Robert Baillieul, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank

February 5, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one stock to own for the next 100 years.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy Agrium Inc

February 3, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Argium Inc (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is one dividend stock to buy and hold forever.

Energy Stocks

Why Shares of Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. Skyrocketed 25% Today

February 3, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp (TSX:PRE) shares are surging on higher oil prices.

5 Stocks Under $5 for 2015

February 2, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Some of my favourite stocks will cost you less than a sandwich. Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (TSX:SSL)(NYSEMKT:SAND) and Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B)…

Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever: Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.

February 2, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) deserves a permanent place in your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

The 10 Highest Dividend-Paying Stocks in February

February 2, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Surge Energy Inc (TSX:SGY), Pengrowth Energy (TSX:PGF), and Enerplus Corp (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) now sport some of the highest yields on the…

Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is Crushing the Market: Canadian National Railway Limited

February 2, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Canadian National Railway Limited (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) just hiked its dividend 25%. Can it keep the growth coming?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Eldorado Gold Corp. Plunged 19% Today

January 30, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Shares of Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) plunged after Greece slams the door on new development.

Investing

Alert: Big Short Activity in These 5 Canadian Stocks

January 29, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Short sellers are stepping up their bets against Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Lundin Mining…

Energy Stocks

Why Precision Drilling Corporation Plunged 9% Today

January 28, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Lower energy prices are hammering oil service stocks like Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS), Ensign Energy Services Inc (TSX:ESI), and Trican…

Tech Stocks

Why Open Text Corporation Plunged 10%

January 28, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Open Text Corporation (TSX:OTC)(NASDAQ:OTEX) couldn't meet the street's expectations.

Investing

Why Metro, Inc. Popped 7% Today

January 27, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Metro, Inc. shares (TSX:MRU) are soaring today. Here's the full story.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Centerra Gold Inc. Soared 9% Today

January 26, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Centerra Gold Inc (TSX:CG) shares popped after the company received big news from Mongolia.

Tech Stocks

You Have to Read What Google Inc Chairman Eric Schmidt Just Said About the Internet

January 26, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Google Inc Chairman Eric Schmidt believes "the Internet will disappear." What does that mean for Canadian companies like Sierra Wireless…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why First Quantum Minerals Ltd Plunged 9% Today

January 23, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Falling copper prices are hurting miners like First Quantum Minerals Ltd (TSX:FM).

Dividend Stocks

Attention Retirees: 3 Dividend Stocks You Need to Own

January 23, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Retirees need to own Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS), BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), and Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Eldorado Gold Corp Plunged 20% Today

January 21, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Weak guidance sent shares of Eldorado Gold Corp (TSX:ELD)(NYSE:EGO) plummeting.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

January 21, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why you should buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP), and Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD)(NYSE:TD) for your TFSA.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Case to Buy Enbridge Inc.

January 21, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offers a winning combination of income and capital gains.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Billionaire Jim Simons Bought $94 Million of Barrick Gold Corp; Should You Buy, Too?

January 20, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Why is the smart money buying Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)?

Investing

3 Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows — Is This the Bottom?

January 20, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Westport Innovations Inc (TSX:WPT)(NASDAQ:WPRT) and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are two "fallen angels" that may be worth buying.

Investing

7 Jaw-Dropping Numbers From Calgary’s Real Estate Market

January 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Falling oil prices could be bad news for Calgary homeowners and Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN).

Investing

7 Reasons Why Target Corporation Flopped in Canada

January 16, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

What went wrong? Here're seven reasons why Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) failed in Canada

Metals and Mining Stocks

If You Don’t Buy Silver Wheaton Corp Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

January 15, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to be buying Endeavour Silver Corp (TSX:EDR)(NYSE:EXK), Pan American Silver Corp (TSX:PAA)(NYSE:PAAS), and Silver Wheaton Corp…

Dividend Stocks

How You Could Earn a 16.7% Yield From Suncor Energy Inc.

January 15, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

How to earn a 15%+ yield from Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) using this one simple trick.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Why You Need to Buy Enbridge Inc. and TransCanada Corporation in 2015

January 14, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Here's why you need to buy Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) in 2015.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Could Goldcorp Inc and Barrick Gold Corp Double in 2015?

January 13, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Are Goldcorp Inc (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG), Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), and the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) nearing a bottom?

Dividend Stocks

Collect Up to $12,000 Each Year With Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc.

January 12, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Potash Corp./Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) could be the top income stock of the next century.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Yamana Gold Inc vs. Kinross Gold Corporation: Which Gold Miner is a Better Bet?

January 12, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Should you buy Yamana Gold Inc (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) or Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) in 2015?

Dividend Stocks

Attention Dividend Investors: Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.’s 17.7% Yield Safe?

January 9, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

How safe is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd's (TSX:COS) dividend?

Dividend Stocks

Exxon Mobil Corporation vs. Enbridge Inc: Which Stock Is a Better Buy for Dividend Investors?

January 9, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) and Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) both pay dividends, but which stock deserves a spot in your portfolio.

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy TransCanada Corporation in 2015

January 8, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) deserves a permanent place in your portfolio.

Tech Stocks

Legendary Investor Nelson Obus Bought 2.1 Million Shares of BlackBerry Ltd; Should You Buy, Too?

January 8, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

The smart money is buying BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY).

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corporation Soared 1,100% the Last Time This Happened

January 8, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

If you don't buy Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) and Denison Mines Corp (TSX:DML)(NYSE:DNN) now, you'll hate yourself later.

Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 10.3%

January 6, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

You need to add Enerplus Corp (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF), Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN), and Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX:AI) to your portfolio…

Metals and Mining Stocks

George Soros Sold 2.1 Million Shares of Yamana Gold Inc; Should You Bail, Too?

January 6, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

George Soros is bailing on gold miners like Yamana Gold Inc (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY). What should you do?

Dividend Stocks

Warning: 3 Signs Your Dividend Is About to Get Cut

January 5, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Lessons we can learn from dividend cuts at Penn West Petroleum Ltd (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE), AGF Management Limited (TSX:AGF.B), and Canadian Oil…

Dividend Stocks

Thinking About Buying a Rental Property? Read This First

January 5, 2015 | Robert Baillieul

Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) cranks out reliable rental income.

Dividend Stocks

Collect Thousands in Monthly Oil Well Royalties With PrairieSky Royalty Ltd

December 30, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

Collect your first royalty cheque from PrairieSky (TSX:PSK) by February 15.

Energy Stocks

Billionaire George Soros’s Top 3 Canadian Stock Picks

December 30, 2014 | Robert Baillieul

George Soros is buying Franco-Nevada Corporation (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV), Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

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