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Can Penn West Turn Itself Around?

September 26, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A turn in this oil and gas producers prospects could mean big things for the company's owners.

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How Westport Sizes Up International Opportunities

September 25, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Subsidies for natural gas vehicles can be alluring, but they can also dry up. Westport looks for long-term opportunities.

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One Positive Trend at Lululemon: Online Sales

September 23, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

The company's Web sales are growing fast. Why that's a good sign.

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Westport’s CFO on the Economics of Natural Gas Cars

September 20, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Converting engines to natural gas is simple; converting drivers sometimes takes longer.

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The Most Misunderstood Thing About Westport

September 17, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

After years of development with a variety of partners, Westport is poised to bring new products to market.

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5 Years After the Crash, Magna International is Up 5-fold From Its Lows

September 16, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

This auto-parts giant is firing on all cylinders.

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Diesel or Natural Gas? Truckers Increasingly Have a Choice

September 13, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Westport will offer a 12-liter natural gas engine as an alternative to the trucking market currently dominated by the 13-liter…

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In Case You Missed It: 3 Things That Have Been Brewing at Tim Hortons

September 12, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A look at some of the moves Tim Hortons has made to set itself up for growth.

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How to Read a Brokerage Statement: 5 Things I Learned

September 11, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A Fool reflects on what he's learned since moving to a discount broker.

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3 Reasons Loblaw Shares Could Go Higher

September 10, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

This Fool thinks all signs are pointing up for this recovering grocer.

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Westport Innovations CFO Bill Larkin on the Future for Natural Gas Prices

September 10, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Natural gas prices won’t stay low forever, but an industry exec explains why that may not be a bad thing.

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Are Canada’s Big 5 Banks Set to Swoon?

September 9, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Fool contributor Dave Van Geem doesn't think so. Here's why.

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More Insights on the Westport-Cummins Joint Venture, and Why Natural Gas in China Is Looking Up

September 5, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

The fuel itself may be costly in China, but the market for natural gas-powered vehicles is booming.

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3 Stories to Watch Out of the Oil Patch This Fall

September 5, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Things are heatin' up in the "patch"!

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Looking For Bank Stocks? Steer Clear of Canada

September 4, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Find out in this short video why these Fools are far more intrigued by U.S. bank stocks compared to their…

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Is Alberta’s ‘Bitumen Bubble’ About to Re-emerge?

September 3, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Alberta's finance minister says one thing. This Fool thinks another.

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3 Can’t Miss Quotes for Bank Investors From This Past Earnings Season

August 30, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Looking for insight into the Canadian economy? Look no further.

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Digging Deeper Into Westport Innovation’s Key Joint Ventures

August 30, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Westport’s relationships with Cummins and Weichai have both enjoyed success in different ways.

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Straight From the CFO: Understanding Westport Innovation’s Segments

August 27, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A conversation with Westport Chief Financial Officer Bill Larkin.

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Drilling for Value in the Oil Sands: 2 Stocks to Watch

August 26, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Warren Buffett made big news with his Suncor stake. Should small investors follow him into the oil sands?

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What’s Metro Been Up To? Quite A Lot, Actually

August 23, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Get up to speed on what this sometimes overlooked grocer is up to.

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3 Reasons to Be Bullish on SNC-Lavalin

August 23, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

The issues are well known. But there are reasons to be optimistic about this engineering juggernaut.

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This Entertainment Company is a Potential Blockbuster Investment

August 21, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Lights, camera......invest?

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Talking Vision and Culture With Bill Larkin, CFO of Westport Innovations Inc.

August 21, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Once a small Vancouver company, Westport now works with major players in the transportation industry worldwide.

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44 Million Reasons Why Heins Would Love it if BlackBerry is Sold

August 20, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Another example of an executive that stands to earn a potful of money, if he gets fired.

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Despite Gold’s Plunge, New Gold Inc. Delivering Promising Results

August 19, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

The precious metal has struggled of late, but New Gold is positioned for success. Is the market valuing it fairly?

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The ABCs of Investing in Railroads: Canadian Pacific vs. Canadian National

August 19, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A look at the two big railroad players in Canada, Canadian Pacific and Canadian National.

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Unloved and Undervalued: 6 Reasons to Be Bullish on Suncor

August 16, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Suncor's second-quarter results weren't impressive, but this Fool sees blue skies ahead.

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A Primer on Verizon, the Spectrum Auction, and the Future of the Canadian Telecoms

August 16, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Verizon’s potential move north has caused waves. Here's an overview of what's happening in the Canadian telecom industry.

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Westport Innovations Inc.: From Science Project to Industry Leader

August 15, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A conversation with the CFO of Westport.

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Food & Drugs: A Recipe for Success

August 15, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Missed the news? Get all the details on one of this country's biggest retail mergers ever.

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Is Bombardier Poised to Fly Higher?

August 15, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Solid results and a growing order book give investors reason to be optimistic.

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Don’t Count On A BlackBerry Buyout

August 12, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

This Fool doubts the talk of a buyout will lead to anything tangible.

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3 Undervalued Canadian Oil Juniors With Solid Growth Prospects

August 6, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

All 3 have several crucial characteristics in common.

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Fool.com Advisory Services Cleaning Up

August 6, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Three of the mothership's flagship services take gold, silver, and bronze!

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Canadian Oil Sands: Dividend Champ or Chump?

July 31, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Investigating the health of this high-yielding oil sands company.

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The Top 5 Dividend Stocks of the Past Decade

July 30, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

A look at the five companies who were able to grow their dividends the fastest from 2003-2013.

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Now You’re Buying Stocks? — Your Timing Couldn’t Be Worse

July 30, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

It's supposed to be buy low, sell high. Not the other way around.

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Two Things to Watch in Canadian Oil Sands’ Second-Quarter Earnings

July 29, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

There's lots to get ready for when this pure-play on the Canadian oil sands reports.

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Open for Business in Canada, Target Now Fighting for a Retailing Edge

July 29, 2013 | Motley Fool Staff

Canada's retail wars are just beginning.

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