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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Be the Next Pacific Exploration and Production Corp.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) should remember what happened to Pacific Exploration and Production Corp. (TSX:PRE) before rejecting the offer…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Investors Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. or BCE Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) has the higher yield, but BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has the safer payout.

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Investing

Should Bombardier Inc. Form a CSeries Partnership With Embraer SA or Boeing Co?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) failed to reach a deal with Airbus. But there are other options.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Won’t Do Better Than the Offer From Suncor Energy Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) should accept the $4.3 billion offer from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is Under Threat From This Little-Known Company

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) may not be the leader in mobile security after all.

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Energy Stocks

What Makes Baytex Energy Corp. Ripe for a Takeover?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) could draw interest from a larger producer like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO).

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: There Could Be a Big Short Squeeze in the Near Future

| Benjamin Sinclair

Investors are betting heavily against Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). They may be forced to reverse those bets.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: CEO Chen Now Has More Modest Goals

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) CEO John Chen just lowered his target for smartphone sales.

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Energy Stocks

What Makes Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Such an Ideal Takeover Target?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) is the subject of takeover rumours. Why is this the case?

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Energy Stocks

Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. Get a Higher Offer?

| Benjamin Sinclair

A higher bid for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) could emerge from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) or Imperial Oil Limited…

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Energy Stocks

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. Buy or Be Bought?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Will Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) participate in the consolidation of Canada's energy patch?

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Tech Stocks

Should BlackBerry Ltd. Migrate Over to Android Altogether?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Should BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) simply give up its own operating system?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Are Teck Resources Ltd. and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Surging by Double Digits?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) are taking off for very similar reasons.

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Investing

3 Ways Bombardier, Inc. Can Avoid Running Out of Cash by Next Year

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) will face a cash crunch if it does nothing, but management has lots of options on the…

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies That Suncor Energy Inc. Could Buy Next

| Benjamin Sinclair

After buying Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may purchase Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), Cenovus Energy…

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies That Will Help Consolidate Canada’s Energy Patch

| Benjamin Sinclair

As Canada's energy patch consolidates, you should keep an eye on Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ),…

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Tech Stocks

Does BlackBerry Ltd. Really Need the Priv to Succeed?

| Benjamin Sinclair

If the Priv fails, it might not be such a bad outcome for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Can the Priv Overcome a Battered Brand?

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is hoping that people are still willing to be seen with one of its phones.

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Is Québec’s Pension Plan About to Buy a Boatload of Shares?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Reuters is reporting that Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is negotiating with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec about a…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is Offering $4.3 Billion for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is making a very logical offer for Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS).

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Investing

Why Did Concordia Healthcare Corp. Shares Fall 50%?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NYSE:CXRX) shares have fallen by 50% since September 8th. Is this the opportunity of a lifetime?

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Tech Stocks

Why Amaya Inc. Is Surging

| Benjamin Sinclair

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) shares gained 24% in one day after some good news out of New Jersey. What exactly is…

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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Safest Dividends Yielding at Least 4%

| Benjamin Sinclair

Looking for safe dividends? Start with BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), RioCan Real Estate…

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Bank Stocks

How Much Damage Will FinTech Companies Do to Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank?

| Benjamin Sinclair

McKinsey is warning that FinTech companies will steal up to 60% of retail banks' profits by 2025. Should Royal Bank…

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Investing

All Options Are on the Table for Bombardier Inc.

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) needs more cash, and has plenty of ways to raise it.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Buy Barrick Gold Corp. or Goldcorp Inc.?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Gold has a lot of room to run. Should you take advantage with Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) or Goldcorp Inc.…

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Bank Stocks

Why Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank Are Embracing Bitcoin Technology

| Benjamin Sinclair

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have joined a consortium for developing blockchain.

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Investing

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Is This Beat-Up Producer Roaring Back to Life?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) just made another big asset sale. Should investors jump on board?

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Investing

Are Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. and Concordia Healthcare Corp. Bargains After Crashing?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) and Concordia Healthcare Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NYSE:CXRX) have seen their share prices absolutely plunge.

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Is its Relationship With Quebec a Help or Hindrance?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has a close relationship with the province of Quebec. But does it really benefit shareholders?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: 3 Things Investors Need to Know About the Upcoming Priv

| Benjamin Sinclair

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is expected to release the Priv in November. What should shareholders expect?

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. Can Maintain its Dividend at $55 Oil

| Benjamin Sinclair

Thinking of adding Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) to your dividend portfolio? You should read this first.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources Ltd. Wildly Undervalued After Crashing to $6 Per Share?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B)(NYSE:TCK) has reached another 52-week low. Is now the time to step in?

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Investing

Bombardier Inc.: Is There Finally a Light at the End of the Tunnel?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is close to getting the CS100 certified.

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Energy Stocks

These 5 Oil Sands Projects Will Add 600,000 b/d to an Oversupplied Market

| Benjamin Sinclair

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and others are pressing ahead with their…

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Investing

Bombardier Inc: Can Shareholders Trust the Founding Family to Turn the Ship Around?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has some big governance issues. Should that prevent you from buying the stock?

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons BlackBerry Ltd. Won’t Reach its $500 Million Goal for Software Sales

| Benjamin Sinclair

The odds are not in BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) favour.

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Energy Stocks

Is Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Really Worth Nearly $3 Per Share?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE) would be worth nearly $3 per share using the same multiple as its latest asset…

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Energy Stocks

Penn West Petroleum Ltd.: Will This Troubled Company Be Able to Save Itself?

| Benjamin Sinclair

Bankruptcy looms for Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE). What are the company's chances of survival?

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Energy Stocks

3 Companies That Suncor Energy Inc. or Imperial Oil Limited Might Buy Out

| Benjamin Sinclair

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), and MEG Energy Inc. (TSX:MEG) must look tempting to Suncor Energy…

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