Michael Ugulini, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons Goldcorp Inc. Is a Solid Dividend-Paying Gold Play

September 29, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is poised to generate potentially greater shareholder returns with new growth projects.

Dividend Stocks

Which Canadian Companies Are Protecting Their Dividend Yields?

September 24, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) are fostering growth and…

Dividend Stocks

7 Reasons to Invest in Dividend-Paying Enbridge Inc.

September 23, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Energy transporter Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a perfect choice for a conservative income portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Goldcorp Inc. and Yamana Gold Inc.: Dividend-Yielding Gold Stocks for Uncertain Times

September 22, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) offer safe-haven gold and dividends.

Dividend Stocks

Build Your Dividend Portfolio With Cameco Corporation & Pembina Pipeline Corp.

September 19, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) offer diversification and dividends.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Things to Consider Before Investing in Eldorado Gold Corp., IAMGOLD Corp., and Kinross Gold Corporation

September 18, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Understand gold industry challenges before investing in Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO), IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG), and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC).

Bank Stocks

10 Reasons to Own Royal Bank of Canada Shares

September 18, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a stock you can count on for steady returns into your retirement years.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, and CSX Corporation: 3 Dividend-Paying Railroad Stocks for Income Growth

September 17, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Ride the rails to consistent returns with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), and CSX Corporation…

Dividend Stocks

Be Bored All the Way to the Bank With These 3 Dividend Stocks

September 17, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Take a trip to the bank with dividends earned from the less-than-exciting operations of Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU), Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS),…

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Consider

September 16, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Build a solid income portfolio with Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS), Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI-B)(NYSE:RCI).

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy, Hold & Forget About

September 16, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Sit back and reap healthy dividends from BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

Dividend Stocks

Book an Annual Tropical Vacation With the Returns From These 5 Dividend Stocks

September 15, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Let the The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC), Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX:PEY), Royal…

Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks With Growing Dividends for Income Appreciation

September 12, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Grow your income with Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and TransForce…

Dividend Stocks

Take a Break From Tech: Feast on Consistent Food Company Dividends

September 11, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

People have to eat and Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are whetting the appetites of consumers and dividend…

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for Autumn

September 11, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), and George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) offer consistent income growth heading into fall.

Banking, Insurance, and Telecom Keep Pumping Out Dividends to Shareholders

September 10, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offer consistent income growth for investors.

Dividend Stocks

Want Growth & Good Dividend Yields? Consider ARC Resources Ltd. and Husky Energy Inc.

September 10, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) have growth projects in place and offer very consistent ROI for…

Investing

What Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.’s Latest Acquisition Move Means for Investors

September 9, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) makes bid for Cayden Resources and its flagship Mexican gold projects.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Two Under-$5 Gold Stocks to Launch a Portfolio: IAMGOLD Corp. and Kinross Gold Corporation

September 9, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG) (NYSE:IAG) and Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K) (NYSE:KGC) have an attractive entry price for investors looking to start…

Investing

Catamaran Corp.: A Different Way to Diversify Your Portfolio

September 9, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Catamaran Corp. (TSX:CCT)(NASDAQ:CTRX) provides pharmacy benefit management services and healthcare information technology solutions for portfolio diversification.

Dividend Stocks

Capitalize on Increased Global Food Demand With These 2 Dividend Payers

September 8, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) offer future ROI as each focuses on increased crop yields.

Dividend Stocks

Which of These Recently Announced Dividends Is Good for Your Portfolio?

September 8, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Income investors should consider adding The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: BNS)(NYSE: BNS), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Saputo Inc.…

Investing

3 Things Investors Should Consider Before Investing in Gold Mining Companies

September 5, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Perform your due diligence before investing in companies like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX: G)(NYSE: GG).

Investing

Why Crescent Point Energy Corp and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc Belong in Your Portfolio

September 5, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Crescent Point Energy Corp (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) and SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) are making key acquisitions to foster growth.

Investing

5 Reasons Shaw Communications Inc Belongs in Your Portfolio

September 4, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Here's why Shaw Communications Inc (TSX: SJR.B)(NYSE: SJR) is a solid addition to your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Your Portfolio: Enerplus Corp, Potash Corp./Saskatchewan, and Rogers Communications Inc.

September 3, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Here's why Enerplus Corp (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) (NYSE:RCI) belong in your portfolio.

Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Shares of Silver Wheaton Corp.

September 3, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW)(NYSE:SLW) has the contracts in place to provide future returns for dividend investors.

Investing

Why You Should Consider Investing in Goldcorp Inc. and Yamana Gold Inc.

September 2, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G) (NYSE:GG) and Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI) (NYSE:AUY) have promising projects to drive future returns for income investors.

Investing

Why I Own Shares of The Bank of Nova Scotia

September 1, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has an excellent track record of rewarding income investors.

Investing

Why Sun Life Financial Inc. and Toronto-Dominion Bank Are Wise Investment Choices

August 29, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) make investing decisions easy for shareholders.

Investing

5 Reasons to Get Excited About TransAlta Corporation

August 29, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Here's why TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) belongs in your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Why ARC Resources Ltd and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Deserve a Closer Look

August 28, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) offer solid opportunities for income investors.

Investing

5 Reasons Why Cenovus Energy Inc Is a Solid Investment Choice

August 28, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE) (NYSE:CVE) offers strong shareholder returns from oil sands production and more.

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd and Fortis Inc: A Dynamic Dividend Duo for Your Portfolio

August 28, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd (TSX:COS) and Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) deserve to be in your portfolio.

5 Reasons Why National Bank of Canada Belongs in Your Portfolio

August 27, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is advancing growth through its three main operating segments.

Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend-Paying Stocks Under $15

August 26, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

These five companies pay dividends and the entry price is very reasonable.

Consider Loblaw Companies Limited and Magna International Inc. for Income and Returns

August 25, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG) (NYSE:MGA) are implementing new strategies for growth.

Investing

Why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Royal Bank of Canada Belong in Your Portfolio

August 25, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Royal Bank of Canada are blue-chip stocks that deserve a spot in your portfolio.

Investing

3 Reasons to Invest in Eldorado Gold Corp

August 22, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) is reining in costs and allocating capital efficiently.

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks Yielding Up to 4.5%

August 21, 2014 | Michael Ugulini

Enerplus Corp (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX), and Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) offer investors a healthy dividend yield.

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