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Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Can Lightspeed Compete With Shopify? Let’s Take a Look

| Chris MacDonald

The question of whether Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) can compete with Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) In the e-commerce space is key.

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Tech Stocks

Top TSX Growth Stocks to Load Up on This Summer

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why these two top TSX growth stocks continue to make my list of companies that every long-term growth investor…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Load Up on Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top TSX tech stocks long-term growth investors would be remiss to ignore in this current market environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 3 Dirt-Cheap Picks to Load Up on Today

| Chris MacDonald

These three dirt-cheap value picks are among the best stocks long-term investors will want to consider for their RRSPs today.

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Tech Stocks

What Should Investors Know About the Upcoming Q4 IPO?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors may want to keep an eye on the upcoming Q4 IPO -- particularly long-term growth investors looking…

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Cannabis Stocks

Earnings Miss Has Canopy Growth on the Outside Looking in

| Chris MacDonald

Should investors buy Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) on the dip or heed the warnings the market is putting out today?

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Here’s Why Dollarama Stock Is Surging Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has been surging of late and why investors may want to consider this momentum play…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Stock Could Be the Best Pick of the Summer

| Chris MacDonald

For energy investors, Suncor (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock remains one of the most-watched investments on the TSX right now for good reason.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Picks for Long-Term Growth Investors

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) remain two long-term growth picks to buy today.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Top TSX Commodities Play Providing Excellent Portfolio Diversification

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a great pick for long-term investors seeking portfolio diversification today.

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Bank Stocks

Why it’s Time to Be Bullish on Laurentian Bank Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors ought to consider Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) as a top long-term buy-and-hold play right now.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is Every Income Investors’ Dream

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors would do well not to sleep on Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) in this current economic environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Value Plays to Buy in an Overvalued Market

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) provide excellent long-term value today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks Ready to Go Parabolic

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Curaleaf (TSXV:CURA) remain two top Canadian growth stocks every investor should consider.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Seriously Undervalued Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

These three stocks are ones we feel have extraordinary value in this current market environment.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Scotiabank Stock Could Be a Steal at These Levels

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why long-term investors may want to consider Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock in this overvalued market today.

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Tech Stocks

Looking for Growth? These 3 Top TSX Stocks Have You Covered

| Chris MacDonald

These three top TSX stocks are among the best picks for long-term growth investors attempting to invest in Canadian growth.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth Drops Drake: Is it the Trendy Stock it Once Was?

| Chris MacDonald

What should investors make of the recent dissolution of the dissolution of Drake's partnership with Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)?

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Bank Stocks

Can National Bank Grow Into a “Big” Bank?

| Chris MacDonald

Could National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) eventually grow into one of Canada's largest banks? Let's discuss.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Build a Portfolio on

| Chris MacDonald

These three top Canadian stocks are ones investors would be remiss to ignore at these levels today.

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Investing

Looking for More Cyclical Exposure? Buy This Top Canadian Stock Today

| Chris MacDonald

For investors seeking greater cyclical exposure, Bombardier Recreational Products (TSX:DOO)(NASDAQ:DOOO) could be a great pick.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX 5G Play for Long-Term Income Investors to Buy Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

For investors interested in taking advantage of the growth the 5G revolution provides, BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a solid pick.

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Investing

1 Top TSX Stock Trading at Dirt-Cheap Levels Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why growth investors would be remiss to ignore Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B), a top TSX stock.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

| Chris MacDonald

These three top TSX growth stocks are ones I think investors need to keep a close eye on right now…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Gold Stocks to Add as Portfolio Hedges Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of my top picks for long-term investors interested in gold miners right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Summer 2021 Top Pick: Manulife Stock

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why investors will want to keep an eye on Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Sneaky E-Commerce Play Poised for Growth

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Granite REIT (TSX:GRT.UN) remains an intriguing way investors can play growth in the e-commerce space right now.

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Energy Stocks

2 Top TSX Energy Stocks That High-Profile Analysts Are Bullish on

| Chris MacDonald

Here are two of my top energy picks for long-term investors to consider today.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Is Rising Fast: How High Can Energy Prices Go?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could have much more room to run over the medium to long term.

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Bank Stocks

Why Big Canadian Banks Look Attractive Right Now

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why both Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) could have more upside on the horizon.

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Bank Stocks

Is National Bank a Buy Following Earnings?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think long-term investors need to keep National Bank (TSX:NA) on their watch lists right now.

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Investing

Buy Alert: CN Rail Is Undervalued Pre-Merger

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a buy prior to its announced merger.

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Energy Stocks

Get “Superior” Returns With This Top TSX Stock

| Chris MacDonald

For investors seeking growth-by-acquisition plays, Superior Plus (TSX:SPB) presents an intriguing investment thesis today.

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Investing

Is This Canadian Cash Cow Worth Milking?

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think investors may want to pursue options other than Saputo (TSX:SAP) in the market today.

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Investing

2 Top TSX Stocks for Long-Term Growth Investors to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Boyd Group (TSX:BYD) remain top picks in the growth space today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $30 in June 2021

| Chris MacDonald

These three top value picks are some of the best on the TSX for long-term investors looking to build their…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top TSX Gold Stocks to Buy as Portfolio Insurance Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Franco-Nevada Gold (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) and Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) are among the best gold plays in the market today.

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Got You Down? Here Are 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) remain two of my top picks today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Hyper-Growth Stocks Under $50 to Buy in June 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) ought to make every long-term growth investor's watch list today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks for Investors Seeking Growth, Income, and Value

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three of my top picks I'd highly recommend investors consider in this current environment.

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