Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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The Best Turnaround Stocks for the Second Half of 2018

June 27, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) are two turnaround stocks that investors should consider as growth drivers for 2018…

Dividend Stocks

Better Long-Term Investment: Utilities vs. Telecoms

June 26, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Both Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) have very different business models serving different areas of the economy, but…

Dividend Stocks

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX)

June 26, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has plenty of critics, but as a long-term income investment, the company still holds plenty of promise.

4 Telecoms, 1 Investment: Which Is Best for Your Portfolio?

June 24, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telecoms such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) offer growth and dividend prospects to investors with different…

Dividend Stocks

The 4-Stock Portfolio to Coast Into Retirement With

June 23, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are among the investments that could help build a sizable retirement income…

Energy Stocks

Buy, Forget, and Get Rich With Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)

June 22, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can appeal to investors seeking growth as well as income over the long term.

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW) Is a Long-Term Growth Gem

June 21, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) continues to improve on all fronts, but investors should remain focused on the fact that Sierra…

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG): New Deal and More Opportunities

June 20, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

New joint ventures in China provide prospective investors with yet another reason to consider an investment in Magna International Inc.…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX) Recovery Hits a Roadblock

June 20, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) may have hit a stumbling block with one of the Significant Seven, but long-term investors…

2 Gold Stocks Worthy of a 2nd Look

June 19, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) are two very different gold producers that hold significant long-term potential.

Which Airline Is the Better Investment for Your Portfolio?

June 18, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) has been viewed as an intriguing investment in the past, but with recent market weakness and…

Dividend Stocks

4 Tasty Food Stocks That Pay Dividends

June 18, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are just two of the many food stocks on the market…

Tech Stocks

2 Great Technology Buys That Are Changing Business

June 17, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is one of two innovative companies that are going to usher in lucrative new opportunities.

Energy Stocks

This Incredible Energy Stock Is a Great Buy at a Low Price

June 16, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite a pullback in the stock price, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) remains an incredible long-term investment option for growth- and income-seeking…

Dividend Stocks

What Will Happen to Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) Now?

June 14, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is once again in the cross-hairs of the government, but can the Conservatives deliver on what…

Investing

Why RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Is a Good Long-Term Investment

June 14, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers investors an incredible monthly distribution, a stable and growing source of revenue, and…

Tech Stocks

You Can Bet on This Tech Stock for Growth

June 13, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) offers investors lucrative growth prospects that extend across borders and are no longer overly reliant on…

Investing

3 Reasons Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Is an Appealing Buy

June 13, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

While historically seen as a risky investment option, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has several compelling reasons investors should note.

Start Your Portfolio With These 4 Incredible Income Stocks

June 11, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Income-seeking investors will benefit from adding long-term greats such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) to their portfolios.

Tech Stocks

Can the Key2 Be a Growth Driver for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)?

June 11, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) announced a new flagship device last week, but that doesn't mean the now profitable company is making…

Dividend Stocks

Acquisition-Focused Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Makes Another Deal

June 9, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) announced yet another acquisition this week to its sprawling wealth management portfolio.

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Have You Considered Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Recently?

June 8, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) trading at discount levels, the company remains an intriguing long-term investment option.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Invest in Uranium Miners?

June 7, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has vastly improved prospects owing to a more streamlined and cost-effective business, rising uranium prices, and a…

Energy Stocks

This Renewable Energy Company Could Make You Rich

June 6, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) offers investors strong growth prospects and an appetizing dividend, but is that enough?

Dividend Stocks

Are Railroads Still Viable Investment Options?

June 6, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) offers investors a unique mix of growth and income from a well-diversified and stable business.

Investing

Is Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A) a Great Investment?

June 5, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) offers investors a diversified portfolio of successful investments, but does this factor alone make the…

Dividend Stocks

This Is the 1 Telecom Your Portfolio Needs

June 4, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers investors a unique combination of growth and income prospects that should cater to every investor's needs.

Investing

The Best Retail Stocks: 2 Stocks You Should Buy Now

June 4, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) are two of the most intriguing options for investors in the…

Dividend Stocks

Here Are 2 of the Best Utility Stocks to Buy and Forget

June 2, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utility stocks make great investments, and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) can provide years if…

Investing

Why Investing in Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) Is Good for Your Future Portfolio

May 31, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) offers investors much more than fresh groceries. Strong growth, a growing dividend, and a peek into the…

Dividend Stocks

Why Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) Is an Intriguing Buy

May 31, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) still has significant upside for long-term investors that can look beyond the movie-and-popcorn business.

3 Dividend Stocks to Make You Rich

May 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of several great dividend investments that can provide years of lucrative growth…

Better Investment: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)?

May 30, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:TD) are two of the best banks to invest in, but which…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

May 29, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) continues to hold massive appeal for precious metal investors thanks to strong growth prospects and…

Investing

Good Buy? Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Unveils a New Large CSeries Order

May 29, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) announced a new, large CSeries deal that pushed orders to well over 400, and it has an…

This Automotive Parts Supplier Should Be in Every Portfolio

May 29, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MGA)(NYSE:MG) offers a compelling case for investment that should appeal to both income and growth-seeking investors.

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Railroad for Your Portfolio?

May 28, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) both have compelling opportunities for investment, but which is…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Barrick Gold Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

May 28, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

After years of focused-debt reduction and improving operations, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is emerging as a great precious metals investment.

Tech Stocks

3 Tech Investments Worth Considering

May 26, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) are among the great technology stocks on the market poised to grow…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Good Results, but Is it a Great Buy?

May 25, 2018 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) announced impressive second-quarter results this week, but does this make the bank a good…

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