Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc. Is the Only Utility Your Portfolio Needs

June 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) offers a growing, sustainable dividend and steady growth prospects, which makes the company a great buy-and-forget target…

Investing

Celebrate Canada’s 150th With These 3 Canadian Retail Greats

June 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are two of the most impressive retail investments on the market,…

Investing

Grow Your Portfolio With Brookfield Asset Management Inc.

June 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has an impressive portfolio of investments that makes it a great opportunity for investors looking…

Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp.: A Growth Play Unlike Any Other

June 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) continues to impress with growing sales in Asia and the U.S., fueling growth for years to…

Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Is Still a Good Buy

June 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Even with weaker-than-expected quarterly results, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) remains a long-term buy based on emerging technologies and growth prospects.

2 Stellar Growth Opportunities for Hungry Investors

June 28, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and another company boast significant long-term growth potential for investors.

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways Telus Corporation Stays Ahead of the Competition

June 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is making major investments in infrastructure and testing the upcoming 5G standard. Factor in great results and…

Investing

How Canadian National Railway Company Continues to Evolve

June 27, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) has always been the most efficient railroad, but now the company is looking to use…

Tech Stocks

Shaw Communications Inc. Is Serious About Wireless

June 23, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) announced a sale and acquisition this month that bring the company's dream of offering nationwide wireless…

Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc. Gets a New Name and New Target Market for Expansion

June 23, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) will have a new name and has a new market in Asia that should bring success to…

Tech Stocks

2 Internet of Things Investments for Every Portfolio

June 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The Internet of Things is set to revolutionize how we communicate with devices. Both Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) and Amazon.com,…

Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited: A Defensive Play for Any Portfolio

June 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) continues to move closer to being a fully fledged e-commerce solution amid improving results in a…

Investing

Sears Canada Inc.: The End of an Era?

June 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) appears to be heading for bankruptcy protection and an eventual fire sale, leaving investors with little…

Investing

Why Magna International Inc. Is Still a Good Buy

June 22, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) remains a great pick for investors shopping the automotive industry, despite what may come out of…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Invest in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

June 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (TSX:WPM)(NYSE:WPM) is one of the largest precious metals streamers in the world. There's plenty of upside…

Dividend Stocks

3 Utilities Every Portfolio Should Include

June 21, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utility investments such as Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) represent some of the best…

Investing

Air Canada: Time to Buy?

June 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) was named the best airline In North America at the Paris Air Show, but does this make…

Investing

Does Your Portfolio Include BCE Inc.?

June 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) remains a top pick for income-seeking investors looking for a great dividend, strong growth prospects, and steadily…

Investing

Does Bombardier, Inc. Need New CSeries Orders From Paris?

June 20, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has yet to announce any deals from the Paris Airshow, but expectations are lower this year.

Investing

Is Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. a Viable Investment Opportunity?

June 17, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to chip away at a staggering amount of debt and transition to a more…

Dividend Stocks

2 Banks With Very Different Investment Strategies

June 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are great investment opportunities, though they have very different investment…

Investing

Buy Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst at a Discount!

June 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) remains a strong investment opportunity for investors looking for growth and income prospects.

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Is an Impressive Buy

June 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) continues to impress investors with aggressive expansion plans in Asia and plans to sell cannabis…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Cameco Corp. Remains a Strong Long-Term Buy

June 16, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) may still be reeling from depressed uranium prices, but the opportunity it has over the long term…

Investing

2 Retailers in Serious Trouble

June 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

The transition of retail markets to a mobile-first philosophy has left traditional retailers such as Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) and…

Tech Stocks

Why I’m Finally Buying BlackBerry Ltd.

June 15, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has evolved over the past few years to become an intriguing opportunity for investors looking at long-term…

These 4 Stocks Could Change Your Portfolio Forever

June 6, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking to establish a solid portfolio will be more than pleased with long-time favourites such as TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP)…

Dividend Stocks

2 Renewable Energy Companies That Will Soar Post-Paris

June 5, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

While the actions of the U.S. president soured the Paris Agreement ceremony on climate change, green-energy companies such as TransAlta…

Investing

Dollarama Inc. Is About to Have More Competition

June 2, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) remains a great investment for retail sector investors, but foreign competition is heating up.

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc.: Buy or Sell?

May 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has underperformed over the past few years, but it still holds significant untapped potential.

Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. Is Ready for the Summer Blockbusters

May 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has evolved from the traditional movie business model to create great revenue-producing ventures, but Hollywood still provides…

Investing

Growth Opportunity: Restaurant Brands International Inc.

May 30, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) continues to offer investors growth prospects on multiple international fronts.

Investing

Fill Your Cart and Portfolio With Metro, Inc.

May 29, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) offers investors great long-term growth prospects and a growing dividend.

Energy Stocks

Hydro One Ltd.: Should You Buy?

May 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) offers investors stable revenue and a great dividend, but is this enough to warrant an investment?

Energy Stocks

3 Utility Stocks for Your Portfolio

May 26, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Utilities such as Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) and TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) are some of the best investments for…

Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank a Buy After 2nd-Quarter Results?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) provided second-quarter results this week that continued to impress.

Tech Stocks

What Is Happening at BlackBerry Ltd.?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has managed an incredible turnaround and branched into new segments that will provide revenue opportunities for years.

Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Corporation the Stock Your Portfolio Needs?

May 25, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) posted better than expected results this week, hiked the dividend, and provided an improved guidance for the…

Investing

Is Loblaw Companies Limited a Good Investment?

May 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) continues to be a shining example of a stock that every portfolio needs, but is the…

Amaya Inc. Shines on 1st-Quarter Results

May 24, 2017 | Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) has an incredible amount of long-term potential, but the market hasn’t fully realized it yet.

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