Benjamin Sinclair, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Has Tripled in the Past 5 Weeks

November 5, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Why have Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) shares taken off from $0.60 in late September?

Investing

The 3 Biggest Threats Facing Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.

November 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Think the troubles for Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) are over? Think again.

Investing

Will Justin Trudeau Help Bail Out Bombardier, Inc.?

November 4, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) wants help from Ottawa. Will the company get it?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Scoop Up Barrick Gold Corp. for Less Than $8 Per Share?

November 3, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) shares are down 25% this year, even though its prospects have improved. So, is it a…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: 3 Reasons the Priv Is the Company’s Last Device

November 3, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

In all likelihood, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) will not release another device after the Priv.

Energy Stocks

How to Profit From Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

November 3, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is unlikely to up its offer for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS). How should you make…

Investing

Why Bill Ackman Thinks Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Will Quadruple in 3 Years

November 2, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bill Ackman thinks that Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is wildly misunderstood. Is he right?

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Why Quebec Is Coming to the Rescue

November 2, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) needs help, and Quebec wasn't just going to stand by.

Energy Stocks

Will Cenovus Energy Inc. Buy or Be Bought?

October 31, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is often cited as a consolidator and as a target. Which is more likely?

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Charts Show Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is a Perfect Dividend Stock

October 30, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may have lost some popularity, but its dividends should still be sought after.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Has No Friends

October 29, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Nobody likes Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX), and that could spell big trouble for the company.

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Suncor Energy Inc. Does Not Mind if Oil Falls Further

October 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is relatively immune to low oil prices.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Can the Priv Compete With Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Phones?

October 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is facing very tough odds.

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: 3 Reasons to Expect Ugly Numbers on Thursday

October 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is set to report third-quarter earnings on October 29th. Shareholders should brace themselves for some pain.

Investing

2 Ways That Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Shares Could Get Crushed

October 28, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has some big problems on its hands.

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. May Not Be an Enron, But Trouble Lies Ahead

October 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Now is not the time to own Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX).

Investing

These 3 Charts Show Why BCE Inc. Has a Better Dividend Than Crescent Point Energy Corp.

October 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may have a lower yield, but it still has a better dividend than Crescent Point Energy Corp.…

Investing

Why China Would Pay $4+ Per Share for Bombardier, Inc.

October 27, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has some assets that the Chinese would highly covet.

Investing

What Would Happen to Bombardier, Inc. if the Founding Family Lost Control?

October 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is tightly controlled. What would happen if the company was taken over and broken up?

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: What Does a $699 Price Tag Mean for the Priv’s Future?

October 26, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is pricing the Priv in line with other high-end smartphones. Will it work?

Investing

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.: The Top 3 Reasons This 7% Dividend Is Safe

October 23, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) may have a falling share price, but you should expect the dividend to remain…

Investing

The Top 3 Reasons to Buy Bombardier, Inc. Before the End of 2015

October 23, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is certainly a hated name, which may have created a golden opportunity.

Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. and Baytex Energy Corp. Are Ripe for a Takeout

October 23, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are very attractive to all acquirers right now.

Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.: the Top 3 Reasons to Expect a Higher Bid From Suncor Energy Inc.

October 23, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may trump its own offer for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: This Chart Shows Just How Fast Money Is Flying Out the Door

October 22, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has been burning cash at an alarming rate.

Investing

Why Are Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Shares in Absolute Free Fall?

October 22, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) may be misleading investors. The consequences could be disastrous.

Energy Stocks

Justin Trudeau Is Not the Energy Patch’s Biggest Problem

October 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

If you hold Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), or Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), there are…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: 3 Reasons We’ll Never See Another BB10 Device

October 21, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) will either switch to Android or abandon handsets altogether.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: How the Priv Compares to Samsung’s Latest Phones

October 20, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is competing against Samsung by developing an Android phone. So, who's most likely to win?

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Problems With the TTC Show That the Rail Business Must Be Sold

October 20, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is having trouble delivering streetcars to the TTC. Will this compel Bombardier to act?

Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Should Have Accepted the $4.5 Billion Bid From Suncor Energy Inc.

October 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

The bid from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is probably the best that Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) can do.

Energy Stocks

Why Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Should Be Bought Out for $2 Per Share

October 19, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) would be a bargain for any acquirer.

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: There May Be a Golden Opportunity to Buy the Stock on October 29

October 18, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is set to report its third-quarter figures on October 29. There may be a perfect opportunity to…

Bank Stocks

The Top 3 Reasons to Own Toronto-Dominion Bank

October 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is still a great stock to own.

Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.: Why the Weak Canadian Dollar May Save This 6% Dividend

October 17, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) will benefit from a weak loonie in the long run.

Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy Inc. and MEG Energy Corp. Are Ideal Takeover Targets

October 16, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

We could easily see an offer for Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) or MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) in the near future.

Investing

A Ranking of Bombardier, Inc.’s 4 Fundraising Options

October 16, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has a number of ways to raise more money.

Energy Stocks

Why Imperial Oil Limited Should Buy Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Instead of Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

October 16, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) shareholders are hoping Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) will compete with Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). But…

Investing

Why Did Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Plunge Another 9%?

October 15, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) has a target on its back.

Should Dividend Investors Dump Fortis Inc. and Enbridge Inc. for Hydro One Limited?

October 15, 2015 | Benjamin Sinclair

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are both great dividend stocks, and for good reason. But Hydro One Limited…

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