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Top Consumer Staples Stocks to Curb Portfolio Volatility

| Scott Brandt

Negative sentiment in the market and a recent pullback in consumer staples stocks should attract investors to Loblaw Companies Limited…

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Investing

How Canada’s Largest Telecoms Monetized a 44% Increase in Mobile Data Usage

| Scott Brandt

CRTC’s Communications Monitoring Report for 2016 is out and could provide some insight into Telus Corporation’s (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) upcoming earnings.

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Investing

How the New GICS Framework Could Affect Your Portfolio

| Scott Brandt

For the first time since 1999, the GICS framework added a new sector, which could comprise of RioCan Real Estate…

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Energy Stocks

Contrary to Ontario’s Opinion, Clean Technology Is Still Booming

| Scott Brandt

Despite some recent news that Ontario cancelled majors plans of renewable development, the clean technology revolution is still booming, and…

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Investing

What Is Inflaming ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.’s Latest Increase?

| Scott Brandt

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc.'s (TSX:PLI) stock climbed by more than 10% this month after its diabetes drug reported 100% success…

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Dividend Stocks

Uncharted Territory for Chartwell Retirement Residences

| Scott Brandt

Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) is preparing for the largest demographic shift in Canada.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Is Poised to Benefit From 11% Growth in U.S. Online Retail Sales

| Scott Brandt

As growth in online retail continues to outpace traditional brick-and-mortar sales, businesses such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SH)(NYSE:SHOP) are poised to…

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. and Crescent Point Energy Corp. Are Focused on Their Rich U.S. Resource Plays

| Scott Brandt

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) have focused their efforts on improving their operating margins in…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Billionaire Investor Seymour Schulich’s Bets on Oil

| Scott Brandt

So far this year, Canadian billionaire investor Seymour Schulich’s energy picks have returned over 100% year-to-date. These picks include Pengrowth…

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Energy Stocks

Oil-Price Volatility Is Shifting Attention to These Integrated Energy Companies

| Scott Brandt

While upstream energy companies continue to be at the mercy of oil-price volatility, Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Cenovus Energy…

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Investing

Go With the Grain by Investing in Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc.

| Scott Brandt

Recent deals in the global potash market should instill confidence in investors who own Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Potash Corporation…

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Dividend Stocks

Does the Latest Decline in IAMGOLD Corp. Signal a Buying Opportunity?

| Scott Brandt

The price of gold has hit its lowest level in more than a month, dragging down Canadian gold miners such…

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Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited and Telus Corporation’s Latest Investments May Surprise Investors

| Scott Brandt

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are now the largest electronic medical records providers in Canada, owning 33%…

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Dividend Stocks

The Penny Plan Is Paying Off for Parkland Fuel Corp. Investors

| Scott Brandt

Parkland Fuel Corp.'s (TSX:PKI) stock closed up 16% on Tuesday, setting a 52-week high following the announcement that it's entered…

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Dividend Stocks

RESP Investors: These 5% Dividend-Yielding Stocks Are Top of Their Class

| Scott Brandt

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) are among an elite class of companies that can boast dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Concordia International Corp.’s Latest 50% Drop Is Attracting Some Institutional Investors

| Scott Brandt

Concordia International Corp. (TSX:CXR)(NASDAQ:CXRX) is caught in the wake of dismal earnings reports, negative sentiment about the pharmaceutical industry’s pricing…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for +10% Growth in Emerging Markets? Look No Further Than TransCanada Corporation

| Scott Brandt

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is becoming a primary beneficiary of the Mexican government’s recent implementation of a four-year, $411 billion plan…

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Dividend Stocks

IAMGOLD Corp. vs. Barrick Gold Corp.: The Race for Financial Supremacy

| Scott Brandt

IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG) is on pace to overtake some of its closest competitors, including Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX), for financial…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Goes Green: Buy This Smart Stock

| Scott Brandt

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) investors can relax knowing the company is taking pivotal steps to reduce its costs and mitigate…

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Investing

What’s at Stake for Renewable Power Developers and Generators in Ontario?

| Scott Brandt

If you’re looking to play the renewables revolution, invest in these four potential contenders: Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI), Innergex Renewable…

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Bank Stocks

Recent Growth of U.S. Banks Makes Canadian Banks Look Undervalued

| Scott Brandt

Use the recent earnings growth in U.S. Banks as an indicator to purchase more shares of Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO),…

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