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My Top 10 Long-Term Stock Picks for Defensive Investors

My top 10 picks for defensive investors include a number of unique long-term growth picks, such as Spin Master Corp.…

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The Single Biggest Risk for Hydro One Ltd. Rears its Ugly Head, Again

Regulated utilities such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are often at the whim of provincial governments in terms of how quickly…

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What the Recent Aecon Group Inc. Takeover Bid Means for Canadian Business

After an acquisition has been announced for Canadian construction firm Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE), other Canadian businesses looking at asset sales…

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This Stock Has Doubled Since the Beginning of the Year and Could Do it Again in 2018

Among the companies that have doubled year to date (and there are few), Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) remains my top pick for…

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The Single Biggest Risk for Shopify Inc. Isn’t Immediately Obvious

The single biggest risk for Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shareholders may not be immediately obvious. Investors should consider the impact potential headwinds…

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Looking for Diversification? This 1 Company Has You Covered

Here's why Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) remains one of the best growth companies on the TSX, despite its recent dip.

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Is Now the Time to Play the Canadian Alternative Mortgage Market?

Alternative mortgage lenders such as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have been on quite the run of late. Has the party…

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IMF Warning: Household Leverage May Be an Issue for Canadian Stock Market

With consumer debt levels near all-time highs, IMF warnings of a potential correction in the coming years has concerned many.…

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1 Interesting Potential Takeover Target for Contrarian Investors

Here's my case for a potential takeover of DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.B)(NASDAQ:DHXM) by Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY).

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Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. & Metro, Inc. Merge, as Expected

The recently announced Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) merger has created a new monster in the bid for…

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Time to Take a Few Puffs of This Marijuana ETF?

Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences ETF (TSX:HMMJ) has increased more than 18% over the past month. Is it time to take a…

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Value Extraction or Ruthlessness? A Contrary Viewpoint on Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock price has traded sideways of late, but here's why this may only be temporary.

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Investors: Looking for a Juicy 4.4% Yield With an Earnings-Growth Rate of Nearly 70%?

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a utilities company on steroids. For investors seeking a combination of safety and growth, this…

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Why Now Is the Time to Take a Bite out of BlackBerry Ltd.

Last week, shares of BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) rose nearly 24%. Here's why this jump may only be the beginning for the…

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Bombardier, Inc.: Let’s Be Real

It's time to change the way we think about government subsidies in Canada; case in point: Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD).

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What the Recent Home Capital Group Inc. Vote Means for Shareholders

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shareholders have voted to turn down the second tranche of investment from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway…

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Canopy Growth Corp. Is Wheeling and Dealing, and Investors Love it

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) continues to make international trade deals, and investors are scooping up shares accordingly.

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Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Remains 1 of the Best Financials Options on the TSX

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) remains one of the most solid financials options on the TSX for these two key reasons.

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Air Canada Continues to Soar Despite Naysayers

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) continues to soar. Here's why that trend is likely to continue.

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Metals & Mining Investors: Take Advantage of the Zinc Super Cycle With Lundin Mining Corporation

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) is poised to continue to grow in the medium to long term in the base metals sector.…

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Is Spin Master Corp. a Buy Following the Toys “R” Us Bankruptcy?

How Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is likely to fare following the recently announced news of a Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.

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Value Investors: Cenovus Energy Inc. Asset Sales Create Buying Opportunity

After agreeing to divest key assets, Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is once again becoming a hit with value investors.

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Will the U.S. Market Be out of Reach for Bombardier, Inc. on October 5?

If the U.S. Department of Commerce indeed rules in Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:BA) favour, the proposed 143.4% duty would all but…

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Fishing for Huge Returns? Look Elsewhere: This Company Just Stinks

High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF) has seen its share price drop dramatically of late due to two factors -- factors that…

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Amazon.com, Inc. May Be Targeting Canada for Growth: Here Are the Companies to Be Wary of

Questions about a Canadian headquarters for Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) have raised concerns that Canada's grocery retailers such as Loblaw Companies Ltd.…

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How Avigilon Corp. Has the Potential to Change the Surveillance Industry

The surveillance industry is a difficult one to maneuver; however, it appears Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) has found new ways of navigating…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Safe and Expensive Tend to Go Together

Why the recent 5% dip in Restaurant Brands International Inc.'s (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock price provides an interesting entry point for long-term growth investors…

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Why Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Increased 2% on Friday

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) increased more than 2% on Friday following news that the company's merger with Agrium Inc.…

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Azerbaijan, Now South Africa: How Deep Does the Alleged Corruption Go With Bombardier, Inc.?

With the South African government now probing a 2014 transaction which provided Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) with more than $1.3 billion in…

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This Gold Company Is a Screaming Deal in an Improving Commodities Environment

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has only begun to take off. Investors need to take a look at this company now, given…

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My 2018 Prediction for the Canadian Cannabis Industry

Here's how I see legalization rolling out from an operational standpoint for Canada's large producers, such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Hint:…

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Growth Investors: Watch Out Below With Boyd Group Income Fund

Why long-term investors may be best served by staying far away from Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN).

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Bombardier, Inc.: What Happens When the Bailouts Stop?

The concept of a "government put" being priced in to the share price of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has potentially artificially inflated…

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The Best Long-Short Strategy of the Year!

Here are two long-short strategies for investors to take advantage of mispricing relating to two volatile Canadian companies: Home Capital…

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Investors Looking for Extreme Growth May Find Extreme Danger with BRP Inc.

Investors holding BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO) may want to think about looking elsewhere for value, given long-term cyclical headwinds affecting super-cyclical stocks…

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Growth Investors: This Utilities Company Boasts the Most Growth

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) just made another excellent bolt-on acquisition, keeping the pedal to the metal.

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Cautious Investors: Avoid the Steep Slide of Empire Company Limited

Why Friday's 5% move to the downside may only be the beginning for Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), a company which, thus…

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Another Reason Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Could See Increased Investor Demand

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) just extended its dividend-reinvestment plan to U.S. investors. Here's why that matters for investors on…

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The Growth Path to $250 Per Share in 2017 for Shopify Inc.

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has quite the list of targets to hit to make a $250 share price happen by the end…

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Is Now the Time to Be Ramping Up Mortgage Growth? Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Thinks So

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has seen robust growth in its residential mortgage book. Is this a good thing or…

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