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Author: Jason Phillips

Jason is a tried and true stock enthusiast who's been following the markets devotedly for the past five years. Jason enjoys learning about the unique role that businesses serve within our economy and how those businesses are able to use their strengths to tap into new and exciting opportunities that will enable them to grow bigger and stronger well into the future.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oil-Refining Stocks That Are Taking Off as We Head Into the Summer Holiday Season

| Jason Phillips

As we head into the summer vacation season, these three refining stocks are taking off, including Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE),…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 TSX Large-Cap Stocks Look Like They’re on the Verge of Major Breakouts

| Jason Phillips

Returns from BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE: BB) and this Canadian energy producer's stock have more than doubled the returns of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Retiree Should Be Considering for their RRSP

| Jason Phillips

These top TSX dividend stocks offer retirees a careful balance of income and growth, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why a U.S.-China Trade Deal Could Provide a Huge Catalyst for TSX Metals and Mining Stocks

| Jason Phillips

Chinese markets have rallied to start 2019. Learn how an impending U.S.-China trade deal could provide a lift to several…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stock Purchases I Made for My Personal Investment Account Last Week

| Jason Phillips

Bargains abound in the markets these days. Three TSX companies I couldn't hold off on buying any longer including Cenovus…

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Dividend Stocks

Has This Deeply Oversold TSX Index Tech Stock Finally Bottomed Out?

| Jason Phillips

2018 was a tough year for Maxar Technologies Ltd (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR), but with shares up 15% last week, are there signs…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6% Yield Dividend Stock Is on an Absolute Tear, up Over 24% So Far in 2019!

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) are up more than 24% through the first three months of 2019. Find…

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Cannabis Stocks

Up 378% This Year, How a Cannabis Producer Is Planning to Tap Into the $22 Billion Global CBD Market

| Jason Phillips

Thanks to recently passed U.S. legislation, business is about to pick up for licensed Canadian cannabis producer Village Farms International…

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Energy Stocks

Millennial Investors: 3 Reasons Why Copper Could Be Your Generation’s Oil

| Jason Phillips

Why some experts are suggesting that copper could be set to replace oil as the world’s most valuable natural resource.…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Soars on its Latest Q4 Earnings Beat: Will This IoT Company Be Next?

| Jason Phillips

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock soared last week on a strong Q4 earnings beat. But here's why I think this lesser-known…

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Dividend Stocks

Shares in this Canadian Oil Refiner Are Absolutely Soaring!

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are up more than 30% so far in 2019. Find out why has the…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Is Your Top TSX Bank Stock Right Now

| Jason Phillips

Foolish investors want to make sure they're in the right stocks at the right time. Find out why Royal Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks I’m Getting Ready to Pull the Trigger on

| Jason Phillips

Cash is king, and that's exactly what these three stocks have in common, including Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN), which…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Investment Management Firm Gets Acquired: Who’s Next?

| Jason Phillips

Following yet another takeover of a Canadian investment management firm, is CI Financial Corp (TSX:CIX) up next on the chopping…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dirt-Cheap Stocks Under $5 You’d Be Crazy Not to Consider

| Jason Phillips

You'd be crazy not to consider buying stock in these five companies trading under $5 per share, including Crescent Point…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Pot Stocks That Are Much Better Than Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)

| Jason Phillips

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) has certainly been on a roll as of late but these three pot stocks might just…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy and Forget About for the Summer

| Jason Phillips

Rest easy and relax this summer while you earn passive money from these three dividend stocks including TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 7%

| Jason Phillips

Investors seeking income will find value in these three dividend stocks including TransAlta Renewables Inc (TSX:RNW) yielding over 7%.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks from Canada’s Financial Sector to Buy for Your TFSA Right Now

| Jason Phillips

Investors will be sure to appreciate, literally, the value in these 3 financial institutions, including AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B) yielding…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Why Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) Is a Better Investment Than Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock

| Jason Phillips

Find out why this lesser-known cannabis stock ought to be getting more love and shows more promise than larger rival…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Better Dividends than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)

| Jason Phillips

Investors will find better value and higher yields with these 3 dividend stocks including Great-West Lifeco Inc (TSX:GWO) up 11%…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canadian Company Set to Become the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. of Tech Stocks?

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) have gained over 7526% since 2006. Find out what makes this such a fascinating…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Shares Are Down Following Today’s Q1 Earnings Report

| Jason Phillips

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) announced a 10% increase to its quarterly dividend on Thursday, yet shares are down following its Q1…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Junior Miner Offering Investors the Best Chance to Outperform Gold Markets?

| Jason Phillips

Gold mining stocks have outperformed as of late, but find out why New Gold Inc (TSX:NGD) is offering such a…

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Dividend Stocks

Do You Buy Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR) on the Breakout or Do You Wait for the Dip?

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR) are up more than 19% since the start of the year. But do…

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Dividend Stocks

Chemtrade Logistics (TSX:CHE.UN) Is a Solid Buy With a 12.8% Dividend Yield

| Jason Phillips

There's lots to like about Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund's (TSX:CHE.UN) 12.8% dividend yield, even if you aren't an income-focused investor.

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Dividend Stocks

Does the Buck Stop With a Dividend Cut for Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) in 2019?

| Jason Phillips

Why Canada's leading movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc (TSX:CGX) may be better off reinvesting in itself instead of catering to those…

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Tech Stocks

Which of These Two Tech Companies Is the Better IoT Stock?

| Jason Phillips

Is BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) the best way to play the IoT story in Canada or does this small-cap tech stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is it Time Investors Started Thinking About Parting Ways With These 2 Canadian Large-Cap Stocks?

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are up nearly 20% so far in 2019. But is…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Encana Corp (TSX:ECA) at Risk of Mortgaging its Future With its $1.25 Billion Buyback Plan?

| Jason Phillips

Does Encana Corp's (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) latest share-repurchase program threaten to jeopardize the company's long-term future?

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Dividend Stocks

Shares in This Canadian Investment Manager Are Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Jason Phillips

With its shares set to yield potentially as much as 25% over the next 18 months, why is CI Financial…

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Tech Stocks

Making Sense of Sierra Wireless’s (TSX:SW) Disappointing Q4 Earnings Report

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) plunged more than -26% on the company's Q4 earnings release, but there were some…

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Dividend Stocks

Why 2019 Could Mark an Inflection Point for This Canadian Asset Manager

| Jason Phillips

Shares in Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc (TSX:GS) are up double digits already in February. Find out why 2019 could…

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Dividend Stocks

Shares in These Two Leading Canadian Investment Managers Are Soaring!

| Jason Phillips

Shares in two of Canada's leading investment managers have been leading the way in February, including Gluskin Sheff + Associates…

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Bulls May Be Wise to Back off Their Positions in Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TSX:CP)

| Jason Phillips

There's no denying that shareholders in Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) have enjoyed an incredible run over the past decade. But…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennial Investors: 3 Super-Strong Buys for Your RRSP Account

| Jason Phillips

Investing for retirement requires careful planning, thoughtful research, and patience. Find out why these three companies, including small-cap stock Sienna…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Part About TFSAs You Probably Didn’t Know About

| Jason Phillips

TFSAs offer several amazing features that can help investors to maximize their after-tax returns. Find out why TFSAs can be…

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Investing

Is the Cannabis Bubble Finally About to Burst?

| Jason Phillips

Critics have been calling for it for what seems like eons, but is the historic rally in cannabis stocks, including…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend-Paying REITS Perfect for Those Relying on Their Investment Portfolios to Generate Income

| Jason Phillips

Investors seeking income to help support their living expenses will be interested to know more about these three REITs, including…

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Dividend Stocks

5 TSX Stocks That Are Absolutely Soaring to Start 2019!

| Jason Phillips

Markets have been off to a roaring start this year; however, these five stocks have fared even better, including licensed…

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