Susan Portelance, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Marijuana Round-Up: What Happened in Cannabis News in January

February 4, 2018 | Susan Portelance

Can't keep track of all the marijuana news? Here's a round-up of some of the biggest and most interesting stories…

Bank Stocks

Can We Expect an Interest Rate Hike on January 17?

January 14, 2018 | Susan Portelance

Can we expect an interest rate hike next week? Read on to find out what factors the Bank of Canada…

Investing

Why Is this Stock at the Top of the TSX Short-Sellers List?

January 12, 2018 | Susan Portelance

Which stock are investors most bearish on? Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) currently tops the TSX short-sellers list. Let's find out…

Dividend Stocks

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. Results Take a Hit in the 3rd Quarter

January 12, 2018 | Susan Portelance

Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released quarterly results this week that missed analysts expectations. Lets take a closer look at…

Toronto-Dominion Bank Invests in Artificial Intelligence

January 11, 2018 | Susan Portelance

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) announced an interesting purchase this week. What company is TD buying and why? Read on to find…

Energy Stocks

2017 IPO Review: Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd

December 29, 2017 | Susan Portelance

One of the big names in IPOs in 2017 was Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd. (TSX:KML), a spinoff of Kinder Morgan's…

Investing

2017 IPO Review: Roots Corporation

December 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

We continue our 2017 IPO review with Roots Corporation (TSX:ROOT). The stock stuttered onto the market. How is it doing…

Investing

2017 IPO Review: Freshii Inc.

December 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

There were many interesting IPOs in 2017. Today, let's look at restaurant brand Freshii Inc. (TSX:FRII) to see if it's…

Investing

2017 IPO Review: Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

December 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

We are reviewing the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2017 IPOs on the TSX. First up: Canada Goose…

Dividend Stocks

2017 IPO Review: Jamieson Wellness Inc.

December 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

The TSX had many prominent stock debuts this year. In this article, we look at the Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL)…

From Growing Tomatoes to…Growing Cannabis?

December 27, 2017 | Susan Portelance

2017 saw another new player in the cannabis market: Village Farms International Inc. (TSX:VFF). Can this stock's new partnership see…

Bombardier, Inc. Gets Two Pieces of Bad News

December 22, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is making headlines again, and not for good reasons. What does that mean for the stock?

Dividend Stocks

Is This Stock’s High Dividend Yield Safe?

December 22, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Fiera Capital Corp. (TSX:FSZ) yields over 5%. Is this a good buy? Let's take a look at the stock's overall…

Dividend Stocks

Give Yourself a Christmas Gift With New Flyer Industries’ High Returns

December 21, 2017 | Susan Portelance

New Flyer Industries Inc. has produced total return percentages in the triple digits over three and five years. It also…

Investing

How Company Financial Disclosures Often Mislead Investors

December 21, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are companies always using GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) for all of their financial disclosures? Not necessarily. Find out why…

Investing

CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.’s Latest Attempt to Stifle the Aurora Cannabis Inc. Takeover Bid

December 19, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Can Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) thwart CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.'s (TSX:CMED) own acquisition plans? Let's take a look at the latest.

Investing

The Most Important Reason to Stay Away From Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency

December 18, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency companies such as Hive Blockchain Technologies Inc. (TSXV:HIVE) are a bad idea for the uninformed investor. Find…

Income Investors: Which Stock Increased its Dividend by 67%?

December 18, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are you an income investor looking for good dividend-paying stocks? Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) just announced a huge dividend increase.

Tech Stocks

How Will the Net Neutrality Ruling Affect Canadian Stocks?

December 18, 2017 | Susan Portelance

The net neutrality ruling in the U.S. could affect Canadian stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). Read on to find…

Why Is Toronto-Dominion Bank the Top TSX Short-Selling Stock?

December 15, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) tops the TSX short-seller list. Does that mean TD is due for a price correction?

Investing

Which Stock Saw its 4th-Quarter Results Soar?

December 14, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Transat AT Inc. (TSX:TRZ) is flying high with its fourth-quarter earnings results. How high? Read on to find out.

Investing

Attention Investors: AutoCanada Inc. Gets More Good News

December 11, 2017 | Susan Portelance

One of the Motley Fool's top stock picks for November just got more good news. Should investors buy AutoCanada Inc.…

Income Investors: This Stock’s Dividend Is Growing 15% Per Year

December 11, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are you looking for a stock that regularly increases its dividend payout? Look no further than Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX).…

Investing

What Does the Latest Softwood Lumber Loss Mean for Canadian Timber Producers?

December 8, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Canada suffered another softwood lumber dispute loss on December 7. What does that mean for timber producers such as West…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Stock Pays a Nice Dividend in U.S. Dollars

December 2, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are you looking for a healthy dividend stock? Then consider Intertape Polymer Group (TSX:ITP) and its U.S. dollar dividend.

Investing

How Does Roots Corp. Look After its 1st Month of Trading?

November 30, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) stumbled in its debut. Does the stock look any better now? We'll take a look at a…

Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: How Can a Stock’s Price-to-Book Ratio Help You?

November 29, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Have you ever wondered what a price-to-book ratio is and how it helps you invest? We answer those questions here,…

TFSA Investors: This Stock Boasts a High Yield and Solid Earnings

November 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

If you want to add an income stock to your TFSA portfolio, consider Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF), which yields over…

These 2 Small-Cap Stocks Have Big Dividend Yields

November 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Are you an income investor looking for new dividend stocks? Then let's look at two, including Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB),…

Income Investors: Sweeten Your Portfolio With This High-Yielding Stock

November 28, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Would you like a stock with a dividend yield over 5%? Then consider Rogers Sugar Inc. (TSX:RSI). We will take…

Investing

Should Investors Guzzle Up Cott Corp.?

November 24, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Cott Corp. (TSX:BCB)(NYSE:COT) has made bold changes to its business this year and just reported third-quarter results. Is the stock…

Investing

Enjoy a Taste of This Wine Stock

November 24, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Looking for a nice vice stock for your portfolio? Consider Andrew Peller Ltd. (TSX:ADW.A) -- a company that's been busy…

Stocks for Beginners

Which 2 Stocks Are the Biggest Short Sellers on the TSX Right Now?

November 23, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Which stocks top the TSX's short sellers list? One is Quebecor, Inc. (TSX:QBR.B). Find out who else tops the list…

Investing

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. Enters the Churchill Rail Line Fray: Is This a Wise Move?

November 22, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) has made a bold offer for the Churchill rail line. Will anything become of it?…

Investing

Should You Buy This Oversold Auctioneer Stock?

November 22, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Looking for discounted stocks? Here's why you might want to consider Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. (TSX:RBA)(NYSE:RBA).

Investing

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Proves Some Stocks Benefit From Natural Disasters

November 21, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) benefited from this year's hurricane season with increased sales. Read on to find out who else…

Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Gets Thrown Another Lifeline

November 21, 2017 | Susan Portelance

After a lot of grim news, Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) benefits from new orders and help from the E.U. Find out how…

What to Expect From 4th-Quarter Earnings of the Big 5 Banks

November 21, 2017 | Susan Portelance

It's earning season, and the Big Five banks, including Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), will report at the end of the month.…

Investing

Loblaw Companies Ltd. Is Taking 3 Calculated Risks: What Does That Mean for Investors?

November 20, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) is cutting stores and starting home delivery. Its subsidiary is also making moves in the marijuana…

Investing

What to Expect From Metro, Inc.’s 4th-Quarter Results

November 20, 2017 | Susan Portelance

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) reports its final 2017 results this week. What might those results look like, and what challenges does…

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