Robert Baillieul, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Is It Time For Blackberry To Throw in The Towel?

December 6, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Contrary to popular belief, giving up isn’t for losers.

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Earn A 10% Yield From This Boring Bank Stock!

December 6, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

It’s dividend growth, not yield, that really counts.

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5 Jaw-dropping Facts About The Sands

December 5, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

It’s hard to appreciate the scale of oil sands development.

Stocks That Haven’t Missed a Dividend Payment In Over 143 Years

December 3, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

The longest standing member on this list hasn’t missed a payment since 1829.

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7 Amazing Numbers From the Duvernay

November 27, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Could this be North America’s next big energy play?

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7 Remarkable Numbers From Canada’s Housing Market

November 26, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

This sector is looking bubbly.

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Why Smart Investors Hate Dividends

November 20, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Smart investors, including Warren Buffett, are actually against them altogether.

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How To Beat The Fed – 3 Stocks With Inflation Busting Returns

November 19, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

The biggest threat to your wealth is inflation.

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5 Silly Things Investors Say About Gold

November 18, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

What everyone gets wrong about gold.

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The Surprising Reason Why Tim Horton’s Shareholders Should Be Angry

November 15, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Why savvy shareholders want to see the share price fall.

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Did Airlines Just Become a Good Business?

November 13, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Things are looking up for the airline industry.

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7 Incredible Numbers From Canada’s Looming LNG Boom

November 13, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

This could be the next big development in the North American energy industry.

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Hedge Fund Manager J.R. Sauder Talks Barrick Gold

November 13, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Hedge fund manager J.R. Sauder shares his take on Barrick Gold.

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Is A Real Estate Crash Canada’a Next Black Swan?

November 12, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

According to The Financial Times, Canada’s real estate market is looking frothy. This Fool weighs in.

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Chairman Departure Is a Victory For Barrick Shareholders

November 11, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Shareholders are winning the fight to retake Barrick’s boardroom.

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How Safe Is Your Portfolio From The Carbon Bubble

November 8, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Why investors should factor in the real risks in their portfolios

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No Quick Fixes For Talisman

November 7, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Investors will have to be patient as the company restructures

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How Encana Is Getting Back to Winning

November 6, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Check out its CEO's strategy to put the company back on track.

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Warning: More Equity Issues Are Coming

November 6, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

With gold prices plunging, companies are issuing equity to firm up their balance sheets.

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Value Investor Larry Sarbit on the Rise of Shareholder Activists

November 5, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Value investing expert Larry Sarbit takes some time to share his advice and insight with The Motley Fool.

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Why the Smart Money Is Betting on the Oil Sands

November 4, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why the oil sands are back.

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Barrick Disappoints Shareholders…Again

November 1, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

A decade of overpriced acquisitions and runaway spending isn't making it any better.

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Larry Sarbit on Holding Cash and What He Thinks of the Market Right Now

October 31, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

More from the money manager from Winnipeg.

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Could This Be the Next Big Shale Play?

October 31, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

U.S. shale gets a lot of attention, but this Alberta play could be the next big thing.

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The One Oil Sands Chart You Have to See

October 31, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

You might be surprised by what the biggest issue facing Canada's oil sands is.

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3 REITs Worth a Close Look Right Now

October 31, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

In part 3 of our series on real estate investment trusts, Fool contributor Robert Baillieul looks at three particularly attractive…

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Larry Sarbit on Warren Buffett’s Investment Philosophy, BlackBerry’s Competitive Advantage, and Management “Sociopaths”

October 30, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

An interview with money manager Larry Sarbit.

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How to Pick the Best REIT

October 30, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

The general principle is just like any other stock -- find a great company with a good management team and…

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Why REITs Beat Rental Properties

October 29, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

A primer on real estate investment trusts.

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4 Takeaways From Cenovus’ Earnings Report

October 25, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

The company fell short of analyst expectations, but the news isn't all bad.

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BBM Won’t Save BlackBerry

October 25, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

After the successful release of BBM on iOS and Android this week, is there promise in the ailing tech company?

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What to Expect When Barrick Reports Next Week

October 23, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Can the company manage to keep its costs downs?

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5 Key Numbers from Canada’s Crude-by-Rail Boom

October 22, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

5 things to keep in mind as the political debate over crude-by-rail heats up.

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What to Expect When Encana Reports Next Week

October 18, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Get the lowdown on what to look for in next Wednesday's release.

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Bestselling Author Avner Mandelman Talks Stock Sleuthing, Shareholder Activists, and the Debt Ceiling

October 14, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Fool contributor Robert Baillieul interviews the author of "The Sleuth Investor."

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What’s Best of Breed in the Oil Patch?

October 9, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Suncor's been disappointing in recent years, but Fool contributor Robert Baillieul sees things turning around.

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Earn a 7% Yield From the Bakken Oil Boom

October 8, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Crescent Point Energy is well-positioned to take advantage of the North Dakota oil boom.

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What Rich Kruger Has Planned for Imperial Oil

October 4, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

IMO's new CEO has his work cut out for him.

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Evaluating Tim Hortons’ Buyback Track Record

October 3, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Management’s timing hasn’t been perfect. But overall the Tim’s buyback program has created a lot of value for shareholders.

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2 Reasons to Like Barrick Gold

October 3, 2013 | Robert Baillieul

Things are ugly at Barrick. Can they get better?

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