Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Investing

This Company Is About to Massively Disrupt the Entire Telecom Sector

November 14, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Investors that have been second-guessing Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) should finally reconsider their long-standing views.

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. Is a Great Long-Term Investment

November 14, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite reporting a weaker than expected quarter, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) still has plenty of upside for long-term investors.

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Gives Back Controversial New Drug

November 14, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) announced this week the sale of the controversial female-libido-enhancing drug Addyi.

Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc. Finally a Good Investment?

November 13, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Beleaguered manufacturer Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has been dragged down for years, but it may finally be turning into a viable…

Dividend Stocks

How BCE Inc. Entering the Home Security Market Holds Massive Opportunity

November 8, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) announced an offer to acquire AlarmForce Industries Inc. (TSX:AF), signifying entry into a new, lucrative market.

Investing

Which Is the Better Railroad Investment for Your Portfolio?

November 2, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are the two largest railroads in the country, but…

Tech Stocks

3 Technology Stocks to Put Your Portfolio Growth in Gear

November 1, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Technology stocks such as Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) offer long-term growth opportunities that are not immediately visible to many investors.

Investing

Constellation Brands Inc. Just Leapfrogged the Entire U.S. Cannabis Market

October 31, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) announced this week an investment into Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) which has massive growth opportunities for…

Dividend Stocks

Dividends vs. Growth: This Stock Offers Both

October 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Few stocks can offer a handsome dividend and significant growth prospects. Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one such option…

Tech Stocks

The 3 Scariest Growth Investments to Review This Halloween

October 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) might not seem like huge growth opportunities, but recent updates from both companies…

Investing

Hungry for Growth? Buy These 3 Food Stocks Now

October 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

High Liner Foods (TSX:HLF) and Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) are among great long-term investment options for hungry investors seeking…

Stocks for Beginners

Start Your Portfolio With These Growth Greats Under $50

October 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of several great investments with strong growth prospects that would do well in any…

Energy Stocks

Why Fortis Inc. Makes a Great Utility Investment

October 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utility investments such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are often classified as being boring investments, when in reality, they hold potential…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Different Company, but Better Investment?

October 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a very different company from the one that crashed two years ago, but is…

Investing

Why You Should Reconsider Rogers Communications Inc.

October 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) reported better than expected results for the most recent quarter, including an eight-year high from the…

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Might Be a Bigger Growth Opportunity Than You Think

October 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been weighed down in recent weeks by a critical report, but the company still holds unmatched…

Investing

3 Reasons Your Portfolio Will Thrive From an Air Canada Investment

October 23, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has matured immensely over the years to become one of the best-performing stocks on the market.

Investing

The 3-Stock Portfolio for Years of Growth

October 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are some of the best-performing stocks that can provide growth for…

Tech Stocks

This Stock Is a Massive Growth Opportunity Just Waiting for You

October 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) represents one of the most lucrative opportunities for growth on the market.

Investing

Why Loblaw Companies Limited Is a Top Buy for Any Portfolio

October 18, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) has plenty of upside for investors, despite a recent retreat in the stock.

Investing

Why Bombardier, Inc. Just Sold Off a Majority Stake of the CSeries

October 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced a deal to sell a majority stake of the CSeries to a partner that will boost…

What’s Next for the Retail Sector Post-Sears Canada?

October 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

As Sears Canada prepares to liquidate, attention turns to Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and other legacy retailers. Will they meet…

Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why BCE Inc. Should Stay in Your Portfolio

October 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) remains a great long-term investment opportunity with one of the best dividends on the market.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Streamers for Growth

October 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Precious metals streamers such as Wheaton Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) are trading at discount prices with significant long-term potential.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Corp. a Growth Stock in Hiding?

October 14, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has long been considered a turnaround in waiting, but could the stock really be a growth opportunity…

Investing

Why the CSeries’s Success Is What Boeing Co. Is Really Afraid of

October 12, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The potential long-term success of the CSeries built by Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be the real reason behind the complaints…

Investing

Consider These 3 Unlikely Candidates for Growth

October 11, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is one of the many growth-focused companies on the market that has massive potential at the moment.

Tech Stocks

Could the BlackBerry Motion Be a Game Changer?

October 10, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) posted better-than-expected results last month and announced a new device this week. Could this signal a massive…

Investing

How Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is Reshaping Your Portfolio

October 4, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has long focused on distressed assets, but the company has much more to offer investors…

Investing

Metro, Inc. Just Made the Deal of the Year

October 3, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The acquisition this week of Jean Coutu by Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) has unprecedented potential over the long term for Metro…

Tech Stocks

2 IoT Stocks That Will Make You Rich

October 2, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is just one of several IoT stocks that holds significant potential for investors over the long…

Energy Stocks

Black Gold vs. Renewable Energy: How to Profit From Both

September 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) both offer investors a great dividend and growth opportunities.

Dividend Stocks

4 Great Reasons to Consider Manulife Financial Corp.

September 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) remains a great investment opportunity for those looking to diversify with a stock that can provide…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Just Lost a Battle, Not the War

September 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

This week, the U.S. Commerce department decided to impose countervailing duties on the CSeries built by Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B), signaling…

Dividend Stocks

Why Cineplex Inc. Is a Great Long-Term Investment

September 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) remains a great long-term investment opportunity, despite the recent slump in its share price. Here's why investors…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Value Trap or Opportunity?

September 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to come up as a potential investment option, but is that level of risk…

Dividend Stocks

Diversify Your International Portfolio With Bank of Nova Scotia

September 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is the only Canadian Bank to have a major investment in a growing trade bloc…

Investing

A Crucial Test for the CSeries Comes Today

September 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) faces a crucial decision on the future of the CSeries in the U.S. with a decision expected…

Investing

Here’s a Refreshing New Retailer With Massive Growth Potential

September 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) continues to adopt a direct-to-consumer sales model, which could prove lucrative for the company over…

Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Inc. Continues to Be a Powerful Investment

September 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

In the face of rising interest rates, Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) continues to serve investors as a great long-term option for…

❮1…42 434445 46…❯