a struggle for Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), and Canadian Imperial…

Bank Stocks

Why You Should Buy the Canadian Banks Instead of Bitcoin

October 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bitcoin may have its appeal, but Canadian banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce…

Energy Stocks

Why You Should Snap Up Suncor Energy Inc. and Cenovus Energy Inc. Before It’s Too Late

October 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) shares have lagged, but that has made them bargains. That may…

Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Big Reasons to Buy Goldcorp Inc. Instead of Barrick Gold Corp.

October 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may seem cheap, but Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is still the better option.

Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc. and Imperial Oil Limited: Time to Pick Up Some Bargain Energy Stocks

October 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO) have beaten up share prices. This is a perfect opportunity.

Bank Stocks

2 Big Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

October 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) tried to merge in the late 1990s. Now they're both…

Dividend Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. Still Has a Better Dividend Than Crescent Point Energy Corp.

October 17, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CGP) now has a dividend yielding nearly 8%. But you should go with Cenovus Energy Inc.…

Investing

Is Bank of Montreal Really a Better Investment Than Royal Bank of Canada?

October 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

A prominent bank analyst now recommends Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) over Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY). Which bank should you…

Investing

2 Big Reasons to Buy Canadian National Railway Company Over Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

October 16, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

The takeover attempt by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) reminds us why you should buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)…

Investing

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and BCE Inc.: 2 Companies You Can Count On During a Correction

October 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

As stock markets plunge, you can feel safe while holding Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

Energy Stocks

Why You Should Buy Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Instead of Penn West Petroleum Ltd.

October 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) have seen their shares plunge. But only one…

Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp. and Points International Ltd.: 2 High-Growth Tech Stocks That Can’t Be Passed Up

October 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) and Points International Ltd. (TSX:PTS)(Nasdaq:PCOM) both have high growth rates and depressed stock prices. This makes for…

Investing

As Stock Markets Slide, Stick With Fortis Inc., Metro Inc., and Toronto-Dominion Bank

October 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great ways to protect yourself during a correction.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Barrick Gold Corp. a Safe Investment?

October 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Many people think Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has reached a bottom. Can the price slide continue?

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Not to Worry About the Oil Price Slide

October 14, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

There are reasons to believe oil prices will rebound. You should make that bet with shares of Suncor Energy Inc.…

Bank Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy National Bank of Canada Instead of Royal Bank of Canada

October 10, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) may not be as well known as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), but it may…

Investing

Which Should You Buy: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. or Canadian National Railway Company?

October 10, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have more in common than their names.

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