Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

2 Renewable Energy Stocks for Your Portfolio

February 20, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Renewable energy stocks such as Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) are proving their worth to investors, with robust growth prospects…

Investing

3 Reasons to Consider WestJet Airlines Ltd. Today

February 17, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) continues to offer investors a compelling reason to invest in the airline industry, particularly over the…

Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks to Help You Retire Early

February 15, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Starting your portfolio early with dividend leaders such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) can mean the difference between retiring early and…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Get Ready for a Massive Opportunity

February 14, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is gearing up to provide end-of-year results and guidance updates in two weeks.

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It’s Crunch Time for NAFTA Negotiations

February 14, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

NAFTA Negotiators are coming under increasing pressure to reach an agreement, but the full impact of renegotiations on Magna International…

Dividend Stocks

3 New Reasons to Buy Bank of Nova Scotia NOW

February 13, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) announced a second acquisition this week for a renowned investment firm that will propel the…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Cameco Corporation’s Production Gamble Pay Off?

February 13, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) recently reported better results than a year ago, but does that still make the company a viable…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Invest in This Gold Miner for Long-Term Growth

February 13, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Gold miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) remain intriguing long-term investment options, but not for the reason you would…

Dividend Stocks

3 Great Investments Are on Sale Right Now

February 12, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

The recent market correction has given investors an opportunity to buy several great investments, such as Bank of Nova Scotia…

Dividend Stocks

Why Every Portfolio Needs These Telecoms

February 11, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fourth-quarter results from both BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) continue to showcase why telecoms are great long-term investment…

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Canadian Grocers: Amazon.com, Inc. Started Delivery in the U.S. This Week!

February 9, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) began grocery delivery this week in select U.S. markets, which will signal a potential future threat for…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs Metro Inc.

February 1, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) provided better than expected results for the first fiscal of 2018, and has plenty of growth opportunities…

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. vs. Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Which Is the Better Growth Play?

January 31, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are both great growth options, but which one is the…

Investing

The CSeries Trade Dispute Is Finally Over!

January 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) may finally have the opportunity to market, sell, and deliver the CSeries thanks to a favourable decision…

Dividend Stocks

Is Cineplex Inc. Still a Promising Dividend Investment?

January 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) was traditionally viewed as a great dividend option, but could changing consumer tastes and weakness from Holywood…

Consider Fortis Inc. for Long-Term, Stable Income

January 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can provide investors with growth and income potential that spans multiple decades.

Invest in Canada’s Best Retailer

January 29, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) remains Canada’s best retail stocks with massive potential for long-term investors.

4 Dividend Stocks Every Portfolio Needs

January 29, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Investing early in dividend stocks such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) provides significant growth prospects now and a healthy income in…

Dividend Stocks

Hungry for Growth or Dividends? These Food Stocks Offer Both

January 26, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

High Liner Foods Inc. (TSX:HLF) and others offer investors strong growth and healthy dividends in an often overlooked but lucrative…

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Utilities Are on My 2018 Watch List

January 25, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are two examples of impressive buy-and-forget utility stocks.

Tech Stocks

This Tech Company Has Massive Potential

January 25, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

As we move more towards IoT and autonomous driving, Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) retains a competitive advantage and is a…

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy a Precious Metals Streamer

January 24, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

With gold stocks poised to grow at a slow pace, and cryptocurrencies challenging the store-of-wealth status, streamers such as Wheaton…

Investing

Decision Time for Bombardier, Inc.

January 24, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

As a long-standing trade dispute comes to a decision, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) remains full of potential, but it's running low…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Is a Turnaround Imminent?

January 23, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has endured multiple years of depressed uranium prices, but a recovery may soon take hold.

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.’s Significant 7 Could Be a Game Changer

January 23, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to move toward a recovery, with the "Significant Seven" products that promise over US$1…

3 Stocks That Will Soar With Legalization of Marijuana

January 20, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) aren’t the only expected beneficiaries from legalization.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Invest in Gold Stocks or Bitcoin?

January 19, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cryptocurrencies continue to capture the attention of investors, who question whether traditional miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are…

Dividend Stocks

Looking for an International Bank With Massive Opportunity?

January 19, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) expanded into Latin American nations at the perfect time to capitalize on a trade agreement.…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons I’m Considering Shaw Communications Inc.

January 18, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) continues to hold significant long-term growth potential while serving as a great dividend play.

Dividend Stocks

This 5-Stock Portfolio Will Make You Rich

January 18, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are among the stocks set to provide…

Investing

The End of NAFTA: Here’s What Could Happen

January 17, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

In the unlikely event NAFTA is torn up, companies such as Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could see revenues take temporary…

Tech Stocks

3 Ways BlackBerry Ltd. Is Innovating for the Future

January 16, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continues to advance new technologies and is set to become a major force in autonomous driving.

Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Buy Canadian National Railway Company

January 16, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a key artery of the North American economy with massive long-term opportunity for investors.

Dividend Stocks

4 Unlikely Reasons Your Portfolio Needs BCE Inc.

January 16, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) remains a great investment option for dividend and growth-seeking investors despite the recent dip in price.

Investing

Further Delays Could Spell Problems for Bombardier, Inc.

January 12, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) continues to struggle with meeting scheduled delivery dates, and the company could finally be subject to contract…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Streamers vs. Miners: Where Should You Invest?

December 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Streamers such as Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) and traditional miners such as Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) both have their…

Energy Stocks

Finish 2017 With an Investment in These 2 Utilities

December 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utilities are often noted as being boring investments. For Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:SQN) and others, that couldn’t be…

Dividend Stocks

4 New Year’s Portfolio Resolutions for 2018

December 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Companies such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and others are great portfolio additions that stand to grow significantly in 2018.

Energy Stocks

4 Reasons Every Portfolio Needs a Utility Stock

December 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utility stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) pose a massive opportunity for investors over the long term. Here’s why you…

Investing

Buy Now: 3 Food Stocks Every Portfolio Needs

December 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Premium Brand Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) is one of several great food stocks that have plenty of long-term potential.

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