Joseph Solitro, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Why Empire Company Limited Soared 14.48% on Thursday

September 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) soared 14.48% on Thursday following its Q1 2018 earnings release. What should you do now? Let’s…

3 REITs to Buy for a Growing Income Stream

September 13, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Want a growing income stream? If so, consider investing in Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN), Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:GRT.UN)(NYSE:GRP), or…

2 Stocks With Over 15 Years of Dividend Growth

September 13, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Are you interested in buying a dividend-growth stock? If so, Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) should be…

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE Inc. or Telus Corporation?

September 11, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Does BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) or Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) represent the better long-term buy today? Let’s find out.

Dividend Stocks

Why North West Company Inc. Fell 5.49% on Friday

September 11, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) dropped 5.49% on Friday following its Q2 earnings release. Is now the time to buy?…

Dividend Stocks

These Banks Just Raised Their Dividends by 3-5%

September 8, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) just raised their dividends by 3-5%. Which should you buy…

Why Dollarama Inc. Is up Over 5%

September 7, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is up over 5% following its Q2 2018 earnings release and guidance hike this morning. Should you…

Why Transcontinental Inc. Is up Over 3%

September 7, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) is up over 3% following its Q3 earnings beat. Should you be a buyer? Let’s find out.

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Why Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. Rose 2.64% on Wednesday

September 7, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) rose 2.64% on Wednesday following its Q1 2018 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s…

Bank Stocks

2 of Canada’s 5 Largest Banks Just Raised Their Dividends

September 1, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) just raised their dividends by 2-5%. Should you…

Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Is up Over 1%

August 31, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is up over 1% following its Q3 earnings release and dividend increase. Should you be a…

Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank Is up Over 2%

August 31, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is up over 2% following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find out.

Dividend Stocks

Why National Bank of Canada Is up Over 1%

August 30, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is up over 1% following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find…

Dividend Stocks

Why Laurentian Bank of Canada Is up Over 1%

August 29, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is up over 1% following its Q3 earnings release. Can the rally continue? Let’s find…

Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Montreal Is Down Over 2%

August 29, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is down over 2% following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy on the dip? Let’s…

Dividend Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is Down Over 1%

August 29, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is down over 1% following its Q3 earnings release and dividend hike. Should you buy…

Why Toromont Industries Ltd. Soared 11.07% on Monday

August 29, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) rallied over 11% on Monday following the announcement of its deal to acquire Hewitt Group. Should…

Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Is Down About 1%

August 24, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is down about 1% following its Q3 earnings release and dividend increase. Should you…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

August 23, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Looking for a dividend stock? If so, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEG)(NASDAQ:PEGI), CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX), and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners…

Dividend Stocks

Why Royal Bank of Canada Is up Over 1%

August 23, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is up over 1% following its Q3 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find…

Dividend Stocks

3 Excellent Income Stocks for Retirees

August 23, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Are you a retiree seeking monthly income? If so, Medical Facilities Corp. (TSX:DR), TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), and Plaza Retail…

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Income Stocks With Yields up to 7.1%

August 23, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Want monthly income? If so, consider investing in Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI), Morguard Real Estate Inv. (TSX:MRT.UN), and Inter Pipeline…

Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Manulife Financial Corp. or Sun Life Financial Inc.?

August 22, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Is Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) or Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) the better buy today? Let’s find out.

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Raised Their Dividends Last Week

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB), CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE), and Fiera Capital Corp. (TSX:FSZ) raised their dividends last week. Should you buy…

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Why Metro, Inc. Is Down Over 1%

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is down over 1% following the release of its Q3 2017 earnings results. Should you buy on…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Just Raised Their Dividends by 2-5%

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and Smart REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) just raised their dividends by 2-5%. Should you invest in one of…

Why MedReleaf Corp. Jumped 4.17% on Monday

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) rose 4.17% on Monday following its Q1 2018 earnings release. Should you be a long-term buyer? Let’s…

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Why Badger Daylighting Ltd. Soared 14.8% on Monday

August 15, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) watched its stock jump 14.8% on Monday following its Q2 earnings release. Should you buy now?…

Why Canopy Growth Corp. Is Down Over 1%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is down over 1% following the release of its Q1 2018 earnings. Should you buy it…

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Why Premium Brands Holdings Corp. Is up Over 6%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Premium Brands Holdings Corp. (TSX:PBH) is up over 6% following its Q2 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s find…

Dividend Stocks

2 Income Stocks With Yields up to 6.5%

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

Want monthly income? If so, consider investing in Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN) and Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF)…

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Why AutoCanada Inc. Soared 10.4% on Friday

August 14, 2017 | Joseph Solitro

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) jumped 10.4% on Friday following its Q2 earnings release. Can the rally continue? Let’s find out.