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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks To Avoid on the BOC Interest Rate Cut

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) and Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) stocks could be further pressured by the recent Bank of Canada interest rate…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) Stock in a Market Crash?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Enbridge's (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) dipped briefly into correction territory last week. The company is not as cheap as you might think.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks To Buy on an Interest Rate Cut

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) are two stocks that will benefit from lower interest rates.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock Price Is Falling Behind

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) was the only one to miss first quarter earnings estimates.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 Top Dividends Stocks on the Dip

| Mat Litalien, MBA

CCL Industries (TSX:CCL.B) and Equitable Bank Group (TSX:EQB) have entered correction territory after disappointing 2020 outlooks.

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Investing

3 Dividends Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio Against a Recession

| Mat Litalien, MBA

We may be on the verge of a recession. Alarm bells are starting to ring and investors should get defensive…

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Investing

Value Stocks Like Air Canada (TSX:AC) Are Now Big Bargains

| Mat Litalien, MBA

COVID-19 has caused a correction for certain stocks such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) and value investors should take a close…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Insiders Dumping Their Gold Stock?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Previous metal stocks are dominating the insider sell lists, which signal a bearish outlook.

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Bank Stocks

3 Big Mistakes to Avoid With Your RRSP

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The RRSP contribution deadline is March 2, 2020. Be wary of these mistakes if you are making a last-minute investment…

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Investing

Can These 2 Small-Cap Growth Stocks Power Your Investment Portfolio?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Hamilton Thorne (TSXV:HTL) pre-announced record results, and DynaCERT (TSXV:DYA) was named the top stock on the TSX Venture. 

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Dividend Stocks

What Would Warren Buffett Buy and Sell on the TSX Index?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Investors should consider following Warren Buffett's recent shift towards defensive stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian Dividend Stocks on the TSX Index

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Not all dividend-growth companies are created equal. These are the top Canadian Dividend Aristocrats in terms of yield, growth, and…

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Investing

Where Does Bombardier (TSX:BBD) Stock Price Go in 2020 and Beyond? 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) completely transforms itself in a matter of weeks. It is now a company that is focused on what…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Royal Bank’s Stock a Buy Before Earnings?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Royal Bank of Canada (USA)(TSX:RY) is expected to announce a dividend raise along with first quarter earnings on Friday.

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife (TSX:MFC) Stock Delivers Double-Digit Dividend Growth

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stock is a rare triple-threat. At the current price, it offers growth and income at excellent value.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed’s (TSX:LSPD) Stock Crash: Is it a Buy at Today’s Price?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Post third-quarter earnings, Lightspeed's (TSX:LSPD) stock dropped by double digits. Is it time to buy the dip?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Top Canadian Growth and Dividend Stock

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Goeasy (TSX:GSY) stock has consistently outperformed and recent consolidation is another buying opportunity.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why This Is the Best Cannabis Stock in Canada 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

MediPharm Labs (TSX:LABS) is a leading White Label company and one of the few stocks that has a financially viable…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Add These 2 Tech Stocks to Your Retirement Portfolio

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Investing in tech doesn't have to be risky and every RRSP portfolio should have exposure to the sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks That Are Raising the Dividend

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Suncor (TSX:SU) and CN Rail's (TSX:CNR) stock are worth adding to your portfolio as part of a dividend growth strategy.

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Investing

Canada’s Top Growth Stocks Under $5

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Investing in small caps have that have a proven history can yield outsized returns.

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Dividend Stocks

2019 RRSP Contribution: 2 Stocks to Buy Before the 2020 Deadline

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The 2019 RRSP Contribution deadline is less than a month away. TD Bank and Brookfield Renewable Partners are two stocks…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Preparing for a Bear Market: What’s the Best Way to Invest in Gold?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

From owning the metal itself to buying producers such as Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL), there are several options for investors…

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Investing

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Is Cheap

| Mat Litalien, MBA

After a more than 50% drop from its all-time high, Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock is worth another look.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2020 After Strong Earnings

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stocks announced a surprisingly strong outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Arc Resources’s 8.4% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The price of natural gas is nearing all-time lows, and Arc Resources Ltd's (TSX:ARX) stock price is in a prolonged…

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Investing

Why I Am Not Buying Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock at Today’s Low Price

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Bearish technicals and a supply-and-demand imbalance have led to 52-week lows.

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Investing

Coronavirus Outbreak: Is it the Start of a Bear Market?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock is now in correction territory, but the overall market has yet to be significantly impacted.

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Put $6,000 Right Now

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Investors have $6,000 in additional TFSA contribution room. These top stocks should be at the top of investors buy list.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Forever

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Dividend Aristocrats are reliable investments for investors to generate income and retire early.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Inter Pipeline’s (TSX:IPL) Dividend Safe?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) is an attractive income stock. However, the 7.60% dividend yield may not be sustainable over the…

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Tech Stocks

Ranking the Top Canadian Stocks on the TSX Index for 2020

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Perennial winners such as Shopify's (TSX:SHOP) stock still remain top picks for 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest Your $6,000 in New Contribution Room

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) should be at the top of every TFSA investor's shopping list.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Value Stocks to Buy in This 2020 Bull Market

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The TSX Index is hitting new highs but there is still value to be found in stocks such as CIBC.

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Tech Stocks

The Most Expensive Stock in Canada Is a Top Pick

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) has the highest stock price in Canada yet remains one of the best tech stocks on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Why CIBC Could Be One of Canada’s Top Banking Stocks to Buy for 2020

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's worst performing bank is also Canada's cheapest. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (USA)(TSX:CM) Stock is positioned for a strong…

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Energy Stocks

Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks to Help Combat Climate Change

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Make social conscious and ethical investments through stocks such as Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP)

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Yielding up to 7.25% to Buy in 2020

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian Dividend Aristocrats such as Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offer a safe and attractive starting yield.

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Dividend Stocks

The Federal Dividend Tax Credit for 2019 Explained

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The federal dividend tax credit and dividend gross up can have a big impact come tax time.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is One of My Biggest Holdings

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Enbridge (USA)(TSX:ENB) is a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat and one of the top energy stocks in the country.

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