François Denault, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks With Decades of Growth Potential for the Young Investor

September 15, 2014 | François Denault

Forget about finding the next 10-bagger. Why not invest instead in Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) for…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corporation vs. Goldcorp Inc.: Which Should You Buy?

September 15, 2014 | François Denault

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may be on the road to recovery, but Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is still best of breed.

Dividend Stocks

Why Telus Corporation Is a Must-Have for Dividend Investors

September 15, 2014 | François Denault

Increasing dividend payments, market share gains, and best-in-class operating metrics make Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) a top contender for income investors.

Investing

2 Reasons to Add Canadian Pacific Railway Limited to Your Portfolio

September 10, 2014 | François Denault

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) has been firing on all cylinders in recent years, and the growth story is far…

Investing

Why Canadian National Railway Company Should Be in Your Portfolio

September 4, 2014 | François Denault

High barriers of entry and a booming crude oil industry in North America make Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) a…

Investing

Why You Should Consider Investing in CGI Group Inc. for Capital Growth

September 4, 2014 | François Denault

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is a pure capital growth investment, and there are many catalysts in the future that could…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying Stocks for Long-Term Investors

September 1, 2014 | François Denault

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NASDAQ:PAAS) deserve to be in your…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks for the Income Investor: Agrium Inc. and Suncor Energy Inc.

August 28, 2014 | François Denault

A rising world population and ever-increasing energy needs make Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) strong contenders for…

Investing

Why First Quantum Minerals Limited Is a Solid Long-Term Investment

August 27, 2014 | François Denault

An excellent operating track record and promising new assets make First Quantum Limited (TSX:FM) a good choice for long-term investors.

Investing

Three Reasons to Get Excited About Agrium Inc.

August 26, 2014 | François Denault

Growing global demand for fertilizers, low natural gas prices, and population growth make Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) a strong contender for…

Investing

3 Reasons to Avoid Imperial Oil Limited

August 25, 2014 | François Denault

The oil sands industry may be coming back from recent lows, but Imperial Oil Limited isn't necessarily your best oil…

Investing

2 Stocks for the Long-Term Investor: Metro, Inc. and Bank of Montreal

August 21, 2014 | François Denault

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should serve you well in times of uncertainty.

Investing

Why Pan American Silver Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

August 20, 2014 | François Denault

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA)(NASDAQ:PAAS) has been flirting with GAAP profitability, but there are many more reasons to like this…

Investing

Why Suncor Energy Inc. Belongs in Your Portfolio

August 18, 2014 | François Denault

Strong free cash flow generation and increasing share buybacks make Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) a solid foundation for your portfolio.

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is a Solid Long-Term Investment

August 14, 2014 | François Denault

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) financial discipline and increasing dividend make it a must for any income-oriented investor.

Investing

Why I Am Staying Away From TransCanada Corporation

August 14, 2014 | François Denault

TransCanada Corporation’s (NYSE:TRP)(TSX:TRP) quarterly results came in below estimates both on the top and bottom line. Should you hold on…

Investing

Why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. Should Be in Your Portfolio

August 12, 2014 | François Denault

The USDA just announced a record crop yield estimate for all commodities. Here are three reasons why Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.…

Investing

Why ShawCor Ltd. Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

August 12, 2014 | François Denault

Forget the pipeline builders, expose yourself to the energy sector with ShawCor Ltd. (TSX:SCL).

Investing

3 Reasons to Hold on to Your Bank of Montreal Shares

August 12, 2014 | François Denault

If you own Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) shares, should you sell? The short answer is no and here is why.

Investing

Why Magna International Inc. Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio

August 12, 2014 | François Denault

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) reported strong second-quarter earnings last week. Here is why I still like this investment.

Investing

3 Key Takeaways From Industrial Alliance Insurance & Financial Services’ Q2 Earnings

August 6, 2014 | François Denault

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX:IAG) reported last week. Should this company be in your portfolio?

Investing

3 Key Takeaways From Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Q2 Earnings Release

August 6, 2014 | François Denault

Last week, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) revealed its second-quarter earnings. Here are my takeaways from the report.

Investing

3 Key Takeaways From Quebecor, Inc’s Q2 Earnings

August 5, 2014 | François Denault

Quebecor, Inc. (TSX:QBR.B)(TSX:QBR.A) reported its second-quarter earnings last Thursday. Here are three important points from the conference call.

Investing

3 Key Takeaways From Intact Financial Corporation’s Q2 Earnings

July 31, 2014 | François Denault

Intact FInancial Corporation (TSX:IFC), Canada's largest property and casualty insurance company, released its second-quarter results yesterday. Here are three takeaways…

Investing

What to Expect When Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Reports This Week

July 31, 2014 | François Denault

Fairfax Financial Holdings is scheduled to report its second quarter earnings this Thursday. What should investors know?

Investing

3 Gold Stocks to Watch This Week

July 28, 2014 | François Denault

Earnings season is in full force in Canada and this week most major gold miners are reporting. Here are three…

Investing

What to Expect When CGI Group Reports This Week

July 28, 2014 | François Denault

Is CGI Group over the whole Obamacare incident, or is there more gloom on the horizon?

Investing

2 Insurers to Watch This Week

July 28, 2014 | François Denault

Some of Canada’s biggest insurance companies are reporting earnings next week, and one of them could be a great addition…

Investing

3 Stocks to Buy With $10 000

July 28, 2014 | François Denault

One growth stock, one dividend payer, and one recession-proof company, make this trio perfect for your next investment.

Investing

3 Stocks That Could Double in the Next Year

July 25, 2014 | François Denault

The market in 2013 has ignored all three companies, but 2014 seems to be a year of change and this…

Investing

Sherritt International: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

July 24, 2014 | François Denault

Rising energy and basic material prices make this Canadian resource conglomerate a contender for your portfolio.

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Manulife Financial

July 22, 2014 | François Denault

Lower leverage rates and promising potential in China and Japan make Manulife a strong contender for your portfolio.

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy National Bank

July 17, 2014 | François Denault

Here's why I think National Bank is the best Canadian banks to buy.

Investing

Do Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Belong in Your Portfolio?

July 17, 2014 | François Denault

Both companies are expected to report quarterly earnings this week; is now the time to add them to your portfolio?

Investing

Bombardier vs CAE: Which Should You Add to Your Portfolio?

July 16, 2014 | François Denault

The airline industry is booming in 2014, so which of these two aerospace industrials should be in your portfolio?

Investing

4 Reasons to Steer Clear of Bombardier

July 15, 2014 | François Denault

Canada's famous aerospace company is about to be grounded in 2014; here's why.

Investing

Smaller Is Better When it Comes to Gold Miners

July 15, 2014 | François Denault

While the largest gold miners in the world are suffering from highly leveraged balance sheets, these three smaller miners are…

Investing

Does Shaw Communications Still Have Room to Grow?

July 15, 2014 | François Denault

It just hit its 52-week high this week, but is there more growth for this small player in the telecom…

Investing

Can MTY Food Group’s Latest Move Take it to the Next Level?

July 9, 2014 | François Denault

MTY Food Group finally gets into the coffee market with the acquisition of Cafe Depot, Muffin Plus and Sushi Man…

Investing

Is Uni-Select Ready to Turn the Corner?

July 7, 2014 | François Denault

With the auto industry in a cyclical bull market, can Uni-Select take part in the profits?

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