Demetris Afxentiou, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Tech Stocks

Amaya Inc.: A Great Investment at a Bargain Price

January 27, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) continues to impress with updated guidance numbers for investors and new gaming options for players.

Investing

A Weak Loonie Is Good and Bad for Dollarama Inc.

January 27, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) still holds massive potential for growth, but the weakened loonie will bring higher price points for shoppers.

Energy Stocks

Husky Energy Inc. Embraces the New Reality of Sub-$40 Oil

January 26, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) has announced a new round of cost-cutting measures that include eliminating the dividend and selling assets.

Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. Is a Great Investment Opportunity

January 25, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

A decline in the market across the board has made Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) an incredibly discounted and attractive stock offer…

Investing

Air Canada Is 1 of the Best Opportunities on the Market

January 25, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has consistently exceeded expectations and turned around the routes, planes, and financials to the point where the…

Energy Stocks

Did Suncor Energy Inc. Get the Deal it Wanted?

January 22, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) have tied the knot in a $6.6 billion deal that…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Reaches its Debt Target

January 22, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) has achieved the debt-reduction target set for 2015 and is in a stronger position to grow…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc.: Back to Business or More Turmoil Ahead?

January 22, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite interest from United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE:UAL), the airliner will not be purchasing the new CSeries jet from Bombardier,…

Investing

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst Is a Great Investment

January 20, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) has high occupancy rates, an impressive portfolio of locations, and a great distribution…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Silver Wheaton Corp. Still a Good Investment?

January 20, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) is one of the best long-term investment options available despite a drop in the stock price…

Investing

Turn to Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for Growth

January 19, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has the growth, assets, and vision to excel in the current economy.

Energy Stocks

TransCanada Corporation Seeks Damages for the Failed Keystone XL Project

January 19, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is seeking damages from the U.S. Administration for the Keystone XL rejection.

Investing

Uni-Select Inc. Is the Manufacturing Stock to Own

January 18, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) has emerged as a manufacturing powerhouse that should be a part of your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

I’m Buying Telus Corporation and You Should Too

January 18, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) pays a very healthy dividend, has strong results, is investing in growth, and has massive potential for…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Goldcorp Inc. Still a Good Investment?

January 18, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is one of the largest, most efficient gold producers on the market, and talk of expansion will…

Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Continues to Push the Case for a Merger

January 15, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), determined to expand, is preparing for a proxy fight or to select another merger target.

Investing

Cameco Corporation Is the Mining-Related Company to Own in 2016

January 14, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is set to rally during 2016 on increases in demand in a number of countries, making it…

Tech Stocks

It’s Time to Acknowledge That BlackBerry Ltd. Is Here to Stay

January 14, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has turned around to become a lean, focused, and potentially profitable company.

Investing

What We Can Expect From Restaurant Brands International Inc. in 2016

January 13, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) completed a transitional year in 2015 and looks to be set up for a very…

Investing

A Low Loonie Can Be a Good Thing for Some Companies

January 11, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Investors and currency followers alike will be in for a tough year as commodities keep the loonie flying low. Fortunately,…

Metals and Mining Stocks

What Will 2016 Hold for Yamana Gold Inc.?

January 11, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) has taken steps to ensure that the stock price will really take off once gold pricing…

Dividend Stocks

Start 2016 Right With These 3 Stocks

January 9, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

The continued downturn in the market has made companies such as Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Agrium Inc.…

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co HBC Prepares for Another Acquisition

January 8, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Hudson's Bay Co HBC (TSX:HBC) will be paying US$250 million to buy online retailer Gilt Groupe Holdings, further expanding the…

Bank Stocks

What to Expect From Royal Bank of Canada in 2016

January 7, 2016 | Demetris Afxentiou

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is well capitalized and investing in all of the right areas. This should result in…

Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited Is the Best Retail Stock to Own

December 31, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) has not only outperformed the market this year, but has made significant strides in adopting technology…

Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Add Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. to Your Portfolio

December 31, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) has the market share, growth prospects, and dividend to be a core part of…

Investing

Here’s Why Suncor Energy Inc. Still Wants Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.

December 31, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has increased the pressure on Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) investors in the hopes of completing…

Investing

WestJet Airlines Ltd. Is a Great Stock to Buy at a Discount

December 30, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is flying high on quarterly results as well as Christmas cheer, and the stock is priced…

Investing

Amaya Inc. vs. the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Opportunity Awaits

December 30, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Despite being fined US$870 million by the state of Kentucky, Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA)(NASDAQ:AYA) is still a solid investment with lucrative…

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Investment for Your Portfolio: Rogers Communications Inc. or BCE Inc.?

December 29, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are similar companies that are both successful, but only one is better…

Investing

Restaurant Brands International Inc.: A Year in Review

December 29, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

As the first full year of Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on the market draws to a close, here’s a look…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Gets an End-of-Year Bonus With 2 Announcements

December 29, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has finally received certification for the CSeries from Transport Canada and signed a massive rail deal in…

Investing

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Still Hopes for a Merger

December 24, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE:NSC) has rejected a third bid from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), setting the stage for a…

Dividend Stocks

Finish Your Christmas Shopping at Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

December 24, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is a great retailer that is leading the charge in using technology to increase revenues.

Investing

Here’s What Makes Telus Corporation a Great Buy

December 23, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has the results, growth, and dividend for the company to be a core part of any portfolio.

Investing

Air Canada Is a Great Long-Term Investment

December 23, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to refresh its fleet, add new destinations, and report stellar results, making the company a great…

Energy Stocks

Oil Companies: Are They Worth Investing in?

December 23, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

With oil down considerably for the year, oil companies such as Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Penn West Petroleum Ltd.…

Investing

Why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is a Great Investment

December 23, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) continues to impress by making the right acquisitions. It is a must-have option for your…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Mining Companies Good Investments?

December 22, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

As gold prices hold below US$1,100 per ounce, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC)…

Investing

3 Reasons Why Cineplex Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

December 22, 2015 | Demetris Afxentiou

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) continues to diversify into new revenue streams, reinventing a legacy business model as a modern business.

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