Jacob Donnelly, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Is TransCanada Corporation a Must-Buy for Income Investors?

September 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) has built a highly predictable and growing business, which is exactly what an income investor should want.

Dividend Stocks

Why Is Telus Corporation Struggling?

September 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is carrying a lot of debt, which acts as a burden to the company's long-term prospects.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Nowhere Near Reaching its Potential

September 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may look expensive based on current valuations, but that's the wrong way to look at this company.…

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: You Should Hold a Piece of This Dependable Income Stock

September 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) provides investors with predictable dividends, while also making smart acquisitions to grow.

Dividend Stocks

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Is Down 11% YTD: Time to Buy?

September 27, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) provides an amazing opportunity to invest in a very strong stock that yields 6%.

Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc. Canada’s Best Dividend Stock?

September 26, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has an incredibly strong and consistent business, which allows it to pay a regular dividend to its…

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: A Top-Tier Income Stock

September 26, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to execute its strategy post-merger, and I believe this is a great income stock for any…

Investing

Investing in Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Requires Immense Patience

September 25, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) got its short-term debt under control, but in a few years, it could become a problem…

Investing

Is Real Estate What Matters Most for Hudson’s Bay Co.?

September 25, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) could unlock significant value if it were to spin off its real estate into a separate…

Bank Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Beat the Market’s Irrationality Before it’s Too Late

September 25, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) has heavy exposure to the Canadian housing market, which scares investors. But you know…

Investing

Canadian National Railway Company: Every Portfolio Should Have This Stock

September 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a must-own stock because of how strong its moat is and its ability to…

Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP Is Down Over 6%: Buy the Dip?

September 22, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) has experienced a pullback, but if you act fast, you can get a pretty strong…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd.: Is This Tech Stock a Buy After Losing Nearly 30%?

September 14, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) may experience short-term turbulence, but because of its strong cash position and its advanced software, growth should…

Dollarama Inc.: Do Q2 Results Make it a Buy?

September 14, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is growing incredibly fast, but its debt could come back to haunt it. Invest in this stock,…

Dividend Stocks

Buy Dream Global REIT and Gain Exposure to the German Real Estate Market

September 12, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) has exposure to the fastest-growing G7 economy and is making acquisitions that will continue to bolster…

Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada: Is This What Your Income Portfolio Needs?

September 11, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) consistently increases its net income, and with it, the dividend.

Tech Stocks

Is The Stars Group Inc. and Online Gambling the Right Play?

September 8, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG) has the potential to become an incredibly large online casino, which is great for you…

Investing

Should You Be Hungry for Restaurant Brands International Inc.?

September 6, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) has a lot of room for growth, but there are rough times approaching.

Investing

Is Home Capital Group Inc. a Value Investment or Should You Avoid it?

September 6, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) has been through the ringer over the past few months, but it might actually be…

Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. a Smart Income Buy?

September 6, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is a great long-term income stock for those looking for a dividend that should increase…

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Canada’s Ultimate Tech Stock

August 29, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is Canada's top technology stock. It has the potential to experience significantly more growth.

Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc.: A Classic Buy-the-Dip Stock

August 29, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will boost the dividend significantly over the coming years, but with shares down, investors should buy the…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Allied Properties Real Estate Investment or Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst

August 28, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment (TSX:AP.UN) and Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) are both unique ways to invest in commercial real…

Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc.: A Quality Dividend Growth Stock

August 28, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a utility company that doesn't follow the traditional strategy, making it a great dividend growth stock.

Bank Stocks

Increasing Interest Rates Make Toronto-Dominion Bank Even More Appealing

August 24, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will see its margins improve as interest rates increase, allowing it to earn more in profit and…

Investing

Can Shaw Communications Inc. Win its War?

August 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has the strength to try to beat the Big Three, but it'll take a lot of…

Investing

Manulife Financial Corp.: Does an Amazing Quarter Make it a Buy?

August 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) had an amazing quarter thanks to strong Asian sales and investment returns. I say buy.

Bank Stocks

Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Good Buy?

August 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) provides an opportunity to generate income from international sources -- something the other banks simply…

Investing

What Should Investors Expect From Canopy Growth Corp.?

August 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is a high-growth play, but with its expenses increasing far more than revenue, and the long-term…

Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Inc.: A Strong Quarter and Room for More Growth

August 23, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a low-cost producer of oil which should continue to grow its business and boost its…

Dividend Stocks

Generate Clean Energy With This High-Yielding Renewable Company

August 22, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) had an amazing second quarter, and I expect this to improve as other projects come online.…

Investing

Cineplex Inc.: Time to Pick Up Cheap Shares?

August 22, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may appear to be in trouble, but the reality is that the company is pivoting into other…

Energy Stocks

Get a 4% Yield With TransCanada Corporation

August 22, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) pays a strong yield, and I see no reason why it won't continue to pay strong dividends…

Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: Trouble in Paradise?

August 22, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is paying more in interest, which could come back to bite the company if it doesn't get…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: Does Nuclear Energy Have a Future?

August 21, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) will remain a pained company, but uranium demand is coming. This should make Cameco a great buy…

Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.: Don’t Miss Out on the ~5% Yield

August 18, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a slow and boring company, but the 5% yield is as good a reason as any…

Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.: Still a Risk or on the Way up?

August 17, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) could experience amazing growth, but with all that debt, it remains incredibly risky.

Dividend Stocks

Build a Global Real Estate Empire With 1 Stock Purchase

August 16, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) is a great real estate company that trades at a serious discount. Act fast.

Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal Is Down 5% in 1 Month: Time to Buy?

August 16, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is down 5% from a month ago, making it a great opportunity to get a strong…

Investing

Q2 Results for RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Show Company Firing on All Cylinders

August 11, 2017 | Jacob Donnelly

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has been battered down, but the quarter shows it is executing flawlessly.

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