Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or National Bank of Canada?

September 3, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) place a big emphasis on Canadian banking.…

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2 Reasons to Avoid Toronto-Dominion Bank, and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

September 3, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a very popular stock to hold. But there are better options.

2 Must-Own Stocks for Any Dividend Investor: Fortis Inc and Telus Corporation

September 2, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) have everything dividend investors should be looking for.

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2 Reasons to Add Agrium Inc. to Your Portfolio

September 2, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) has had some struggles recently, but the company has all the attributes investors should be looking for.

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Why Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd Is the Best Retail Stock to Buy

September 2, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Retailing is a tricky sector to invest in. But Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (TSX:CTC.A) has the attributes investors should look…

Stocks for Beginners

3 Forever Stocks for Young Investors: Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and Telus Corporation

August 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

You can count on Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) for a…

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3 Simple Reasons to Avoid Bombardier, Inc.

August 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has certainly seen its shares fall by a lot, but they still might be too expensive.

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Is Now The Time to Buy Shares of Cameco Corporation?

August 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) shuts down production over a labour dispute, leading to a uranium price surge. Is now the time…

Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank After its Latest Earnings Release?

August 29, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) reported some excellent numbers for the third quarter. Should you add this bank to your portfolio?

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3 Gold Companies for Your Portfolio: Goldcorp Inc., Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd, and Franco-Nevada Corporation

August 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking to bet on the price of gold, you want a best-in-class operator. Goldcorp Inc. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG),…

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

August 28, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Both Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are great companies. Which should you add to…

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5 Reasons to Buy Shares of Royal Bank of Canada

August 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is often found in professionally managed portfolios. Here are five reasons why you should buy…

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3 Reasons Why Barrick Gold Corp. Is Still Not the Best Way to Bet on Gold

August 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has just made another move to cut costs, but there are still too many issues with…

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5 Reasons to Own The Bank of Nova Scotia

August 27, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Many people like to choose one of the big five banks when first building a portfolio. The Bank of Nova…

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3 Reasons to Choose Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Over Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc

August 26, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX: BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (TSX: VRX)(NYSE:VRX) have a lot of things in common,…

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2 Reasons to Avoid Cameco Corporation, and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

August 26, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

There are a lot of smart people betting on Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ), but there are better options.

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3 Reasons Why Telus Corporation Is the Big 3 Telecom You Should Own

August 26, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has some very attractive characteristics. If you're looking for a great dividend stock, look no further than…

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2 Reasons to Avoid Bombardier, Inc., and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

August 25, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is facing plenty of issues, and your best bet is to stay away. Fortunately, there are alternatives,…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Instead of Rental Property

August 25, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

There are numerous roadblocks with rental property. Investing in companies like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO), Fortis Inc (TSX: FTS), and…

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5 Reasons to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank

August 25, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most admired companies. Here are the reasons why it belongs in your portfolio.

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2 Reasons to Avoid BlackBerry Ltd, and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

August 25, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) seems to be on the right track so far, but it is still very risky; here's a…

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5 Reasons to Buy Rogers Communications Inc.

August 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) has seen better days, but this may be a great time to add the company to…

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How Long Will it Take for Uranium Prices to Recover?

August 22, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) shares plummeted on Thursday after analysts said the uranium restart will take longer than expected. Are they…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Dividend Investors Should Prefer Canadian Natural Resources Limited Over Penn West Petroleum Ltd

August 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd (TSX: PWT)(NYSE: PWE) are proof that when it comes to…

Investing

5 Reasons to Invest in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

August 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) often gets overlooked, but don't be so dismissive of Canada's fifth largest bank.

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3 Reasons to Buy Goldcorp Inc. Over Barrick Gold Corp.

August 21, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp.'s (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) shares may look cheap, but Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is still the better bet.

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3 Reasons to Buy The Bank Of Nova Scotia Instead of Bank of Montreal

August 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you're looking to build a portfolio, The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) appears to be a much better option…

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3 Reasons to Buy Manulife Financial Corp. Instead of Sun Life Financial Inc.

August 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are both firing on all cylinders. However, Manulife is the…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Why Fortis Inc Has a Better Dividend Than Crescent Point Energy Corp

August 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) may have a bigger yield, but Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) has a better dividend.

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

August 20, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has done very well in the past, but there are issues with this company. Should…

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

August 19, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is a very familiar name in Canada, but is its stock worth buying?

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in CGI Group Inc.

August 19, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is Canada's largest technology company, and one of its most controversial. Does it deserve a place…

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Royal Bank of Canada vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Is the Better Bet?

August 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are Canada's largest companies. But which one should you add to…

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in First Quantum Minerals Ltd

August 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (TSX:FM) has done very well for investors in the past. What does the future hold?

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Tim Hortons Inc

August 18, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Tim Hortons Inc (TSX:THI)(NYSE:THI) is a very familiar name in Canada. Does that make the company a worthwhile investment?

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Westport Innovations Inc.

August 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) has seen its stock price slide. So are the shares now too cheap to pass up?

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Bombardier, Inc.

August 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has endured its fair share of struggles. Is now the time to bet on a turnaround?

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2 Stocks for the Long Term: Manulife Financial Corp and Rogers Communications Inc

August 15, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Investors are prone to trade too often, which can slash returns. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) could help…

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Why Rogers Communications Inc. Could Be the Next Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

August 13, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) have a lot in common, despite being in different industries.

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Why You Should Buy Canadian Natural Resources Limited Instead of Suncor Energy Inc.

August 13, 2014 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a very popular stock today, but you should consider buying Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ)…

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