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The Case to Buy Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Over Canadian National Railway Company

After the 21% dip in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), investors could buy it for higher double-digit returns than Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 8%

These stocks offer high yields that are sustainable, but they don’t come without risks. For Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG),…

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Get a Stable, Growing Income From Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP

Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP's (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) power facilities translate into a growing 5+% yield for unitholders.

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The Only Utility You Need Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) 4.7% yield is safe, diversified, and growing.

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Dividend Stocks

What Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s Agreement to Buy Legacy Oil Means to Investors

The deal increases the safety of Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) dividend. Investors could buy shares at or below $28.50…

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Dividend Stocks

Which Grocery Store Should You Buy?

Grocery stores is a defensive sector. Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) has higher growth, but Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) is comparatively cheaper.

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Dividend Stocks

What Caused Dream Office REIT to Decline 30%?

Dream Office REIT's (TSX:D.UN) 8.4% yield is safe for now. Conservative investors could wait until 2016 when more lease renewals…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Give Yourself a Raise Every Year—Guaranteed!

With a dividend-growth portfolio of high-quality companies like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and Canadian Utilities Limited…

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Investing

3 Reasons Investors Should Treat New Publicly Traded Companies Differently

Investors should understand that the expectations of returns for new companies like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) are very different from established…

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3 Diversified Dividend Stocks for Above Average Growth

Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) raise their dividends much faster than inflation.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Is Silver Wheaton Corp. the Best Bet for a Precious Metal Comeback?

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) doesn’t run mines, resulting in low costs, and it can leverage itself off an increasing price…

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Which Bank Should Investors Buy for Exceptional Returns?

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) are both selling at double-digit discounts. They offer total returns of 30%…

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Investing

Tread Carefully Around Dollarama Inc.’s Expensive Shares

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a great company, but the stock is way overpriced. Buyers could experience sideways or downward action…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Limit These 5 Risks in Your Dividend Portfolio

How to counter the risks associated with your dividend portfolio with Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and…

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Dividend Stocks

This 15% Dip in Canadian National Railway Company Is a Gift

Canadian National Railway Company's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) 15% dip is an opportunity to own more shares.

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How to Pay Your Bank Fees With Dividends

Here are four strategies to get your banks to pay your bank fees. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 2: Transportation

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Enbridge Inc.…

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 3: REITs and Telecoms

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Telus Corporation…

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 1: Food Retail and Utilities

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Canadian Utilities…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Telecoms to Pay Your Cell Phone Bill

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) yields 4%. Is it better to buy it for income or to blend its income with BCE…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things All Investors Should Know Before Investing Their First Dollar

Know your goals for investing. Sleep well at night by buying established businesses like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Dream Global…

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Dividend Stocks

Build a High-Quality REIT Portfolio With These 4 REITs Today

Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), Calloway REIT (TSX:CWT.UN), and Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) are reasonably priced today and give…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Benefits of Investing in REITs Over Real Estate

By investing in publicly traded REITs like Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), you can sit back and collect…

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Dividend Stocks

Get a Safe 5.2% Yield From Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust

Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN) is proposing the acquisition of 1.2 billion worth of assets from SmartCentres and rebranding…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Pay Your Utility Bills With Utility Dividends

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA), and Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) offer an average yield of 3.5% and are the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for your TFSA

Invest in your TFSAs for high-income growth with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Western Bank Is the Best-Valued Bank Today

Canadian banks make great long-term investments; however, Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) has the greatest potential for long-term gains because it’s…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Metro Inc. a Buy After its Surge of 40% 6 Months Ago?

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a superstar in the food retail business with double-digit earnings growth. Should investors buy Metro Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Take Advantage of Your TFSA for Higher Returns

Invest in your TFSAs conservatively for higher returns with companies like Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI),…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian National Railway Company a Buy Today?

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) still forecasts double-digit earnings growth, which should lead to double-digit dividend growth.

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Why Fortis Inc. Is the Most Reliable Dividend Stock in Canada

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) expects to grow at least 6.5% through to 2019. This should lead to a stronger dividend growing…

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Is Gildan Activewear Inc. a Good Investment Today?

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) could be a growth story if its international sales pick up.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Take Advantage of the Oil-Price Slump Without Buying Energy Stocks

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN) are good value stocks that offer attractive long-term returns because of…

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Dividend Stocks

How Enbridge Inc. Fits Into My Retirement Portfolio

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to be a growth story. It pays out a reliable, higher income each year and is…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Reliable Residential Real Estate Income?

Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN) and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) offer good, reliable sources of residential real estate income.

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Bank Stocks

How Does National Bank of Canada’s Performance Compare With the Big 5 Banks?

National Bank of Canada's (TSX:NA) total return in the past five years beat the returns of the big five.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reliable Dividend Stocks for Every Retirement Portfolio

Whether you’re already retired or are just starting your first job, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Northern Property REIT (TSX:NPR.UN),…

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Investing

Should You Buy Shaw Communications Inc. for Income and Growth?

Buying shares in Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) today could lead to a nice return over the next five years, while…

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Dividend Stocks

Get High Quality Real Estate Income From Canadian REIT

For over a decade, Canadian REIT (TSX:REF.UN) has been growing distributions supported by solid business performance.

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Get a Safe and Growing Income From Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP

Buy shares in Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) for income and growth.

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