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Author: Susan Portelance

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Susan Portelance is a freelance writer and editor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Bank Stocks

Can We Expect an Interest Rate Hike on January 17?

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

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

| 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…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Invests in Artificial Intelligence

| 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…

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Energy Stocks

2017 IPO Review: Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

2017 IPO Review: Roots Corporation

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

2017 IPO Review: Freshii Inc.

| 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…

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Investing

2017 IPO Review: Canada Goose Holdings Inc.

| Susan Portelance

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

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

2017 IPO Review: Jamieson Wellness Inc.

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

From Growing Tomatoes to…Growing Cannabis?

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Gets Two Pieces of Bad News

| Susan Portelance

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

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Is This Stock’s High Dividend Yield Safe?

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

How Company Financial Disclosures Often Mislead Investors

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

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

| 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.

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Investing

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Tech Stocks

How Will the Net Neutrality Ruling Affect Canadian Stocks?

| 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…

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Bank Stocks

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

| 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?

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Which Stock Saw its 4th-Quarter Results Soar?

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

Attention Investors: AutoCanada Inc. Gets More Good News

| Susan Portelance

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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).…

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Investing

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Small-Cap Stocks Have Big Dividend Yields

| 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),…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Should Investors Guzzle Up Cott Corp.?

| 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…

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Investing

Enjoy a Taste of This Wine Stock

| Susan Portelance

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

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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Investing

Should You Buy This Oversold Auctioneer Stock?

| Susan Portelance

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

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The Motley Fool
Investing

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

| 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…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Bombardier, Inc. Gets Thrown Another Lifeline

| 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…

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Bank Stocks

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

| 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.…

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Investing

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

| Susan Portelance

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

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The Motley Fool
Investing

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

| 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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