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Coronavirus

Are Canadian Railways Buys During the Market Crash?

| Kris Knutson

The market crash has given investors a golden opportunity to buy stocks. After falling from their highs, are railways like…

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus Sell-off: Should You Buy This Decimated Miner?

| Kris Knutson

It is very tempting to think of taking a shot at buying shares of cheap commodity stocks like Teck Resources…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Should You Buy This Oil Giant?

| Kris Knutson

With uncertainty reigning supreme at the moment, it is best to stick with the best in class out of any…

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Dividend Stocks

During Volatility, Focus on Buying These Quality Stocks

| Kris Knutson

When markets are moving up and down in as chaotic a fashion, as they have been in recent weeks, focus…

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Energy Stocks

1 Fantastic Dividend Stock You Can Buy in the Crash

| Kris Knutson

Stocks are sitting at multi-year lows, giving income investors a chance to build up their core dividend portfolios. Enbridge Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: This Is How You Should Invest

| Kris Knutson

Our global addiction to debt left us susceptible to this massive stock market crash which has affected everyone. In turbulent…

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Tech Stocks

Is This Tech Stock a Buy in a Crashing Market?

| Kris Knutson

Stocks are coming down hard, and tech stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) have not escaped the selling. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Tips for Investing During a Recession

| Kris Knutson

A recession seems to be pretty likely at this point, so investors need to have a plan for investing during…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Utility Company That’s a Gift From the Stock Market Crash

| Kris Knutson

Utility companies have been too expensive to buy for over a year, but are finally reasonable enough to start buying.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Market-Crash Deals for Your TFSA

| Kris Knutson

Although it is impossible to time the market, it can be easy to see when it is a great time…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Great Bank to Buy During the Bear Market

| Kris Knutson

In the midst of a bear market, it can be tough to buy stocks. Right now the Toronto Dominion Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks That the Market Crash Slaughtered

| Kris Knutson

The stomach-jarring drops of the last few weeks have slaughtered stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR). These dividend giants…

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Dividend Stocks

The Greatest Opportunity Since the Financial Crisis

| Kris Knutson

Volatility is at the highest level since the financial crisis, so use it to sell put options and own stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Dividend Investors Have to Own in 2020

| Kris Knutson

It's a great time to buy income stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) as long-term holds. The market doesn't…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Utility Dividend Stock You Must Buy

| Kris Knutson

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) is an excellent renewable energy stock with a growing dividend that you should include in your…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Up Stocks With Yields Over 6%

| Kris Knutson

Getting yield today remains a challenge in spite of the pullback in stocks. Companies like Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS) could…

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Energy Stocks

1 Clean Energy Stock Just Pulled Back: Buy It Today

| Kris Knutson

Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSXV:XBC) is a great way to bet on clean energy for the future. The renewable natural gas…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Income Stock That You Have to Own

| Kris Knutson

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a great high-yield buy today for income-focused investors. It has a high yield of almost 6%…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) or Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF)?

| Kris Knutson

Insurance companies have had a difficult time in recent years, but they might be turning around. Is it time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Income: 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

A continued low-interest environment isn't a problem in retirement with dividend stocks like Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With a Combined Yield of Over 10%

| Kris Knutson

Getting a high yield today is easy if you look to the energy sector, with stocks like Vermilion Energy Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Income: Give Yourself a Raise With These 2 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Retirees can give themselves a boost to their income by purchasing high-yield stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) with a portion…

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Investing

Millenials: 1 Core ETF You Have to Own

| Kris Knutson

If you are new to investing and want to get started quickly and easily, buy this low-fee, Canadian-listed Vanguard S&P…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cautious Investors: You Must Own Some Gold

| Kris Knutson

Global debt loads and low-interest rates are huge threats to our international stability. Buy gold stocks such as Barrick Gold…

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) a Buy in a Frothy Market?

| Kris Knutson

Markets are certainly bumpy and shares of hot stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are expensive. It might be a good…

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus Fears Might Beat Down These 2 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Travel stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) are impacted by negative headlines and might be hit hard in the coming months…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Income Stocks You Need to Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

Earning income from investments in retirement is harder than it ever has been before, but owning stocks like BCE Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

Tesla Inc. Is Expensive: Own This Car Stock Instead

| Kris Knutson

Although Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a hot stock, you would be better off over the long-term owning shares of Magna…

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Dividend Stocks

Big Company or Big Yield: Which Oil Stock Should You Buy?

| Kris Knutson

Should you purchase shares of a large oil producer like Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) or a smaller company with…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How to Invest in Times of Market Fear

| Kris Knutson

There are a number of dark clouds over the global economy. Have a strategy for 2020, starting with buying gold…

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Dividend Stocks

A 9% Yielding Stock That Could Double in 2020

| Kris Knutson

The energy patch is the best place for value-focused income investors to look for bargains. Buy Surge Energy Inc. (TSX:SGY)…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Company That Could Double in 2020

| Kris Knutson

Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAAS)(NASDAQ:PAAS) is strategically positioned to take advantage of a major move in the price of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Market at the Top? 3 Steps to Prepare for a Downturn

| Kris Knutson

Cautious investors should begin to protect their portfolios from a potential downturn by purchasing gold stocks like Agnico Eagle Ltd.…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Tax-Free 6% Yield and Big Upside Potential

| Kris Knutson

Whitecap Resources Inc. (TSX:WCP) has a fantastic monthly dividend and the potential for sharp capital gains in the future, which…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy 3 REITs With Your 2020 Contribution

| Kris Knutson

The high yield on REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is great for TFSA investors who are looking for…

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Energy Stocks

2 Deep-Value Oil Service Stocks for Big Returns

| Kris Knutson

Oil stocks are cheap and they are starting to move once again with value service stocks like Precision Drilling Corp.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From a Market Crash in 2020

| Kris Knutson

Global debt is making the world economy quite brittle, so it is a good time to use strategies like buying…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Great Stock That I Would Not Buy Today

| Kris Knutson

I love utility companies like Brookfield Renewable Resources LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) , but you are paying a high price at the…

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Cash With 2 ETFs for Worried Investors

| Kris Knutson

There are still many reasons to be cautious, so use savings ETFs like the Purpose High-Interest Savings ETF (TSX:PSA) to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Oil Stock With a 6% Yield That’s a Buy in January

| Kris Knutson

It's a great time to invest in energy stocks, with companies like Torc Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSX:TOG) paying great…

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