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Rogers Communications Inc. vs. Shaw Communications Inc.: Which Is the Better Investment?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) have similar offerings, but only one is the right fit for…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Canadian National Railway Company Is a Great Option for Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) gains access to a third coast in North America, and has impressive growth and dividends.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Acquires a Competitor and Steps Closer to the IoT Vision

| Demetris Afxentiou

 BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Good Technology—one of the primary competitors in the enterprise…

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Bombardier Inc. Is the Bargain Stock You Should Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite hovering just above penny-stock status, Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) still has tremendous potential as the CSeries is about to take…

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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Continues to Impress With Another Acquisition

| Demetris Afxentiou

While the market is experiencing a downturn period of slowness, Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to grow.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

How Will Canadian Oil Sands Ltd., Penn West Petroleum Ltd., and Canadian Natural Resources Limited Cope With the Recession?

| Demetris Afxentiou

With the recession now official, there are some companies that will be hit harder than others, particularly Canadian Oil Sands…

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Dividend Stocks

Counter Recession Worries with BCE Inc., Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and Loblaw Companies Limited

| Demetris Afxentiou

Recession got you down? BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B), and Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) will bring you back up…

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Why Rona Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Rona Inc. (TSX:RON) reported impressive quarterly results and continues to record consecutive quarters of growth, making it a good option…

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Investors: WestJet Airlines Ltd. Is Serious About Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

While companies are scaling back due in the weak economy, WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is not only forging ahead with…

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Investors: Buy Dollarama Inc. and Get More Value for Your Weak Loonies

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) continues impress in a weak economy and has a clear path for expansion, making it a great…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. May Have Finally Found its Software and Hardware Niche

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) may have found the sweet spot between hardware and software in Android, which will finally bring in…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge Inc. and Cineplex Inc. If You Want Dividends

| Demetris Afxentiou

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are great dividend options for your portfolio, and offer significant growth opportunities.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Barrick Gold Corp. for Long-Term Growth

| Demetris Afxentiou

With gold prices starting to rise, an investment in a gold producer like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) not only keeps…

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Tech Stocks

Buy Amaya Inc. for the Growth Potential

| Demetris Afxentiou

Amaya Inc. (TSX:AYA) continues to grow, surpassing expectations and turning its focus to casino games and sport betting.

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons to Buy Cameco Corporation While the Price Is Still Low

| Demetris Afxentiou

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) has new investment opportunities in Asia that could see increased revenues over the next decade.

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Energy Stocks

Should Dividend-Stripped Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. and Crescent Point Energy Corp. Still Be in Your Portfolio?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Both Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) have had dividends slashed because of low oil…

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Dividend Stocks

Are We Seeing the Return of a Fear-Fueled Gold Run?

| Demetris Afxentiou

With the loonie falling to its lowest point in over a decade, and markets jittered by the Chinese devaluation, some…

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Investing

3 Stocks Rising Thanks to the Weak Loonie

| Demetris Afxentiou

As the loonie continues to drop to levels not seen in over a decade, companies such as Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU),…

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless Inc. Is a Great Buy Now And for the Future

| Demetris Afxentiou

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) continues to piece together the IoT puzzle, while under-promising and over-delivering in results.

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3 Reasons Why Aecon Group Inc. Is a Good Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) makes the right decisions, continues to build and grow, while markets and the loonie drop.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Saputo Inc. as the Price Will Only Go up

| Demetris Afxentiou

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) recently reported disappointing quarterly results, but the company seems poised to continue growing over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Is a Great Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

While other retailers stumble, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) continues to innovate and impress shoppers and investors alike.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Loblaw Companies Limited Still a Good Buy?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) recently reported quarterly results that showed profit, but growth is slowing and some stores are closing.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Needs to Stop Making Phones and Focus on Software

| Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) continues to release new phones, but the time may be coming to exit the hardware business and…

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Is a Great Investment

| Demetris Afxentiou

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) has had an impressive run of results and explosive growth that make it a great…

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Dividend Stocks

What Is the Better Investment: Manulife Financial Corporation or Sun Life Financial Inc.?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are two large financial companies, but which one is the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Hudson’s Bay Co

| Demetris Afxentiou

After a spell of improving quarters and smart investments, Hudson’s Bay Co (TSX:HBC) is now an attractive option.

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Why Goldcorp Inc. Is a Good Buy

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shares of Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) have dropped to new 52-week lows, sending investors running, but does this make Goldcorp a…

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2 Reasons Why the Time Is Right to Buy Bombardier Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shares of Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) have hit new lows not seen since the early ’90s.

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Which Is the Better Investment: Canadian National Railway Company or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited?

| Demetris Afxentiou

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

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2 Reasons to Buy Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl. Inc.

| Demetris Afxentiou

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl. Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) continues to rise in price and market cap, making it a great choice for your…

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

| Demetris Afxentiou

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are similar in terms of service offerings, but is one a better…

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The Time Is Right to Buy Air Canada

| Demetris Afxentiou

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has an improved outlook, with increasing cash reserves and traffic, and decreasing debt.

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Why You Should Add Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to Your Portfolio

| Demetris Afxentiou

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) continues to impress, expanding its retail footprint while reporting consecutive record-breaking results.

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3 Things That Will Make You Want to Buy WestJet Airlines Ltd.

| Demetris Afxentiou

After another great quarterly earnings report, WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) continues its plans for international expansion with new wide-body planes…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Is My Top Oil Pick

| Demetris Afxentiou

Even with a lower dollar and oil costs, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains a good long-term option.

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Isn’t Going Anywhere

| Demetris Afxentiou

Despite losing hardware contracts, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(Nasdaq:BBRY) is not disappearing from the scene anytime soon.

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